Origin
Sugar Creek, IN
Night in Sugar Creek on Thursday
Local time
9:35 PM
EDT
Current temp
75°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Sugar Creek, IN to Alaska, IN
Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026
Drive Time
1h 18m
Distance
53.9 mi
87 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$8
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 12m
★
6 AM
1h 18m
8 AM
1h 31m
10 AM
1h 23m
12 PM
1h 22m
3 PM
1h 23m
5 PM
1h 30m
8 PM
1h 15m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Sugar Creek, IN
Keith Cassill
Alaska, IN
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Trip Overview
The drive from Sugar Creek, IN to Alaska, IN covers 53.9 miles and takes about 1h 18m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Dwight D Eisenhower Highway, I 74, East Raymond Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 23.4 miles on Dwight D Eisenhower Highway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $8.43 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 18m. Total distance: 53.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 18m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 1h 18m drive with frequent turns across 53.9 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 21 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Dwight D Eisenhower Highway is the longest continuous segment at about 23.4 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 14 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.5 miles in.
Driving Effort
6/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 53.9 miles you will encounter 14 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 0.5 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 20.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 21.4 miles (I 70 / Dwight D Eisenhower Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 14 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0.5 mi into trip
|
~1m in
Take the ramp toward I 74 West, US 421 North: Indianapolis
Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 74 West, US 421 North: Indianapolis
6
20.9 mi into trip
|
~28m in
Take the exit toward I 70 West
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Toward I 70 West
5
21.4 mi into trip
|
~29m in
|
I 70 / Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
Merge onto I 70 / Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
44.8 mi into trip
|
~55m in
Take the exit toward County Road 1100 West
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Exit 51
Toward County Road 1100 West
5
45.5 mi into trip
|
~57m 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.
On the drive from Sugar Creek, IN to Alaska, IN, road signs begin pointing toward County Road 1100 West along the way.
County Road 1100 West
44.8 mi in
|
~55m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Dwight D Eisenhower Highway | 23.4 mi | 25m |
| I 74 | 8.9 mi | 9m |
| East Raymond Street | 7.8 mi | 12m |
| SR 42 | 5.4 mi | 9m |
| Sam Jones Expressway | 1.5 mi | 2m |
| North Craver Road | 1.1 mi | 4m |
| North Wilson Road | 1 mi | 3m |
| Southeastern Avenue | 0.8 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
— 23.4 mi, about 25m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Sugar Creek, IN and Alaska, IN.
1
Start on Sugar Creek Myrtle Lane
39 ft
·
3 sec
·
Sugar Creek Myrtle Lane
2
Turn right onto Myrtle Lane
314 ft
·
16 sec
·
Myrtle Lane
3
Turn right onto London Road
0.4 mi
·
59 sec
·
London Road
4
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
34 sec
Toward I 74 West, US 421 North: Indianapolis
5
Merge onto I 74; US 421
8.9 mi
·
9 min
·
I 74; US 421
6
Continue on this road
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
this road
Exit 94
Toward Southeastern Avenue
7
Continue on Southeastern Avenue
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Southeastern Avenue
8
Turn slight left onto East Raymond Street
7.8 mi
·
12 min
·
East Raymond Street
Use the left lane.
9
Continue on Sam Jones Expressway
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Sam Jones Expressway
Use the left lane.
10
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 70 West
Use the slight right lane.
11
Merge onto I 70
23 mi
·
25 min
·
Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
35 sec
Exit 51
Toward County Road 1100 West
13
Turn left onto North Little Point Road
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
North Little Point Road
14
At end of road, turn right onto SR 42
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
SR 42
15
Turn left onto SR 42
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
SR 42
16
Turn right onto SR 42
3.0 mi
·
5 min
·
SR 42
17
Continue on North Craver Road
1.1 mi
·
4 min
·
North Craver Road
18
Continue on Awbrey Road
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Awbrey Road
19
Turn right onto North Wilson Road
1.0 mi
·
3 min
·
North Wilson Road
20
Turn right onto Lewisville Road
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Lewisville Road
21
Arrive at destination
Lewisville Road
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 27 mi from Sugar Creek, IN · 35m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
27 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 12 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 27 miles from Sugar Creek, 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.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$8.43 one way
$16.85 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
19 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $9.25 | $18.50 |
| premium | $4.89 | $10.37 | $20.75 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $11.90 | $23.80 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$8
Estimated CO2 emission: 18.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 16.2 | 0 | $5.66 | $2.59 |
| Efficient EV | 13.5 | 0 | $4.72 | $2.16 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 21.6 | 0 | $7.55 | $3.45 |
Gas CO2
19 kg
EV CO2
6 kg (68% 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
9:35 PM
EDT
Current temp
73°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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 cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
1h 18m 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 Sugar Creek, IN to Alaska, IN covers 53.9 miles and takes about 1h 18m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Dwight D Eisenhower Highway, I 74, East Raymond Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 27 miles from Sugar Creek, IN. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $8.43 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 drive requires moderate attention. Across 53.9 miles you will encounter 14 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 0.5 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 20.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 21.4 miles (I 70 / Dwight D Eisenhower Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
On the drive from Sugar Creek, IN to Alaska, IN, road signs begin pointing toward County Road 1100 West along the way.
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