The drive from Crown Point, IN to Alaska, IN covers 168.5 miles and takes about 3h 21m behind the wheel.
This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Casimir Pulaski Memorial Highway, Dwight D Eisenhower Highway, I 465 for much of the mileage,
and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive.
The longest uninterrupted segment is about 117.6 miles on Casimir Pulaski Memorial Highway.
At current regular gas prices, budget about $26.34 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
84.3 miles from Crown Point, IN
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 32m into the drive
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Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 21m. Total distance: 168.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
3h 21m drive, comfortable solo distance.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Drive Character
Expect a 3h 21m drive with frequent turns across 168.5 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 22 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Casimir Pulaski Memorial Highway is the longest continuous segment at about 117.6 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near US 231; SR 55 / West Joliet Street.
Driving Effort9/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 17 significant decision points across 168.5 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (US 231; SR 55 / West Joliet Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 120.7 miles (I 65): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 136.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 17 key points
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
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0 mi into trip|~0m in|US 231; SR 55 / West Joliet Street
Turn left onto US 231; SR 55 / West Joliet Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / left lanes.
6
120.7 mi into trip|~2h 12m in|I 65
Keep slight left at fork onto I 65
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
136.9 mi into trip|~2h 32m in
Take the exit toward I 70: Saint Louis, Indianapolis International Airport, Indianapolis
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 9A-B
Toward I 70: Saint Louis, Indianapolis Internat...
9
137.2 mi into trip|~2h 32m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 70 West: Saint Louis, Indianapolis International Airport
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
Exit 9B
Toward I 70 West: Saint Louis, Indianapolis Int...
7
139.8 mi into trip|~2h 37m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 70 West: Saint Louis
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left lane.
Toward I 70 West: Saint Louis
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Crown Point, IN and Alaska, IN, road signs point toward Indianapolis International Airport, Indianapolis and County Road 1100 West.
Indianapolis International Airport
136.9 mi in|~2h 32m
Indianapolis
136.9 mi in|~2h 32m
County Road 1100 West
159.3 mi in|~2h 58m
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Casimir Pulaski Memorial Highway
117.6 mi
2h 6m
Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
19.2 mi
20m
I 465
9.5 mi
10m
I 65
5.9 mi
6m
SR 42
5.4 mi
9m
West Joliet Street
2.7 mi
4m
North Craver Road
1.1 mi
4m
North Wilson Road
1 mi
3m
Longest stretch:
Casimir Pulaski Memorial Highway
— 117.6 mi, about 2h 6m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Crown Point, IN and Alaska, IN.
1
Start on US 231; SR 55
46 ft·6 sec·South Court Street
2
Turn left onto US 231; SR 55
2.7 mi·4 min·West Joliet Street
Use the straight / left lanes.
3
Take the ramp
0.5 mi·1 min
Toward I 65 South
4
Merge onto I 65
118 mi·2 hr 6 min·Casimir Pulaski Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
Keep slight left at fork onto I 65
5.9 mi·6 min·I 65
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Take the exit
0.2 mi·29 sec
Exit 123Toward I 465 South
7
Continue on this road
0.6 mi·1 min·this road
Exit 123Toward I 465 South
8
Merge onto I 465
9.5 mi·10 min·I 465
9
Take the exit
0.3 mi·32 sec
Exit 9A-BToward I 70: Saint Louis, Indianapolis International Airport, IndianapolisUse the slight right lane.
10
Keep slight right at fork
2.6 mi·5 min
Exit 9BToward I 70 West: Saint Louis, Indianapolis International AirportUse the straight / slight left lanes.
11
Keep slight left at fork
0.3 mi·42 sec
Toward I 70 West: Saint LouisUse the slight left lane.
12
Merge onto I 70
19 mi·20 min·Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Take the exit
0.3 mi·35 sec
Exit 51Toward County Road 1100 West
14
Turn left onto North Little Point Road
0.5 mi·1 min·North Little Point Road
15
At end of road, turn right onto SR 42
1.2 mi·2 min·SR 42
16
Turn left onto SR 42
1.2 mi·2 min·SR 42
17
Turn right onto SR 42
3.0 mi·5 min·SR 42
18
Continue on North Craver Road
1.1 mi·4 min·North Craver Road
19
Continue on Awbrey Road
0.4 mi·1 min·Awbrey Road
20
Turn right onto North Wilson Road
1.0 mi·3 min·North Wilson Road
21
Turn right onto Lewisville Road
0.5 mi·1 min·Lewisville Road
22
Arrive at destination
Lewisville Road
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 84.3 miles from Crown Point, IN, or about 1h 32m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 117.6 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 37 miles or 42m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 84.3 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 34m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Alaska, IN than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Crown Point, 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 Crown Point, IN
This is one driving day of about 168.5 miles and 3h 21m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 37 miles from Crown Point, 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 Casimir Pulaski Memorial Highway for about 117.6 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 84.3 mi from Crown Point, IN
· 1h 32m into the drive
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
Indiana Dunes National Park
National Park
Lake Michigan's might has influenced Indiana Dunes for millennia. Wind and waves have shaped the land, leaving a rich mosaic of habitats along these 15 miles of Indiana coast. Over 50 miles of trails...
21 mi from route
~52 min detour
$20
Park Closure: Partial Closures to Marquette Greenway Trail and Glenwood Dunes Trail
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$26.34 one way
$52.69 round trip
$3.97/gal25.4 MPG avg59 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.36
$28.92
$57.85
premium
$4.89
$32.43
$64.85
diesel
$5.61
$37.20
$74.41
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$26
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$51–$76
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 59 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $18 in charging
· 0 stops
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
50.6
0
$17.69
$8.09
Efficient EV
42.1
0
$14.74
$6.74
EV Truck/SUV
67.4
0
$23.59
$10.78
Gas CO2
59 kg
EV CO2
20 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 16, 2026
Origin
Crown Point, IN
Morning
in Crown Point on Friday
Local time
10:27 AM
CDT
Current temp
69°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Alaska, IN
Morning
in Alaska on Friday
Local time
11:27 AM
EDT
Current temp
73°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
52°F
Mulberry, IN
84 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 later
The destination clock does not match departure time, so double-check hotel check-in windows and late arrival plans.
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
3h 21m 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 Crown Point, IN to Alaska, IN covers 168.5 miles and takes about 3h 21m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Casimir Pulaski Memorial Highway, Dwight D Eisenhower Highway, I 465. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 84.3 miles from Crown Point, IN. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $26.34 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 demanding drive. With 17 significant decision points across 168.5 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (US 231; SR 55 / West Joliet Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 120.7 miles (I 65): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 136.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Crown Point, IN and Alaska, IN, road signs point toward Indianapolis International Airport, Indianapolis and County Road 1100 West.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Indiana Dunes National Park.
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, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
