Trip from Kokomo, IN to Washington, IN

Drive Time

3h 22m

Distance

168.8 mi

272 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$26

one way

EV Charging

Excellent

24 DC fast

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 36 min

4 AM

3h 11m ★

6 AM

3h 23m

8 AM

3h 47m

10 AM

3h 31m

12 PM

3h 29m

3 PM

3h 33m

5 PM

3h 46m

8 PM

3h 16m

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

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Kokomo, IN

Alexey Demidov

Washington, IN

Dominik Gryzbon

Trip Overview

The drive from Kokomo, IN to Washington, IN covers 168.8 miles and takes about 3h 22m 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 99.7 miles on I 69. At current regular gas prices, budget about $25.64 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

84.4 miles from Kokomo, IN

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 48m into the drive .

Drive Character

This is a 3h 22m highway drive covering 168.8 miles, with most of the trip on I 69 and US 31. The longest continuous stretch is about 99.7 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 31 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 99.7 miles.

Elevation Profile

Mostly flat terrain

907 ft 478 ft

Total Climb

340 ft

Total Descent

673 ft

Highest Point

907 ft

~108.5 mi in

Elevation Range

429 ft

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 early in the drive near South Washington Street.

Route Complexity 10/10

High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day

This is a demanding drive. With 19 significant decision points across 168.8 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: near the start (South Washington Street): 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 19 key points

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

0 mi into trip | ~0m in | South Washington Street

Turn left onto South Washington Street

Lane positioning matters here

Use the none lane.

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

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

44.9 mi into trip | ~1h 2m in | I 465

Keep slight right at fork onto I 465 toward I 465 South

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the none lane. Toward I 465 South

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	99.7 mi	1h 49m
US 31	32.4 mi	42m
I 465	24.4 mi	28m
South Washington Street	2.6 mi	4m
East National Highway	2.3 mi	3m
South Lafountain Street	2.2 mi	3m
South County Road 00 East West	1 mi	1m
SR 931	0.7 mi	1m

Longest stretch: I 69 — 99.7 mi, about 1h 49m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

Start on West Sycamore Street

21 ft · 7 sec · West Sycamore Street

Turn left onto South Washington Street

2.6 mi · 4 min · South Washington Street

Use the none lane.

Continue on South Lafountain Street

2.2 mi · 3 min · South Lafountain Street

Continue on SR 931

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

Continue on SR 931

0.4 mi · 32 sec · North County Road 600 West

Take the ramp onto SR 931

0.7 mi · 1 min · SR 931

Merge onto US 31; SR 28

19 mi · 23 min · US 31; SR 28

Turn right onto East 226th Street

270 ft · 10 sec · East 226th Street

Turn left

320 ft · 50 sec

Continue on this road

320 ft · 25 sec · this road

Turn right onto East 226th Street

270 ft · 9 sec · East 226th Street

Turn right onto US 31

13 mi · 17 min · US 31

Use the none lane.

Take the exit onto US 31

0.6 mi · 55 sec · US 31

Exit 123 Toward I 465, US 31 South Use the slight right lane.

Keep slight right at fork

0.6 mi · 1 min

Toward I 465 West Use the slight right lane.

Merge onto I 465

4.8 mi · 5 min · I 465

Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.

Keep slight right at fork onto I 465

20 mi · 23 min · I 465

Toward I 465 South Use the none lane.

Take the exit

0.8 mi · 1 min

Exit 5 Toward I 69 South: Evansville Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Continue on I 69

47 mi · 53 min · I 69

Use the none lane.

Keep slight left at fork onto I 69

52 mi · 56 min · I 69

Toward I 69 South: Evansville

Take the exit

0.5 mi · 58 sec

Exit 62 Toward US 50, US 150: Wasington, Vincennes

Turn right onto US 50; US 150

0.4 mi · 24 sec · US 50; US 150

Turn slight right onto East National Highway

0.3 mi · 36 sec · East National Highway

Enter roundabout

144 ft · 2 sec

Continue

119 ft · 2 sec

Turn straight onto East National Highway

1.9 mi · 3 min · East National Highway

Turn right onto SR 57

497 ft · 8 sec · Southeast 4th Street

Turn slight right onto SR 57

193 ft · 3 sec · Center Street

Turn straight onto SR 57

0.3 mi · 33 sec · Southeast 5th Street

Turn left onto East Walnut Street

0.1 mi · 18 sec · East Walnut Street

Turn right onto Northeast 3rd Street

211 ft · 9 sec · Northeast 3rd Street

Arrive at destination

Northeast 3rd Street

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 84.4 miles from Kokomo, IN, or about 1h 48m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 99.7 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 43m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 84.4 miles or 1h 48m 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 47m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Washington, IN than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

Open the route before leaving Kokomo, 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 Kokomo, IN

This is one driving day of about 168.8 miles and 3h 22m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 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 99.7 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 84.4 mi from Kokomo, IN · 1h 48m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Cincinnati, OH

84 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

Cincinnati, OH

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Cincinnati, OH

Meal break

The midpoint is around 84.4 miles from Kokomo, IN, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before I 69 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 99.7 miles.

Arriving in Washington, IN

The final approach into Washington, 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 Washington, IN.

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

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...

20 mi from route ~49 min detour Free near mile 168.8

View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$25.64 one way

$51.28 round trip

$3.86/gal 25.4 MPG avg 59 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.25	$28.26	$56.53
premium	$4.80	$31.87	$63.73
diesel	$5.64	$37.50	$75.00

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$26

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$51–$76

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 59.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

EV Charging Along Route

24 DC fast chargers · Coverage: excellent

Target - Tesla Supercharger

Indianapolis, IN

Tesla

16 DCFC

The Amp at 16 Tech - Tesla Supercharger

Indianapolis, IN

Tesla

16 DCFC

Meijer - Tesla Supercharger

Carmel, IN

Tesla

10 DCFC

Meijer - Tesla Supercharger

Zionsville, IN

Tesla

10 DCFC

Meijer - Tesla Supercharger

Kokomo, IN

Tesla

8 DCFC

Carmel, IN

Tesla

8 DCFC

GetGo Cafe & Market - Tesla Supercharger

Speedway, IN

Tesla

8 DCFC

Meijer #130 (Carmel, IN)

Carmel, IN

Electrify America

6 DCFC

Tesla: 7 ChargePoint Network: 4 EV Connect: 2 CHARGELAB: 2 eVgo Network: 2 Electrify America: 2 Non-Networked: 2 FORD_CHARGE: 2 Blink Network: 1

Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.

Driving Electric?

About $18 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	50.6	$17.72	$8.10
Efficient EV	42.2	$14.77	$6.75
EV Truck/SUV	67.5	$23.63	$10.80

Gas CO2

59 kg

EV CO2

20 kg (66% 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 hour ago

Origin

Kokomo, IN

Evening in Kokomo on Sunday

Local time

7:42 PM

EDT

Current temp

63°F

Isolated Showers And Thunderstorms then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

SW 16 to 24 mph 61% chance Live forecast

Special Weather Statement

Special Weather Statement issued April 12 at 3:58PM CDT by NWS Chicago IL

Special Weather Statement

Special Weather Statement issued April 12 at 3:58PM CDT by NWS Chicago IL

Destination

Washington, IN

Evening in Washington on Sunday

Local time

7:42 PM

EDT

Current temp

58°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

5 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

3h 22m 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 Kokomo, IN to Washington, IN covers 168.8 miles and takes about 3h 22m 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 84.4 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 $25.64 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. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

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

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Trip from Kokomo, IN to Washington, IN

Best Time to Leave

Trip Overview

Drive Character

Elevation Profile

How Hard Is This Drive?

Critical Maneuvers

Main Roads

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Trip Plan

Before You Leave

Where to Stop

Pacing Suggestions

Arriving in Washington, IN

National Parks Near This Route

George Rogers Clark National Historical Park

Fuel & Cost

Travel Intel

Kokomo, IN

Washington, IN

Same local time

5 degrees cooler at arrival

3h 22m on the road

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