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Trip from Greenville, IN to Alaska, IN

Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

2h 38m

Distance

116.9 mi

188 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$18

one way

EV Charging

Fair

4 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 32 min
4 AM
2h 28m ★
6 AM
2h 39m
8 AM
3h 0m
10 AM
2h 46m
12 PM
2h 44m
3 PM
2h 47m
5 PM
2h 59m
8 PM
2h 32m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Greenville, IN

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human settlement in Owen County, Indiana, United States

Alaska, IN

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Trip Overview

The drive from Greenville, IN to Alaska, IN covers 116.9 miles and takes about 2h 38m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on North Gospel Street, I 69, US Highway 150 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 41.4 miles on North Gospel Street. At current regular gas prices, budget about $18.28 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

58.5 miles from Greenville, IN

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 11m into the drive .

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 38m. Total distance: 116.9 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

2h 38m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (50%). Straightforward navigation.

Drive Character

The drive from Greenville, IN to Alaska, IN covers 116.9 miles and takes about 2h 38m, 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 22 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
North Gospel Street is the longest continuous segment at about 41.4 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 29.8 miles in near SR 37 / North Gospel Street.

Driving Effort 3/10

Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a straightforward 2h 38m drive. You will face about 16 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 29.8 miles (SR 37 / North Gospel Street): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 71.2 miles (I 69): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 93.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 16 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

6
29.8 mi into trip | ~36m in | SR 37 / North Gospel Street

Enter roundabout onto SR 37 / North Gospel Street

Roundabout - know your exit number before entering

5
71.2 mi into trip | ~1h 27m in | I 69

Merge onto I 69

Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight lane.
7
93.3 mi into trip | ~1h 52m in

Take the exit toward SR 39 North: Martinsville

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight right lane. Exit 137 Toward SR 39 North: Martinsville
5
93.7 mi into trip | ~1h 52m in | SR 39 / Morton Avenue

Enter roundabout onto SR 39 / Morton Avenue toward SR 39 North

Roundabout - know your exit number before entering

Toward SR 39 North
6
93.8 mi into trip | ~1h 53m in | SR 39 / Morton Avenue

Enter roundabout onto SR 39 / Morton Avenue toward SR 39 North

Roundabout - know your exit number before entering

Toward SR 39 North

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
North Gospel Street 41.4 mi 51m
I 69 22.1 mi 24m
US Highway 150 19.2 mi 21m
Southeast Main Street 10.4 mi 14m
SR 142 10.2 mi 17m
SR 39 5.6 mi 7m
State Road 39 1.8 mi 3m
SR 42 1.5 mi 2m
Longest stretch: North Gospel Street — 41.4 mi, about 51m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Greenville, IN and Alaska, IN.

1

Start on Pekin Road

25 ft · 3 sec · Pekin Road
2

Turn right onto US 150

19 mi · 21 min · US Highway 150
3

Continue on US 150

10 mi · 14 min · Southeast Main Street
4

Turn left onto US 150; SR 56

0.2 mi · 13 sec · East Main Street
5

Enter roundabout onto SR 37

147 ft · 2 sec · North Gospel Street
6

Continue on SR 37

41 mi · 51 min · North Gospel Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
7

Merge onto I 69

22 mi · 24 min · I 69
Use the straight lane.
8

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 49 sec
Exit 137 Toward SR 39 North: Martinsville Use the slight right lane.
9

Enter roundabout onto SR 39

105 ft · 1 sec · Morton Avenue
Toward SR 39 North
10

Continue on SR 39

0.1 mi · 13 sec · Morton Avenue
Toward SR 39 North
11

Enter roundabout onto SR 39

119 ft · 2 sec · Morton Avenue
Toward SR 39 North
12

Continue on SR 39

1.0 mi · 2 min · Morton Avenue
Toward SR 39 North Use the left lane.
13

Turn left onto SR 39

1.8 mi · 3 min · State Road 39
14

Continue on SR 39; SR 67

3.4 mi · 4 min · SR 39; SR 67
15

Turn left onto SR 39

2.2 mi · 3 min · SR 39
16

Turn left onto SR 142

10 mi · 17 min · SR 142
17

Turn left onto SR 42

1.5 mi · 2 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

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.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 58.5 miles from Greenville, IN, or about 1h 11m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 41.4 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 26 miles or 31m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 58.5 miles or 1h 11m 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 57m

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 Greenville, 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 Greenville, IN

This is one driving day of about 116.9 miles and 2h 38m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 26 miles from Greenville, 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 North Gospel Street for about 41.4 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 58.5 mi from Greenville, IN · 1h 11m into the drive

city in Lawrence County, Indiana, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Bedford, IN

58 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

French Lick, IN

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 26 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Bedford, IN

Meal break

The midpoint is around 58.5 miles from Greenville, 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.

Nearby Places

Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.

Top Restaurant

Cloverleaf Family Restaurant

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Bloomington, Indiana

Around the midpoint, right off the route

0.6 mi from route ~2 min detour $10 to $20 mile 75.2

Hours: 5 am–3 pm

+18123341077

Visit website

Golden Corral Buffet & Grill

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Bedford, Indiana

2.5 mi

King Gyros Restaurant

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Bloomington, Indiana

2.7 mi

Cloverleaf Family Restaurant

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, right off the route

0.6 mi from route ~2 min detour $10 to $20 mile 75.2

Bloomington, Indiana

Hours: 5 am–3 pm

+18123341077

Visit website

Golden Corral Buffet & Grill

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

2.5 mi from route ~6 min detour $10 to $20 mile 50.1

Bedford, Indiana

Hours: 10 am–8 pm

+18122750311

Visit website

King Gyros Restaurant

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

2.7 mi from route ~7 min detour $10 to $20 mile 75.2

Bloomington, Indiana

Hours: 10:30 am–10 pm

+18123344144

Visit website

Cloverleaf South Restaurant

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

3.2 mi from route ~8 min detour $10 to $20 mile 75.2

Bloomington, Indiana

Hours: 5 am–3 pm

+18126501017

Visit website

Village Inn Restaurant

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

3.1 mi from route ~8 min detour $10 to $20 mile 75.2

Bloomington, IN

Hours: 7 am–2 pm

+18128762121

Visit website

China Star Buffet

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, ~9 min detour

3.7 mi from route ~9 min detour $10 to $20 mile 75.2

Bloomington, Indiana

Hours: 11 am–9 pm

+18128765778

Visit website

Joe Huber's Family Farm & Restaurant

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, ~12 min detour

4.8 mi from route ~12 min detour $20 to $30

Starlight, Indiana

Hours: 11 am–7 pm

+18129235255

Visit website

Don chuy mexican restaurant

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, ~11 min detour

4.2 mi from route ~11 min detour $10 to $20 mile 75.2

Bloomington, Indiana

Hours: 11 am–9 pm

+18128764070

Tesla Supercharger

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, right off the route

0.3 mi from route ~1 min detour mile 75.2

Bloomington, Indiana

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18777983752

Visit website

EVBOLT Charging Station

3.0 ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆

Around the midpoint, right off the route

0.5 mi from route ~1 min detour mile 75.2

Bloomington, Indiana

+18665212658

Visit website

EV Connect Charging Station

3.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.2 mi from route ~3 min detour mile 75.2

Bloomington, Indiana

Hours: Open 24 hours

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

3.0 ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆

Around the midpoint, right off the route

0.9 mi from route ~2 min detour mile 75.2

Bloomington, Indiana

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

Bluespring Caverns Park

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

3 mi from route ~7 min detour mile 50.1

Bedford, Indiana

Hours: 9 am–5 pm

+18122799471

Visit website

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$18.28 one way

$36.55 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 41 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.36 $20.07 $40.13
premium $4.89 $22.50 $44.99
diesel $5.61 $25.81 $51.62

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$18

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$43–$68

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 40.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $12 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 35.1 0 $12.27 $5.61
Efficient EV 29.2 0 $10.23 $4.68
EV Truck/SUV 46.8 0 $16.37 $7.48

Gas CO2

41 kg

EV CO2

14 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 15, 2026

Origin

Greenville, IN

Late night in Greenville on Saturday

Local time

2:12 AM

EDT

Current temp

69°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Alaska, IN

Late night in Alaska on Saturday

Local time

2:12 AM

EDT

Current temp

73°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

77°F

Bedford, IN

58 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

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 38m 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 Greenville, IN to Alaska, IN covers 116.9 miles and takes about 2h 38m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are North Gospel Street, I 69, US Highway 150. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 58.5 miles from Greenville, IN. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $18.28 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.

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 straightforward 2h 38m drive. You will face about 16 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

The main spots that need attention: at 29.8 miles (SR 37 / North Gospel Street): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 71.2 miles (I 69): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 93.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.

The route from Greenville, IN to Alaska, 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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