Origin
Kokomo, IN
Morning in Kokomo on Friday
Local time
10:56 AM
EDT
Current temp
72°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Kokomo, IN to Alaska, IN
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
2h 10m
Distance
91.9 mi
148 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$14
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 1m
★
6 AM
2h 10m
8 AM
2h 29m
10 AM
2h 17m
12 PM
2h 15m
3 PM
2h 18m
5 PM
2h 28m
8 PM
2h 5m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Kokomo, IN
Alexey Demidov
Alaska, IN
Wikimedia Commons
Trip Overview
The drive from Kokomo, IN to Alaska, IN covers 91.9 miles and takes about 2h 10m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on US 31, I 465, Dwight D Eisenhower Highway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 32.4 miles on US 31. At current regular gas prices, budget about $14.37 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
45.9 miles from Kokomo, IN
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 3m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 10m. Total distance: 91.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 10m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (64%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 2h 10m highway drive covering 91.9 miles, with most of the trip on US 31 and I 465. The longest continuous stretch is about 32.4 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 30 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 32.4 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 31 and I 465. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 38.9 miles in near US 31.
Driving Effort
10/10
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 22 significant decision points across 91.9 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 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; at 60.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 22 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
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
8
60.3 mi into trip
|
~1h 20m in
Take the exit toward I 70: Saint Louis, Indianapolis International Airport, Indianapolis
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 9A-B
Toward I 70: Saint Louis, Indianapolis Internat...
9
60.5 mi into trip
|
~1h 20m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 70 West: Saint Louis, Indianapolis International Airport
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
Exit 9B
Toward I 70 West: Saint Louis, Indianapolis Int...
7
63.2 mi into trip
|
~1h 25m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 70 West: Saint Louis
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left lane.
Toward I 70 West: Saint Louis
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 Alaska, IN, road signs point toward Indianapolis International Airport, Indianapolis and County Road 1100 West.
Indianapolis International Airport
60.3 mi in
|
~1h 20m
Indianapolis
60.3 mi in
|
~1h 20m
County Road 1100 West
82.7 mi in
|
~1h 47m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 31 | 32.4 mi | 42m |
| I 465 | 20.2 mi | 24m |
| Dwight D Eisenhower Highway | 19.2 mi | 20m |
| SR 42 | 5.4 mi | 9m |
| South Washington Street | 2.6 mi | 4m |
| South Lafountain Street | 2.2 mi | 3m |
| North Craver Road | 1.1 mi | 4m |
| North Wilson Road | 1 mi | 3m |
Longest stretch:
US 31
— 32.4 mi, about 42m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Kokomo, IN and Alaska, 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 123
Toward I 465, US 31 South
Use the slight right lane.
14
Keep slight right at fork
0.6 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 465 West
Use 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
15 mi
·
18 min
·
I 465
Toward I 465 South
17
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
32 sec
Exit 9A-B
Toward I 70: Saint Louis, Indianapolis International Airport, Indianapolis
Use the slight right lane.
18
Keep slight right at fork
2.6 mi
·
5 min
Exit 9B
Toward I 70 West: Saint Louis, Indianapolis International Airport
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
19
Keep slight left at fork
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
Toward I 70 West: Saint Louis
Use the slight left lane.
20
Merge onto I 70
19 mi
·
20 min
·
Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
21
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
35 sec
Exit 51
Toward County Road 1100 West
22
Turn left onto North Little Point Road
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
North Little Point Road
23
At end of road, turn right onto SR 42
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
SR 42
24
Turn left onto SR 42
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
SR 42
25
Turn right onto SR 42
3.0 mi
·
5 min
·
SR 42
26
Continue on North Craver Road
1.1 mi
·
4 min
·
North Craver Road
27
Continue on Awbrey Road
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Awbrey Road
28
Turn right onto North Wilson Road
1.0 mi
·
3 min
·
North Wilson Road
29
Turn right onto Lewisville Road
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Lewisville Road
30
Arrive at destination
Lewisville 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 45.9 miles from Kokomo, IN, or about 1h 3m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 32.4 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 20 miles or 28m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 45.9 miles or 1h 3m 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 39m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Alaska, 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.
+
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 91.9 miles and 2h 10m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 20 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 32.4 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 45.9 mi from Kokomo, IN · 1h 3m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
46 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
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 20 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 45.9 miles from Kokomo, IN, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Alaska, IN
The final approach into Alaska, 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 Alaska, 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
$14.37 one way
$28.74 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
32 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $15.77 | $31.55 |
| premium | $4.89 | $17.69 | $35.37 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $20.29 | $40.58 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$14
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$39–$64
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 32.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $10 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 27.6 | 0 | $9.65 | $4.41 |
| Efficient EV | 23 | 0 | $8.04 | $3.68 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 36.8 | 0 | $12.87 | $5.88 |
Gas CO2
32 kg
EV CO2
11 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.
Destination
Alaska, IN
Morning in Alaska on Friday
Local time
10:56 AM
EDT
Current temp
73°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
1 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 10m 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 Alaska, IN covers 91.9 miles and takes about 2h 10m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are US 31, I 465, Dwight D Eisenhower Highway. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 45.9 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 $14.37 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.
This is a demanding drive. With 22 significant decision points across 91.9 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 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; at 60.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Kokomo, IN and Alaska, IN, road signs point toward Indianapolis International Airport, Indianapolis and County Road 1100 West.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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