Origin
Ellettsville, IN
Morning in Ellettsville on Thursday
Local time
6:20 AM
EDT
Current temp
74°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Ellettsville, IN to Alaska, IN
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
33m
Distance
20.7 mi
33 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 31m
★
6 AM
0h 34m
8 AM
0h 39m
10 AM
0h 36m
12 PM
0h 35m
3 PM
0h 36m
5 PM
0h 39m
8 PM
0h 32m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Ellettsville, IN
Tom Fisk
Alaska, IN
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Trip Overview
The drive from Ellettsville, IN to Alaska, IN covers 20.7 miles and takes about 33m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on North Sale Street, West Main Street, West Temperance Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $3.24 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 33m. Total distance: 20.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
33m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 33m drive with frequent turns across 20.7 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 16 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
North Sale Street 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.
Route Complexity
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
The drive from Ellettsville, IN to Alaska, IN is easy. At 33m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Ellettsville, IN to Alaska, IN is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| North Sale Street | — | — |
| West Main Street | — | — |
| West Temperance Street | — | — |
| State Road 46 | — | — |
| North County Line Road | — | — |
| N County Line Road | — | — |
| 5th Street | — | — |
| West Greencastle Avenue | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
North Sale Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Ellettsville, IN and Alaska, IN.
1
Start on West Temperance Street
98 ft
·
10 sec
·
West Temperance Street
2
Turn left onto North Sale Street
0.1 mi
·
23 sec
·
North Sale Street
3
Turn left onto West Main Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
West Main Street
4
Merge slight left onto West Temperance Street
0.1 mi
·
14 sec
·
West Temperance Street
5
Continue on State Road 46
4.2 mi
·
6 min
·
State Road 46
6
Turn right onto North County Line Road
2.5 mi
·
5 min
·
North County Line Road
7
Continue on N County Line Road
2.8 mi
·
6 min
·
N County Line Road
8
Turn left onto 5th Street
0.3 mi
·
52 sec
·
5th Street
9
Turn left onto West Greencastle Avenue
0.1 mi
·
16 sec
·
West Greencastle Avenue
10
Turn right onto North 7th Street
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
·
North 7th Street
11
Turn right onto State Road 67
1.7 mi
·
2 min
·
State Road 67
12
Turn left onto Drunkards Pike
4.2 mi
·
16 min
·
Drunkards Pike
13
Continue on Drunkards Pike
0.7 mi
·
2 min
·
Drunkards Pike
14
Turn left onto N West County Line Road
2.7 mi
·
10 min
·
N West County Line Road
15
Turn left onto Lewisville Road
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Lewisville Road
16
Arrive at your destination
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.24 one way
$6.47 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
7 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $3.55 | $7.11 |
| premium | $4.89 | $3.98 | $7.97 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.57 | $9.14 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 7.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 71% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 6.2 | 0 | $2.17 | $0.99 |
| Efficient EV | 5.2 | 0 | $1.81 | $0.83 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 8.3 | 0 | $2.90 | $1.32 |
Gas CO2
7 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (71% 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
Alaska, IN
Morning in Alaska on Thursday
Local time
6:20 AM
EDT
Current temp
73°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
1 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
33m 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 Ellettsville, IN to Alaska, IN covers 20.7 miles and takes about 33m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are North Sale Street, West Main Street, West Temperance Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 10.3 miles from Ellettsville, IN. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $3.24 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.
The drive from Ellettsville, IN to Alaska, IN is easy. At 33m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Ellettsville, IN to Alaska, IN is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Ellettsville, IN to Alaska, IN does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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