Origin
Alaska, IN
Morning in Alaska on Saturday
Local time
7:41 AM
EDT
Current temp
73°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Alaska, IN to Wolcottville, IN
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
4h 10m
Distance
196.7 mi
317 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$31
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
3h 57m
★
6 AM
4h 10m
8 AM
4h 37m
10 AM
4h 20m
12 PM
4h 17m
3 PM
4h 21m
5 PM
4h 35m
8 PM
4h 3m
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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Wolcottville, IN
Tom Fisk
Trip Overview
The drive from Alaska, IN to Wolcottville, IN covers 196.7 miles and takes about 4h 10m 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 $30.75 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
98.4 miles from Alaska, IN
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 5m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 4h 10m. Total distance: 196.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
4h 10m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 4h 10m drive with frequent turns across 196.7 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 26 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.
Navigation is easy, but the length (4h 10m) means fatigue is the real challenge. The route is 0% highway with very few tricky spots, so this is more about pacing than navigation skill.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Alaska, IN to Wolcottville, 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 | — | — |
| North Keystone Avenue | — | — |
| North Rural 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 Wolcottville, 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
31 mi
·
37 min
·
Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
11
Keep slight left
2.3 mi
·
3 min
12
Take the exit slight right toward North Keystone Avenue
0.2 mi
·
38 sec
·
North Keystone Avenue
13
Turn slight right onto North Rural Street
171 ft
·
4 sec
·
North Rural Street
14
Continue on North Keystone Avenue
2.7 mi
·
5 min
·
North Keystone Avenue
15
Turn right onto East Fall Creek Parkway North Drive
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
·
East Fall Creek Parkway North Drive
16
Continue on Binford Boulevard
6.4 mi
·
9 min
·
Binford Boulevard
17
Merge slight left
2.8 mi
·
3 min
18
Keep slight left
107 mi
·
1 hr 55 min
19
Take the exit slight right toward SR 3 North: Lima Road
0.2 mi
·
42 sec
·
SR 3 North: Lima Road
20
Merge slight left onto Lima Road
14 mi
·
19 min
·
Lima Road
21
Continue straight
11 mi
·
14 min
22
Turn left onto West North Street
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
West North Street
23
Continue on County Road 700 North
2.9 mi
·
4 min
·
County Road 700 North
24
Turn right
5.3 mi
·
8 min
25
Turn left onto West County Line Road
56 ft
·
2 sec
·
West County Line Road
26
Arrive at your destination
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 98.4 miles from Alaska, IN, or about 2h 5m into the drive.
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 43 miles or 54m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 98.4 miles or 2h 5m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 3h 25m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Wolcottville, 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 196.7 miles and 4h 10m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 43 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.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 98.4 mi from Alaska, IN · 2h 5m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
98 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 43 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 98.4 miles from Alaska, IN, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Wolcottville, IN
The final approach into Wolcottville, 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 Wolcottville, 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
$30.75 one way
$61.50 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
69 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $33.76 | $67.53 |
| premium | $4.89 | $37.85 | $75.71 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $43.43 | $86.86 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$31
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$56–$81
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 68.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $21 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 59 | 0 | $20.65 | $9.44 |
| Efficient EV | 49.2 | 0 | $17.21 | $7.87 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 78.7 | 0 | $27.54 | $12.59 |
Gas CO2
69 kg
EV CO2
23 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.
Destination
Wolcottville, IN
Morning in Wolcottville on Saturday
Local time
7:41 AM
EDT
Current temp
50°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
23 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
4h 10m on the road
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
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 Wolcottville, IN covers 196.7 miles and takes about 4h 10m 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 98.4 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 $30.75 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. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Navigation is easy, but the length (4h 10m) means fatigue is the real challenge. The route is 0% highway with very few tricky spots, so this is more about pacing than navigation skill.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Alaska, IN to Wolcottville, IN is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Alaska, IN to Wolcottville, 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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