Drive Time
2h 21m
Distance
120.6 mi
194 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$16
one way
Photo: John De Leon
The drive from Johnson, IN to Alaska, IN covers 120.6 miles and takes about 2h 21m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on State Road 165, West Brumitt Street, North 1st Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $16.38 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.
Break Rhythm
0 planned breaks
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
60.3 miles from Johnson, IN
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 10m into the drive .
Expect a 2h 21m drive with frequent turns across 120.6 miles of local and secondary roads.
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.
Very easy — mostly straight driving
The drive from Johnson, IN to Alaska, IN is easy. At 2h 21m 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 Johnson, IN to Alaska, IN is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| State Road 165 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| West Brumitt Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| North 1st Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| State Road 65 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| West Broadway Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| US 41 North | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| SR 641 North | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I-70 East | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Step-by-step road directions between Johnson, IN and Alaska, IN.
Start on West Creek 970
At the end of the road, turn right onto State Road 165
Continue on West Brumitt Street
Turn left onto North 1st Street
Continue on State Road 65
Turn right onto West Broadway Street
Take the ramp slight right
Merge slight left
Take the exit slight right toward US 41 North, US 150: Terre Haute
Take the exit slight right toward SR 641 North
Continue straight
Take the exit slight right toward I-70 East: Indianapolis
Merge slight left onto Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
Take the exit slight right toward US 231: Cloverdale, Greencastle
Keep slight right
Turn straight onto North Main Street
Continue on S Main St
Turn left onto State Road 42
At the end of the road, turn left onto North Patrick Road
Continue on County Road 500 N
Turn right onto County Road 1250 West
Continue on North Bowman Road
At the end of the road, turn left onto Lewisville Road
Arrive at your destination
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.
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 33m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 60.3 miles or 1h 10m 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 56m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Alaska, IN than in the middle of the route.
Open the route before leaving Johnson, IN so your first major turns are already loaded.
Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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 Johnson, IN
This is one driving day of about 120.6 miles and 2h 21m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 60.3 mi from Johnson, IN · 1h 10m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
60 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.
A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 60.3 miles from Johnson, IN, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
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.
Regular Gas
$16.38 one way
$32.76 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $3.85 | $18.28 | $36.56 |
| premium | $4.15 | $19.70 | $39.41 |
| diesel | $3.75 | $17.81 | $35.61 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$16
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$41–$66
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 42.2 kg one way.
Driving Electric?
About $13 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 36.2 | 0 | $12.66 | $5.79 |
| Efficient EV | 30.2 | 0 | $10.55 | $4.82 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 48.2 | 0 | $16.88 | $7.72 |
Gas CO2
42 kg
EV CO2
14 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. If you're planning ahead, check the forecast closer to your travel date.
Origin
Afternoon in Johnson on Saturday
Local time
12:41 PM
CDT
Current temp
79°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Destination
Afternoon in Alaska on Saturday
Local time
1:41 PM
EDT
Current temp
56°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Along the Route
54°F
Champaign, IL
60 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
The destination clock does not match departure time, so double-check hotel check-in windows and late arrival plans.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
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