Origin
Indianapolis, IN
Morning in Indianapolis on Friday
Local time
6:32 AM
EDT
Current temp
74°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Indianapolis, IN to Alaska, IN
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
46m
Distance
39.5 mi
64 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 42m
★
6 AM
0h 46m
8 AM
0h 54m
10 AM
0h 49m
12 PM
0h 48m
3 PM
0h 49m
5 PM
0h 54m
8 PM
0h 44m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Alaska, IN
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Trip Overview
The drive from Indianapolis, IN to Alaska, IN covers 39.5 miles and takes about 46m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on West Market Street, North Capitol Avenue, South Capitol Avenue for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $6.18 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 46m. Total distance: 39.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
46m 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 46m drive with frequent turns across 39.5 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 16 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
West Market 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.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Indianapolis, IN to Alaska, IN is easy. At 46m 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 Indianapolis, IN to Alaska, IN is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| West Market Street | — | — |
| North Capitol Avenue | — | — |
| South Capitol Avenue | — | — |
| I 70 West | — | — |
| Dwight D Eisenhower Highway | — | — |
| County Road 1100 West | — | — |
| North Little Point Road | — | — |
| North Craver Road | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
West Market Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Indianapolis, IN and Alaska, IN.
1
Start on the route
256 ft
·
33 sec
·
the route
2
Turn left onto West Market Street
0.2 mi
·
41 sec
·
West Market Street
3
At the end of the road, turn left onto North Capitol Avenue
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
North Capitol Avenue
4
Keep slight right to continue on South Capitol Avenue
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
South Capitol Avenue
5
Take the ramp straight toward I 70 West: Saint Louis
0.4 mi
·
51 sec
·
I 70 West: Saint Louis
6
Merge slight left onto Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
29 mi
·
33 min
·
Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
7
Take the exit slight right toward County Road 1100 West
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
·
County Road 1100 West
8
Turn left onto North Little Point Road
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
North Little Point Road
9
At the end of the road, turn right
1.2 mi
·
2 min
10
Turn left
1.2 mi
·
2 min
11
Turn right
3.0 mi
·
5 min
12
Continue on North Craver Road
1.1 mi
·
4 min
·
North Craver Road
13
Continue on Awbrey Road
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Awbrey Road
14
Turn right onto North Wilson Road
1.0 mi
·
3 min
·
North Wilson Road
15
Turn right onto Lewisville Road
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Lewisville Road
16
Arrive at your destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 19.8 mi from Indianapolis, IN · 23m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
20 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 39.5 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 19.8 miles from Indianapolis, IN, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Alaska, IN
Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Alaska, IN if you are unfamiliar with the area.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$6.18 one way
$12.35 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
14 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $6.78 | $13.56 |
| premium | $4.89 | $7.60 | $15.20 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $8.72 | $17.44 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Estimated CO2 emission: 13.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 11.9 | 0 | $4.15 | $1.90 |
| Efficient EV | 9.9 | 0 | $3.46 | $1.58 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 15.8 | 0 | $5.53 | $2.53 |
Gas CO2
14 kg
EV CO2
5 kg (64% 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 Friday
Local time
6:32 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
46m 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 Indianapolis, IN to Alaska, IN covers 39.5 miles and takes about 46m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are West Market Street, North Capitol Avenue, South Capitol Avenue. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 19.8 miles from Indianapolis, IN. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $6.18 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 Indianapolis, IN to Alaska, IN is easy. At 46m 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 Indianapolis, IN to Alaska, IN is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Indianapolis, IN to Alaska, IN does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
How this page is built
Compiled and maintained by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy (Helsinki). Each route is built from authoritative open government and mapping datasets rather than crowdsourced reviews. Distances and geometry come from OSRM over OpenStreetMap. Fuel cost uses EIA weekly regional averages. Pages are published only after passing our data-quality checks; our methodology page documents refresh cadence, editorial standards, and known limitations.
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