Origin
Paoli, IN
Night in Paoli on Thursday
Local time
11:38 PM
EDT
Current temp
54°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Paoli, IN to Alaska, IN
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
2h 2m
Distance
87.1 mi
140 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$14
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 54m
★
6 AM
2h 2m
8 AM
2h 20m
10 AM
2h 8m
12 PM
2h 7m
3 PM
2h 9m
5 PM
2h 19m
8 PM
1h 57m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Paoli, IN
Engin Deniz Kopan
Alaska, IN
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Trip Overview
The drive from Paoli, IN to Alaska, IN covers 87.1 miles and takes about 2h 2m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on North Gospel Street, I 69, SR 142 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 41.4 miles on North Gospel Street. At current regular gas prices, budget about $13.62 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
43.6 miles from Paoli, IN
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 53m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 2m. Total distance: 87.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 2m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (45%). Straightforward navigation.
Drive Character
The drive from Paoli, IN to Alaska, IN covers 87.1 miles and takes about 2h 2m, 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 18 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
North Gospel Street is the longest continuous segment at about 41.4 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
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 early in the drive near SR 37 / North Gospel Street.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 2h 2m drive. You will face about 13 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (SR 37 / North Gospel Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 41.4 miles (I 69): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 63.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 13 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
0 mi into trip
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~0m in
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SR 37 / North Gospel Street
Right onto SR 37 / North Gospel Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
5
41.4 mi into trip
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~51m in
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I 69
Merge onto I 69
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
7
63.5 mi into trip
|
~1h 15m in
Take the exit toward SR 39 North: Martinsville
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 137
Toward SR 39 North: Martinsville
5
63.9 mi into trip
|
~1h 16m in
|
SR 39 / Morton Avenue
Enter roundabout onto SR 39 / Morton Avenue toward SR 39 North
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
Toward SR 39 North
6
64 mi into trip
|
~1h 16m in
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SR 39 / Morton Avenue
Enter roundabout onto SR 39 / Morton Avenue toward SR 39 North
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
Toward SR 39 North
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| North Gospel Street | 41.4 mi | 51m |
| I 69 | 22.1 mi | 24m |
| SR 142 | 10.2 mi | 17m |
| SR 39 | 5.6 mi | 7m |
| State Road 39 | 1.8 mi | 3m |
| SR 42 | 1.5 mi | 2m |
| Morton Avenue | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| North Craver Road | 1.1 mi | 4m |
Longest stretch:
North Gospel Street
— 41.4 mi, about 51m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Paoli, IN and Alaska, IN.
1
Start on SR 37
187 ft
·
2 sec
·
North Court Street
2
Continue on SR 37
41 mi
·
51 min
·
North Gospel Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
3
Merge onto I 69
22 mi
·
24 min
·
I 69
Use the straight lane.
4
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
49 sec
Exit 137
Toward SR 39 North: Martinsville
Use the slight right lane.
5
Enter roundabout onto SR 39
105 ft
·
1 sec
·
Morton Avenue
Toward SR 39 North
6
Continue on SR 39
0.1 mi
·
13 sec
·
Morton Avenue
Toward SR 39 North
7
Enter roundabout onto SR 39
119 ft
·
2 sec
·
Morton Avenue
Toward SR 39 North
8
Continue on SR 39
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Morton Avenue
Toward SR 39 North
Use the left lane.
9
Turn left onto SR 39
1.8 mi
·
3 min
·
State Road 39
10
Continue on SR 39; SR 67
3.4 mi
·
4 min
·
SR 39; SR 67
11
Turn left onto SR 39
2.2 mi
·
3 min
·
SR 39
12
Turn left onto SR 142
10 mi
·
17 min
·
SR 142
13
Turn left onto SR 42
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
SR 42
14
Continue on North Craver Road
1.1 mi
·
4 min
·
North Craver Road
15
Continue on Awbrey Road
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Awbrey Road
16
Turn right onto North Wilson Road
1.0 mi
·
3 min
·
North Wilson Road
17
Turn right onto Lewisville Road
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Lewisville Road
18
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 43.6 miles from Paoli, IN, or about 53m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 41.4 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 23m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 43.6 miles or 53m 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 32m
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 Paoli, 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 Paoli, IN
This is one driving day of about 87.1 miles and 2h 2m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 19 miles from Paoli, IN.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on North Gospel Street for about 41.4 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 43.6 mi from Paoli, IN · 53m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
44 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 19 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 43.6 miles from Paoli, 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.
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.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$13.62 one way
$27.23 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
31 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $14.95 | $29.90 |
| premium | $4.89 | $16.76 | $33.52 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $19.23 | $38.46 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$14
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$39–$64
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 30.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $9 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 26.1 | 0 | $9.15 | $4.18 |
| Efficient EV | 21.8 | 0 | $7.62 | $3.48 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 34.8 | 0 | $12.19 | $5.57 |
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.
Destination
Alaska, IN
Night in Alaska on Thursday
Local time
11:38 PM
EDT
Current temp
73°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
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
2h 2m 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 Paoli, IN to Alaska, IN covers 87.1 miles and takes about 2h 2m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are North Gospel Street, I 69, SR 142. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 43.6 miles from Paoli, IN. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $13.62 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 straightforward 2h 2m drive. You will face about 13 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (SR 37 / North Gospel Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 41.4 miles (I 69): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 63.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Paoli, IN to Alaska, IN does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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