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Trip from Olive, IN to Kokomo, IN

Drive Time

2h 5m

Distance

97.6 mi

157 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$15

one way

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Best Time to Leave

Save up to 26 min
4 AM
1h 57m ★
6 AM
2h 6m
8 AM
2h 23m
10 AM
2h 12m
12 PM
2h 10m
3 PM
2h 13m
5 PM
2h 22m
8 PM
2h 0m

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

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Downtown Kokomo, IN, IN

Kokomo, IN

Alexey Demidov

Trip Overview

The drive from Olive, IN to Kokomo, IN covers 97.6 miles and takes about 2h 5m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on US 31, Saint Joseph Valley Parkway, East Michigan Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 78.7 miles on US 31. At current regular gas prices, budget about $14.82 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

48.8 miles from Olive, IN

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 1m into the drive .

Drive Character

This is a 2h 5m highway drive covering 97.6 miles, with most of the trip on US 31 and Saint Joseph Valley Parkway. The longest continuous stretch is about 78.7 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 14 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 78.7 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 31 and Saint Joseph Valley Parkway. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.6 miles in near US 20 / East Michigan Street.

Route Complexity 3/10

Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time

This is a straightforward 2h 5m 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 0.6 miles (US 20 / East Michigan Street): Navigation decision point; at 6 miles (US 20): Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 14.3 miles (US 31): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

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
0.6 mi into trip | ~2m in | US 20 / East Michigan Street

Turn right onto US 20 / East Michigan Street

Navigation decision point

4
6 mi into trip | ~9m in | US 20

Take the ramp onto US 20 toward US 20 East, US 31 South

Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Toward US 20 East, US 31 South
5
14.3 mi into trip | ~19m in | US 31

Take the exit onto US 31 toward US 31 South: Plymouth, Indianapolis

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Toward US 31 South: Plymouth, Indianapolis
4
93.1 mi into trip | ~1h 57m 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
97.6 mi into trip | ~2h 5m in | West Sycamore Street

Turn left onto West Sycamore Street

Navigation decision point

Towns Along This Route

On the drive from Olive, IN to Kokomo, IN, road signs begin pointing toward Indianapolis along the way.

Indianapolis

14.3 mi in | ~19m | via US 31

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
US 31 78.7 mi 1h 37m
Saint Joseph Valley Parkway 7.7 mi 8m
East Michigan Street 5.3 mi 7m
North Washington Street 3.2 mi 5m
SR 931 1.2 mi 2m
US 20 0.7 mi 1m
Smilax Road 0.6 mi 2m
Lincolnway West 0.2 mi <1m
Longest stretch: US 31 — 78.7 mi, about 1h 37m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on Smilax Road

0.6 mi · 2 min · Smilax Road
2

Turn right onto US 20

5.3 mi · 7 min · East Michigan Street
3

Continue on US 20

0.2 mi · 12 sec · Lincolnway West
4

Take the ramp onto US 20

0.7 mi · 1 min · US 20
Toward US 20 East, US 31 South
5

Merge onto US 20; US 31

7.7 mi · 8 min · Saint Joseph Valley Parkway
6

Take the exit onto US 31

25 mi · 30 min · US 31
Toward US 31 South: Plymouth, Indianapolis
7

Merge onto US 31

0.9 mi · 1 min · US 31
8

Turn slight right

512 ft · 6 sec
9

Continue on US 31

53 mi · 1 hr 6 min · US 31
10

Take the exit onto SR 931

1.2 mi · 2 min · SR 931
Toward SR 931 South: Kokomo
11

Turn right

218 ft · 4 sec
12

Continue on North Washington Street

3.2 mi · 5 min · North Washington Street
13

Turn left onto West Sycamore Street

21 ft · 0 sec · West Sycamore Street
14

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 48.8 miles from Olive, IN, or about 1h 1m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 78.7 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 41m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 48.8 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 41m

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 Olive, 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 Olive, IN

This is one driving day of about 97.6 miles and 2h 5m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Olive, 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 US 31 for about 78.7 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 48.8 mi from Olive, IN · 1h 1m into the drive

Downtown chicago-il

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Chicago, IL

49 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

Chicago, IL

Fuel and coffee

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

Chicago, IL

Meal break

The midpoint is around 48.8 miles from Olive, IN, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before US 31 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 78.7 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.

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

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$14.82 one way

$29.65 round trip

$3.86/gal 25.4 MPG avg 34 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.25 $16.34 $32.68
premium $4.80 $18.42 $36.85
diesel $5.64 $21.68 $43.37

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$15

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$40–$65

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 34.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $10 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 29.3 0 $10.25 $4.68
Efficient EV 24.4 0 $8.54 $3.90
EV Truck/SUV 39 0 $13.66 $6.25

Gas CO2

34 kg

EV CO2

11 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.

Forecast data refreshed 8 hours ago

Origin

Olive, IN

Afternoon in Olive on Monday

Local time

1:29 PM

EDT

Current temp

61°F

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

SW 15 to 20 mph 35% 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

Destination

Kokomo, IN

Afternoon in Kokomo on Monday

Local time

1:29 PM

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

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

2h 5m 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 Olive, IN to Kokomo, IN covers 97.6 miles and takes about 2h 5m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are US 31, Saint Joseph Valley Parkway, East Michigan 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 48.8 miles from Olive, IN. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $14.82 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 5m 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 0.6 miles (US 20 / East Michigan Street): Navigation decision point; at 6 miles (US 20): Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 14.3 miles (US 31): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
On the drive from Olive, IN to Kokomo, IN, road signs begin pointing toward Indianapolis along the way.

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