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Trip from Kosciusko County, IN to Kokomo, IN

Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

1h 34m

Distance

66.4 mi

107 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$10

one way

EV Charging

Fair

4 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 22 min
4 AM
1h 27m ★
6 AM
1h 34m
8 AM
1h 49m
10 AM
1h 39m
12 PM
1h 38m
3 PM
1h 40m
5 PM
1h 48m
8 PM
1h 30m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

Downtown Kosciusko County, IN, IN

Kosciusko County, IN

Tom Fisk

Downtown Kokomo, IN, IN

Kokomo, IN

Alexey Demidov

Trip Overview

The drive from Kosciusko County, IN to Kokomo, IN covers 66.4 miles and takes about 1h 34m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on US 31, US 24, North Jefferson Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 15.4 miles on US 31. At current regular gas prices, budget about $10.38 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

33.2 miles from Kosciusko County, IN

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 49m into the drive .

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 34m. Total distance: 66.4 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 34m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (47%). Straightforward navigation.

Drive Character

The drive from Kosciusko County, IN to Kokomo, IN covers 66.4 miles and takes about 1h 34m, using a mix of highways and local roads.

Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 16 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 15.4 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.7 miles in near SR 25 / West Winona Avenue.

Driving Effort 3/10

Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a straightforward 1h 34m drive. You will face about 8 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 0.7 miles (SR 25 / West Winona Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.7 miles (SR 15 / South Buffalo Street): Navigation decision point; at 31.5 miles (US 24): Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 8 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

3
0.7 mi into trip | ~1m in | SR 25 / West Winona Avenue

Turn left onto SR 25 / West Winona Avenue

Navigation decision point

4
0.7 mi into trip | ~1m in | SR 15 / South Buffalo Street

Turn right onto SR 15 / South Buffalo Street

Navigation decision point

6
31.5 mi into trip | ~47m in | US 24

Turn right onto US 24

Lane positioning matters here

Use the right lane.
4
61.9 mi into trip | ~1h 26m in | SR 931

Take the exit onto SR 931 toward SR 931 South: Kokomo

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early

Toward SR 931 South: Kokomo
4
66.4 mi into trip | ~1h 34m in | West Sycamore Street

Turn left onto West Sycamore Street

Navigation decision point

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
US 31 15.4 mi 19m
US 24 14.6 mi 18m
North Jefferson Street 11.4 mi 16m
Fisher Avenue 8.2 mi 11m
North 500 West 4.8 mi 7m
North 400 West 3.4 mi 5m
North Washington Street 3.2 mi 5m
State Road 15 2.6 mi 4m
Longest stretch: US 31 — 15.4 mi, about 19m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on North Lake Street

0.7 mi · 1 min · North Lake Street
2

Turn left onto SR 25

360 ft · 10 sec · West Winona Avenue
3

Turn right onto SR 15

0.5 mi · 44 sec · South Buffalo Street
4

Continue on SR 15

8.2 mi · 11 min · Fisher Avenue
5

Continue on SR 15

2.6 mi · 4 min · State Road 15
6

Continue on SR 15

11 mi · 16 min · North Jefferson Street
7

Continue on SR 15

4.8 mi · 7 min · North 500 West
8

Turn slight right onto SR 115

3.4 mi · 5 min · North 400 West
9

Turn right onto US 24

15 mi · 18 min · US 24
Use the right lane.
10

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 45 sec
11

Merge onto US 31

15 mi · 19 min · US 31
12

Take the exit onto SR 931

1.2 mi · 2 min · SR 931
Toward SR 931 South: Kokomo
13

Turn right

218 ft · 4 sec
14

Continue on North Washington Street

3.2 mi · 5 min · North Washington Street
15

Turn left onto West Sycamore Street

21 ft · 0 sec · West Sycamore Street
16

Arrive at destination

West Sycamore 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 33.2 miles from Kosciusko County, IN, or about 49m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 15.4 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 15 miles or 22m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 33.2 miles or 49m 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 19m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Kokomo, IN than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

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Open the route before leaving Kosciusko County, IN so your first major turns are already loaded.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Kosciusko County, IN

This is one driving day of about 66.4 miles and 1h 34m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 15 miles from Kosciusko County, IN.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on US 31 for about 15.4 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 33.2 mi from Kosciusko County, IN · 49m into the drive

Downtown Wabash, IN, IN

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Wabash, IN

33 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

Bolivar, IN

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 15 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Wabash, IN

Meal break

The midpoint is around 33.2 miles from Kosciusko County, IN, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Kokomo, IN

The final approach into Kokomo, 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.

Nearby Places

Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.

Top Restaurant

Kokomo Fish Chicken & Gyros

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Kokomo, Indiana

Near the end, short detour

2.7 mi from route ~7 min detour $10 to $20 mile 66.4

Hours: 10:30 am–10 pm

+17652523919

Visit website

Kokomo Fish Chicken & Gyros

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

2.7 mi from route ~7 min detour $10 to $20 mile 66.4

Kokomo, Indiana

Hours: 10:30 am–10 pm

+17652523919

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

1.9 mi from route ~5 min detour mile 66.4

Kokomo, Indiana

Hours: Open 24 hours

Visit website

Blink Charging Station

3.3 ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆

Later in the drive, short detour

2 mi from route ~5 min detour mile 52.1

Bunker Hill, Indiana

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18889982546

Visit website

EV Connect Charging Station

2.8 ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆

Near the end, short detour

1.9 mi from route ~5 min detour mile 66.4

Kokomo, Indiana

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18668167584

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

4.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

3 mi from route ~8 min detour mile 66.4

Kokomo, Indiana

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$10.38 one way

$20.76 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 23 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.36 $11.40 $22.80
premium $4.89 $12.78 $25.56
diesel $5.61 $14.66 $29.32

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$10

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$35–$60

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 23.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 19.9 0 $6.97 $3.19
Efficient EV 16.6 0 $5.81 $2.66
EV Truck/SUV 26.6 0 $9.30 $4.25

Gas CO2

23 kg

EV CO2

8 kg (65% 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 as of Apr 16, 2026

Origin

Kosciusko County, IN

Afternoon in Kosciusko County on Friday

Local time

1:57 PM

EDT

Current temp

69°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Kokomo, IN

Afternoon in Kokomo on Friday

Local time

1:57 PM

EDT

Current temp

72°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

3 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

1h 34m 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 Kosciusko County, IN to Kokomo, IN covers 66.4 miles and takes about 1h 34m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are US 31, US 24, North Jefferson Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 33.2 miles from Kosciusko County, IN. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $10.38 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 straightforward 1h 34m drive. You will face about 8 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

The main spots that need attention: at 0.7 miles (SR 25 / West Winona Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.7 miles (SR 15 / South Buffalo Street): Navigation decision point; at 31.5 miles (US 24): Lane positioning matters here.

The route from Kosciusko County, IN to Kokomo, 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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