Origin
Orange County, IN
Afternoon in Orange County on Thursday
Local time
3:06 PM
EDT
Current temp
59°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Orange County, IN to Kokomo, IN
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
3h 18m
Distance
156.8 mi
252 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$25
one way
EV Charging
Excellent
20 DC fast
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
3h 7m
★
6 AM
3h 19m
8 AM
3h 42m
10 AM
3h 27m
12 PM
3h 24m
3 PM
3h 28m
5 PM
3h 41m
8 PM
3h 11m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Orange County, IN
Shad Meeg
Kokomo, IN
Alexey Demidov
Trip Overview
The drive from Orange County, IN to Kokomo, IN covers 156.8 miles and takes about 3h 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, North Gospel Street, North Meridian Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 69 miles on I 69. At current regular gas prices, budget about $24.51 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
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
78.4 miles from Orange County, IN
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 38m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 18m. Total distance: 156.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
3h 18m drive, comfortable solo distance.
Scenic Drive
Mixed drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Drive Character
The drive from Orange County, IN to Kokomo, IN covers 156.8 miles and takes about 3h 18m, 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 28 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 69 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 2.7 miles in near SR 37 / North Gospel Street.
Driving Effort
9/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 18 significant decision points across 156.8 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 2.7 miles (SR 37 / North Gospel Street): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 116.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 117.4 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 18 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
2.7 mi into trip
|
~8m in
|
SR 37 / North Gospel Street
Enter roundabout onto SR 37 / North Gospel Street
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
7
116.9 mi into trip
|
~2h 22m 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
7
117.4 mi into trip
|
~2h 23m 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...
7
117.4 mi into trip
|
~2h 23m in
|
North Keystone Avenue
Merge onto North Keystone Avenue
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
7
117.7 mi into trip
|
~2h 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
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 69 | 69 mi | 1h 18m |
| North Gospel Street | 41.5 mi | 51m |
| North Meridian Street | 26.8 mi | 34m |
| Keystone Parkway | 5 mi | 7m |
| SR 931 | 3.8 mi | 6m |
| I 465 | 2.9 mi | 3m |
| South Washington Street | 2.6 mi | 4m |
| US 150 | 0.9 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
I 69
— 69 mi, about 1h 18m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Orange County, IN and Kokomo, IN.
1
Start on South County Road 225 West
0.8 mi
·
2 min
·
South County Road 225 West
2
Turn right onto West County Road 25 South
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
West County Road 25 South
3
Continue on County Road 200 West
0.2 mi
·
42 sec
·
County Road 200 West
4
Turn right onto West Willowcreek Drive
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
West Willowcreek Drive
5
Turn right onto US 150; SR 56
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
US 150; SR 56
6
Continue on US 150; SR 37; SR 56
259 ft
·
4 sec
·
West Main Street
7
Enter roundabout onto SR 37
0.1 mi
·
8 sec
·
North Gospel Street
8
Continue on SR 37
41 mi
·
51 min
·
North Gospel Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
9
Merge onto I 69
57 mi
·
1 hr 4 min
·
I 69
Use the straight lane.
10
Continue on I 69; I 465
12 mi
·
13 min
·
I 69; I 465
11
Keep slight left at fork onto I 465
0.3 mi
·
19 sec
·
I 465
12
Continue on I-465 WB
0.8 mi
·
56 sec
·
I-465 WB
13
Continue on I 465
2.6 mi
·
3 min
·
I 465
Use the straight lane.
14
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
52 sec
Exit 33
Toward Keystone Avenue
Use the slight right lane.
15
Turn right
172 ft
·
6 sec
Toward North Keystone Parkway, West 96th Street, West 98th Street, East 96th Street
Use the slight right lane.
16
Merge onto North Keystone Avenue
0.3 mi
·
44 sec
·
North Keystone Avenue
Use the right lane.
17
Enter roundabout
113 ft
·
6 sec
Toward North Keystone Parkway, East 98th Street
18
Continue
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
Toward North Keystone Parkway, East 98th Street
19
Keep slight left at fork
436 ft
·
11 sec
Toward Keystone Parkway
20
Merge onto Keystone Parkway
5.0 mi
·
7 min
·
Keystone Parkway
21
Merge onto US 31
27 mi
·
34 min
·
North Meridian Street
22
Take the exit onto SR 931
3.8 mi
·
6 min
·
SR 931
Exit 156
Toward SR 931: Kokomo
23
Turn left onto East Alto Road
138 ft
·
2 sec
·
East Alto Road
24
Turn straight
233 ft
·
10 sec
25
Turn right onto South Lafountain Street
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
South Lafountain Street
26
Continue on South Washington Street
2.6 mi
·
4 min
·
South Washington Street
27
Turn right onto West Sycamore Street
21 ft
·
0 sec
·
West Sycamore Street
28
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 78.4 miles from Orange County, IN, or about 1h 38m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 69 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 34 miles or 47m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 78.4 miles or 1h 38m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 39m
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 Orange County, 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 Orange County, IN
This is one driving day of about 156.8 miles and 3h 18m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 34 miles from Orange County, 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 69 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 78.4 mi from Orange County, IN · 1h 38m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
78 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 34 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 78.4 miles from Orange County, IN, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before I 69 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 69 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
$24.51 one way
$49.03 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
55 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $26.92 | $53.83 |
| premium | $4.89 | $30.17 | $60.35 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $34.62 | $69.24 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$25
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$50–$75
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 54.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
EV Charging Along Route
20 DC fast chargers · Coverage: excellent
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
Fresh Thyme Farmer’s Market - Tesla Supercharger
Bloomington, IN
Tesla
8 DCFC
Target - Tesla Supercharger
Greenwood, IN
Tesla
8 DCFC
Walmart 5443 (Indianapolis, IN)
Indianapolis, IN
Electrify America
8 DCFC
La Quinta South Indianapolis - Tesla Supercharger
Indianapolis, IN
Tesla
8 DCFC
Flying J Travel Center 649
Indianapolis, IN
eVgo Network
6 DCFC
Tesla: 6
EV Connect: 5
Electrify America: 3
ChargePoint Network: 2
Non-Networked: 2
eVgo Network: 1
LOOP: 1
Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.
Driving Electric?
About $16 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 47 | 0 | $16.46 | $7.53 |
| Efficient EV | 39.2 | 0 | $13.72 | $6.27 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 62.7 | 0 | $21.95 | $10.04 |
Gas CO2
55 kg
EV CO2
18 kg (67% 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
Afternoon in Kokomo on Thursday
Local time
3:06 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
13 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
3h 18m 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 Orange County, IN to Kokomo, IN covers 156.8 miles and takes about 3h 18m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 69, North Gospel Street, North Meridian Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 78.4 miles from Orange County, IN. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $24.51 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. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
This is a demanding drive. With 18 significant decision points across 156.8 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 2.7 miles (SR 37 / North Gospel Street): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 116.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 117.4 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
The route from Orange County, IN to Kokomo, IN does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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