Trip from Kokomo, IN to Jeffersonville, IN

Drive Time

2h 44m

Distance

166.3 mi

Route Type

Turn-heavy local drive

Same-day trip

Trip Overview

The drive from Kokomo, IN to Jeffersonville, IN covers 166.3 miles and takes about 2h 44m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on South Washington Street, South Lafountain Street, South County Road 00 East West for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $22.59 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

83.2 miles from Kokomo, IN

A natural place for your longest stop of the day.

Drive Character

Expect a 2h 44m drive with frequent turns across 166.3 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.

There are about 35 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

South Washington Street is one of the defining roads on this drive.

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
South Washington Street	0 mi	0m
South Lafountain Street	0 mi	0m
South County Road 00 East West	0 mi	0m
North County Road 600 West	0 mi	0m
East 226th Street	0 mi	0m
Keystone Parkway	0 mi	0m
I 465	0 mi	0m
I 465 East	0 mi	0m

Longest stretch: South Washington Street — 0 mi, about 0m

Step-by-Step Directions

1

Start on West Sycamore Street

2

Turn left onto South Washington Street

3

Continue on South Lafountain Street

4

Continue on South County Road 00 East West

5

Continue on North County Road 600 West

6

Take the ramp straight

7

Merge slight left

8

Turn right onto East 226th Street

9

Turn left

10

Continue straight

11

Turn right onto East 226th Street

12

Turn right

13

Take the exit slight right toward Keystone Parkway, Rangeline Road, Clay Terrace Boulevard

14

Keep slight left to continue on Keystone Parkway

15

Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward I 465: South Keystone Avenue

16

Exit the roundabout onto I 465: South Keystone Avenue

17

Keep slight left to continue on I 465 East: Keystone Avenue South

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Keep slight right to continue on I 465 East

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Merge slight left

20

Merge slight right

21

Continue straight

22

Take the exit slight right toward Emerson Avenue

23

Keep slight left

24

Turn straight onto South Emerson Avenue

25

Turn right onto East Southport Road

26

Take the ramp left

27

Merge slight left

28

Take the exit slight right toward US 31 South: Jeffersonville, Clarksville

29

Turn straight

30

Turn slight right

31

Continue on East 10th Street

32

Turn right onto Wall Street

33

Turn left onto East 8th Street

34

Turn right onto Watt Street

35

Arrive at your destination

When to Leave

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 83.2 miles from Kokomo, IN.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

Drive Plan

Departure

Before you leave

Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.

First stop

Around 80 miles

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

Halfway reset

Around 83.2 miles

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Last hour of driving

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Jeffersonville, 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.

Trip Strategy

Day 1

Settle into the route from Kokomo, IN

This is one driving day of about 166.3 miles and 2h 44m.

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.

Best Stop Towns on This Route

These towns line up with the pace of this drive and give you clearer places to stop with a purpose.

Late stop town

Meal stop

Cincinnati, OH

83 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.

Travel Advice

Arrival Notes

The final approach into Jeffersonville, 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 Jeffersonville, 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.

Stops Along the Way

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 83.2 mi from Kokomo, IN

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

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

Fuel & Cost

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
regular	$3.45	$22.59	$45.18
midgrade	$3.85	$25.21	$50.41
premium	$4.15	$27.17	$54.34
diesel	$3.75	$24.55	$49.10

Based on 25.4 MPG average. Estimated CO2 emission: 58.2 kg one way.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Kokomo, IN to Jeffersonville, IN covers 166.3 miles and takes about 2h 44m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are South Washington Street, South Lafountain Street, South County Road 00 East West. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 83.2 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 $22.59 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.

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