Origin
Pittsboro, IN
Evening in Pittsboro on Wednesday
Local time
7:37 PM
EDT
Current temp
53°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Pittsboro, IN to Kokomo, IN
Last recalculated Apr 15, 2026
Drive Time
1h 30m
Distance
66.7 mi
107 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$10
one way
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 24m
★
6 AM
1h 31m
8 AM
1h 44m
10 AM
1h 35m
12 PM
1h 34m
3 PM
1h 36m
5 PM
1h 44m
8 PM
1h 26m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Pittsboro, IN
Jay Brand
Kokomo, IN
Alexey Demidov
Trip Overview
The drive from Pittsboro, IN to Kokomo, IN covers 66.7 miles and takes about 1h 30m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on North Meridian Street, I 465, I 74 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 30.7 miles on North Meridian Street. At current regular gas prices, budget about $10.43 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
33.3 miles from Pittsboro, IN
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 44m into the drive .
Drive Character
The drive from Pittsboro, IN to Kokomo, IN covers 66.7 miles and takes about 1h 30m, 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 22 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
North Meridian Street is the longest continuous segment at about 30.7 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 4.5 miles in near 267 / North Green Street.
Route Complexity
10/10
Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 66.7 miles you will encounter 15 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 4.5 miles (267 / North Green Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 11.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 26.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 15 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
4.5 mi into trip
|
~8m in
|
267 / North Green Street
Turn left onto 267 / North Green Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
6
11.6 mi into trip
|
~16m in
Take the exit toward I 465 North, US 136 West: Crawfordsville Road, Speedway
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 73
Toward I 465 North, US 136 West: Crawfordsville...
8
26.4 mi into trip
|
~35m in
Take the exit toward US 31 North: Meridian Street South, Westfield, Kokomo
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 31
Toward US 31 North: Meridian Street South, West...
6
26.5 mi into trip
|
~35m in
Keep slight right at fork toward US 31 North: Westfield, Kokomo
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward US 31 North: Westfield, Kokomo
6
27.4 mi into trip
|
~37m in
|
US 31
Keep slight left at fork onto US 31 toward US 31 North: Westfield, Kokomo
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward US 31 North: Westfield, Kokomo
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Pittsboro, IN and Kokomo, IN, road signs point toward Speedway and Westfield.
Speedway
11.6 mi in
|
~16m
Westfield
26.4 mi in
|
~35m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| North Meridian Street | 30.7 mi | 39m |
| I 465 | 13.8 mi | 16m |
| I 74 | 6.8 mi | 7m |
| SR 931 | 3.8 mi | 6m |
| East Main Street | 2.6 mi | 4m |
| South Washington Street | 2.6 mi | 4m |
| West Northfield Drive | 1.9 mi | 3m |
| US Highway 31 North | 1.3 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
North Meridian Street
— 30.7 mi, about 39m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Pittsboro, IN and Kokomo, IN.
1
Start on North Maple Street
44 ft
·
6 sec
·
North Maple Street
2
Turn left onto US 136
2.6 mi
·
4 min
·
East Main Street
3
Turn left onto West Northfield Drive
1.9 mi
·
3 min
·
West Northfield Drive
4
Turn left onto 267
499 ft
·
11 sec
·
North Green Street
Use the left lane.
5
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
6
Merge onto I 74
6.8 mi
·
7 min
·
I 74
7
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
18 sec
Exit 73
Toward I 465 North, US 136 West: Crawfordsville Road, Speedway
8
Keep slight right at fork
0.8 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 465 North
9
Merge onto I 465
14 mi
·
16 min
·
I 465
Use the straight lane.
10
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
23 sec
Exit 31
Toward US 31 North: Meridian Street South, Westfield, Kokomo
Use the slight right lane.
11
Keep slight right at fork
0.9 mi
·
1 min
Toward US 31 North: Westfield, Kokomo
12
Keep slight left at fork onto US 31
0.2 mi
·
19 sec
·
US 31
Toward US 31 North: Westfield, Kokomo
13
Merge onto US 31
2.4 mi
·
3 min
·
North Meridian Street
14
Continue on US 31
1.3 mi
·
1 min
·
US Highway 31 North
15
Continue on US 31
28 mi
·
36 min
·
North Meridian Street
16
Take the exit onto SR 931
3.8 mi
·
6 min
·
SR 931
Exit 156
Toward SR 931: Kokomo
17
Turn left onto East Alto Road
138 ft
·
2 sec
·
East Alto Road
18
Turn straight
233 ft
·
10 sec
19
Turn right onto South Lafountain Street
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
South Lafountain Street
20
Continue on South Washington Street
2.6 mi
·
4 min
·
South Washington Street
21
Turn right onto West Sycamore Street
21 ft
·
0 sec
·
West Sycamore Street
22
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 33.3 miles from Pittsboro, IN, or about 44m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 30.7 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 15 miles or 21m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 33.3 miles or 44m 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 14m
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 Pittsboro, IN so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Pittsboro, IN
This is one driving day of about 66.7 miles and 1h 30m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 15 miles from Pittsboro, IN.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on North Meridian Street for about 30.7 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 33.3 mi from Pittsboro, IN · 44m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
33 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 15 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 33.3 miles from Pittsboro, 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.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$10.43 one way
$20.86 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
23 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $11.45 | $22.90 |
| premium | $4.89 | $12.84 | $25.67 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $14.73 | $29.45 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$10
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$35–$60
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 23.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 20 | 0 | $7.00 | $3.20 |
| Efficient EV | 16.7 | 0 | $5.84 | $2.67 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 26.7 | 0 | $9.34 | $4.27 |
Gas CO2
23 kg
EV CO2
8 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
Evening in Kokomo on Wednesday
Local time
7:37 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
19 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
1h 30m 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 Pittsboro, IN to Kokomo, IN covers 66.7 miles and takes about 1h 30m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are North Meridian Street, I 465, I 74. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 33.3 miles from Pittsboro, IN. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $10.43 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 drive requires moderate attention. Across 66.7 miles you will encounter 15 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: at 4.5 miles (267 / North Green Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 11.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 26.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Pittsboro, IN and Kokomo, IN, road signs point toward Speedway and Westfield.
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