Origin
Smyrna, IN
Evening in Smyrna on Sunday
Local time
7:51 PM
EDT
Current temp
60°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Smyrna, IN to Alaska, IN
Drive Time
2h 56m
Distance
124.9 mi
201 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$19
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 45m
★
6 AM
2h 57m
8 AM
3h 19m
10 AM
3h 4m
12 PM
3h 2m
3 PM
3h 6m
5 PM
3h 18m
8 PM
2h 50m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Alaska, IN
John De Leon
Trip Overview
The drive from Smyrna, IN to Alaska, IN covers 124.9 miles and takes about 2h 56m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 65, Dwight D Eisenhower Highway, SR 7 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 37.2 miles on I 65. At current regular gas prices, budget about $18.97 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
62.4 miles from Smyrna, IN
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 31m into the drive .
Drive Character
The drive from Smyrna, IN to Alaska, IN covers 124.9 miles and takes about 2h 56m, 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 28 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 65 is the longest continuous segment at about 37.2 miles.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
835 ft
622 ft
Total Climb
460 ft
Total Descent
419 ft
Highest Point
835 ft
~78 mi in
Elevation Range
213 ft
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 83.7 miles in.
Route Complexity
10/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
This is a demanding drive. With 18 significant decision points across 124.9 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 83.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 83.9 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 93.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 18 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
8
83.7 mi into trip
|
~1h 55m in
Take the exit toward I 465 West, I 74West, I 465 East, I 74 East: Peoria, Cincinnati
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 106
Toward I 465 West, I 74West, I 465 East, I 74 E...
8
83.9 mi into trip
|
~1h 55m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 465 West, I 74 West: Peoria
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight left lane.
Toward I 465 West, I 74 West: Peoria
8
93.1 mi into trip
|
~2h 6m in
Take the exit toward I 70: Saint Louis, Indianapolis International Airport, Indianapolis
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 9
Toward I 70: Saint Louis, Indianapolis Internat...
8
93.4 mi into trip
|
~2h 7m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 70 West: Saint Louis, Indianapolis International Airport
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight left lane.
Toward I 70 West: Saint Louis, Indianapolis Int...
7
96.2 mi into trip
|
~2h 12m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 70 West: Saint Louis
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left lane.
Toward I 70 West: Saint Louis
Towns Along This Route
Between Smyrna, IN and Alaska, IN, road signs point toward Cincinnati, Indianapolis International Airport, Indianapolis and County Road 1100 West.
Cincinnati
83.7 mi in
|
~1h 55m
Indianapolis International Airport
93.1 mi in
|
~2h 6m
Indianapolis
93.1 mi in
|
~2h 6m
County Road 1100 West
115.7 mi in
|
~2h 33m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 65 | 37.2 mi | 40m |
| Dwight D Eisenhower Highway | 19.2 mi | 20m |
| SR 7 | 18.1 mi | 26m |
| South State Street | 17.8 mi | 27m |
| SR 42 | 5.4 mi | 9m |
| I 69 | 4.5 mi | 5m |
| I 74 | 4.3 mi | 4m |
| State Street | 3.9 mi | 5m |
Longest stretch:
I 65
— 37.2 mi, about 40m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Smyrna, IN and Alaska, IN.
1
Start on West Deputy Pike Road
3.0 mi
·
7 min
·
West Deputy Pike Road
2
Turn sharp left onto SR 7
18 mi
·
26 min
·
SR 7
3
Turn right onto SR 3; SR 7
0.2 mi
·
16 sec
·
Poplar Street
4
Continue on SR 3; SR 7
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
State Roads 3 & 7
5
Continue on SR 3; SR 7
18 mi
·
27 min
·
South State Street
6
Continue on SR 46
3.9 mi
·
5 min
·
State Street
7
Continue on SR 46
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
3rd Street
8
Continue on Jonathan Moore Pike
1.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Jonathan Moore Pike
9
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
Toward I 65 North: Indianapolis
10
Merge onto I 65
37 mi
·
40 min
·
I 65
11
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
16 sec
Exit 106
Toward I 465 West, I 74West, I 465 East, I 74 East: Peoria, Cincinnati
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Keep slight left at fork
0.4 mi
·
51 sec
Toward I 465 West, I 74 West: Peoria
Use the slight left lane.
13
Merge onto I 69; I 74; I 465
4.5 mi
·
5 min
·
I 69; I 74; I 465
Use the straight / right lanes.
14
Keep slight left at fork onto I 74; I 465
4.3 mi
·
4 min
·
I 74; I 465
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
Exit 9
Toward I 70: Saint Louis, Indianapolis International Airport, Indianapolis
Use the slight right lane.
16
Keep slight left at fork
2.8 mi
·
5 min
Toward I 70 West: Saint Louis, Indianapolis International Airport
Use the slight left lane.
17
Keep slight left at fork
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
Toward I 70 West: Saint Louis
Use the slight left lane.
18
Merge onto I 70
19 mi
·
20 min
·
Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
19
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
35 sec
Exit 51
Toward County Road 1100 West
20
Turn left onto North Little Point Road
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
North Little Point Road
21
At end of road, turn right onto SR 42
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
SR 42
22
Turn left onto SR 42
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
SR 42
23
Turn right onto SR 42
3.0 mi
·
5 min
·
SR 42
24
Continue on North Craver Road
1.1 mi
·
4 min
·
North Craver Road
25
Continue on Awbrey Road
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Awbrey Road
26
Turn right onto North Wilson Road
1.0 mi
·
3 min
·
North Wilson Road
27
Turn right onto Lewisville Road
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Lewisville Road
28
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.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 62.4 miles from Smyrna, IN, or about 1h 31m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 37.2 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 80 miles or 1h 50m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 62.4 miles or 1h 31m 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 19m
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 Smyrna, 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 Smyrna, IN
This is one driving day of about 124.9 miles and 2h 56m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Smyrna, 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 65 for about 37.2 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 62.4 mi from Smyrna, IN · 1h 31m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
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
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 62.4 miles from Smyrna, 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
$18.97 one way
$37.94 round trip
$3.86/gal
25.4 MPG avg
44 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.25 | $20.91 | $41.83 |
| premium | $4.80 | $23.58 | $47.16 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $27.75 | $55.50 |
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: 43.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $13 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 37.5 | 0 | $13.11 | $6.00 |
| Efficient EV | 31.2 | 0 | $10.93 | $5.00 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 50 | 0 | $17.49 | $7.99 |
Gas CO2
44 kg
EV CO2
15 kg (66% 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
Evening in Alaska on Sunday
Local time
7:51 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
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
4 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 56m 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 Smyrna, IN to Alaska, IN covers 124.9 miles and takes about 2h 56m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 65, Dwight D Eisenhower Highway, SR 7. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 62.4 miles from Smyrna, IN. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $18.97 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 is a demanding drive. With 18 significant decision points across 124.9 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 83.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 83.9 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 93.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Smyrna, IN and Alaska, IN, road signs point toward Cincinnati, Indianapolis International Airport, Indianapolis and County Road 1100 West.
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