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Trip from Kokomo, IN to Pittsboro, IN

Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026

Drive Time

1h 31m

Distance

64.7 mi

104 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$10

one way

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 21 min
4 AM
1h 24m ★
6 AM
1h 31m
8 AM
1h 45m
10 AM
1h 36m
12 PM
1h 35m
3 PM
1h 37m
5 PM
1h 44m
8 PM
1h 27m

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

Downtown Kokomo, IN, IN

Kokomo, IN

Alexey Demidov

Downtown Pittsboro, IN, IN

Pittsboro, IN

Jay Brand

Trip Overview

The drive from Kokomo, IN to Pittsboro, IN covers 64.7 miles and takes about 1h 31m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on South Washington Street, South Lafountain Street, South County Road 00 East West for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $10.12 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

32.3 miles from Kokomo, IN

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 45m into the drive .

Drive Character

Expect a 1h 31m drive with frequent turns across 64.7 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 24 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
South Washington Street is one of the defining roads on this drive.

How Hard Is This Drive?

Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive.

Route Complexity 1/10

Very easy - short and simple to drive

The drive from Kokomo, IN to Pittsboro, IN is easy. At 1h 31m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.

Where does it get tricky?

This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Kokomo, IN to Pittsboro, IN is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
South Washington Street
South Lafountain Street
South County Road 00 East West
North County Road 600 West
East 226th Street
I 465
I 465 West
I 465 South

Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.

Longest stretch: South Washington Street — detailed segment metrics are refreshing.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on West Sycamore Street

20 ft · 8 sec · West Sycamore Street
2

Turn left onto South Washington Street

2.6 mi · 4 min · South Washington Street
3

Continue on South Lafountain Street

2.2 mi · 3 min · South Lafountain Street
4

Continue on South County Road 00 East West

1.0 mi · 1 min · South County Road 00 East West
5

Continue on North County Road 600 West

0.4 mi · 33 sec · North County Road 600 West
6

Take the ramp straight

0.7 mi · 1 min
7

Merge slight left

19 mi · 23 min
8

Turn right onto East 226th Street

269 ft · 10 sec · East 226th Street
9

Turn left

322 ft · 51 sec
10

Continue straight

322 ft · 25 sec
11

Turn right onto East 226th Street

269 ft · 10 sec · East 226th Street
12

Turn right

13 mi · 17 min
13

Take the exit slight right toward I 465, US 31 South

0.6 mi · 55 sec · I 465, US 31 South
14

Keep slight right to continue on I 465 West

0.6 mi · 1 min · I 465 West
15

Merge slight left

4.8 mi · 5 min
16

Keep slight right to continue on I 465 South

7.9 mi · 9 min · I 465 South
17

Take the exit slight right toward 38th Street

0.4 mi · 49 sec · 38th Street
18

Keep slight right

279 ft · 9 sec
19

Turn straight onto West 38th Street

1.0 mi · 2 min · West 38th Street
20

Continue on Dandy Trail

1.1 mi · 2 min · Dandy Trail
21

Turn right onto Crawfordsville Road

3.3 mi · 4 min · Crawfordsville Road
22

Continue on East Main Street

6.0 mi · 9 min · East Main Street
23

Turn right onto North Maple Street

43 ft · 1 sec · North Maple Street
24

Arrive at your destination

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 32.3 miles from Kokomo, IN, or about 45m into the drive.

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 14 miles or 19m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 32.3 miles or 45m 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 17m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Pittsboro, 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 64.7 miles and 1h 31m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 14 miles from Kokomo, IN.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 32.3 mi from Kokomo, IN · 45m into the drive

Downtown Zionsville, IN, IN

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Zionsville, IN

32 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

Carmel, IN

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 14 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Zionsville, IN

Meal break

The midpoint is around 32.3 miles from Kokomo, IN, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Pittsboro, IN

The final approach into Pittsboro, IN usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.

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

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$10.12 one way

$20.23 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 23 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.36 $11.11 $22.21
premium $4.89 $12.45 $24.90
diesel $5.61 $14.28 $28.57

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$10

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$35–$60

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 22.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 19.4 0 $6.79 $3.11
Efficient EV 16.2 0 $5.66 $2.59
EV Truck/SUV 25.9 0 $9.06 $4.14

Gas CO2

23 kg

EV CO2

8 kg (65% 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

Night in Kokomo on Wednesday

Local time

11:00 PM

EDT

Current temp

72°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Pittsboro, IN

Night in Pittsboro on Wednesday

Local time

11:00 PM

EDT

Current temp

53°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

19 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 31m 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 Pittsboro, IN covers 64.7 miles and takes about 1h 31m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are South Washington Street, South Lafountain Street, South County Road 00 East West. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 32.3 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 $10.12 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 Pittsboro, IN is easy. At 1h 31m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Kokomo, IN to Pittsboro, IN is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Kokomo, IN to Pittsboro, IN does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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