Origin
Alaska, IN
Afternoon in Alaska on Saturday
Local time
1:06 PM
EDT
Current temp
73°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Alaska, IN to Sugar Creek, IN
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 18m
Distance
53.3 mi
86 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$8
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 12m
★
6 AM
1h 18m
8 AM
1h 30m
10 AM
1h 22m
12 PM
1h 21m
3 PM
1h 23m
5 PM
1h 30m
8 PM
1h 14m
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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Sugar Creek, IN
Keith Cassill
Trip Overview
The drive from Alaska, IN to Sugar Creek, IN covers 53.3 miles and takes about 1h 18m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on North Wilson Road, Awbrey Road, North Craver Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $8.33 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 18m. Total distance: 53.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 18m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 1h 18m drive with frequent turns across 53.3 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 20 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
North Wilson Road is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Alaska, IN to Sugar Creek, IN is easy. At 1h 18m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Alaska, IN to Sugar Creek, IN is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| North Wilson Road | — | — |
| Awbrey Road | — | — |
| North Craver Road | — | — |
| West Belle Union Road | — | — |
| North Little Point Road | — | — |
| Dwight D Eisenhower Highway | — | — |
| Sam Jones Expressway | — | — |
| West Raymond Street | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
North Wilson Road
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Alaska, IN and Sugar Creek, IN.
1
Start on Lewisville Road
0.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Lewisville Road
2
Turn left onto North Wilson Road
1.0 mi
·
3 min
·
North Wilson Road
3
Turn left onto Awbrey Road
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Awbrey Road
4
Continue on North Craver Road
1.1 mi
·
4 min
·
North Craver Road
5
Continue straight
3.0 mi
·
5 min
6
Continue straight
1.2 mi
·
2 min
7
Continue on West Belle Union Road
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
West Belle Union Road
8
Turn left onto North Little Point Road
0.3 mi
·
46 sec
·
North Little Point Road
9
Take the ramp right
0.3 mi
·
39 sec
10
Merge slight left onto Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
23 mi
·
26 min
·
Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
11
Take the exit slight right toward Sam Jones Expressway
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Sam Jones Expressway
12
Merge slight left onto Sam Jones Expressway
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
Sam Jones Expressway
13
Continue on West Raymond Street
7.8 mi
·
12 min
·
West Raymond Street
14
Turn slight right onto Southeastern Avenue
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
Southeastern Avenue
15
Continue straight
8.9 mi
·
9 min
16
Take the exit slight right toward London Road
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
·
London Road
17
Turn right onto London Road
0.3 mi
·
48 sec
·
London Road
18
Turn left onto Myrtle Lane
315 ft
·
19 sec
·
Myrtle Lane
19
Turn left onto Sugar Creek Myrtle Lane
39 ft
·
2 sec
·
Sugar Creek Myrtle Lane
20
Arrive at your destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 26.6 mi from Alaska, IN · 39m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
27 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 12 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 26.6 miles from Alaska, IN, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Sugar Creek, IN
The final approach into Sugar Creek, 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
$8.33 one way
$16.67 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
19 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $9.15 | $18.30 |
| premium | $4.89 | $10.26 | $20.51 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $11.77 | $23.54 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$8
Estimated CO2 emission: 18.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 16 | 0 | $5.60 | $2.56 |
| Efficient EV | 13.3 | 0 | $4.66 | $2.13 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 21.3 | 0 | $7.46 | $3.41 |
Gas CO2
19 kg
EV CO2
6 kg (68% 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
Sugar Creek, IN
Afternoon in Sugar Creek on Saturday
Local time
1:06 PM
EDT
Current temp
75°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
2 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 18m 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 Sugar Creek, IN covers 53.3 miles and takes about 1h 18m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are North Wilson Road, Awbrey Road, North Craver Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 26.6 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 $8.33 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.
The drive from Alaska, IN to Sugar Creek, IN is easy. At 1h 18m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Alaska, IN to Sugar Creek, IN is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Alaska, IN to Sugar Creek, IN does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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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