The drive from Kokomo, IN to Kankakee, IN covers 85.4 miles and takes about 1h 54m behind the wheel.
This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on US 31, Grand Army of the Republic Highway, Laporte Trail for much of the mileage,
and the overall profile is highway-focused drive.
The longest uninterrupted segment is about 65.1 miles on US 31.
At current regular gas prices, budget about $13.35 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.
Midpoint
42.7 miles from Kokomo, IN
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 57m into the drive
.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 54m. Total distance: 85.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
This is a 1h 54m highway drive covering 85.4 miles, with most of the trip on US 31 and Grand Army of the Republic Highway. The longest continuous stretch is about 65.1 miles on US 31.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 12 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
US 31 is the longest continuous segment at about 65.1 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 31 and Grand Army of the Republic Highway. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near North Washington Street.
Driving Effort1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Kokomo, IN to Kankakee, IN is easy. At 1h 54m with 77% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (North Washington Street): Navigation decision point; at 3.2 miles: Navigation decision point; at 5.1 miles (US 31): Merge point - match speed before joining.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 5 key points
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
0 mi into trip|~0m in|North Washington Street
Turn right onto North Washington Street
Navigation decision point
3
3.2 mi into trip|~5m in
Turn right
Navigation decision point
3
5.1 mi into trip|~10m in|US 31
Merge onto US 31
Merge point - match speed before joining
5
70.2 mi into trip|~1h 31m in
Take the exit toward US 6: Walkerton, Bremen
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward US 6: Walkerton, Bremen
3
81.8 mi into trip|~1h 49m in|SR 104 / Laporte Trail
Turn right onto SR 104 / Laporte Trail
Navigation decision point
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Kokomo, IN to Kankakee, IN, road signs begin pointing toward Bremen along the way.
Bremen
70.2 mi in|~1h 31m
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
US 31
65.1 mi
1h 20m
Grand Army of the Republic Highway
9.3 mi
12m
Laporte Trail
3.6 mi
4m
North Washington Street
3.2 mi
5m
Roosevelt Road
1.9 mi
4m
North Reed Road
1.1 mi
2m
SR 931
0.8 mi
1m
West Sycamore Street
<0.1 mi
<1m
Longest stretch:
US 31
— 65.1 mi, about 1h 20m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Kokomo, IN and Kankakee, IN.
1
Start on West Sycamore Street
21 ft·4 sec·West Sycamore Street
2
Turn right onto North Washington Street
3.2 mi·5 min·North Washington Street
3
Turn right
211 ft·7 sec
4
Turn straight onto SR 931
0.3 mi·53 sec·North Reed Road
5
Continue on SR 931
0.7 mi·1 min·North Reed Road
6
Take the ramp onto SR 931
0.8 mi·1 min·SR 931
7
Merge onto US 31
65 mi·1 hr 20 min·US 31
8
Take the exit
0.3 mi·44 sec
Toward US 6: Walkerton, Bremen
9
Turn left onto US 6
9.3 mi·12 min·Grand Army of the Republic Highway
10
Continue on US 6
1.9 mi·4 min·Roosevelt Road
11
Turn right onto SR 104
3.6 mi·4 min·Laporte Trail
12
Arrive at destination
SR 104
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 42.7 miles from Kokomo, IN, or about 57m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 65.1 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 19 miles or 27m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 42.7 miles or 57m 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 34m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Kankakee, IN than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Kokomo, IN so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Kokomo, IN
This is one driving day of about 85.4 miles and 1h 54m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 19 miles from Kokomo, IN.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on US 31 for about 65.1 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 42.7 mi from Kokomo, IN
· 57m into the drive
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$13.35 one way
$26.70 round trip
$3.97/gal25.4 MPG avg30 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.36
$14.66
$29.32
premium
$4.89
$16.43
$32.87
diesel
$5.61
$18.86
$37.71
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$13
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$38–$63
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 29.9 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $9 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
25.6
0
$8.97
$4.10
Efficient EV
21.4
0
$7.47
$3.42
EV Truck/SUV
34.2
0
$11.96
$5.47
Gas CO2
30 kg
EV CO2
10 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 as of Apr 15, 2026
Origin
Kokomo, IN
Late night
in Kokomo on Friday
Local time
3:05 AM
EDT
Current temp
72°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Kankakee, IN
Late night
in Kankakee on Friday
Local time
2:05 AM
CDT
Current temp
51°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
70°F
Tippecanoe, IN
43 mi 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.
Time zone
1 hour earlier
The destination clock does not match departure time, so double-check hotel check-in windows and late arrival plans.
Temperature spread
21 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 54m 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 Kokomo, IN to Kankakee, IN covers 85.4 miles and takes about 1h 54m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are US 31, Grand Army of the Republic Highway, Laporte Trail. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 42.7 miles from Kokomo, IN. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $13.35 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 Kokomo, IN to Kankakee, IN is easy. At 1h 54m with 77% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (North Washington Street): Navigation decision point; at 3.2 miles: Navigation decision point; at 5.1 miles (US 31): Merge point - match speed before joining.
On the drive from Kokomo, IN to Kankakee, IN, road signs begin pointing toward Bremen along the way.
Data sources
The figures on this page are computed from open government and mapping datasets, not crowdsourced reviews. Distances and geometry come from
OSRM
over
OpenStreetMap.
Fuel cost uses
EIA
weekly regional averages.
Full methodology, refresh cadence, and limitations are documented on the
methodology page.
