Trip from Bloomington, IN to Kokomo, IN

Drive Time

2h 6m

Distance

108.2 mi

Route Type

Turn-heavy local drive

Same-day trip

Trip Overview

The drive from Bloomington, IN to Kokomo, IN covers 108.2 miles and takes about 2h 6m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on South Indiana Avenue, East 7th Street, North Walnut Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $14.70 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

0 planned breaks

A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

Midpoint

54.1 miles from Bloomington, IN

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 3m into the drive .

Drive Character

Expect a 2h 6m drive with frequent turns across 108.2 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.

There are about 25 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

South Indiana Avenue is one of the defining roads on this drive.

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
South Indiana Avenue	Unavailable	Refreshing
East 7th Street	Unavailable	Refreshing
North Walnut Street	Unavailable	Refreshing
I-465	Unavailable	Refreshing
Keystone Avenue	Unavailable	Refreshing
North Keystone Parkway	Unavailable	Refreshing
North Keystone Avenue	Unavailable	Refreshing
Keystone Parkway	Unavailable	Refreshing

Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.

Longest stretch: South Indiana Avenue — detailed segment metrics are refreshing.

Step-by-Step Directions

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Start on the route

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Turn right onto South Indiana Avenue

3

Turn left onto East 7th Street

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Turn right onto North Walnut Street

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Take the ramp straight

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Merge slight left

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Continue straight

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Keep slight left

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Continue on I-465 WB

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Continue straight

11

Take the exit slight right toward Keystone Avenue

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Turn right onto North Keystone Parkway, West 96th Street, West 98th Street, East 96th Street

13

Merge slight left onto North Keystone Avenue

14

Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward North Keystone Parkway, East 98th Street

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Exit the roundabout onto North Keystone Parkway, East 98th Street

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Keep slight left to continue on Keystone Parkway

17

Merge slight left onto Keystone Parkway

18

Merge slight left onto North Meridian Street

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Take the exit slight right toward SR 931: Kokomo

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Turn left onto East Alto Road

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Turn straight

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Turn right onto South Lafountain Street

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Continue on South Washington Street

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Turn right onto West Sycamore Street

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Arrive at your destination

When to Leave

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 54.1 miles from Bloomington, IN, or about 1h 3m into the drive.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

Drive Plan

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 33m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 54.1 miles or 1h 3m 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 43m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Kokomo, IN than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

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Open the route before leaving Bloomington, 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.

Trip Strategy

Day 1

Settle into the route from Bloomington, IN

This is one driving day of about 108.2 miles and 2h 6m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Bloomington, IN.

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

You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.

Best Stop Towns on This Route

These towns line up with the pace of this drive and give you clearer places to stop with a purpose.

Late stop town

Meal stop

Cincinnati, OH

54 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.

Travel Advice

Arrival Notes

The final approach into Kokomo, 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 Kokomo, IN.

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.

Stops Along the Way

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 54.1 mi from Bloomington, IN

Cincinnati, OH

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Cincinnati, OH

Meal break

The midpoint is around 54.1 miles from Bloomington, IN, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

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

Fuel & Cost

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
regular	$3.45	$14.70	$29.39
midgrade	$3.85	$16.40	$32.80
premium	$4.15	$17.68	$35.36
diesel	$3.75	$15.97	$31.95

Based on 25.4 MPG average. Estimated CO2 emission: 37.9 kg one way.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Bloomington, IN to Kokomo, IN covers 108.2 miles and takes about 2h 6m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are South Indiana Avenue, East 7th Street, North Walnut Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 54.1 miles from Bloomington, IN. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $14.70 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.

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