Origin
Odon, IN
Night in Odon on Thursday
Local time
10:39 PM
EDT
Current temp
77°F
Unavailable
Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026
Drive Time
1h 53m
Distance
58.5 mi
94 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$9
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Odon, IN
Mathias Reding
Alaska, IN
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The drive from Odon, IN to Alaska, IN covers 58.5 miles and takes about 1h 53m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on US 231, Broad Street, State Road 67 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 20.7 miles on US 231. At current regular gas prices, budget about $9.15 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
29.3 miles from Odon, IN
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 49m into the drive .
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 53m. Total distance: 58.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 53m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (45%). Straightforward navigation.
The drive from Odon, IN to Alaska, IN covers 58.5 miles and takes about 1h 53m, using a mix of highways and local roads.
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 0.1 miles in near SR 58.
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 1h 53m drive. You will face about 9 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (SR 58): Navigation decision point; at 0.4 miles (County Road 900 East): Navigation decision point; at 5.5 miles (Scotland Newberry Road): Navigation decision point.
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
Turn left onto SR 58
Navigation decision point
Turn right onto County Road 900 East
Navigation decision point
Turn left onto Scotland Newberry Road
Navigation decision point
Turn right onto SR 57 / Broad Street
Navigation decision point
Turn left onto US 231; SR 67 / Fletcher Avenue
Navigation decision point
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 231 | 20.7 mi | 30m |
| Broad Street | 10.8 mi | 15m |
| State Road 67 | 5.6 mi | 7m |
| US Highway 231 | 5.1 mi | 7m |
| Drunkards Pike | 4.9 mi | 18m |
| County Road 900 East | 4.1 mi | 9m |
| N West County Line Road | 2.7 mi | 10m |
| Scotland Newberry Road | 1.1 mi | 2m |
Step-by-step road directions between Odon, IN and Alaska, IN.
Start on North Spring Street
Turn left onto SR 58
Turn right onto County Road 900 East
Continue on Dove Hill Road
Turn left onto Scotland Newberry Road
Continue on 5th Street
Turn right onto SR 57
Turn straight onto US 231; SR 67
Continue on US 231; SR 46; SR 67
Turn left onto US 231; SR 67
Continue on US 231; SR 67
Turn right
Turn right onto SR 67
Turn left onto Drunkards Pike
Continue on Drunkards Pike
Turn left onto N West County Line Road
Turn left onto Lewisville Road
Arrive at 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 13 miles or 25m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 29.3 miles or 49m 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 20m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Alaska, IN than in the middle of the route.
Open the route before leaving Odon, IN so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Odon, IN
This is one driving day of about 58.5 miles and 1h 53m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 29.3 mi from Odon, IN · 49m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
29 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 13 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 29.3 miles from Odon, 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.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Regular Gas
$9.15 one way
$18.29 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $10.04 | $20.08 |
| premium | $4.89 | $11.26 | $22.52 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $12.92 | $25.83 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$9
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$34–$59
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 20.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 17.6 | 0 | $6.14 | $2.81 |
| Efficient EV | 14.6 | 0 | $5.12 | $2.34 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 23.4 | 0 | $8.19 | $3.74 |
Gas CO2
20 kg
EV CO2
7 kg (65% 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Night in Odon on Thursday
Local time
10:39 PM
EDT
Current temp
77°F
Unavailable
Destination
Night in Alaska on Thursday
Local time
10:39 PM
EDT
Current temp
73°F
Unavailable
77°F
Spencer, IN
29 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
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
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.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
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