The drive from Hamilton, IN to Alaska, IN covers 85.6 miles and takes about 2h behind the wheel.
This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 65, Dwight D Eisenhower Highway, North Jackson Street for much of the mileage,
and the overall profile is mixed drive.
The longest uninterrupted segment is about 22.1 miles on I 65.
At current regular gas prices, budget about $13.38 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.
Midpoint
42.8 miles from Hamilton, IN
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 57m into the drive
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Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h. Total distance: 85.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (51%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Drive Character
The drive from Hamilton, IN to Alaska, IN covers 85.6 miles and takes about 2h, 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 26 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 65 is the longest continuous segment at about 22.1 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 21.3 miles in.
Driving Effort10/10
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 20 significant decision points across 85.6 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 21.3 miles: Navigation decision point; at 37.8 miles (I 65): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 54 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 20 key points
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
21.3 mi into trip|~33m in
Take the ramp toward Indianapolis
Navigation decision point
Toward Indianapolis
6
37.8 mi into trip|~51m 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
54 mi into trip|~1h 10m 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
54.3 mi into trip|~1h 11m 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
56.9 mi into trip|~1h 16m 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 Hamilton, IN and Alaska, IN, road signs point toward Indianapolis, Indianapolis International Airport and County Road 1100 West.
Indianapolis
21.3 mi in|~33m
Indianapolis International Airport
54 mi in|~1h 10m
County Road 1100 West
76.4 mi in|~1h 37m
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 65
22.1 mi
24m
Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
19.2 mi
20m
North Jackson Street
11.5 mi
16m
I 465
9.5 mi
10m
SR 42
5.4 mi
9m
US 421
4.6 mi
6m
West County Road 400 North
2.7 mi
4m
IN-47
2 mi
3m
Longest stretch:
I 65
— 22.1 mi, about 24m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hamilton, IN and Alaska, IN.
1
Start on North County Road 600 West
51 ft·7 sec·North County Road 600 West
2
Turn left onto SR 38
2.7 mi·4 min·West County Road 400 North
3
Turn right onto US 421; SR 39
4.6 mi·6 min·US 421; SR 39
4
Turn slight left onto US 421; SR 39
0.5 mi·46 sec·West Kyger Street
5
Turn right onto US 421; SR 39
12 mi·16 min·North Jackson Street
6
Turn right onto SR 47
2.0 mi·3 min·IN-47
7
Take the ramp
0.3 mi·43 sec
Toward Indianapolis
8
Merge onto I 65
16 mi·17 min·I 65
9
Keep slight left at fork onto I 65
5.9 mi·6 min·I 65
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Take the exit
0.2 mi·29 sec
Exit 123Toward I 465 South
11
Continue on this road
0.6 mi·1 min·this road
Exit 123Toward I 465 South
12
Merge onto I 465
9.5 mi·10 min·I 465
13
Take the exit
0.3 mi·32 sec
Exit 9A-BToward I 70: Saint Louis, Indianapolis International Airport, IndianapolisUse the slight right lane.
14
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.
15
Keep slight left at fork
0.3 mi·42 sec
Toward I 70 West: Saint LouisUse the slight left lane.
16
Merge onto I 70
19 mi·20 min·Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
17
Take the exit
0.3 mi·35 sec
Exit 51Toward County Road 1100 West
18
Turn left onto North Little Point Road
0.5 mi·1 min·North Little Point Road
19
At end of road, turn right onto SR 42
1.2 mi·2 min·SR 42
20
Turn left onto SR 42
1.2 mi·2 min·SR 42
21
Turn right onto SR 42
3.0 mi·5 min·SR 42
22
Continue on North Craver Road
1.1 mi·4 min·North Craver Road
23
Continue on Awbrey Road
0.4 mi·1 min·Awbrey Road
24
Turn right onto North Wilson Road
1.0 mi·3 min·North Wilson Road
25
Turn right onto Lewisville Road
0.5 mi·1 min·Lewisville Road
26
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.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 42.8 miles from Hamilton, IN, or about 57m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 22.1 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 19 miles or 29m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 42.8 miles or 57m 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 33m
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 Hamilton, 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 Hamilton, IN
This is one driving day of about 85.6 miles and 2h.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 19 miles from Hamilton, IN.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on I 65 for about 22.1 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 42.8 mi from Hamilton, IN
· 57m into the drive
Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.
Driving Electric?
About $9 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
25.7
0
$8.99
$4.11
Efficient EV
21.4
0
$7.49
$3.42
EV Truck/SUV
34.2
0
$11.98
$5.48
Gas CO2
30 kg
EV CO2
10 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.
Forecast as of Apr 18, 2026
Origin
Hamilton, IN
Morning
in Hamilton on Saturday
Local time
8:57 AM
EDT
Current temp
62°F
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
W 9 to 17 mph71% chanceLive forecast
Flood Watch
Flood Watch issued April 18 at 4:46AM CDT until April 23 at 7:00PM CDT by NWS Chicago IL
Flood Watch
Flood Watch issued April 18 at 4:46AM CDT by NWS Chicago IL
Destination
Alaska, IN
Morning
in Alaska on Saturday
Local time
8:57 AM
EDT
Current temp
63°F
Showers And Thunderstorms
W 10 to 14 mph90% chanceLive forecast
Flood Watch
Flood Watch issued April 18 at 4:46AM CDT until April 23 at 7:00PM CDT by NWS Chicago IL
Flood Watch
Flood Watch issued April 18 at 4:46AM CDT by NWS Chicago IL
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 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 on the road
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Hamilton, IN to Alaska, IN covers 85.6 miles and takes about 2h without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 65, Dwight D Eisenhower Highway, North Jackson Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 42.8 miles from Hamilton, IN. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $13.38 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.
This is a demanding drive. With 20 significant decision points across 85.6 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 21.3 miles: Navigation decision point; at 37.8 miles (I 65): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 54 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Hamilton, IN and Alaska, IN, road signs point toward Indianapolis, Indianapolis International Airport and County Road 1100 West.
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, NREL for EV charging, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
