Trip from Spiceland, IN to Alaska, IN

Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026

Drive Time

1h 51m

Distance

83.2 mi

134 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$13

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 24 min

4 AM

1h 44m ★

6 AM

1h 52m

8 AM

2h 8m

10 AM

1h 57m

12 PM

1h 56m

3 PM

1h 58m

5 PM

2h 7m

8 PM

1h 47m

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

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Trip Overview

The drive from Spiceland, IN to Alaska, IN covers 83.2 miles and takes about 1h 51m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on I 70, SR 42, SR 3 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 71.7 miles on I 70. At current regular gas prices, budget about $13.01 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

41.6 miles from Spiceland, IN

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 50m into the drive .

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 51m. Total distance: 83.2 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 51m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (95%). Straightforward navigation.

Drive Character

This is a 1h 51m highway drive covering 83.2 miles, with most of the trip on I 70 and SR 42. The longest continuous stretch is about 71.7 miles on I 70.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.

There are about 15 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

I 70 is the longest continuous segment at about 71.7 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 70 and SR 42. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 2.3 miles in near I 70.

Driving Effort 4/10

Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a straightforward 1h 51m drive. You will face about 10 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 2.3 miles (I 70): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 44.1 miles (I 70): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 74 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 10 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

5

2.3 mi into trip | ~4m in | I 70

Merge onto I 70

Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

8

44.1 mi into trip | ~53m in | I 70

Keep slight right at fork onto I 70 toward I 70: St Louis, Indianapolis International Airport

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight right lane. Toward I 70: St Louis, Indianapolis Internation...

5

74 mi into trip | ~1h 28m in

Take the exit toward County Road 1100 West

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early

Exit 51 Toward County Road 1100 West

4

74.3 mi into trip | ~1h 29m in | North Little Point Road

Turn left onto North Little Point Road

Navigation decision point

5

74.8 mi into trip | ~1h 30m in | SR 42

At end of road, turn right onto SR 42

Navigation decision point

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.

Between Spiceland, IN and Alaska, IN, road signs point toward Indianapolis International Airport and County Road 1100 West.

Indianapolis International Airport

44.1 mi in | ~53m | via I 70

County Road 1100 West

74 mi in | ~1h 28m

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
I 70	71.7 mi	1h 24m
SR 42	5.4 mi	9m
SR 3	1.5 mi	2m
North Craver Road	1.1 mi	4m
North Wilson Road	1 mi	3m
Lewisville Road	0.5 mi	1m
North Little Point Road	0.5 mi	1m
Awbrey Road	0.4 mi	1m

Longest stretch: I 70 — 71.7 mi, about 1h 24m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on East Main Street

0.4 mi · 1 min · East Main Street

2

Turn slight left onto SR 3

1.5 mi · 2 min · SR 3

3

Take the ramp

0.4 mi · 54 sec

4

Merge onto I 70

42 mi · 48 min · I 70

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

5

Keep slight right at fork onto I 70

30 mi · 35 min · I 70

Toward I 70: St Louis, Indianapolis International Airport Use the slight right lane.

6

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 35 sec

Exit 51 Toward County Road 1100 West

7

Turn left onto North Little Point Road

0.5 mi · 1 min · North Little Point Road

8

At end of road, turn right onto SR 42

1.2 mi · 2 min · SR 42

9

Turn left onto SR 42

1.2 mi · 2 min · SR 42

10

Turn right onto SR 42

3.0 mi · 5 min · SR 42

11

Continue on North Craver Road

1.1 mi · 4 min · North Craver Road

12

Continue on Awbrey Road

0.4 mi · 1 min · Awbrey Road

13

Turn right onto North Wilson Road

1.0 mi · 3 min · North Wilson Road

14

Turn right onto Lewisville Road

0.5 mi · 1 min · Lewisville Road

15

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 41.6 miles from Spiceland, IN, or about 50m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 71.7 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 18 miles or 22m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 41.6 miles or 50m 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 24m

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 Spiceland, IN so your first major turns are already loaded.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Spiceland, IN

This is one driving day of about 83.2 miles and 1h 51m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 18 miles from Spiceland, IN.

This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.

The longest stretch is on I 70 for about 71.7 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 41.6 mi from Spiceland, IN · 50m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Indianapolis, IN

42 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

McCordsville, IN

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 18 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Indianapolis, IN

Meal break

The midpoint is around 41.6 miles from Spiceland, IN, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before I 70 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 71.7 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.

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

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$13.01 one way

$26.01 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 29 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.36	$14.28	$28.56
premium	$4.89	$16.01	$32.02
diesel	$5.61	$18.37	$36.74

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$13

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$38–$63

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 29.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $9 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	25	$8.74	$3.99
Efficient EV	20.8	$7.28	$3.33
EV Truck/SUV	33.3	$11.65	$5.32

Gas CO2

29 kg

EV CO2

10 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.

Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Spiceland, IN

Late night in Spiceland on Friday

Local time

12:18 AM

EDT

Current temp

71°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Alaska, IN

Late night in Alaska on Friday

Local time

12:18 AM

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

2 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

1h 51m 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 Spiceland, IN to Alaska, IN covers 83.2 miles and takes about 1h 51m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are I 70, SR 42, SR 3. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 41.6 miles from Spiceland, IN. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $13.01 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.