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Trip from Saint John, 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

3h 3m

Distance

123.6 mi

199 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$19

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 34 min
4 AM
2h 52m ★
6 AM
3h 3m
8 AM
3h 26m
10 AM
3h 11m
12 PM
3h 9m
3 PM
3h 13m
5 PM
3h 25m
8 PM
2h 56m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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town in Lake County, Indiana, United States

Saint John, IN

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human settlement in Owen County, Indiana, United States

Alaska, IN

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Trip Overview

The drive from Saint John, IN to Alaska, IN covers 123.6 miles and takes about 3h 3m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on I 69, US 231, SR 57 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 60.2 miles on I 69. At current regular gas prices, budget about $19.32 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

1 planned break

A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

Midpoint

61.8 miles from Saint John, IN

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 11m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 69 60.2 mi 1h 4m
US 231 20.7 mi 30m
SR 57 16.4 mi 23m
State Road 67 5.6 mi 7m
US Highway 231 5.1 mi 7m
Drunkards Pike 4.9 mi 18m
N West County Line Road 2.7 mi 10m
County Road 425 E 1.8 mi 3m
Longest stretch: I 69 — 60.2 mi, about 1h 4m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Saint John, IN and Alaska, IN.

1

Start on St John Road

1.1 mi · 4 min · St John Road
2

At end of road, turn left onto New Harmony Road

1.4 mi · 3 min · New Harmony Road
3

Continue on East Boonville New Harmony Road

0.1 mi · 21 sec · East Boonville New Harmony Road
4

Take the ramp

0.3 mi · 37 sec
5

Merge onto I 69

60 mi · 1 hr 4 min · I 69
6

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 31 sec
Exit 76 Toward SR 58: Elnora, Odon
7

Turn left onto SR 58

1.1 mi · 1 min · SR 58
8

Turn right onto SR 58

1.8 mi · 3 min · County Road 425 E
9

Continue on SR 58

0.2 mi · 28 sec · Ellen Street
10

Turn right onto SR 57

16 mi · 23 min · SR 57
11

Turn straight onto US 231; SR 67

21 mi · 30 min · US 231; SR 67
12

Continue on US 231; SR 46; SR 67

0.9 mi · 2 min · West Morgan Street
13

Turn left onto US 231; SR 67

0.3 mi · 46 sec · Fletcher Avenue
14

Continue on US 231; SR 67

5.1 mi · 7 min · US Highway 231
15

Turn right

139 ft · 6 sec
16

Turn right onto SR 67

5.6 mi · 7 min · State Road 67
17

Turn left onto Drunkards Pike

4.2 mi · 16 min · Drunkards Pike
18

Continue on Drunkards Pike

0.7 mi · 2 min · Drunkards Pike
19

Turn left onto N West County Line Road

2.7 mi · 10 min · N West County Line Road
20

Turn left onto Lewisville Road

0.5 mi · 1 min · Lewisville Road
21

Arrive at destination

Lewisville Road

Trip Plan

Morning Departure

An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.

Evening Departure

A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.

You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 61.8 miles from Saint John, IN, or about 1h 11m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 60.2 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 27 miles or 34m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 61.8 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 2h 9m

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 Saint John, 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 Saint John, IN

This is one driving day of about 123.6 miles and 3h 3m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 27 miles from Saint John, 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 I 69 for about 60.2 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Downtown Linton, IN, IN

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Linton, IN

62 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

Oakland City, IN

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 27 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Graham, IN

Meal break

The midpoint is around 61.8 miles from Saint John, IN, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before I 69 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 60.2 miles.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Nearby Places

Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.

Top Restaurant

Millie McGee's Gosport Diner Restaurant

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Gosport, Indiana

Near the end, short detour

1.2 mi from route ~3 min detour $10 to $20 mile 114.8

Hours: 7 am–2 pm

+18128795623

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El Ranchero

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Spencer, Indiana

1.3 mi

Chambers Restaurant (Chambers Smorgasbord)

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Spencer, Indiana

1.6 mi

Millie McGee's Gosport Diner Restaurant

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

1.2 mi from route ~3 min detour $10 to $20 mile 114.8

Gosport, Indiana

Hours: 7 am–2 pm

+18128795623

Visit website

El Ranchero

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

1.3 mi from route ~3 min detour $10 to $20 mile 105.9

Spencer, Indiana

Hours: 11 am–9 pm

+18128292106

Visit website

Chambers Restaurant (Chambers Smorgasbord)

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

1.6 mi from route ~4 min detour $10 to $20 mile 105.9

Spencer, Indiana

Hours: 6 am–2:30 pm

+18128293022

Visit website

Hilltop Family Restaurant

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

1.7 mi from route ~4 min detour $10 to $20 mile 105.9

Spencer, Indiana

Hours: 4–8 pm

+18128293891

Route 67 Ice Cream & Diner

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, short detour

1.9 mi from route ~5 min detour $10 to $20 mile 88.3

Worthington, Indiana

Hours: 11 am–8:30 pm

+18128752866

Mulligan's Restaurant

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

2.7 mi from route ~7 min detour $10 to $20 mile 105.9

Gosport, Indiana

Hours: 11 am–9 pm

+18129359200

Visit website

Bobe's Pizza Express

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, ~9 min detour

3.5 mi from route ~9 min detour $10 to $20 mile 44.1

Washington, Indiana

Hours: 4–9 pm

+18122542048

Visit website

American Table Family Restaurant

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, ~9 min detour

3.7 mi from route ~9 min detour $10 to $20 mile 44.1

Washington, Indiana

Hours: 6 am–9 pm

+18126742018

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 12

5 decision points cluster between mile 1.1 and 104.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

5
1.1 mi into trip | ~4m in | New Harmony Road

At end of road, turn left onto New Harmony Road

Navigation decision point

4
2.6 mi into trip | ~7m in

Take the ramp

Navigation decision point

6
63.1 mi into trip | ~1h 13m in

Take the exit toward SR 58: Elnora, Odon

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Exit 76 Toward SR 58: Elnora, Odon
4
66.5 mi into trip | ~1h 19m in | SR 57

Turn right onto SR 57

Navigation decision point

4
104.5 mi into trip | ~2h 15m in | US 231; SR 67 / Fletcher Avenue

Turn left onto US 231; SR 67 / Fletcher Avenue

Navigation decision point

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$19.32 one way

$38.65 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 43 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.36 $21.22 $42.43
premium $4.89 $23.79 $47.57
diesel $5.61 $27.29 $54.58

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$19

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$44–$69

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 43.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $13 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 37.1 0 $12.98 $5.93
Efficient EV 30.9 0 $10.82 $4.94
EV Truck/SUV 49.4 0 $17.30 $7.91

Gas CO2

43 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.

Forecast as of Apr 17, 2026

Origin

Saint John, IN

Afternoon in Saint John on Saturday

Local time

3:32 PM

CDT

Current temp

60°F

Mostly Clear

S 2 mph 12% chance Live forecast

Destination

Alaska, IN

Afternoon in Alaska on Saturday

Local time

4:32 PM

EDT

Current temp

54°F

Mostly Clear

SSW 5 mph 0% chance Live forecast

Dense Fog Advisory

Dense Fog Advisory issued April 16 at 9:51PM CDT until April 17 at 10:00AM CDT by NWS Chicago IL

Flood Watch

Flood Watch issued April 16 at 9:34PM CDT by NWS Chicago IL

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

3h 3m on the road

The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.

Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.

National Parks Near This Route

Worth a detour if your schedule allows.

George Rogers Clark National Historical Park

George Rogers Clark National Historical Park

National Historical Park

The British flag would not be raised above Fort Sackville Feb. 25, 1779. At 10 A.M., the garrison surrendered to American Colonel George Rogers Clark. His American army, aided by French residents of t...

20 mi from route ~49 min detour Free near mile 42.6
View on nps.gov
Lincoln Boyhood National Memorial

Lincoln Boyhood National Memorial

National Memorial

Abraham Lincoln grew from youth to manhood on this southern Indiana soil. Many character and moral traits of one of the world's most respected leaders was formed and nurtured here. Explore Lincoln's b...

25 mi from route ~62 min detour Free
View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

What kind of drive is this?

This is a 3h 3m highway drive covering 123.6 miles, with most of the trip on I 69 and US 231. The longest continuous stretch is about 60.2 miles on I 69.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 21 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 69 is the longest continuous segment at about 60.2 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

3/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 69 and US 231. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 1.1 miles in near New Harmony Road.

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 3h 3m drive. You will face about 12 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 1.1 miles (New Harmony Road): Navigation decision point; at 2.6 miles: Navigation decision point; at 63.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

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 Saint John, IN to Alaska, IN, road signs begin pointing toward Odon along the way.

Odon

63.1 mi in | ~1h 13m

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 3m. Total distance: 123.6 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

3h 3m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (84%). Straightforward navigation.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Saint John, IN to Alaska, IN covers 123.6 miles and takes about 3h 3m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are I 69, US 231, SR 57. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 61.8 miles from Saint John, IN. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $19.32 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.

An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left. A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.

Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

This is a straightforward 3h 3m drive. You will face about 12 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

The main spots that need attention: at 1.1 miles (New Harmony Road): Navigation decision point; at 2.6 miles: Navigation decision point; at 63.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

On the drive from Saint John, IN to Alaska, IN, road signs begin pointing toward Odon along the way.

Yes. Nearby national parks include George Rogers Clark National Historical Park and Lincoln Boyhood National Memorial.

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, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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