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Trip from Alaska, IN to Uniontown, IN

Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

3h 1m

Distance

126.4 mi

203 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$20

one way

EV Charging

Excellent

8 DC fast

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 34 min
4 AM
2h 50m ★
6 AM
3h 1m
8 AM
3h 24m
10 AM
3h 9m
12 PM
3h 7m
3 PM
3h 10m
5 PM
3h 23m
8 PM
2h 54m

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

Wikimedia Commons

Downtown Uniontown, IN, IN

Uniontown, IN

Matt Fitz Gibaud

Trip Overview

The drive from Alaska, IN to Uniontown, IN covers 126.4 miles and takes about 3h 1m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on SR 37, I 69, SR 145 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 49 miles on SR 37. At current regular gas prices, budget about $19.76 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

63.2 miles from Alaska, IN

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 32m into the drive .

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 1m. Total distance: 126.4 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

3h 1m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (95%). Straightforward navigation.

Drive Character

This is a 3h 1m highway drive covering 126.4 miles, with most of the trip on SR 37 and I 69. The longest continuous stretch is about 49 miles on SR 37.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 24 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
SR 37 is the longest continuous segment at about 49 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on SR 37 and I 69. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 20.2 miles in near SR 39 / State Road 39.

Driving Effort 3/10

Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a straightforward 3h 1m drive. You will face about 17 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

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 17 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.
6
45.4 mi into trip | ~1h 10m in | SR 37

Keep slight right at fork onto SR 37 toward SR 37 South: Bedford

Highway fork - watch signs carefully

Exit 114 Toward SR 37 South: Bedford
5
87 mi into trip | ~2h 2m in | US 150; SR 37; SR 56 / West Main Street

Enter roundabout onto US 150; SR 37; SR 56 / West Main Street

Roundabout - know your exit number before entering

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
SR 37 49 mi 1h 2m
I 69 21.8 mi 24m
SR 145 16.2 mi 23m
US 150 10.6 mi 14m
SR 142 10.2 mi 17m
SR 39 5.5 mi 7m
SR 62 4 mi 7m
State Road 39 1.8 mi 3m
Longest stretch: SR 37 — 49 mi, about 1h 2m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Alaska, IN and Uniontown, 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 right at fork onto SR 37

42 mi · 52 min · SR 37
Exit 114 Toward SR 37 South: Bedford
16

Enter roundabout onto US 150; SR 37; SR 56

156 ft · 2 sec · West Main Street
17

Continue on US 150; SR 37; SR 56

260 ft · 6 sec · West Main Street
18

Continue on US 150; SR 56

11 mi · 14 min · US 150; SR 56
19

Turn left onto SR 145

16 mi · 23 min · SR 145
20

Continue on SR 64

1.1 mi · 1 min · SR 64
21

Continue on SR 37

7.4 mi · 10 min · SR 37
22

Turn right onto SR 62

4.0 mi · 7 min · SR 62
23

Turn right onto County Rd S Indian Lake

42 ft · 1 sec · County Rd S Indian Lake
24

Arrive at destination

County Rd S Indian Lake

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 63.2 miles from Alaska, IN, or about 1h 32m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 49 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 28 miles or 51m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 63.2 miles or 1h 32m 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 26m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Uniontown, 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 126.4 miles and 3h 1m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 28 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 SR 37 for about 49 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 63.2 mi from Alaska, IN · 1h 32m into the drive

city in Lawrence County, Indiana, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Bedford, IN

63 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

Ellettsville, IN

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 28 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Bedford, IN

Meal break

The midpoint is around 63.2 miles from Alaska, IN, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Uniontown, IN

The final approach into Uniontown, 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 Uniontown, IN.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Nearby Places

Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.

Top Restaurant

Schwartz Family Restaurant

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Eckerty, Indiana

Near the end, right off the route

0.7 mi from route ~2 min detour $10 to $20 mile 117.4

Hours: 11 am–8 pm

+18123389000

Visit website

Golden Corral Buffet & Grill

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Bedford, Indiana

1 mi

Cloverleaf South Restaurant

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Bloomington, Indiana

2.6 mi

Schwartz Family Restaurant

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

0.7 mi from route ~2 min detour $10 to $20 mile 117.4

Eckerty, Indiana

Hours: 11 am–8 pm

+18123389000

Visit website

Golden Corral Buffet & Grill

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

1 mi from route ~3 min detour $10 to $20 mile 63.2

Bedford, Indiana

Hours: 10 am–8 pm

+18122750311

Visit website

Cloverleaf South Restaurant

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

2.6 mi from route ~7 min detour $10 to $20 mile 45.1

Bloomington, Indiana

Hours: 5 am–3 pm

+18126501017

Visit website

King Gyros Restaurant

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

2.6 mi from route ~7 min detour $10 to $20 mile 45.1

Bloomington, Indiana

Hours: 10:30 am–10 pm

+18123344144

Visit website

Benny's Off the Water

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

2.7 mi from route ~7 min detour $10 to $20 mile 108.4

Birdseye, Indiana

Hours: 11 am–8 pm

+18126852095

Village Inn Restaurant

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Early in the drive, short detour

3.2 mi from route ~8 min detour $10 to $20 mile 36.1

Bloomington, IN

Hours: 7 am–2 pm

+18128762121

Visit website

China Star Buffet

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Early in the drive, short detour

3.3 mi from route ~8 min detour $10 to $20 mile 36.1

Bloomington, Indiana

Hours: 11 am–9 pm

+18128765778

Visit website

Cloverleaf Family Restaurant

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

3.4 mi from route ~8 min detour $10 to $20 mile 45.1

Bloomington, Indiana

Hours: 5 am–3 pm

+18123341077

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, ~9 min detour

3.5 mi from route ~9 min detour mile 45.1

Bloomington, Indiana

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18777983752

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

3.0 ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

2.6 mi from route ~6 min detour mile 45.1

Bloomington, Indiana

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

EVBOLT Charging Station

3.0 ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

3.1 mi from route ~8 min detour mile 45.1

Bloomington, Indiana

+18665212658

Visit website

EV Connect Charging Station

3.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, ~10 min detour

3.9 mi from route ~10 min detour mile 45.1

Bloomington, Indiana

Hours: Open 24 hours

Visit website

Bluespring Caverns Park

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, ~10 min detour

4 mi from route ~10 min detour mile 72.2

Bedford, Indiana

Hours: 9 am–5 pm

+18122799471

Visit website

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

National Parks Near This Route

Worth a detour if your schedule allows.

Lincoln Boyhood National Memorial

Lincoln Boyhood National Memorial

National Memorial

Abraham Lincoln grew from youth to manhood on this southern Indiana soil. Many character and moral traits of one of the world's most respected leaders was formed and nurtured here. Explore Lincoln's b...

20 mi from route ~49 min detour Free near mile 126.4
View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$19.76 one way

$39.52 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 44 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.36 $21.70 $43.39
premium $4.89 $24.32 $48.65
diesel $5.61 $27.91 $55.82

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$20

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$45–$70

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 44.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

EV Charging Along Route

8 DC fast chargers · Coverage: excellent

College Mall - Tesla Supercharger

Bloomington, IN

Tesla

12 DCFC

Fresh Thyme Farmer’s Market - Tesla Supercharger

Bloomington, IN

Tesla

8 DCFC

Bloomington

Bloomington, IN

EV Connect

4 DCFC

Bedford

Bedford, IN

EV Connect

4 DCFC

Curry Auto Center

Bloomington, IN

EV Connect

1 DCFC

ANDY MOHR HYUND SALES 1

Bloomington, IN

ChargePoint Network

1 DCFC

ANDY MOHR HYUND SERVICE

Bloomington, IN

ChargePoint Network

1 DCFC

Hubler Chevrolet Buick GMC, Inc

Bedford, IN

EV Connect

1 DCFC

EV Connect: 4 Tesla: 2 ChargePoint Network: 2

Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.

Driving Electric?

About $13 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 37.9 0 $13.27 $6.07
Efficient EV 31.6 0 $11.06 $5.06
EV Truck/SUV 50.6 0 $17.70 $8.09

Gas CO2

44 kg

EV CO2

15 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.

Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Alaska, IN

Evening in Alaska on Friday

Local time

5:13 PM

EDT

Current temp

73°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Uniontown, IN

Afternoon in Uniontown on Friday

Local time

4:13 PM

CDT

Current temp

54°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

77°F

Bedford, IN

63 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

19 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 1m 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 Uniontown, IN covers 126.4 miles and takes about 3h 1m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are SR 37, I 69, SR 145. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 63.2 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 $19.76 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 is a straightforward 3h 1m drive. You will face about 17 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

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.

The route from Alaska, IN to Uniontown, 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, EIA for fuel prices, NREL for EV charging, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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