Origin
Columbia, IN
Morning in Columbia on Wednesday
Local time
6:19 AM
EDT
Current temp
59°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Columbia, IN to Kokomo, IN
Data updated 0 seconds ago
Drive Time
2h 30m
Distance
102.3 mi
165 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$16
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 21m
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6 AM
2h 31m
8 AM
2h 51m
10 AM
2h 38m
12 PM
2h 36m
3 PM
2h 39m
5 PM
2h 50m
8 PM
2h 25m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Columbia, IN
Jess Londoño
Kokomo, IN
Alexey Demidov
Trip Overview
The drive from Columbia, IN to Kokomo, IN covers 102.3 miles and takes about 2h 30m 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, United States Highway 52, East Main Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 26.8 miles on North Meridian Street. At current regular gas prices, budget about $15.99 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
51.2 miles from Columbia, IN
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 21m into the drive .
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Drive Character
The drive from Columbia, IN to Kokomo, IN covers 102.3 miles and takes about 2h 30m, 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 28 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 26.8 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 around 48.6 miles in near US 52.
Route Complexity
8/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
This is a demanding drive. With 17 significant decision points across 102.3 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 48.6 miles (US 52): Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 62.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 62.8 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 17 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
7
48.6 mi into trip
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~1h 18m in
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US 52
Turn left onto US 52 toward I 465 North, US 52 West
Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the left lane.
Toward I 465 North, US 52 West
7
62.4 mi into trip
|
~1h 34m in
Take the exit toward Keystone Avenue
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 33
Toward Keystone Avenue
7
62.8 mi into trip
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~1h 35m in
Turn right toward North Keystone Parkway, West 96th Street, West 98th Street, East 96th Street
Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Toward North Keystone Parkway, West 96th Street...
7
62.9 mi into trip
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~1h 35m in
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North Keystone Avenue
Merge onto North Keystone Avenue
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
7
63.1 mi into trip
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~1h 36m in
Enter roundabout toward North Keystone Parkway, East 98th Street
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward North Keystone Parkway, East 98th Street
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| North Meridian Street | 26.8 mi | 34m |
| United States Highway 52 | 17.9 mi | 26m |
| East Main Street | 14.4 mi | 21m |
| SR 44 | 10.1 mi | 15m |
| I 69 | 9.8 mi | 11m |
| Keystone Parkway | 5 mi | 7m |
| SR 931 | 3.8 mi | 6m |
| West Columbia Road | 3.7 mi | 8m |
Longest stretch:
North Meridian Street
— 26.8 mi, about 34m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Columbia, IN and Kokomo, IN.
1
Start on South County Road 375 West
7 ft
·
5 sec
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South County Road 375 West
2
Turn left onto West Columbia Road
3.7 mi
·
8 min
·
West Columbia Road
3
Continue on South 650 W
2.1 mi
·
5 min
·
South 650 W
4
Turn left onto SR 44
10 mi
·
15 min
·
SR 44
5
Turn slight right onto US 52
0.3 mi
·
30 sec
·
West 3rd Street
6
Continue on US 52
18 mi
·
26 min
·
United States Highway 52
7
Enter roundabout onto US 52
156 ft
·
2 sec
·
East Main Street
8
Continue on US 52
14 mi
·
21 min
·
East Main Street
9
Turn left onto US 52
0.4 mi
·
51 sec
·
US 52
Toward I 465 North, US 52 West
Use the left lane.
10
Merge onto I 69; I 465
9.8 mi
·
11 min
·
I 69; I 465
11
Keep slight left at fork onto I 465
0.3 mi
·
19 sec
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I 465
12
Continue on I-465 WB
0.8 mi
·
56 sec
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I-465 WB
13
Continue on I 465
2.6 mi
·
3 min
·
I 465
Use the straight lane.
14
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
52 sec
Exit 33
Toward Keystone Avenue
Use the slight right lane.
15
Turn right
172 ft
·
6 sec
Toward North Keystone Parkway, West 96th Street, West 98th Street, East 96th Street
Use the slight right lane.
16
Merge onto North Keystone Avenue
0.3 mi
·
44 sec
·
North Keystone Avenue
Use the right lane.
17
Enter roundabout
113 ft
·
6 sec
Toward North Keystone Parkway, East 98th Street
18
Continue
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
Toward North Keystone Parkway, East 98th Street
19
Keep slight left at fork
436 ft
·
11 sec
Toward Keystone Parkway
20
Merge onto Keystone Parkway
5.0 mi
·
7 min
·
Keystone Parkway
21
Merge onto US 31
27 mi
·
34 min
·
North Meridian Street
22
Take the exit onto SR 931
3.8 mi
·
6 min
·
SR 931
Exit 156
Toward SR 931: Kokomo
23
Turn left onto East Alto Road
138 ft
·
2 sec
·
East Alto Road
24
Turn straight
233 ft
·
10 sec
25
Turn right onto South Lafountain Street
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
South Lafountain Street
26
Continue on South Washington Street
2.6 mi
·
4 min
·
South Washington Street
27
Turn right onto West Sycamore Street
21 ft
·
0 sec
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West Sycamore Street
28
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.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 51.2 miles from Columbia, IN, or about 1h 21m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 26.8 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 80 miles or 1h 59m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 51.2 miles or 1h 21m 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 4m
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 Columbia, IN so your first major turns are already loaded.
+
Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
+
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 Columbia, IN
This is one driving day of about 102.3 miles and 2h 30m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Columbia, 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.
The longest stretch is on North Meridian Street for about 26.8 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 51.2 mi from Columbia, IN · 1h 21m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
51 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 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 51.2 miles from Columbia, 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
$15.99 one way
$31.99 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
36 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $17.56 | $35.12 |
| premium | $4.89 | $19.69 | $39.37 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $22.59 | $45.17 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$16
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$41–$66
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 35.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $11 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 30.7 | 0 | $10.74 | $4.91 |
| Efficient EV | 25.6 | 0 | $8.95 | $4.09 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 40.9 | 0 | $14.32 | $6.55 |
Gas CO2
36 kg
EV CO2
12 kg (67% 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
Morning in Kokomo on Wednesday
Local time
6:19 AM
EDT
Current temp
64°F
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
SW 21 mph
56% chance
Live forecast
Special Weather Statement
Special Weather Statement issued April 13 at 3:33AM EDT by NWS Northern Indiana
Special Weather Statement
Special Weather Statement issued April 13 at 3:33AM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH
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
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
2h 30m on the road
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Columbia, IN to Kokomo, IN covers 102.3 miles and takes about 2h 30m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are North Meridian Street, United States Highway 52, East Main Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 51.2 miles from Columbia, IN. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $15.99 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.
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 demanding drive. With 17 significant decision points across 102.3 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 48.6 miles (US 52): Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 62.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 62.8 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
The route from Columbia, IN to Kokomo, IN does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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