Origin
Alaska, IN
Night in Alaska on Tuesday
Local time
11:22 PM
EDT
Current temp
56°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Alaska, IN to Taylor, IN
Data updated 4 hours ago
Drive Time
2h 7m
Distance
83.1 mi
134 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$13
one way
EV Charging
Excellent
3 DC fast
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 59m
★
6 AM
2h 8m
8 AM
2h 26m
10 AM
2h 14m
12 PM
2h 12m
3 PM
2h 15m
5 PM
2h 25m
8 PM
2h 2m
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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Taylor, IN
Ariel Knox
Trip Overview
The drive from Alaska, IN to Taylor, IN covers 83.1 miles and takes about 2h 7m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 74, Base Line Road, Dwight D Eisenhower Highway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 23.7 miles on I 74. At current regular gas prices, budget about $12.99 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
0 planned breaks
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
41.6 miles from Alaska, IN
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 9m into the drive .
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Drive Character
The drive from Alaska, IN to Taylor, IN covers 83.1 miles and takes about 2h 7m, using a mix of highways and local roads.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 37 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 74 is the longest continuous segment at about 23.7 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 18 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 17.1 miles in.
Route Complexity
6/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 83.1 miles you will encounter 18 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 17.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 17.4 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 38.9 miles: Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 18 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
17.1 mi into trip
|
~31m in
Take the exit toward SR 39: Belleville, Monrovia
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 59
Toward SR 39: Belleville, Monrovia
6
17.4 mi into trip
|
~31m in
Keep slight left at fork toward SR 39: Belleville
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Toward SR 39: Belleville
6
38.9 mi into trip
|
~1h 6m in
Take the ramp toward I 74 West: Peoria
Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch
Toward I 74 West: Peoria
6
62.8 mi into trip
|
~1h 32m in
Take the exit toward US 231: Linden, Crawfordsville
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 34
Toward US 231: Linden, Crawfordsville
5
83.1 mi into trip
|
~2h 7m in
Turn left
Navigation decision point
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Alaska, IN and Taylor, IN, road signs point toward Monrovia and Crawfordsville.
Monrovia
17.1 mi in
|
~31m
Crawfordsville
62.8 mi in
|
~1h 32m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 74 | 23.7 mi | 25m |
| Base Line Road | 14.3 mi | 21m |
| Dwight D Eisenhower Highway | 8.1 mi | 8m |
| County Road 100 W | 4.7 mi | 7m |
| SR 39 | 4.7 mi | 8m |
| South State Road 39 | 4.3 mi | 6m |
| SR 42 | 4.2 mi | 7m |
| Base Line Rd | 4 mi | 5m |
Longest stretch:
I 74
— 23.7 mi, about 25m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Alaska, IN and Taylor, IN.
1
Start on Lewisville Road
0.5 mi
·
1 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 on SR 42
3.0 mi
·
5 min
·
SR 42
6
Continue on SR 42
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
SR 42
7
Continue on SR 42
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
0.3 mi
·
39 sec
10
Merge onto I 70
8.1 mi
·
8 min
·
Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
11
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
26 sec
Exit 59
Toward SR 39: Belleville, Monrovia
12
Keep slight left at fork
368 ft
·
11 sec
Toward SR 39: Belleville
13
Turn straight onto SR 39
4.5 mi
·
8 min
·
SR 39
14
Turn slight left onto SR 39
2.1 mi
·
3 min
·
Market Street
15
Turn right onto SR 39
2.9 mi
·
4 min
·
South State Road 39
16
Turn left onto SR 39
0.2 mi
·
18 sec
·
SR 39
17
Turn right onto SR 39
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
South State Road 39
18
Continue on SR 39
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
South Cross Street
19
Turn left onto US 36; SR 39
0.4 mi
·
57 sec
·
West Main Street
20
Turn right onto SR 39
0.5 mi
·
42 sec
·
Urban Street
21
Continue on SR 39
4.7 mi
·
7 min
·
County Road 100 W
22
Continue on SR 39
3.9 mi
·
5 min
·
North State Street
23
Continue on SR 39
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
·
County Road 50 West
24
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
Toward I 74 West: Peoria
25
Merge onto I 74
24 mi
·
25 min
·
I 74
26
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
43 sec
Exit 34
Toward US 231: Linden, Crawfordsville
27
Turn left onto US 231
7.7 mi
·
11 min
·
Base Line Road
28
Continue on US 231
449 ft
·
7 sec
·
Holden Street
29
Turn slight left onto US 231
340 ft
·
5 sec
·
North Main Street
30
Continue on US 231
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Base Line Road
31
Continue on US 231
4.0 mi
·
5 min
·
Base Line Rd
32
Continue on US 231
5.1 mi
·
7 min
·
Base Line Road
33
Turn left onto West 500 South
1.3 mi
·
5 min
·
West 500 South
34
Turn slight left onto South 150 West
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
South 150 West
35
Turn right onto West 550 South
275 ft
·
18 sec
·
West 550 South
36
Turn left
252 ft
·
11 sec
37
Arrive at destination
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 41.6 miles from Alaska, IN, or about 1h 9m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 23.7 miles.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 80 miles or 1h 58m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 41.6 miles or 1h 9m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 44m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Taylor, IN than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Alaska, IN so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Alaska, IN
This is one driving day of about 83.1 miles and 2h 7m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Alaska, IN.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.
The longest stretch is on I 74 for about 23.7 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 41.6 mi from Alaska, IN · 1h 9m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
42 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 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 41.6 miles from Alaska, IN, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Taylor, IN
The final approach into Taylor, IN usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Taylor, IN.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$12.99 one way
$25.98 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
29 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $14.26 | $28.53 |
| premium | $4.89 | $15.99 | $31.98 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $18.35 | $36.69 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$13
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$38–$63
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 29.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
EV Charging Along Route
3 DC fast chargers · Coverage: excellent
FIVE STAR POWER LINK 2-3
Lafayette, IN
ChargePoint Network
2 DCFC
FIVE STAR POWER LINK 1-4
Lafayette, IN
ChargePoint Network
2 DCFC
1705 Lafayette Rd
Crawfordsville, IN
EV Connect
1 DCFC
ChargePoint Network: 2
EV Connect: 1
Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.
Driving Electric?
About $9 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 24.9 | 0 | $8.73 | $3.99 |
| Efficient EV | 20.8 | 0 | $7.27 | $3.32 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 33.2 | 0 | $11.63 | $5.32 |
Gas CO2
29 kg
EV CO2
10 kg (66% 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
Taylor, IN
Night in Taylor on Tuesday
Local time
11:22 PM
EDT
Current temp
77°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
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
21 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
2h 7m 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 Taylor, IN covers 83.1 miles and takes about 2h 7m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 74, Base Line Road, Dwight D Eisenhower Highway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 41.6 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 $12.99 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 drive requires moderate attention. Across 83.1 miles you will encounter 18 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: at 17.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 17.4 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 38.9 miles: Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch.
Between Alaska, IN and Taylor, IN, road signs point toward Monrovia and Crawfordsville.
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