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Trip from Kokomo, IN to Wayne, IN

Data updated 4 hours ago

Drive Time

2h 13m

Distance

98.2 mi

158 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$15

one way

EV Charging

None

0 DC fast

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 28 min
4 AM
2h 4m ★
6 AM
2h 13m
8 AM
2h 32m
10 AM
2h 20m
12 PM
2h 18m
3 PM
2h 21m
5 PM
2h 31m
8 PM
2h 8m

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 Wayne, IN, IN

Wayne, IN

Benjamin Dominguez

Trip Overview

The drive from Kokomo, IN to Wayne, IN covers 98.2 miles and takes about 2h 13m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on East 29th Street, US 35, East 600 North for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 31.9 miles on East 29th Street. At current regular gas prices, budget about $15.35 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.

Break Rhythm

0 planned breaks

A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

Midpoint

49.1 miles from Kokomo, IN

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 9m into the drive .

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Drive Character

Expect a 2h 13m drive with frequent turns across 98.2 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 22 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
East 29th Street is the longest continuous segment at about 31.9 miles.

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. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near South Washington Street.

Route Complexity 2/10

Very easy - short and simple to drive

The drive from Kokomo, IN to Wayne, IN is easy. At 2h 13m with 15% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: near the start (South Washington Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.7 miles (West Markland Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 45.8 miles (US 35): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 10 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 | South Washington Street

Turn left onto South Washington Street

Navigation decision point

4
0.7 mi into trip | ~1m in | West Markland Avenue

Turn left onto West Markland Avenue

Navigation decision point

6
45.8 mi into trip | ~1h 4m in | US 35

Take the exit onto US 35 toward US 35 South, SR 28: Alexandria, Albany

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Exit 245 Toward US 35 South, SR 28: Alexandria, Albany
5
46.1 mi into trip | ~1h 4m in | US 35; SR 28 / East County Road 600 North

Turn left onto US 35; SR 28 / East County Road 600 North

Navigation decision point

5
64.9 mi into trip | ~1h 31m in | US 35

Take the exit onto US 35 toward US 35: Richmond, Muncie

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Toward US 35: Richmond, Muncie

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.

Between Kokomo, IN and Wayne, IN, road signs point toward Albany and Muncie.

Albany

45.8 mi in | ~1h 4m | via US 35

Muncie

64.9 mi in | ~1h 31m | via US 35

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
East 29th Street 31.9 mi 36m
US 35 14.6 mi 16m
East 600 North 10 mi 14m
North County Road 100 East 8.7 mi 12m
West 500 S 8 mi 11m
East 00 N 5 mi 7m
County Road East 00 North South 4.7 mi 6m
East Hi Way Drive 3.2 mi 4m
Longest stretch: East 29th Street — 31.9 mi, about 36m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on West Sycamore Street

21 ft · 7 sec · West Sycamore Street
2

Turn left onto South Washington Street

0.7 mi · 1 min · South Washington Street
3

Turn left onto West Markland Avenue

2.4 mi · 3 min · West Markland Avenue
4

Continue on SR 22

1.4 mi · 2 min · East County Road 00 North South
5

Continue on US 35; SR 22

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

Continue on US 35; SR 19; SR 22

0.9 mi · 1 min · West Main Street
7

Continue on US 35; SR 19; SR 22

5.0 mi · 7 min · East 00 N
8

Continue on US 35; SR 19; SR 22

2.0 mi · 2 min · West 500 South
9

Continue on US 35; SR 22

8.0 mi · 11 min · West 500 S
10

Continue on US 35; SR 22

3.2 mi · 4 min · East Hi Way Drive
11

Continue on US 35; SR 22

2.1 mi · 3 min · East Main Street
12

Continue on US 35; SR 22

1.4 mi · 2 min · East 500 South
13

Take the ramp onto US 35

14 mi · 15 min · US 35
14

Take the exit onto US 35

0.3 mi · 36 sec · US 35
Exit 245 Toward US 35 South, SR 28: Alexandria, Albany
15

Turn left onto US 35; SR 28

0.1 mi · 10 sec · East County Road 600 North
16

Continue on US 35; SR 28

10.0 mi · 14 min · East 600 North
17

Turn right onto US 35; SR 3

8.7 mi · 12 min · North County Road 100 East
18

Take the exit onto US 35

0.3 mi · 38 sec · US 35
Toward US 35: Richmond, Muncie
19

At end of road, turn left onto US 35

32 mi · 36 min · East 29th Street
20

Turn left onto Tingler Road

1.0 mi · 3 min · Tingler Road
21

Turn right onto Flatley Road

475 ft · 20 sec · Flatley Road
22

Arrive at destination

Flatley Road

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 49.1 miles from Kokomo, IN, or about 1h 9m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 31.9 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 49m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 49.1 miles or 1h 9m 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 50m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Wayne, 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 98.2 miles and 2h 13m.

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.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.
The longest stretch is on East 29th Street for about 31.9 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 49.1 mi from Kokomo, IN · 1h 9m into the drive

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

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Cincinnati, OH

49 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 49.1 miles from Kokomo, IN, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Wayne, IN

The final approach into Wayne, 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 Wayne, 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

$15.35 one way

$30.70 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 34 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.36 $16.86 $33.71
premium $4.89 $18.90 $37.80
diesel $5.61 $21.68 $43.36

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$15

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$40–$65

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 34.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $10 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 29.5 0 $10.31 $4.71
Efficient EV 24.6 0 $8.59 $3.93
EV Truck/SUV 39.3 0 $13.75 $6.28

Gas CO2

34 kg

EV CO2

11 kg (68% 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 5 days ago

Origin

Kokomo, IN

Evening in Kokomo on Tuesday

Local time

7:58 PM

EDT

Current temp

54°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Wayne, IN

Evening in Wayne on Tuesday

Local time

7:58 PM

EDT

Current temp

76°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

22 degrees warmer at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

2h 13m 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 Wayne, IN covers 98.2 miles and takes about 2h 13m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are East 29th Street, US 35, East 600 North. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 49.1 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 $15.35 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 Wayne, IN is easy. At 2h 13m with 15% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (South Washington Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.7 miles (West Markland Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 45.8 miles (US 35): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Kokomo, IN and Wayne, IN, road signs point toward Albany and Muncie.

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