Origin
Patoka, IN
Afternoon in Patoka on Sunday
Local time
3:06 PM
CDT
Current temp
62°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Patoka, IN to Alaska, IN
Drive Time
2h 34m
Distance
118.8 mi
191 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$18
one way
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 24m
★
6 AM
2h 34m
8 AM
2h 55m
10 AM
2h 42m
12 PM
2h 40m
3 PM
2h 43m
5 PM
2h 54m
8 PM
2h 28m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Patoka, IN
Jerry Geraldi
Alaska, IN
John De Leon
Trip Overview
If you are planning a trip from Patoka to Alaska, Indiana, expect a straightforward 118.8-mile journey that typically takes about 2 hours and 34 minutes. This drive is perfectly manageable as a single-day excursion, meaning you won't need to worry about booking an overnight stay. You can anticipate spending approximately $18 on fuel for the round trip, making it a budget-friendly option for your schedule. Navigating through the Midwest, the route utilizes a combination of US 41, the Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway, and State Road 42. It is a practical choice if you value efficiency and a direct path between these two Indiana locations.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
59.4 miles from Patoka, IN
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 11m into the drive .
Drive Character
This trip is heavily highway-focused, with 63% of your travel time spent on major thoroughfares. You will face your longest uninterrupted stretch early on, covering 69.6 miles on US 41 before shifting gears. The transition between the high-speed Eisenhower Highway and the secondary State Road 42 offers a noticeable change in pace for the driver. While you should expect a consistent, functional experience behind the wheel, the blend of road types keeps the drive from feeling entirely monotonous. It is a steady, predictable route that favors reliable transit over winding, technical backroads.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 18 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
US 41 is the longest continuous segment at about 69.6 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 41 and Dwight D Eisenhower Highway. You will hit about 11 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 21.5 miles in near US 41; US 150.
Route Complexity
5/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 118.8 miles you will encounter 11 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 21.5 miles (US 41; US 150): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 70.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 76 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 11 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
21.5 mi into trip
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~24m in
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US 41; US 150
Take the exit onto US 41; US 150 toward US 41 North, US 150: Terre Haute
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward US 41 North, US 150: Terre Haute
4
70.1 mi into trip
|
~1h 24m in
Take the exit toward SR 641 North
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Toward SR 641 North
4
76 mi into trip
|
~1h 31m in
Take the exit toward I-70 East: Indianapolis
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Toward I-70 East: Indianapolis
6
105.9 mi into trip
|
~2h 4m 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
114.1 mi into trip
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~2h 19m in
|
SR 42 / North Patrick Road
At end of road, turn left onto SR 42 / North Patrick Road
Navigation decision point
Towns Along This Route
On the drive from Patoka, IN to Alaska, IN, road signs begin pointing toward Greencastle along the way.
Greencastle
105.9 mi in
|
~2h 4m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 41 | 69.6 mi | 1h 23m |
| Dwight D Eisenhower Highway | 29.3 mi | 31m |
| State Road 42 | 5.5 mi | 9m |
| SR 641 | 5.5 mi | 6m |
| North Main Street | 2 mi | 3m |
| North Bowman Road | 1.3 mi | 4m |
| County Road 500 N | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| Lewisville Road | 1 mi | 3m |
Longest stretch:
US 41
— 69.6 mi, about 1h 23m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Patoka, IN and Alaska, IN.
1
Start on Main Street
0.5 mi
·
57 sec
·
Main Street
2
Turn right onto US 41
21 mi
·
23 min
·
US 41
3
Take the exit onto US 41; US 150
49 mi
·
1 hr
·
US 41; US 150
Toward US 41 North, US 150: Terre Haute
4
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
42 sec
Toward SR 641 North
5
Continue on SR 641
5.5 mi
·
6 min
·
SR 641
6
Take the exit
0.6 mi
·
58 sec
Toward I-70 East: Indianapolis
7
Merge onto I 70
29 mi
·
31 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
Trip Plan
Because this is a relatively short drive, you have plenty of flexibility to plan your departure time around your personal preference. You only need to build in one planned stop to break up the 2-hour and 34-minute duration effectively. Keep a close eye on your fuel gauge when you transition off the Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway, as service availability can fluctuate once you move onto State Road 42. Since the majority of your time is spent on US 41, try to time your departure to avoid peak commuting hours on that specific stretch. This approach ensures you maintain a smooth, stress-free pace from start to finish.
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.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 59.4 miles from Patoka, IN, or about 1h 11m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 69.6 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 80 miles or 1h 36m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 59.4 miles or 1h 11m 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 55m
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 Patoka, 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 Patoka, IN
This is one driving day of about 118.8 miles and 2h 34m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Patoka, IN.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on US 41 for about 69.6 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 59.4 mi from Patoka, IN · 1h 11m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
59 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 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 59.4 miles from Patoka, IN, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before US 41 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 69.6 miles.
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
$18.04 one way
$36.09 round trip
$3.86/gal
25.4 MPG avg
42 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.25 | $19.89 | $39.78 |
| premium | $4.80 | $22.43 | $44.85 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $26.39 | $52.79 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$18
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$43–$68
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 41.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $12 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 35.6 | 0 | $12.47 | $5.70 |
| Efficient EV | 29.7 | 0 | $10.40 | $4.75 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 47.5 | 0 | $16.63 | $7.60 |
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.
Destination
Alaska, IN
Afternoon in Alaska on Sunday
Local time
4:06 PM
EDT
Current temp
56°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
1 hour later
The destination clock does not match departure time, so double-check hotel check-in windows and late arrival plans.
Temperature spread
6 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
2h 34m 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 Patoka, IN to Alaska, IN covers 118.8 miles and takes about 2h 34m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are US 41, Dwight D Eisenhower Highway, State Road 42. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 59.4 miles from Patoka, IN. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $18.04 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.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 118.8 miles you will encounter 11 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 21.5 miles (US 41; US 150): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 70.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 76 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
On the drive from Patoka, IN to Alaska, IN, road signs begin pointing toward Greencastle along the way.
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