Trip from Melody Hill, IN to Kokomo, IN

Drive Time

4h 18m

Distance

217.1 mi

349 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$33

one way

EV Charging

Excellent

24 DC fast

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 40 min

4 AM

4h 5m ★

6 AM

4h 18m

8 AM

4h 45m

10 AM

4h 27m

12 PM

4h 25m

3 PM

4h 29m

5 PM

4h 43m

8 PM

4h 10m

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

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Kokomo, IN

Alexey Demidov

Trip Overview

The drive from Melody Hill, IN to Kokomo, IN covers 217.1 miles and takes about 4h 18m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on I 69, SR 57, North Meridian Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 109.2 miles on I 69. At current regular gas prices, budget about $32.98 one way before food or hotel costs.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.

Break Rhythm

1 planned break

Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.

Midpoint

108.6 miles from Melody Hill, IN

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 5m into the drive .

Drive Character

This is a 4h 18m highway drive covering 217.1 miles, with most of the trip on I 69 and SR 57. The longest continuous stretch is about 109.2 miles on I 69.

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 69 is the longest continuous segment at about 109.2 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 69 and SR 57. You will hit about 17 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 177.2 miles in.

Route Complexity 6/10

Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 217.1 miles you will encounter 17 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 177.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 177.7 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 177.7 miles (North Keystone Avenue): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 17 key points

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

177.2 mi into trip | ~3h 21m in

Take the exit toward Keystone Avenue

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight right lane. Exit 33 Toward Keystone Avenue

177.7 mi into trip | ~3h 22m in

Turn right toward North Keystone Parkway, West 96th Street, West 98th Street, East 96th Street

Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight right lane. Toward North Keystone Parkway, West 96th Street...

177.7 mi into trip | ~3h 22m in | North Keystone Avenue

Merge onto North Keystone Avenue

Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here

Use the right lane.

178 mi into trip | ~3h 23m in

Enter roundabout toward North Keystone Parkway, East 98th Street

Roundabout - know your exit number before entering. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Toward North Keystone Parkway, East 98th Street

178.2 mi into trip | ~3h 24m in

Keep slight left at fork toward Keystone Parkway

Highway fork - watch signs carefully

Toward Keystone Parkway

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
I 69	109.2 mi	2h 1m
SR 57	55.8 mi	1h
North Meridian Street	26.8 mi	34m
State Road 57	5.4 mi	7m
Keystone Parkway	5 mi	7m
SR 931	3.8 mi	6m
I 465	2.9 mi	3m
South Washington Street	2.6 mi	4m

Longest stretch: I 69 — 109.2 mi, about 2h 1m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Melody Hill, IN and Kokomo, IN.

Start on Rode Road

126 ft · 11 sec · Rode Road

Turn left onto Memory Lane

0.1 mi · 29 sec · Memory Lane

Turn right onto Saint George Road

0.3 mi · 46 sec · Saint George Road

At end of road, turn left onto Oak Hill Road

1.7 mi · 4 min · Oak Hill Road

Enter roundabout

191 ft · 5 sec

Continue

185 ft · 5 sec

Continue on Oak Hill Road

0.8 mi · 2 min · Oak Hill Road

Enter roundabout onto Kansas Road

181 ft · 5 sec · Kansas Road

Continue on Kansas Road

352 ft · 9 sec · Kansas Road

Turn right onto SR 57

5.4 mi · 7 min · State Road 57

Take the ramp onto SR 57

56 mi · 1 hr · SR 57

Continue on I 69

97 mi · 1 hr 47 min · I 69

Use the straight lane.

Continue on I 69; I 465

12 mi · 13 min · I 69; I 465

Keep slight left at fork onto I 465

0.3 mi · 19 sec · I 465

Continue on I-465 WB

0.8 mi · 56 sec · I-465 WB

Continue on I 465

2.6 mi · 3 min · I 465

Use the straight lane.

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 52 sec

Exit 33 Toward Keystone Avenue Use the slight right lane.

Turn right

172 ft · 6 sec

Toward North Keystone Parkway, West 96th Street, West 98th Street, East 96th Street Use the slight right lane.

Merge onto North Keystone Avenue

0.3 mi · 44 sec · North Keystone Avenue

Use the right lane.

Enter roundabout

113 ft · 6 sec

Toward North Keystone Parkway, East 98th Street

Continue

0.2 mi · 30 sec

Toward North Keystone Parkway, East 98th Street

Keep slight left at fork

436 ft · 11 sec

Toward Keystone Parkway

Merge onto Keystone Parkway

5.0 mi · 7 min · Keystone Parkway

Merge onto US 31

27 mi · 34 min · North Meridian Street

Take the exit onto SR 931

3.8 mi · 6 min · SR 931

Exit 156 Toward SR 931: Kokomo

Turn left onto East Alto Road

138 ft · 2 sec · East Alto Road

Turn straight

233 ft · 10 sec

Turn right onto South Lafountain Street

0.7 mi · 1 min · South Lafountain Street

Continue on South Washington Street

2.6 mi · 4 min · South Washington Street

Turn right onto West Sycamore Street

21 ft · 0 sec · West Sycamore Street

Arrive at destination

West Sycamore Street

Trip Plan

Morning Departure

An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.

Evening Departure

A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.

You can normally do this drive in one day.

Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.

The halfway point lands around 108.6 miles from Melody Hill, IN, or about 2h 5m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 109.2 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 33m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 108.6 miles or 2h 5m in

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

Final approach

Final hour starts around 3h 23m

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

Before You Leave

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

Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.

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 Melody Hill, IN

This is one driving day of about 217.1 miles and 4h 18m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Melody Hill, 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 69 for about 109.2 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 108.6 mi from Melody Hill, IN · 2h 5m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Cincinnati, OH

109 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

Champaign, IL

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Champaign, IL

Meal break

The midpoint is around 108.6 miles from Melody Hill, IN, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before I 69 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 109.2 miles.

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.

After long uninterrupted mileage, take five minutes before the last urban segment to reset and refocus on exits, merges, and city traffic.

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

National Parks Near This Route

Worth a detour if your schedule allows.

George Rogers Clark National Historical Park

National Historical Park

The British flag would not be raised above Fort Sackville Feb. 25, 1779. At 10 A.M., the garrison surrendered to American Colonel George Rogers Clark. His American army, aided by French residents of t...

19 mi from route ~49 min detour Free near mile 44.9

View on nps.gov

Lincoln Boyhood National Memorial

National Memorial

Abraham Lincoln grew from youth to manhood on this southern Indiana soil. Many character and moral traits of one of the world's most respected leaders was formed and nurtured here. Explore Lincoln's b...

26 mi from route ~64 min detour Free near mile 22.5

View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$32.98 one way

$65.95 round trip

$3.86/gal 25.4 MPG avg 76 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.25	$36.35	$72.70
premium	$4.80	$40.98	$81.97
diesel	$5.64	$48.23	$96.46

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$33

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$58–$83

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 76 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

EV Charging Along Route

24 DC fast chargers · Coverage: excellent

Meijer - Tesla Supercharger

Evansville, IN

Tesla

12 DCFC

College Mall - Tesla Supercharger

Bloomington, IN

Tesla

12 DCFC

Plaza Garage - Tesla Supercharger

Indianapolis, IN

Tesla

12 DCFC

Meijer - Tesla Supercharger

Indianapolis, IN

Tesla

12 DCFC

Mach 1 - Tesla Supercharger

Haubstadt, IN

Tesla

8 DCFC

Huck's - Tesla Supercharger

Washington, IN

Tesla

8 DCFC

Fresh Thyme Farmer‚Äôs Market - Tesla Supercharger

Bloomington, IN

Tesla

8 DCFC

Target - Tesla Supercharger

Greenwood, IN

Tesla

8 DCFC

Tesla: 9 EV Connect: 3 Non-Networked: 3 CHARGESMART_EV: 2 eVgo Network: 2 ChargePoint Network: 2 Electrify America: 2 Blink Network: 1

Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.

Driving Electric?

About $23 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	Stops	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	65.1	0	$22.80	$10.42
Efficient EV	54.3	0	$19.00	$8.68
EV Truck/SUV	86.8	1	$30.39	$13.89

Gas CO2

76 kg

EV CO2

25 kg (67% less)

Plan for 0 charging stops, roughly every 270 miles. Allow 25-40 minutes per stop at a DC fast charger.

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 data refreshed 2 hours ago

Origin

Melody Hill, IN

Morning in Melody Hill on Monday

Local time

6:22 AM

CDT

Current temp

77°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Kokomo, IN

Morning in Kokomo on Monday

Local time

7:22 AM

EDT

Current temp

64°F

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

SW 21 mph 56% chance Live forecast

Special Weather Statement

Special Weather Statement issued April 13 at 3:33AM EDT by NWS Northern Indiana

Special Weather Statement

Special Weather Statement issued April 13 at 3:33AM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH

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

1 hour later

The destination clock does not match departure time, so double-check hotel check-in windows and late arrival plans.

Temperature spread

13 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

4h 18m on the road

An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.

Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Melody Hill, IN to Kokomo, IN covers 217.1 miles and takes about 4h 18m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are I 69, SR 57, North Meridian Street. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 108.6 miles from Melody Hill, IN. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $32.98 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.

An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left. A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.

Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.

The route from Melody Hill, IN to Kokomo, IN does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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Trip from Melody Hill, IN to Kokomo, IN

Best Time to Leave

Trip Overview

Drive Character

How Hard Is This Drive?

Critical Maneuvers

Main Roads

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Trip Plan

Before You Leave

Where to Stop

Pacing Suggestions

Arriving in Kokomo, IN

National Parks Near This Route

George Rogers Clark National Historical Park

Lincoln Boyhood National Memorial

Fuel & Cost

Travel Intel

Melody Hill, IN

Kokomo, IN

1 hour later

13 degrees cooler at arrival

4h 18m on the road

Frequently Asked Questions

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