Origin
Alaska, IN
Morning in Alaska on Saturday
Local time
10:12 AM
EDT
Current temp
73°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Alaska, IN to Stockton, IN
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 26m
Distance
52.2 mi
84 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$8
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 20m
★
6 AM
1h 26m
8 AM
1h 40m
10 AM
1h 31m
12 PM
1h 30m
3 PM
1h 32m
5 PM
1h 39m
8 PM
1h 22m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Alaska, IN
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Stockton, IN
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Trip Overview
Alaska, IN to Stockton, IN is 52.2 miles and takes about 1 hour 26 minutes via Dwight D Eisenhower Highway and State Route 59, with a fuel budget near $8 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This is a straightforward, same-day trip primarily within Indiana's Midwest region. Expect a mixed drive that offers a good balance of highway travel and local road navigation. It's a convenient option if you're looking for a relatively short journey without extensive planning, perfect for a quick excursion or a connection between two points in the area.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 26m. Total distance: 52.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 26m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (32%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mixed drive route profile.
Drive Character
This route offers a mixed drive experience, with 32% of your travel on highways. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 17.9 miles along the Dwight D Eisenhower Highway. As you progress, you'll transition from the main highway onto State Route 59 and then State Road 42, providing a varied driving feel. This blend means you'll experience some faster-paced highway segments followed by more local road driving, keeping the journey engaging without being overly demanding.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 20 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Dwight D Eisenhower Highway is the longest continuous segment at about 17.9 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 3.3 miles in near SR 42 / County Road 500 N.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 1h 26m drive. You will face about 15 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 3.3 miles (SR 42 / County Road 500 N): Navigation decision point; at 4.7 miles (SR 42 / State Road 42): Navigation decision point; at 30.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 15 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
3.3 mi into trip
|
~12m in
|
SR 42 / County Road 500 N
Turn left onto SR 42 / County Road 500 N
Navigation decision point
4
4.7 mi into trip
|
~15m in
|
SR 42 / State Road 42
Turn right onto SR 42 / State Road 42
Navigation decision point
5
30.9 mi into trip
|
~49m in
Take the exit toward SR 59: Linton, Brazil
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward SR 59: Linton, Brazil
4
31.3 mi into trip
|
~50m in
|
SR 59 / State Route 59
Turn left onto SR 59 / State Route 59
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / left lanes.
5
50.5 mi into trip
|
~1h 20m in
|
Beech Church Road
Turn sharp left onto Beech Church Road
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Alaska, IN to Stockton, IN, road signs begin pointing toward Brazil along the way.
Brazil
30.9 mi in
|
~49m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Dwight D Eisenhower Highway | 17.9 mi | 19m |
| State Route 59 | 12.8 mi | 18m |
| State Road 42 | 5.5 mi | 9m |
| SR 157 | 4 mi | 7m |
| South Main Street | 2.2 mi | 4m |
| 14th Street | 1.8 mi | 3m |
| Stockton Road | 1.3 mi | 5m |
| North Bowman Road | 1.3 mi | 4m |
Longest stretch:
Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
— 17.9 mi, about 19m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Alaska, IN and Stockton, IN.
1
Start on Lewisville Road
1.0 mi
·
3 min
·
Lewisville Road
2
Turn right onto North Bowman Road
1.3 mi
·
4 min
·
North Bowman Road
3
Continue on County Road 1250 West
1.0 mi
·
3 min
·
County Road 1250 West
4
Turn left onto SR 42
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
County Road 500 N
5
Continue on SR 42
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
·
North Patrick Road
6
Turn right onto SR 42
5.5 mi
·
9 min
·
State Road 42
7
Turn right onto US 231
0.3 mi
·
28 sec
·
S Main St
8
Continue on US 231
2.2 mi
·
4 min
·
South Main Street
9
Turn left
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
10
Merge onto I 70
18 mi
·
19 min
·
Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
11
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
45 sec
Toward SR 59: Linton, Brazil
12
Turn left onto SR 59
13 mi
·
18 min
·
State Route 59
Use the straight / left lanes.
13
Turn left onto SR 157
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
·
East 9th Street
14
Turn right onto SR 157
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
·
Fair Street
15
Turn left onto SR 157
1.8 mi
·
3 min
·
14th Street
16
Turn right onto SR 157
4.0 mi
·
7 min
·
SR 157
17
Turn sharp left onto Beech Church Road
0.2 mi
·
34 sec
·
Beech Church Road
18
Turn right onto Stockton Road
1.3 mi
·
5 min
·
Stockton Road
19
Turn left onto Dalton Road
0.1 mi
·
27 sec
·
Dalton Road
20
Arrive at destination
Dalton Road
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 26.1 mi from Alaska, IN · 44m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
26 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 11 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 26.1 miles from Alaska, IN, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Stockton, IN
The final approach into Stockton, IN usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$8.16 one way
$16.32 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
18 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $8.96 | $17.92 |
| premium | $4.89 | $10.05 | $20.09 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $11.53 | $23.05 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$8
Estimated CO2 emission: 18.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 15.7 | 0 | $5.48 | $2.51 |
| Efficient EV | 13.1 | 0 | $4.57 | $2.09 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 20.9 | 0 | $7.31 | $3.34 |
Gas CO2
18 kg
EV CO2
6 kg (67% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Stockton, IN
Morning in Stockton on Saturday
Local time
10:12 AM
EDT
Current temp
76°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
75°F
Brazil, IN
26 mi in
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
3 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
1h 26m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Alaska, IN to Stockton, IN covers 52.2 miles and takes about 1h 26m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Dwight D Eisenhower Highway, State Route 59, State Road 42. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 26.1 miles from Alaska, IN. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $8.16 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
This is a straightforward 1h 26m drive. You will face about 15 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 3.3 miles (SR 42 / County Road 500 N): Navigation decision point; at 4.7 miles (SR 42 / State Road 42): Navigation decision point; at 30.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
On the drive from Alaska, IN to Stockton, IN, road signs begin pointing toward Brazil along the way.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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