Origin
Broad Ripple, IN
Evening in Broad Ripple on Sunday
Local time
8:56 PM
EDT
Current temp
72°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Broad Ripple, IN to Kokomo, IN
Drive Time
1h 4m
Distance
44.9 mi
72 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$7
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 0m
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6 AM
1h 5m
8 AM
1h 15m
10 AM
1h 8m
12 PM
1h 7m
3 PM
1h 9m
5 PM
1h 15m
8 PM
1h 2m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Broad Ripple, IN
Frederic Hancke
Kokomo, IN
Alexey Demidov
Trip Overview
The drive from Broad Ripple, IN to Kokomo, IN covers 44.9 miles and takes about 1h 4m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on North Meridian Street, SR 931, South Washington Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 34.5 miles on North Meridian Street. At current regular gas prices, budget about $6.82 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
22.5 miles from Broad Ripple, IN
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 33m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 1h 4m drive with frequent turns across 44.9 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 15 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
North Meridian Street is the longest continuous segment at about 34.5 miles.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
920 ft
724 ft
Total Climb
259 ft
Total Descent
172 ft
Highest Point
920 ft
~18.7 mi in
Elevation Range
196 ft
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. The trickiest moment comes around 0.2 miles in near Broad Ripple Avenue.
Route Complexity
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
This is a straightforward 1h 4m drive. You will face about 7 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.2 miles (Broad Ripple Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.4 miles (North College Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.4 miles (East 71st Street): Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 7 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0.2 mi into trip
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~0m in
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Broad Ripple Avenue
Turn left onto Broad Ripple Avenue
Navigation decision point
5
0.4 mi into trip
|
~1m in
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North College Avenue
Turn right onto North College Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
6
1.4 mi into trip
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~3m in
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East 71st Street
Turn left onto East 71st Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
6
2 mi into trip
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~5m in
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North Meridian Street
Turn right onto North Meridian Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
5
37.8 mi into trip
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~52m in
|
SR 931
Take the exit onto SR 931 toward SR 931: Kokomo
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Exit 156
Toward SR 931: Kokomo
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| North Meridian Street | 34.5 mi | 46m |
| SR 931 | 3.8 mi | 6m |
| South Washington Street | 2.6 mi | 4m |
| US Highway 31 North | 1.3 mi | 1m |
| North College Avenue | 0.9 mi | 2m |
| South Lafountain Street | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| East 71st Street | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Broad Ripple Avenue | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
North Meridian Street
— 34.5 mi, about 46m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Broad Ripple, IN and Kokomo, IN.
1
Start on Winthrop Avenue
0.2 mi
·
55 sec
·
Winthrop Avenue
2
Turn left onto Broad Ripple Avenue
0.2 mi
·
47 sec
·
Broad Ripple Avenue
3
Turn right onto North College Avenue
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
North College Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
4
Turn left onto East 71st Street
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
East 71st Street
Use the left lane.
5
Turn right onto North Meridian Street
3.0 mi
·
5 min
·
North Meridian Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
6
Continue on North Meridian Street
3.2 mi
·
4 min
·
North Meridian Street
7
Continue on US 31
1.3 mi
·
1 min
·
US Highway 31 North
8
Continue on US 31
28 mi
·
36 min
·
North Meridian Street
9
Take the exit onto SR 931
3.8 mi
·
6 min
·
SR 931
Exit 156
Toward SR 931: Kokomo
10
Turn left onto East Alto Road
138 ft
·
2 sec
·
East Alto Road
11
Turn straight
233 ft
·
10 sec
12
Turn right onto South Lafountain Street
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
South Lafountain Street
13
Continue on South Washington Street
2.6 mi
·
4 min
·
South Washington Street
14
Turn right onto West Sycamore Street
21 ft
·
0 sec
·
West Sycamore Street
15
Arrive at destination
West Sycamore Street
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 22.5 miles from Broad Ripple, IN, or about 33m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 34.5 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 44.9 miles or 1h 4m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 22.5 miles or 33m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 53m
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 Broad Ripple, 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 Broad Ripple, IN
This is one driving day of about 44.9 miles and 1h 4m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Broad Ripple, 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.
The longest stretch is on North Meridian Street for about 34.5 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 22.5 mi from Broad Ripple, IN · 33m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
22 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 44.9 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 22.5 miles from Broad Ripple, IN, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Kokomo, IN
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.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$6.82 one way
$13.64 round trip
$3.86/gal
25.4 MPG avg
16 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.25 | $7.52 | $15.04 |
| premium | $4.80 | $8.48 | $16.95 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $9.98 | $19.95 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$7
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$32–$57
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 15.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 13.5 | 0 | $4.71 | $2.16 |
| Efficient EV | 11.2 | 0 | $3.93 | $1.80 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 18 | 0 | $6.29 | $2.87 |
Gas CO2
16 kg
EV CO2
5 kg (69% 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
Kokomo, IN
Evening in Kokomo on Sunday
Local time
8:56 PM
EDT
Current temp
54°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
18 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 4m 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 Broad Ripple, IN to Kokomo, IN covers 44.9 miles and takes about 1h 4m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are North Meridian Street, SR 931, South Washington Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 22.5 miles from Broad Ripple, IN. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $6.82 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 is a straightforward 1h 4m drive. You will face about 7 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.2 miles (Broad Ripple Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.4 miles (North College Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.4 miles (East 71st Street): Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Broad Ripple, IN to Kokomo, IN does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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