Origin
Kokomo, IN
Night in Kokomo on Friday
Local time
11:04 PM
EDT
Current temp
72°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Kokomo, IN to Martinsville, IN
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 57m
Distance
89 mi
143 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$14
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 49m
★
6 AM
1h 57m
8 AM
2h 14m
10 AM
2h 3m
12 PM
2h 1m
3 PM
2h 4m
5 PM
2h 13m
8 PM
1h 52m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Kokomo, IN
Alexey Demidov
Martinsville, IN
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Trip Overview
The drive from Kokomo, IN to Martinsville, IN covers 89 miles and takes about 1h 57m 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, I 69 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 $13.91 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
44.5 miles from Kokomo, IN
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 1m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 57m. Total distance: 89 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 57m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (89%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 1h 57m highway drive covering 89 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 23 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 25.9 miles in near US 31.
Driving Effort
9/10
Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 89 miles you will encounter 15 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 25.9 miles (US 31): 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 15 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
25.9 mi into trip
|
~36m in
|
US 31
Turn right onto US 31
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
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
7
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
6
86.6 mi into trip
|
~1h 51m in
Take the exit toward SR 44, SR 252
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 140
Toward SR 44, SR 252
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 31 | 32.4 mi | 42m |
| I 465 | 24.4 mi | 28m |
| I 69 | 21.3 mi | 24m |
| South Washington Street | 2.6 mi | 4m |
| South Lafountain Street | 2.2 mi | 3m |
| East Morgan Street | 1.4 mi | 4m |
| South County Road 00 East West | 1 mi | 1m |
| SR 931 | 0.7 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
US 31
— 32.4 mi, about 42m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Kokomo, IN and Martinsville, 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
20 mi
·
23 min
·
I 465
Toward I 465 South
17
Take the exit
0.8 mi
·
1 min
Exit 5
Toward I 69 South: Evansville
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
18
Continue on I 69
21 mi
·
24 min
·
I 69
19
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
Exit 140
Toward SR 44, SR 252
20
Keep slight right at fork
0.4 mi
·
49 sec
Toward SR 44 East
21
Turn right onto Reuben Drive
0.4 mi
·
49 sec
·
Reuben Drive
22
Turn slight left onto East Morgan Street
1.4 mi
·
4 min
·
East Morgan Street
23
Arrive at destination
East Morgan Street
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 44.5 miles from Kokomo, IN, or about 1h 1m 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 44.5 miles or 1h 1m 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 38m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Martinsville, 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.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Kokomo, IN
This is one driving day of about 89 miles and 1h 57m.
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 44.5 mi from Kokomo, IN · 1h 1m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
45 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 44.5 miles from Kokomo, IN, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Martinsville, IN
The final approach into Martinsville, IN usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$13.91 one way
$27.83 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
31 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $15.28 | $30.55 |
| premium | $4.89 | $17.13 | $34.25 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $19.65 | $39.30 |
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: 31.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $9 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 26.7 | 0 | $9.34 | $4.27 |
| Efficient EV | 22.3 | 0 | $7.79 | $3.56 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 35.6 | 0 | $12.46 | $5.70 |
Gas CO2
31 kg
EV CO2
10 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.
Destination
Martinsville, IN
Night in Martinsville on Friday
Local time
11:04 PM
EDT
Current temp
55°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
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
1h 57m 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 Martinsville, IN covers 89 miles and takes about 1h 57m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are US 31, I 465, 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 44.5 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 $13.91 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 drive requires moderate attention. Across 89 miles you will encounter 15 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: at 25.9 miles (US 31): 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.
The route from Kokomo, IN to Martinsville, 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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