Origin
Middlebury, IN
Late night in Middlebury on Saturday
Local time
3:29 AM
EDT
Current temp
54°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Middlebury, 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
1h 10m
Distance
45 mi
72 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$7
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 5m
★
6 AM
1h 11m
8 AM
1h 22m
10 AM
1h 14m
12 PM
1h 13m
3 PM
1h 15m
5 PM
1h 21m
8 PM
1h 7m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Middlebury, IN
Jay Brand
Alaska, IN
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Trip Overview
The drive from Middlebury, IN to Alaska, IN covers 45 miles and takes about 1h 10m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Dwight D Eisenhower Highway, Main Street, State Road 42 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 17.9 miles on Dwight D Eisenhower Highway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $7.04 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 10m. Total distance: 45 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 10m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (2%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 1h 10m drive with frequent turns across 45 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 18 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Dwight D Eisenhower Highway is the longest continuous segment at about 17.9 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 12 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near SR 59; SR 246.
Driving Effort
5/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 45 miles you will encounter 12 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (SR 59; SR 246): Navigation decision point; at 1.3 miles (SR 59; SR 246 / Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 13.9 miles: Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 12 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
SR 59; SR 246
Turn right onto SR 59; SR 246
Navigation decision point
4
1.3 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
SR 59; SR 246 / Main Street
Turn left onto SR 59; SR 246 / Main Street
Navigation decision point
4
13.9 mi into trip
|
~20m in
Take the ramp
Navigation decision point
6
32.1 mi into trip
|
~40m in
Take the exit toward US 231: Cloverdale, Greencastle
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 41
Toward US 231: Cloverdale, Greencastle
5
40.3 mi into trip
|
~55m in
|
SR 42 / North Patrick Road
At end of road, turn left onto SR 42 / North Patrick Road
Navigation decision point
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Middlebury, IN to Alaska, IN, road signs begin pointing toward Greencastle along the way.
Greencastle
32.1 mi in
|
~40m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Dwight D Eisenhower Highway | 17.9 mi | 19m |
| Main Street | 12.6 mi | 17m |
| State Road 42 | 5.5 mi | 9m |
| North Main Street | 2 mi | 3m |
| North Bowman Road | 1.3 mi | 4m |
| County Road 500 N | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| SR 59 | 1 mi | 1m |
| Lewisville Road | 1 mi | 3m |
Longest stretch:
Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
— 17.9 mi, about 19m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Middlebury, IN and Alaska, IN.
1
Start on West Martz Market Street
0.1 mi
·
27 sec
·
West Martz Market Street
2
Turn right onto SR 59; SR 246
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
SR 59; SR 246
3
Turn left onto SR 59; SR 246
0.4 mi
·
45 sec
·
SR 59; SR 246
4
Turn right onto SR 59; SR 246
0.1 mi
·
19 sec
·
West 8th Street
5
Turn left onto SR 59; SR 246
13 mi
·
17 min
·
Main Street
6
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
39 sec
7
Merge onto I 70
18 mi
·
19 min
·
Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
8
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
33 sec
Exit 41
Toward US 231: Cloverdale, Greencastle
9
Keep slight right at fork
175 ft
·
4 sec
10
Turn straight onto US 231
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
North Main Street
11
Continue on US 231
0.3 mi
·
29 sec
·
S Main St
12
Turn left onto SR 42
5.5 mi
·
9 min
·
State Road 42
13
At end of road, turn left onto SR 42
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
·
North Patrick Road
14
Continue on SR 42
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
County Road 500 N
15
Turn right onto County Road 1250 West
1.0 mi
·
3 min
·
County Road 1250 West
16
Continue on North Bowman Road
1.3 mi
·
4 min
·
North Bowman Road
17
At end of road, turn left onto Lewisville Road
1.0 mi
·
3 min
·
Lewisville Road
18
Arrive at destination
Lewisville Road
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 22.5 mi from Middlebury, IN · 30m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
23 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 10 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 22.5 miles from Middlebury, 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.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$7.04 one way
$14.07 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
16 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $7.72 | $15.45 |
| premium | $4.89 | $8.66 | $17.32 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $9.94 | $19.87 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$7
Estimated CO2 emission: 15.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 13.5 | 0 | $4.73 | $2.16 |
| Efficient EV | 11.3 | 0 | $3.94 | $1.80 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 18 | 0 | $6.30 | $2.88 |
Gas CO2
16 kg
EV CO2
5 kg (69% 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
Late night in Alaska on Saturday
Local time
3:29 AM
EDT
Current temp
73°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
75°F
Brazil, IN
23 mi in
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
19 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
1h 10m 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 Middlebury, IN to Alaska, IN covers 45 miles and takes about 1h 10m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Dwight D Eisenhower Highway, Main Street, State Road 42. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 22.5 miles from Middlebury, IN. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $7.04 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 drive requires moderate attention. Across 45 miles you will encounter 12 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (SR 59; SR 246): Navigation decision point; at 1.3 miles (SR 59; SR 246 / Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 13.9 miles: Navigation decision point.
On the drive from Middlebury, IN to Alaska, IN, road signs begin pointing toward Greencastle along the way.
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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