Trip from Greene, IN to Kokomo, IN

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Drive Time

1h 41m

Distance

69.5 mi

112 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$11

one way

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Best Time to Leave

Save up to 23 min

4 AM

1h 34m ★

6 AM

1h 41m

8 AM

1h 57m

10 AM

1h 47m

12 PM

1h 45m

3 PM

1h 47m

5 PM

1h 56m

8 PM

1h 37m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Trip Overview

The drive from Greene, IN to Kokomo, IN covers 69.5 miles and takes about 1h 41m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on SR 18, Merdian Street, West 500 S for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 27.1 miles on SR 18. At current regular gas prices, budget about $10.87 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

34.7 miles from Greene, IN

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 50m into the drive .

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Drive Character

The drive from Greene, IN to Kokomo, IN covers 69.5 miles and takes about 1h 41m, 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 15 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

SR 18 is the longest continuous segment at about 27.1 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. Navigation is very simple — set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes around 2.6 miles in near SR 1 / Merdian Street.

Route Complexity 1/10

Very easy - short and simple to drive

The drive from Greene, IN to Kokomo, IN is easy. At 1h 41m with 39% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 2.6 miles (SR 1 / Merdian Street): Navigation decision point; at 12.7 miles (SR 18): Navigation decision point; at 39.8 miles (South Washington Street): Navigation decision point.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 6 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

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2.6 mi into trip | ~10m in | SR 1 / Merdian Street

Turn right onto SR 1 / Merdian Street

Navigation decision point

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12.7 mi into trip | ~25m in | SR 18

Turn left onto SR 18

Navigation decision point

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39.8 mi into trip | ~56m in | South Washington Street

Turn left onto South Washington Street

Navigation decision point

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68.8 mi into trip | ~1h 40m in | South Washington Street

Turn right onto South Washington Street

Navigation decision point

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69.5 mi into trip | ~1h 41m in | West Sycamore Street

Turn right onto West Sycamore Street

Navigation decision point

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
SR 18	27.1 mi	31m
Merdian Street	10.1 mi	15m
West 500 S	6.9 mi	10m
East 00 N	5 mi	7m
County Road East 00 North South	4.7 mi	6m
South Washington Street	4.1 mi	7m
West 200 South	2.6 mi	10m
South Strawtown Pike	2.4 mi	2m

Longest stretch: SR 18 — 27.1 mi, about 31m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Greene, IN and Kokomo, IN.

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Start on West 200 South

2.6 mi · 10 min · West 200 South

2

Turn right onto SR 1

10 mi · 15 min · Merdian Street

3

Turn left onto SR 18

27 mi · 31 min · SR 18

4

Turn left onto South Washington Street

3.4 mi · 6 min · South Washington Street

5

Continue on SR 37

2.4 mi · 2 min · South Strawtown Pike

6

Turn right onto US 35; SR 22

6.9 mi · 10 min · West 500 S

7

Continue on US 35; SR 19; SR 22

2.0 mi · 2 min · West 500 South

8

Continue on US 35; SR 19; SR 22

5.0 mi · 7 min · East 00 N

9

Continue on US 35; SR 19; SR 22

0.9 mi · 1 min · East Main Street

10

Continue on US 35; SR 19; SR 22

4.7 mi · 6 min · County Road East 00 North South

11

Continue on US 35; SR 22

1.4 mi · 2 min · East County Road 00 North South

12

Continue on East Markland Avenue

2.4 mi · 3 min · East Markland Avenue

13

Turn right onto South Washington Street

0.7 mi · 1 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 34.7 miles from Greene, IN, or about 50m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 27.1 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 69.5 miles or 1h 41m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 34.7 miles or 50m 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 25m

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 Greene, 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 Greene, IN

This is one driving day of about 69.5 miles and 1h 41m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Greene, 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 SR 18 for about 27.1 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 34.7 mi from Greene, IN · 50m into the drive

city in Ohio, United States; county seat of Hamilton County

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Cincinnati, OH

35 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

Chicago, IL

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 69.5 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Cincinnati, OH

Meal break

The midpoint is around 34.7 miles from Greene, 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

$10.87 one way

$21.73 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 24 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.36	$11.93	$23.86
premium	$4.89	$13.37	$26.75
diesel	$5.61	$15.34	$30.69

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$11

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$36–$61

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 24.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	20.8	$7.30	$3.34
Efficient EV	17.4	$6.08	$2.78
EV Truck/SUV	27.8	$9.73	$4.45

Gas CO2

24 kg

EV CO2

8 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.

Forecast data refreshed 1 day ago

Origin

Greene, IN

Late night in Greene on Wednesday

Local time

12:49 AM

EDT

Current temp

66°F

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

SW 10 to 15 mph 22% chance Live forecast

Severe Thunderstorm Warning

Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued April 13 at 7:12PM EDT until April 13 at 7:45PM EDT by NWS Northern Indiana

Severe Thunderstorm Watch

Severe Thunderstorm Watch issued April 13 at 7:01PM EDT until April 13 at 10:00PM EDT by NWS Northern Indiana

Destination

Kokomo, IN

Late night in Kokomo on Wednesday

Local time

12:49 AM

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

12 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 41m 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 Greene, IN to Kokomo, IN covers 69.5 miles and takes about 1h 41m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are SR 18, Merdian Street, West 500 S. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 34.7 miles from Greene, IN. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $10.87 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.

The drive from Greene, IN to Kokomo, IN is easy. At 1h 41m with 39% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.

The main spots that need attention: at 2.6 miles (SR 1 / Merdian Street): Navigation decision point; at 12.7 miles (SR 18): Navigation decision point; at 39.8 miles (South Washington Street): Navigation decision point.

The route from Greene, IN to Kokomo, IN does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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