Origin
New Whiteland, IN
Night in New Whiteland on Sunday
Local time
10:03 PM
EDT
Current temp
57°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from New Whiteland, IN to Kokomo, IN
Drive Time
1h 23m
Distance
72.5 mi
117 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$11
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 17m
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6 AM
1h 24m
8 AM
1h 37m
10 AM
1h 28m
12 PM
1h 27m
3 PM
1h 29m
5 PM
1h 36m
8 PM
1h 20m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Kokomo, IN
Alexey Demidov
Trip Overview
The drive from New Whiteland, IN to Kokomo, IN covers 72.5 miles and takes about 1h 23m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Sweetbriar Avenue, Parkview Drive, South Madison Avenue for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $11.01 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
36.2 miles from New Whiteland, IN
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 41m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 1h 23m drive with frequent turns across 72.5 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 32 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Sweetbriar Avenue is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple — set it and forget it for most of the drive.
Route Complexity
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
The drive from New Whiteland, IN to Kokomo, IN is easy. At 1h 23m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from New Whiteland, IN to Kokomo, IN is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Sweetbriar Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Parkview Drive | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| South Madison Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| West Smith Valley Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| South Meridian Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| East County Line Road South | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| South Emerson Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I-465 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
Sweetbriar Avenue
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between New Whiteland, IN and Kokomo, IN.
1
Start on Hollybrook Drive
0.2 mi
·
54 sec
·
Hollybrook Drive
2
At the end of the road, turn right onto Sweetbriar Avenue
161 ft
·
12 sec
·
Sweetbriar Avenue
3
Turn left onto Parkview Drive
203 ft
·
9 sec
·
Parkview Drive
4
Turn left
3.3 mi
·
5 min
5
Turn right onto South Madison Avenue
0.1 mi
·
14 sec
·
South Madison Avenue
6
Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward West Smith Valley Road
20 ft
·
West Smith Valley Road
7
Exit the roundabout onto West Smith Valley Road
115 ft
·
2 sec
·
West Smith Valley Road
8
Turn slight left
144 ft
·
11 sec
9
Turn left onto South Meridian Street
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
South Meridian Street
10
Turn right onto East County Line Road South
1.3 mi
·
1 min
·
East County Line Road South
11
Turn left onto South Emerson Avenue
4.5 mi
·
7 min
·
South Emerson Avenue
12
Take the ramp straight
0.5 mi
·
59 sec
13
Merge slight left
2.3 mi
·
2 min
14
Continue straight
12 mi
·
13 min
15
Keep slight left
0.3 mi
·
20 sec
16
Continue on I-465 WB
0.8 mi
·
57 sec
·
I-465 WB
17
Continue straight
2.6 mi
·
3 min
18
Take the exit slight right toward Keystone Avenue
0.4 mi
·
52 sec
·
Keystone Avenue
19
Turn right onto North Keystone Parkway, West 96th Street, West 98th Street, East 96th Street
171 ft
·
6 sec
·
North Keystone Parkway, West 96th Street, West 98th Street, East 96th Street
20
Merge slight left onto North Keystone Avenue
0.3 mi
·
44 sec
·
North Keystone Avenue
21
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward North Keystone Parkway, East 98th Street
112 ft
·
6 sec
·
North Keystone Parkway, East 98th Street
22
Exit the roundabout onto North Keystone Parkway, East 98th Street
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
·
North Keystone Parkway, East 98th Street
23
Keep slight left to continue on Keystone Parkway
436 ft
·
12 sec
·
Keystone Parkway
24
Merge slight left onto Keystone Parkway
5.0 mi
·
7 min
·
Keystone Parkway
25
Merge slight left onto North Meridian Street
27 mi
·
34 min
·
North Meridian Street
26
Take the exit slight right toward SR 931: Kokomo
3.8 mi
·
6 min
·
SR 931: Kokomo
27
Turn left onto East Alto Road
138 ft
·
3 sec
·
East Alto Road
28
Turn straight
233 ft
·
10 sec
29
Turn right onto South Lafountain Street
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
South Lafountain Street
30
Continue on South Washington Street
2.6 mi
·
4 min
·
South Washington Street
31
Turn right onto West Sycamore Street
20 ft
·
West Sycamore Street
32
Arrive at your destination
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 36.2 miles from New Whiteland, IN, or about 41m into the drive.
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 72.5 miles or 1h 23m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 36.2 miles or 41m 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 11m
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 New Whiteland, 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 New Whiteland, IN
This is one driving day of about 72.5 miles and 1h 23m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from New Whiteland, 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.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 36.2 mi from New Whiteland, IN · 41m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
36 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 72.5 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 36.2 miles from New Whiteland, 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
$11.01 one way
$22.02 round trip
$3.86/gal
25.4 MPG avg
25 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.25 | $12.14 | $24.28 |
| premium | $4.80 | $13.69 | $27.37 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $16.11 | $32.21 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$11
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$36–$61
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 25.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $8 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 21.8 | 0 | $7.61 | $3.48 |
| Efficient EV | 18.1 | 0 | $6.34 | $2.90 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 29 | 0 | $10.15 | $4.64 |
Gas CO2
25 kg
EV CO2
8 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
Kokomo, IN
Night in Kokomo on Sunday
Local time
10:03 PM
EDT
Current temp
54°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 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 23m 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 New Whiteland, IN to Kokomo, IN covers 72.5 miles and takes about 1h 23m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Sweetbriar Avenue, Parkview Drive, South Madison Avenue. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 36.2 miles from New Whiteland, IN. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $11.01 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.
The drive from New Whiteland, IN to Kokomo, IN is easy. At 1h 23m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from New Whiteland, IN to Kokomo, IN is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from New Whiteland, IN to Kokomo, IN does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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