Origin
Warren Park, IN
Evening in Warren Park on Friday
Local time
8:03 PM
EDT
Current temp
68°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Warren Park, 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
1h 10m
Distance
48.9 mi
79 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 5m
★
6 AM
1h 10m
8 AM
1h 22m
10 AM
1h 14m
12 PM
1h 13m
3 PM
1h 15m
5 PM
1h 21m
8 PM
1h 7m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Warren Park, IN
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Alaska, IN
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Trip Overview
The drive from Warren Park, IN to Alaska, IN covers 48.9 miles and takes about 1h 10m 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 69, SR 42 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 19.2 miles on Dwight D Eisenhower Highway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $7.64 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 10m. Total distance: 48.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 10m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (40%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
The drive from Warren Park, IN to Alaska, IN covers 48.9 miles and takes about 1h 10m, 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 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 19.2 miles.
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 early in the drive near East 10th Street.
Driving Effort
10/10
Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 48.9 miles you will encounter 15 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: near the start (East 10th Street): Navigation decision point; at 12.8 miles (I 74; I 465): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 17.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 15 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0 mi into trip
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~0m in
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East 10th Street
Turn left onto East 10th Street
Navigation decision point
6
12.8 mi into trip
|
~15m in
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I 74; I 465
Keep slight left at fork onto I 74; I 465
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
17.1 mi into trip
|
~20m 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
17.5 mi into trip
|
~20m 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
20.2 mi into trip
|
~26m 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 Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Warren Park, IN and Alaska, IN, road signs point toward Indianapolis International Airport, Indianapolis and County Road 1100 West.
Indianapolis International Airport
17.1 mi in
|
~20m
Indianapolis
17.1 mi in
|
~20m
County Road 1100 West
39.8 mi in
|
~47m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Dwight D Eisenhower Highway | 19.2 mi | 20m |
| I 69 | 9.8 mi | 11m |
| SR 42 | 5.4 mi | 9m |
| I 74 | 4.3 mi | 4m |
| Shadeland Avenue | 2.3 mi | 2m |
| North Craver Road | 1.1 mi | 4m |
| North Wilson Road | 1 mi | 3m |
| Lewisville Road | 0.5 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
— 19.2 mi, about 20m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Warren Park, IN and Alaska, IN.
1
Start on North Edmondson Avenue
99 ft
·
8 sec
·
North Edmondson Avenue
2
Turn left onto East 10th Street
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
·
East 10th Street
3
Turn right onto North Shadeland Avenue
0.5 mi
·
46 sec
·
North Shadeland Avenue
4
Continue on Shadeland Avenue
2.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Shadeland Avenue
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
Merge onto I 69; I 465
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
I 69; I 465
6
Continue on I 69; I 74; I 465
8.7 mi
·
10 min
·
I 69; I 74; I 465
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
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.
8
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
Exit 9
Toward I 70: Saint Louis, Indianapolis International Airport, Indianapolis
Use the slight right lane.
9
Keep slight left at fork
2.8 mi
·
5 min
Toward I 70 West: Saint Louis, Indianapolis International Airport
Use the slight left lane.
10
Keep slight left at fork
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
Toward I 70 West: Saint Louis
Use the slight left lane.
11
Merge onto I 70
19 mi
·
20 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 24.5 mi from Warren Park, IN · 31m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
24 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 11 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 24.5 miles from Warren Park, 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
$7.64 one way
$15.29 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
17 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $8.39 | $16.79 |
| premium | $4.89 | $9.41 | $18.82 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $10.80 | $21.59 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$8
Estimated CO2 emission: 17.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 14.7 | 0 | $5.13 | $2.35 |
| Efficient EV | 12.2 | 0 | $4.28 | $1.96 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 19.6 | 0 | $6.85 | $3.13 |
Gas CO2
17 kg
EV CO2
6 kg (65% 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 Friday
Local time
8:03 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
5 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 10m 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 Warren Park, IN to Alaska, IN covers 48.9 miles and takes about 1h 10m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Dwight D Eisenhower Highway, I 69, SR 42. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 24.5 miles from Warren Park, IN. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $7.64 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 48.9 miles you will encounter 15 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: near the start (East 10th Street): Navigation decision point; at 12.8 miles (I 74; I 465): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 17.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Warren Park, IN and Alaska, IN, road signs point toward Indianapolis International Airport, Indianapolis and County Road 1100 West.
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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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