Origin
Kokomo, IN
Evening in Kokomo on Friday
Local time
5:57 PM
EDT
Current temp
72°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Kokomo, IN to Austin, IN
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
2h 42m
Distance
130.5 mi
210 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$20
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 32m
★
6 AM
2h 42m
8 AM
3h 4m
10 AM
2h 50m
12 PM
2h 48m
3 PM
2h 51m
5 PM
3h 2m
8 PM
2h 36m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Kokomo, IN
Alexey Demidov
Austin, IN
Wikimedia Commons
Trip Overview
The drive from Kokomo, IN to Austin, IN covers 130.5 miles and takes about 2h 42m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 65, US 31, I 69 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 66 miles on I 65. At current regular gas prices, budget about $20.40 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
65.3 miles from Kokomo, IN
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 29m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 42m. Total distance: 130.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 42m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (91%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 2h 42m highway drive covering 130.5 miles, with most of the trip on I 65 and US 31. The longest continuous stretch is about 66 miles on I 65.
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 65 is the longest continuous segment at about 66 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 65 and US 31. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 33.9 miles in.
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 23 significant decision points across 130.5 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 33.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 34.1 miles (Keystone Parkway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 39.7 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 23 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
8
33.9 mi into trip
|
~47m in
Take the exit toward Keystone Parkway, Rangeline Road, Clay Terrace Boulevard
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 129B
Toward Keystone Parkway, Rangeline Road, Clay T...
7
34.1 mi into trip
|
~48m in
|
Keystone Parkway
Keep slight left at fork onto Keystone Parkway toward Keystone Parkway
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward Keystone Parkway
7
39.7 mi into trip
|
~56m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 465 East
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left / right lanes.
Toward I 465 East
7
58.1 mi into trip
|
~1h 19m in
Take the exit toward Emerson Avenue
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 52
Toward Emerson Avenue
7
58.4 mi into trip
|
~1h 19m in
Keep slight left at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 65 | 66 mi | 1h 11m |
| US 31 | 28.7 mi | 37m |
| I 69 | 13.6 mi | 15m |
| Keystone Parkway | 5.2 mi | 7m |
| I 465 | 4 mi | 4m |
| South Emerson Avenue | 2.6 mi | 4m |
| South Washington Street | 2.6 mi | 4m |
| South Lafountain Street | 2.2 mi | 3m |
Longest stretch:
I 65
— 66 mi, about 1h 11m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Kokomo, IN and Austin, 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
8.0 mi
·
10 min
·
US 31
13
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
Exit 129B
Toward Keystone Parkway, Rangeline Road, Clay Terrace Boulevard
Use the slight right lane.
14
Keep slight left at fork onto Keystone Parkway
5.2 mi
·
7 min
·
Keystone Parkway
Toward Keystone Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15
Enter roundabout
137 ft
·
7 sec
Toward I 465: South Keystone Avenue
16
Continue
0.3 mi
·
32 sec
Toward I 465: South Keystone Avenue
17
Keep slight left at fork
430 ft
·
10 sec
Toward I 465 East: Keystone Avenue South
18
Keep slight right at fork
0.8 mi
·
2 min
Toward I 465 East
Use the slight left / right lanes.
19
Merge onto I 465
4.0 mi
·
4 min
·
I 465
20
Merge onto I 69; I 465
11 mi
·
12 min
·
I 69; I 465
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
21
Continue on I 69; I 74; I 465
2.3 mi
·
2 min
·
I 69; I 74; I 465
22
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
Exit 52
Toward Emerson Avenue
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
23
Keep slight left at fork
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
24
Turn straight onto South Emerson Avenue
2.6 mi
·
4 min
·
South Emerson Avenue
Use the straight lane.
25
Turn right onto East Southport Road
0.5 mi
·
52 sec
·
East Southport Road
26
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
27
Merge onto I 65
66 mi
·
1 hr 11 min
·
I 65
28
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
47 sec
Exit 36
Toward US 31: Austin, Crothersville
29
At end of road, turn left onto US 31
1.9 mi
·
2 min
·
US 31
30
Turn left onto West Booe Road
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
West Booe Road
31
Arrive at destination
West Booe 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.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 65.3 miles from Kokomo, IN, or about 1h 29m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 66 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 29 miles or 40m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 65.3 miles or 1h 29m 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 14m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Austin, 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 130.5 miles and 2h 42m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 29 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 65 for about 66 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 65.3 mi from Kokomo, IN · 1h 29m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
65 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 29 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 65.3 miles from Kokomo, IN, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before I 65 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 66 miles.
Arriving in Austin, IN
The final approach into Austin, 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 Austin, 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
$20.40 one way
$40.80 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
46 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $22.40 | $44.80 |
| premium | $4.89 | $25.11 | $50.23 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $28.81 | $57.63 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$20
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$45–$70
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 45.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $14 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 39.2 | 0 | $13.70 | $6.26 |
| Efficient EV | 32.6 | 0 | $11.42 | $5.22 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 52.2 | 0 | $18.27 | $8.35 |
Gas CO2
46 kg
EV CO2
15 kg (67% 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
Austin, IN
Evening in Austin on Friday
Local time
5:57 PM
EDT
Current temp
55°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
73°F
Lawrence, IN
65 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
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
17 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
2h 42m 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 Austin, IN covers 130.5 miles and takes about 2h 42m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 65, US 31, I 69. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 65.3 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 $20.40 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.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
This is a demanding drive. With 23 significant decision points across 130.5 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 33.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 34.1 miles (Keystone Parkway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 39.7 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Kokomo, IN to Austin, IN does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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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