Origin
Wolcottville, IN
Late night in Wolcottville on Saturday
Local time
3:02 AM
EDT
Current temp
50°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Wolcottville, 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 28m
Distance
202.6 mi
326 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$32
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
3h 16m
★
6 AM
3h 29m
8 AM
3h 53m
10 AM
3h 37m
12 PM
3h 35m
3 PM
3h 38m
5 PM
3h 52m
8 PM
3h 21m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Wolcottville, IN
Tom Fisk
Alaska, IN
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Trip Overview
The drive from Wolcottville, IN to Alaska, IN covers 202.6 miles and takes about 3h 28m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on South Main Street, Kelly Street, County Road 700 North for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $31.67 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
101.3 miles from Wolcottville, IN
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 44m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 28m. Total distance: 202.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
3h 28m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 3h 28m drive with frequent turns across 202.6 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 28 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
South Main Street is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way.
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 28m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Wolcottville, IN to Alaska, IN is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| South Main Street | — | — |
| Kelly Street | — | — |
| County Road 700 North | — | — |
| West North Street | — | — |
| South Lima Road | — | — |
| I 69 South | — | — |
| Binford Boulevard | — | — |
| East Fall Creek Parkway North Drive | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
South Main Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Wolcottville, IN and Alaska, IN.
1
Start on West County Line Road
56 ft
·
7 sec
·
West County Line Road
2
Turn right onto South Main Street
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
·
South Main Street
3
Continue on Kelly Street
5.0 mi
·
7 min
·
Kelly Street
4
At the end of the road, turn left onto County Road 700 North
3.0 mi
·
4 min
·
County Road 700 North
5
Continue on West North Street
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
West North Street
6
Turn right onto South Lima Road
24 mi
·
34 min
·
South Lima Road
7
Take the exit slight right toward I 69 South, US 24 West, US 30 West: Indianapolis
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
·
I 69 South, US 24 West, US 30 West: Indianapolis
8
Merge slight left
8.4 mi
·
9 min
9
Continue straight
76 mi
·
1 hr 21 min
10
Continue straight
24 mi
·
26 min
11
Keep slight left
0.2 mi
·
13 sec
12
Merge slight left
0.3 mi
·
23 sec
13
Continue on Binford Boulevard
6.4 mi
·
9 min
·
Binford Boulevard
14
Continue on East Fall Creek Parkway North Drive
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
·
East Fall Creek Parkway North Drive
15
Turn left onto North Keystone Avenue
2.5 mi
·
5 min
·
North Keystone Avenue
16
Take the ramp slight right toward I 70 West
0.4 mi
·
36 sec
·
I 70 West
17
Merge slight left onto Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
3.4 mi
·
4 min
·
Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
18
Keep slight right to continue on I 70: St Louis, Indianapolis International Airport
30 mi
·
35 min
·
I 70: St Louis, Indianapolis International Airport
19
Take the exit slight right toward County Road 1100 West
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
·
County Road 1100 West
20
Turn left onto North Little Point Road
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
North Little Point Road
21
At the end of the road, turn right
1.2 mi
·
2 min
22
Turn left
1.2 mi
·
2 min
23
Turn right
3.0 mi
·
5 min
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 your destination
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 101.3 miles from Wolcottville, IN, or about 1h 44m into the drive.
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 45 miles or 46m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 101.3 miles or 1h 44m 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 51m
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 Wolcottville, 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 Wolcottville, IN
This is one driving day of about 202.6 miles and 3h 28m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 45 miles from Wolcottville, 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.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 101.3 mi from Wolcottville, IN · 1h 44m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
101 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 45 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 101.3 miles from Wolcottville, 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
$31.67 one way
$63.35 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
71 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $34.78 | $69.55 |
| premium | $4.89 | $38.99 | $77.98 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $44.73 | $89.46 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$32
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$57–$82
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 70.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $21 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 60.8 | 0 | $21.27 | $9.72 |
| Efficient EV | 50.7 | 0 | $17.73 | $8.10 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 81 | 1 | $28.36 | $12.97 |
Gas CO2
71 kg
EV CO2
24 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
Late night in Alaska on Saturday
Local time
3:02 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
23 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
3h 28m 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 Wolcottville, IN to Alaska, IN covers 202.6 miles and takes about 3h 28m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are South Main Street, Kelly Street, County Road 700 North. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 101.3 miles from Wolcottville, IN. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $31.67 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 28m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Wolcottville, IN to Alaska, IN is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Wolcottville, IN to Alaska, IN does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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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