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Trip from Alaska, IN to Troy, IN

Data updated 3 hours ago

Drive Time

3h 23m

Distance

147.9 mi

238 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$23

one way

EV Charging

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station data

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 36 min
4 AM
3h 12m ★
6 AM
3h 24m
8 AM
3h 48m
10 AM
3h 32m
12 PM
3h 30m
3 PM
3h 33m
5 PM
3h 47m
8 PM
3h 16m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

human settlement in Owen County, Indiana, United States

Alaska, IN

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Downtown Troy, IN, IN

Troy, IN

Ayşe İpek

Trip Overview

The drive from Alaska, IN to Troy, IN covers 147.9 miles and takes about 3h 23m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on I 69, US 231, West 6th Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 48.8 miles on I 69. At current regular gas prices, budget about $23.12 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

1 planned break

A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

Midpoint

74 miles from Alaska, IN

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 41m into the drive .

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Drive Character

This is a 3h 23m highway drive covering 147.9 miles, with most of the trip on I 69 and US 231. The longest continuous stretch is about 48.8 miles on I 69.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 34 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 69 is the longest continuous segment at about 48.8 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 69 and US 231. You will hit about 21 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 20.2 miles in near SR 39 / State Road 39.

Route Complexity 6/10

Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 147.9 miles you will encounter 21 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 20.2 miles (SR 39 / State Road 39): Lane positioning matters here; at 23.1 miles (SR 39 / Morton Avenue): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 23.6 miles (I 69): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 21 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

5
20.2 mi into trip | ~39m in | SR 39 / State Road 39

Turn left onto SR 39 / State Road 39

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.
5
23.1 mi into trip | ~45m in | SR 39 / Morton Avenue

Enter roundabout onto SR 39 / Morton Avenue toward I 69

Roundabout - know your exit number before entering

Toward I 69
5
23.6 mi into trip | ~46m in | I 69

Merge onto I 69

Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight lane.
5
45.4 mi into trip | ~1h 10m in | I 69

Keep slight left at fork onto I 69 toward I 69 South: Evansville

Highway fork - watch signs carefully

Toward I 69 South: Evansville
6
72.4 mi into trip | ~1h 39m in

Take the exit toward US 231: Bloomfield, Crane

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Exit 87 Toward US 231: Bloomfield, Crane

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 Troy, IN, road signs begin pointing toward Crane along the way.

Crane

72.4 mi in | ~1h 39m

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 69 48.8 mi 52m
US 231 23.1 mi 30m
West 6th Street 16.4 mi 19m
Mill Street 14.3 mi 16m
SR 142 10.2 mi 17m
SR 39 5.5 mi 7m
SR 245 4.6 mi 8m
County Road 800 East 4.5 mi 8m
Longest stretch: I 69 — 48.8 mi, about 52m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Alaska, IN and Troy, 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

1.5 mi · 2 min · SR 42
6

Turn right onto SR 142

10 mi · 17 min · SR 142
7

Turn right onto SR 39

2.1 mi · 3 min · SR 39
8

Turn right onto SR 39; SR 67

3.4 mi · 4 min · SR 39; SR 67
9

Turn left onto SR 39

1.8 mi · 3 min · State Road 39
Use the left lane.
10

Turn right onto SR 39

1.0 mi · 2 min · Morton Avenue
11

Enter roundabout onto SR 39

119 ft · 2 sec · Morton Avenue
Toward I 69
12

Continue on SR 39

175 ft · 3 sec · Morton Avenue
Toward I 69
13

Take the ramp

0.4 mi · 57 sec
Toward I 69 South: Evansville
14

Merge onto I 69

22 mi · 24 min · I 69
Use the straight lane.
15

Keep slight left at fork onto I 69

27 mi · 28 min · I 69
Toward I 69 South: Evansville
16

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 42 sec
Exit 87 Toward US 231: Bloomfield, Crane
17

Keep slight left at fork

106 ft · 2 sec
18

Turn left onto US 231

17 mi · 23 min · US 231
19

Turn right onto US 50; US 150; US 231

0.2 mi · 11 sec · West Broadway Street
Use the right lane.
20

Continue on US 50; US 150; US 231

14 mi · 16 min · Mill Street
21

Continue on US 231; SR 56

6.1 mi · 7 min · US 231; SR 56
22

Turn right onto US 231; SR 56

16 mi · 19 min · West 6th Street
23

Take the exit

226 ft · 8 sec
24

Turn slight left onto County Road 300 East

0.2 mi · 26 sec · County Road 300 East
25

Continue on West Medcalf Street

1.4 mi · 2 min · West Medcalf Street
26

Turn right onto SR 245

4.6 mi · 8 min · SR 245
27

Turn left onto SR 162; SR 245

3.1 mi · 5 min · County Road 1600 North
Use the straight / right lanes.
28

Continue on SR 245

1.0 mi · 1 min · Main Street
29

Continue on SR 245

4.5 mi · 8 min · County Road 800 East
30

Continue on SR 70

2.7 mi · 4 min · County Road 800 North
31

Turn straight onto SR 66

3.1 mi · 5 min · SR 66
32

Turn left onto SR 545

0.2 mi · 27 sec · Main Street
33

Turn right onto Sycamore Street

0.1 mi · 23 sec · Sycamore Street
34

Arrive at destination

Spring Street

Trip Plan

Morning Departure

An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.

Evening Departure

A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.

You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 74 miles from Alaska, IN, or about 1h 41m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 48.8 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 50m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 74 miles or 1h 41m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 2h 39m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Troy, 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 147.9 miles and 3h 23m.

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.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on I 69 for about 48.8 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 74 mi from Alaska, IN · 1h 41m into the drive

Downtown Jackson, IL, IL

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Jackson, IL

74 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

Jackson, IL

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Plainfield, IL

Meal break

The midpoint is around 74 miles from Alaska, IN, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Troy, IN

The final approach into Troy, 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 Troy, 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

$23.12 one way

$46.24 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 52 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.36 $25.39 $50.78
premium $4.89 $28.46 $56.92
diesel $5.61 $32.65 $65.31

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$23

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$48–$73

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 51.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $16 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 44.4 0 $15.53 $7.10
Efficient EV 37 0 $12.94 $5.92
EV Truck/SUV 59.2 0 $20.71 $9.47

Gas CO2

52 kg

EV CO2

17 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.

Forecast data refreshed 5 days ago

Origin

Alaska, IN

Night in Alaska on Tuesday

Local time

11:22 PM

EDT

Current temp

56°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Troy, IN

Night in Troy on Tuesday

Local time

10:22 PM

CDT

Current temp

44°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

60°F

Jackson, IL

74 mi in

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

1 hour earlier

The destination clock does not match departure time, so double-check hotel check-in windows and late arrival plans.

Temperature spread

12 degrees cooler at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

3h 23m 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 Troy, IN covers 147.9 miles and takes about 3h 23m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 69, US 231, West 6th Street. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 74 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 $23.12 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left. A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 147.9 miles you will encounter 21 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 20.2 miles (SR 39 / State Road 39): Lane positioning matters here; at 23.1 miles (SR 39 / Morton Avenue): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 23.6 miles (I 69): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
On the drive from Alaska, IN to Troy, IN, road signs begin pointing toward Crane along the way.

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