The drive from Kokomo, IN to Springfield, IN covers 238 miles and takes about 4h 49m behind the wheel.
This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 69, US 31, I 465 for much of the mileage,
and the overall profile is highway-focused drive.
The longest uninterrupted segment is about 140.8 miles on I 69.
At current regular gas prices, budget about $37.21 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
119 miles from Kokomo, IN
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 2h 26m into the drive
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Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 4h 49m. Total distance: 238 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
4h 49m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (91%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 4h 49m highway drive covering 238 miles, with most of the trip on I 69 and US 31. The longest continuous stretch is about 140.8 miles on I 69.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 30 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 69 is the longest continuous segment at about 140.8 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 69 and US 31. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 25.9 miles in near US 31.
Driving Effort9/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 21 significant decision points across 238 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 25.9 miles (US 31): Lane positioning matters here; at 38.9 miles (US 31): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 39.5 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 21 key points
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
25.9 mi into trip|~36m in|US 31
Turn right onto US 31
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
38.9 mi into trip|~54m in|US 31
Take the exit onto US 31 toward I 465, US 31 South
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 123
Toward I 465, US 31 South
7
39.5 mi into trip|~55m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 465 West
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Toward I 465 West
5
40.1 mi into trip|~56m in|I 465
Merge onto I 465
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
64.6 mi into trip|~1h 25m in
Take the exit toward I 69 South: Evansville
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 5
Toward I 69 South: Evansville
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 69
140.8 mi
2h 33m
US 31
32.4 mi
42m
I 465
24.4 mi
28m
I 64
16.9 mi
18m
Springfield Road
7.6 mi
18m
Lockwood Street
4.2 mi
7m
South Washington Street
2.6 mi
4m
South Lafountain Street
2.2 mi
3m
Longest stretch:
I 69
— 140.8 mi, about 2h 33m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Kokomo, IN and Springfield, IN.
1
Start on West Sycamore Street
21 ft·7 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 SR 931
1.0 mi·1 min·South County Road 00 East West
5
Continue on SR 931
0.4 mi·32 sec·North County Road 600 West
6
Take the ramp onto SR 931
0.7 mi·1 min·SR 931
7
Merge onto US 31; SR 28
19 mi·23 min·US 31; SR 28
8
Turn right onto East 226th Street
270 ft·10 sec·East 226th Street
9
Turn left
320 ft·50 sec
10
Continue on this road
320 ft·25 sec·this road
11
Turn right onto East 226th Street
270 ft·9 sec·East 226th Street
12
Turn right onto US 31
13 mi·17 min·US 31
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Take the exit onto US 31
0.6 mi·55 sec·US 31
Exit 123Toward I 465, US 31 SouthUse the slight right lane.
14
Keep slight right at fork
0.6 mi·1 min
Toward I 465 WestUse the slight right lane.
15
Merge onto I 465
4.8 mi·5 min·I 465
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
16
Keep slight right at fork onto I 465
20 mi·23 min·I 465
Toward I 465 South
17
Take the exit
0.8 mi·1 min
Exit 5Toward I 69 South: EvansvilleUse the straight / slight right lanes.
18
Continue on I 69
47 mi·53 min·I 69
Use the straight lane.
19
Keep slight left at fork onto I 69
93 mi·1 hr 40 min·I 69
Toward I 69 South: Evansville
20
Take the exit
0.6 mi·1 min
Exit 21BToward I 64 West: Saint Louis
21
Merge onto I 64
17 mi·18 min·I 64
22
Take the exit
0.4 mi·48 sec
Exit 12Toward SR 165: Poseyville
23
Turn left onto SR 165
0.9 mi·1 min·Highway 165
24
Continue on SR 68; SR 165
0.1 mi·16 sec·St Francis
25
Turn right onto SR 68; SR 165
0.5 mi·59 sec·East Main Street
26
Turn left onto SR 68; SR 165
4.2 mi·7 min·Lockwood Street
27
At end of road, turn left onto SR 66
0.6 mi·53 sec·State Highway 66
28
Turn right onto Princeton Street
0.1 mi·14 sec·Princeton Street
29
Continue on Springfield Road
7.6 mi·18 min·Springfield Road
30
Arrive at destination
North Springfield Road
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 119 miles from Kokomo, IN, or about 2h 26m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 140.8 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 52 miles or 1h 10m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 119 miles or 2h 26m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 3h 48m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Springfield, 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.
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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 Kokomo, IN
This is one driving day of about 238 miles and 4h 49m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 52 miles from Kokomo, 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 I 69 for about 140.8 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 119 mi from Kokomo, IN
· 2h 26m into the drive
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
George Rogers Clark National Historical Park
National Historical Park
The British flag would not be raised above Fort Sackville Feb. 25, 1779. At 10 A.M., the garrison surrendered to American Colonel George Rogers Clark. His American army, aided by French residents of t...
19 mi from route
~49 min detour
Free
near mile 172.4
Abraham Lincoln grew from youth to manhood on this southern Indiana soil. Many character and moral traits of one of the world's most respected leaders was formed and nurtured here. Explore Lincoln's b...
25 mi from route
~62 min detour
Free
near mile 197
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$37.21 one way
$74.42 round trip
$3.97/gal25.4 MPG avg83 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.36
$40.85
$81.71
premium
$4.89
$45.80
$91.60
diesel
$5.61
$52.55
$105.09
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$37
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$62–$87
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 83.3 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
EV Charging Along Route
3 DC fast chargers
· Coverage: fair
Tesla Supercharger
Kokomo, Indiana
Tesla
1 DCFC
ChargePoint Charging Station
Kokomo, Indiana
ChargePoint
1 DCFC
EV Connect Charging Station
Kokomo, Indiana
EV Connect
1 DCFC
Tesla: 1
ChargePoint: 1
EV Connect: 1
Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.
Driving Electric?
About $25 in charging
· 0 stops
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
71.4
0
$24.99
$11.42
Efficient EV
59.5
0
$20.83
$9.52
EV Truck/SUV
95.2
1
$33.32
$15.23
Gas CO2
83 kg
EV CO2
28 kg (66% less)
Plan for 0 charging stops, roughly every 270 miles. Allow 25-40 minutes per stop at a DC fast charger.
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 Thursday
Local time
10:52 PM
EDT
Current temp
72°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Springfield, IN
Night
in Springfield on Thursday
Local time
9:52 PM
CDT
Current temp
56°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
74°F
Bloomington, IN
119 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
16 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
4h 49m on the road
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
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 Springfield, IN covers 238 miles and takes about 4h 49m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 69, US 31, I 465. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 119 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 $37.21 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left. A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
This is a demanding drive. With 21 significant decision points across 238 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 25.9 miles (US 31): Lane positioning matters here; at 38.9 miles (US 31): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 39.5 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Kokomo, IN to Springfield, IN does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
