Origin
Ligonier, IN
Morning in Ligonier on Monday
Local time
7:35 AM
EDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Ligonier, IN to Kokomo, IN
Drive Time
2h 14m
Distance
90 mi
145 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$14
one way
EV Charging
None
0 DC fast
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 5m
★
6 AM
2h 15m
8 AM
2h 34m
10 AM
2h 21m
12 PM
2h 19m
3 PM
2h 22m
5 PM
2h 33m
8 PM
2h 9m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Ligonier, IN
patrice schoefolt
Kokomo, IN
Alexey Demidov
Trip Overview
The drive from Ligonier, IN to Kokomo, IN covers 90 miles and takes about 2h 14m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on South 1st Street, US 24, US 31 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 28.5 miles on South 1st Street. At current regular gas prices, budget about $13.67 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
0 planned breaks
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
45 miles from Ligonier, IN
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 13m into the drive .
Drive Character
The drive from Ligonier, IN to Kokomo, IN covers 90 miles and takes about 2h 14m, 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 19 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
South 1st Street is the longest continuous segment at about 28.5 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 10.2 miles in near SR 5.
Route Complexity
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
This is a straightforward 2h 14m drive. You will face about 11 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 10.2 miles (SR 5): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 13.9 miles (SR 13 / North Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 50.8 miles (US 24): Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 11 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
10.2 mi into trip
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~18m in
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SR 5
Keep slight left at fork onto SR 5
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
5
13.9 mi into trip
|
~26m in
|
SR 13 / North Main Street
At end of road, turn left onto SR 13 / North Main Street
Navigation decision point
5
50.8 mi into trip
|
~1h 22m in
|
US 24
Turn right onto US 24
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
4
85.6 mi into trip
|
~2h 6m 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
90 mi into trip
|
~2h 14m in
|
West Sycamore Street
Turn left onto West Sycamore Street
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| South 1st Street | 28.5 mi | 42m |
| US 24 | 19.1 mi | 24m |
| US 31 | 15.4 mi | 19m |
| North Main Street | 8.4 mi | 13m |
| SR 5 | 8.2 mi | 13m |
| North Washington Street | 3.2 mi | 5m |
| East Backwater Road | 1.8 mi | 4m |
| Lincolnway South | 1.7 mi | 2m |
Longest stretch:
South 1st Street
— 28.5 mi, about 42m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Ligonier, IN and Kokomo, IN.
1
Start on Pigeon Street
38 ft
·
6 sec
·
Pigeon Street
2
Turn left onto SR 5
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
North Cavin Street
3
Continue on SR 5
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Lincoln Way South
4
Continue on US 33; SR 5
1.7 mi
·
2 min
·
Lincolnway South
5
Turn right onto SR 5
7.5 mi
·
12 min
·
SR 5
6
Keep slight left at fork onto SR 5
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
SR 5
7
Turn right onto West 200 South
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
West 200 South
8
Continue on East 600 North
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
East 600 North
9
Continue on East Backwater Road
1.8 mi
·
4 min
·
East Backwater Road
10
At end of road, turn left onto SR 13
8.4 mi
·
13 min
·
North Main Street
11
Continue on SR 13
28 mi
·
42 min
·
South 1st Street
12
Turn right onto US 24
19 mi
·
24 min
·
US 24
Use the right lane.
13
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
45 sec
14
Merge onto US 31
15 mi
·
19 min
·
US 31
15
Take the exit onto SR 931
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
SR 931
Toward SR 931 South: Kokomo
16
Turn right
218 ft
·
4 sec
17
Continue on North Washington Street
3.2 mi
·
5 min
·
North Washington Street
18
Turn left onto West Sycamore Street
21 ft
·
0 sec
·
West Sycamore Street
19
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 45 miles from Ligonier, IN, or about 1h 13m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 28.5 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 80 miles or 1h 59m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 45 miles or 1h 13m 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 51m
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 Ligonier, 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 Ligonier, IN
This is one driving day of about 90 miles and 2h 14m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Ligonier, IN.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.
The longest stretch is on South 1st Street for about 28.5 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 45 mi from Ligonier, IN · 1h 13m 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 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 45 miles from Ligonier, 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.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Kokomo, 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
$13.67 one way
$27.34 round trip
$3.86/gal
25.4 MPG avg
32 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.25 | $15.07 | $30.14 |
| premium | $4.80 | $16.99 | $33.98 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $19.99 | $39.99 |
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: 31.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $9 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 27 | 0 | $9.45 | $4.32 |
| Efficient EV | 22.5 | 0 | $7.87 | $3.60 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 36 | 0 | $12.60 | $5.76 |
Gas CO2
31 kg
EV CO2
11 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.
Destination
Kokomo, IN
Morning in Kokomo on Monday
Local time
7:35 AM
EDT
Current temp
64°F
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
SW 21 mph
56% chance
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
15 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 14m on the road
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Ligonier, IN to Kokomo, IN covers 90 miles and takes about 2h 14m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are South 1st Street, US 24, US 31. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 45 miles from Ligonier, IN. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $13.67 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 2h 14m drive. You will face about 11 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 10.2 miles (SR 5): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 13.9 miles (SR 13 / North Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 50.8 miles (US 24): Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Ligonier, IN to Kokomo, IN does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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