Origin
Geneva, IN
Evening in Geneva on Tuesday
Local time
8:51 PM
EDT
Current temp
57°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Geneva, IN to Alaska, IN
Data updated 1 hour ago
Drive Time
3h 3m
Distance
140.2 mi
226 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$22
one way
EV Charging
None
0 DC fast
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 52m
★
6 AM
3h 4m
8 AM
3h 27m
10 AM
3h 12m
12 PM
3h 9m
3 PM
3h 13m
5 PM
3h 26m
8 PM
2h 57m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Geneva, IN
ZongJun Xie
Alaska, IN
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Trip Overview
The drive from Geneva, IN to Alaska, IN covers 140.2 miles and takes about 3h 3m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 69, I 70, West Votaw Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 39.3 miles on I 69. At current regular gas prices, budget about $21.92 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
70.1 miles from Geneva, IN
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 24m into the drive .
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Drive Character
The drive from Geneva, IN to Alaska, IN covers 140.2 miles and takes about 3h 3m, 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 25 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 69 is the longest continuous segment at about 39.3 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 10.9 miles in near SR 26; SR 67 / West Votaw Street.
Route Complexity
7/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
This is a demanding drive. With 18 significant decision points across 140.2 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: at 10.9 miles (SR 26; SR 67 / West Votaw Street): Navigation decision point; at 94.8 miles (North Keystone Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 101.1 miles (I 70): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 18 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
10.9 mi into trip
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~12m in
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SR 26; SR 67 / West Votaw Street
Turn right onto SR 26; SR 67 / West Votaw Street
Navigation decision point
5
94.8 mi into trip
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~1h 54m in
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North Keystone Avenue
Turn left onto North Keystone Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
8
101.1 mi into trip
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~2h 5m in
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I 70
Keep slight right at fork onto I 70 toward I 70: St Louis, Indianapolis International Airport
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Toward I 70: St Louis, Indianapolis Internation...
5
131 mi into trip
|
~2h 40m in
Take the exit toward County Road 1100 West
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Exit 51
Toward County Road 1100 West
5
131.8 mi into trip
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~2h 42m in
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SR 42
At end of road, turn right onto SR 42
Navigation decision point
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Geneva, IN and Alaska, IN, road signs point toward Indianapolis International Airport and County Road 1100 West.
Indianapolis International Airport
101.1 mi in
|
~2h 5m
|
via I 70
County Road 1100 West
131 mi in
|
~2h 40m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 69 | 39.3 mi | 42m |
| I 70 | 29.9 mi | 35m |
| West Votaw Street | 18.2 mi | 20m |
| South Main Street | 10.7 mi | 12m |
| East McGalliard Road | 10.2 mi | 15m |
| West State Street | 9.2 mi | 11m |
| Binford Boulevard | 6.4 mi | 9m |
| SR 42 | 5.4 mi | 9m |
Longest stretch:
I 69
— 39.3 mi, about 42m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Geneva, IN and Alaska, IN.
1
Start on East Line Street
0.2 mi
·
33 sec
·
East Line Street
2
Turn left onto US 27
11 mi
·
12 min
·
South Main Street
3
Turn right onto SR 26; SR 67
18 mi
·
20 min
·
West Votaw Street
4
Continue on SR 28; SR 67
9.2 mi
·
11 min
·
West State Street
5
Turn right onto East McGalliard Road
10 mi
·
15 min
·
East McGalliard Road
6
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
7
Merge onto I 69
39 mi
·
42 min
·
I 69
8
Keep slight left at fork
0.2 mi
·
13 sec
9
Merge onto I 69
0.3 mi
·
23 sec
·
I 69
10
Continue on Binford Boulevard
6.4 mi
·
9 min
·
Binford Boulevard
Use the straight lane.
11
Continue on East Fall Creek Parkway North Drive
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
·
East Fall Creek Parkway North Drive
12
Turn left onto North Keystone Avenue
2.5 mi
·
5 min
·
North Keystone Avenue
Use the left lane.
13
Take the ramp
0.4 mi
·
35 sec
Toward I 70 West
14
Merge onto I 70
3.4 mi
·
4 min
·
Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
15
Keep slight right at fork onto I 70
30 mi
·
35 min
·
I 70
Toward I 70: St Louis, Indianapolis International Airport
Use the slight right lane.
16
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
35 sec
Exit 51
Toward County Road 1100 West
17
Turn left onto North Little Point Road
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
North Little Point Road
18
At end of road, turn right onto SR 42
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
SR 42
19
Turn left onto SR 42
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
SR 42
20
Turn right onto SR 42
3.0 mi
·
5 min
·
SR 42
21
Continue on North Craver Road
1.1 mi
·
4 min
·
North Craver Road
22
Continue on Awbrey Road
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Awbrey Road
23
Turn right onto North Wilson Road
1.0 mi
·
3 min
·
North Wilson Road
24
Turn right onto Lewisville Road
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Lewisville Road
25
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 70.1 miles from Geneva, IN, or about 1h 24m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 39.3 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 35m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 70.1 miles or 1h 24m 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 21m
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 Geneva, 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 Geneva, IN
This is one driving day of about 140.2 miles and 3h 3m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Geneva, 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 I 69 for about 39.3 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 70.1 mi from Geneva, IN · 1h 24m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
70 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 70.1 miles from Geneva, IN, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Alaska, IN
The final approach into Alaska, 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 Alaska, 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
$21.92 one way
$43.84 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
49 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $24.07 | $48.13 |
| premium | $4.89 | $26.98 | $53.96 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $30.95 | $61.91 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$22
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$47–$72
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 49.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $15 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 42.1 | 0 | $14.72 | $6.73 |
| Efficient EV | 35.1 | 0 | $12.27 | $5.61 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 56.1 | 0 | $19.63 | $8.97 |
Gas CO2
49 kg
EV CO2
16 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
Alaska, IN
Evening in Alaska on Tuesday
Local time
8:51 PM
EDT
Current temp
56°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
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
3h 3m 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 Geneva, IN to Alaska, IN covers 140.2 miles and takes about 3h 3m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 69, I 70, West Votaw Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 70.1 miles from Geneva, IN. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $21.92 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 18 significant decision points across 140.2 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: at 10.9 miles (SR 26; SR 67 / West Votaw Street): Navigation decision point; at 94.8 miles (North Keystone Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 101.1 miles (I 70): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Geneva, IN and Alaska, IN, road signs point toward Indianapolis International Airport and County Road 1100 West.
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