Origin
Alaska, IN
Afternoon in Alaska on Sunday
Local time
4:06 PM
EDT
Current temp
56°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Alaska, IN to Vincennes, IN
Drive Time
2h 14m
Distance
100.1 mi
161 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$15
one way
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 5m
★
6 AM
2h 15m
8 AM
2h 34m
10 AM
2h 21m
12 PM
2h 19m
3 PM
2h 22m
5 PM
2h 33m
8 PM
2h 9m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Alaska, IN
John De Leon
Vincennes, IN
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Trip Overview
The drive from Alaska, IN to Vincennes, IN covers 100.1 miles and takes about 2h 14m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on US 41, Dwight D Eisenhower Highway, SR 46 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 50.6 miles on US 41. At current regular gas prices, budget about $15.20 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
50.1 miles from Alaska, IN
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 12m into the drive .
Drive Character
The drive from Alaska, IN to Vincennes, IN covers 100.1 miles and takes about 2h 14m, 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 18 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
US 41 is the longest continuous segment at about 50.6 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 11 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 3.3 miles in near SR 42 / County Road 500 N.
Route Complexity
6/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 100.1 miles you will encounter 11 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 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 42 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 11 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
3.3 mi into trip
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~12m in
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SR 42 / County Road 500 N
Turn left onto SR 42 / County Road 500 N
Navigation decision point
4
4.7 mi into trip
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~15m in
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SR 42 / State Road 42
Turn right onto SR 42 / State Road 42
Navigation decision point
6
42 mi into trip
|
~1h 1m in
Take the exit toward US 40 East, SR 641 South, SR 46
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 11A-B
Toward US 40 East, SR 641 South, SR 46
7
42.2 mi into trip
|
~1h 1m in
Keep slight right at fork toward US 40 East, SR 46 West
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 11B
Toward US 40 East, SR 46 West
5
42.8 mi into trip
|
~1h 2m in
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US 40; SR 46
Continue onto US 40; SR 46
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 41 | 50.6 mi | 1h 2m |
| Dwight D Eisenhower Highway | 29 mi | 31m |
| SR 46 | 5.7 mi | 6m |
| State Road 42 | 5.5 mi | 9m |
| South Main Street | 2.2 mi | 4m |
| North Bowman Road | 1.3 mi | 4m |
| County Road 500 N | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| Lewisville Road | 1 mi | 3m |
Longest stretch:
US 41
— 50.6 mi, about 1h 2m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Alaska, IN and Vincennes, 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
29 mi
·
31 min
·
Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
11
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
25 sec
Exit 11A-B
Toward US 40 East, SR 641 South, SR 46
12
Keep slight right at fork
0.5 mi
·
38 sec
Exit 11B
Toward US 40 East, SR 46 West
13
Turn straight onto US 40; SR 46
479 ft
·
16 sec
·
US 40; SR 46
14
Continue on US 40; SR 46
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
·
US 40; SR 46
Use the left lane.
15
Turn straight onto SR 46; SR 641
5.7 mi
·
6 min
·
SR 46; SR 641
16
Keep slight left at fork
0.8 mi
·
1 min
17
Merge onto US 41; US 150
51 mi
·
1 hr 2 min
·
US 41; US 150
18
Arrive at destination
US 41 Business
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 50.1 miles from Alaska, IN, or about 1h 12m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 50.6 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 49m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 50.1 miles or 1h 12m 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 52m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Vincennes, 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 100.1 miles and 2h 14m.
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 US 41 for about 50.6 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 50.1 mi from Alaska, IN · 1h 12m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
50 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 50.1 miles from Alaska, IN, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Vincennes, IN
The final approach into Vincennes, 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 Vincennes, 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
$15.20 one way
$30.41 round trip
$3.86/gal
25.4 MPG avg
35 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.25 | $16.76 | $33.52 |
| premium | $4.80 | $18.90 | $37.79 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $22.24 | $44.48 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$15
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$40–$65
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 35 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $11 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 30 | 0 | $10.51 | $4.80 |
| Efficient EV | 25 | 0 | $8.76 | $4.00 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 40 | 0 | $14.01 | $6.41 |
Gas CO2
35 kg
EV CO2
12 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
Vincennes, IN
Afternoon in Vincennes on Sunday
Local time
4:06 PM
EDT
Current temp
60°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Along the Route
61°F
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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
4 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 14m 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 Vincennes, IN covers 100.1 miles and takes about 2h 14m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are US 41, Dwight D Eisenhower Highway, SR 46. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 50.1 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 $15.20 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 100.1 miles you will encounter 11 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 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 42 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
The route from Alaska, IN to Vincennes, IN does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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