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Trip from Saint Joseph, IN to Kokomo, IN

Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

3h 12m

Distance

156.4 mi

252 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$24

one way

EV Charging

Fair

3 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 35 min
4 AM
3h 1m ★
6 AM
3h 13m
8 AM
3h 36m
10 AM
3h 21m
12 PM
3h 18m
3 PM
3h 22m
5 PM
3h 35m
8 PM
3h 5m

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

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Christian saint; husband of Mary and father of Jesus

Saint Joseph, IN

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Downtown Kokomo, IN, IN

Kokomo, IN

Alexey Demidov

Trip Overview

The drive from Saint Joseph, IN to Kokomo, IN covers 156.4 miles and takes about 3h 12m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on I 65, North Meridian Street, I 69 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 86.7 miles on I 65. At current regular gas prices, budget about $24.45 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

78.2 miles from Saint Joseph, IN

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 30m into the drive .

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 12m. Total distance: 156.4 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

3h 12m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (74%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Drive Character

This is a 3h 12m highway drive covering 156.4 miles, with most of the trip on I 65 and North Meridian Street. The longest continuous stretch is about 86.7 miles on I 65.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 33 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 65 is the longest continuous segment at about 86.7 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 65 and North Meridian Street. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 95.2 miles in.

Driving Effort 10/10

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 21 significant decision points across 156.4 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 95.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 116.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 116.9 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 21 key points

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

7
95.2 mi into trip | ~1h 49m in

Take the exit toward Southport Road

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

Use the slight right lane. Exit 103 Toward Southport Road
7
116.5 mi into trip | ~2h 16m 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
116.9 mi into trip | ~2h 17m 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
116.9 mi into trip | ~2h 17m in | North Keystone Avenue

Merge onto North Keystone Avenue

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

Use the right lane.
7
117.2 mi into trip | ~2h 18m 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 65 86.7 mi 1h 33m
North Meridian Street 26.8 mi 34m
I 69 14 mi 16m
Keystone Parkway 5 mi 7m
SR 931 3.8 mi 6m
I 465 2.9 mi 3m
US 31 2.9 mi 4m
Perry Crossing Road 2.7 mi 6m
Longest stretch: I 65 — 86.7 mi, about 1h 33m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on Grant Line Road

233 ft · 4 sec · Grant Line Road
2

Continue on State Road 111

1.8 mi · 3 min · State Road 111
3

Turn right onto SR 60

0.2 mi · 24 sec · State Road 60
4

Turn left onto Perry Crossing Road

2.7 mi · 6 min · Perry Crossing Road
5

Turn left onto US 31

2.9 mi · 4 min · US 31
6

Turn left onto Memphis-Blue Lick Road

0.6 mi · 1 min · Memphis-Blue Lick Road
7

Take the ramp

0.3 mi · 33 sec
8

Merge onto I 65

87 mi · 1 hr 33 min · I 65
9

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 47 sec
Exit 103 Toward Southport Road Use the slight right lane.
10

Turn slight right

176 ft · 4 sec
11

Turn straight onto East Southport Road

0.2 mi · 26 sec · East Southport Road
12

Turn left onto South Emerson Avenue

2.5 mi · 4 min · South Emerson Avenue
Use the left lane.
13

Take the ramp

0.5 mi · 58 sec
14

Merge onto I 69; I 74; I 465

2.3 mi · 2 min · I 69; I 74; I 465
15

Continue on I 69; I 465

12 mi · 13 min · I 69; I 465
16

Keep slight left at fork onto I 465

0.3 mi · 19 sec · I 465
17

Continue on I-465 WB

0.8 mi · 56 sec · I-465 WB
18

Continue on I 465

2.6 mi · 3 min · I 465
Use the straight lane.
19

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 52 sec
Exit 33 Toward Keystone Avenue Use the slight right lane.
20

Turn right

172 ft · 6 sec
Toward North Keystone Parkway, West 96th Street, West 98th Street, East 96th Street Use the slight right lane.
21

Merge onto North Keystone Avenue

0.3 mi · 44 sec · North Keystone Avenue
Use the right lane.
22

Enter roundabout

113 ft · 6 sec
Toward North Keystone Parkway, East 98th Street
23

Continue

0.2 mi · 30 sec
Toward North Keystone Parkway, East 98th Street
24

Keep slight left at fork

436 ft · 11 sec
Toward Keystone Parkway
25

Merge onto Keystone Parkway

5.0 mi · 7 min · Keystone Parkway
26

Merge onto US 31

27 mi · 34 min · North Meridian Street
27

Take the exit onto SR 931

3.8 mi · 6 min · SR 931
Exit 156 Toward SR 931: Kokomo
28

Turn left onto East Alto Road

138 ft · 2 sec · East Alto Road
29

Turn straight

233 ft · 10 sec
30

Turn right onto South Lafountain Street

0.7 mi · 1 min · South Lafountain Street
31

Continue on South Washington Street

2.6 mi · 4 min · South Washington Street
32

Turn right onto West Sycamore Street

21 ft · 0 sec · West Sycamore Street
33

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 78.2 miles from Saint Joseph, IN, or about 1h 30m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 86.7 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 34 miles or 43m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 78.2 miles or 1h 30m 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 33m

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 Saint Joseph, 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 Saint Joseph, IN

This is one driving day of about 156.4 miles and 3h 12m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 34 miles from Saint Joseph, 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 65 for about 86.7 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 78.2 mi from Saint Joseph, IN · 1h 30m into the drive

Downtown Greenwood, IN, IN

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Greenwood, IN

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.

Popular next leg

Greenwood, IN to Kokomo, IN

65.5 mi · 1h 30m

Pacing Suggestions

Goshen, IN

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 34 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Lowell, IN

Meal break

The midpoint is around 78.2 miles from Saint Joseph, IN, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before I 65 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 86.7 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.

Nearby Places

Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.

Top Restaurant

Kona Grill - Carmel

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Carmel, Indiana

Later in the drive, right off the route

0.6 mi from route ~1 min detour Moderately mile 122.9

Hours: 11 am–12 pm

+13175661400

Visit website

Goodfella's Pizza

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Henryville, Indiana

0.7 mi

Cracker Barrel Old Country Store

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Scottsburg, Indiana

0.7 mi

Top Coffee Stop

Coffee Crossing

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Sellersburg, Indiana

Near the start, short detour

2.4 mi from route ~6 min detour $1 to $10

Hours: 6 am–10 pm

+18129138177

Visit website

Kona Grill - Carmel

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, right off the route

0.6 mi from route ~1 min detour Moderately mile 122.9

Carmel, Indiana

Hours: 11 am–12 pm

+13175661400

Visit website

Goodfella's Pizza

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

0.7 mi from route ~2 min detour $10 to $20 mile 11.2

Henryville, Indiana

Hours: 11 am–9 pm

+18122943343

Visit website

Cracker Barrel Old Country Store

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, right off the route

0.7 mi from route ~2 min detour $10 to $20 mile 22.3

Scottsburg, Indiana

Hours: 7 am–9 pm

+18127529346

Visit website

Puerto Vallarta Mexican Restaurant

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, right off the route

0.7 mi from route ~2 min detour $10 to $20 mile 22.3

Scottsburg, Indiana

Hours: 11 am–10 pm

+18122000041

Visit website

La Hacienda Mexican Restaurant

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Later in the drive, short detour

1.2 mi from route ~3 min detour $10 to $20 mile 111.7

Indianapolis, Indiana

Hours: 11 am–10 pm

+13175772689

Visit website

Golden’s Fish & Chicken LLC

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, short detour

1.3 mi from route ~3 min detour $10 to $20 mile 111.7

Indianapolis, Indiana

Hours: 10:30 am–11 pm

+13174368186

Visit website

Freeland’s Restaurant

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, short detour

1.4 mi from route ~3 min detour $100 or ab mile 122.9

Carmel, Indiana

Hours: 5–9 pm

+13173169875

Visit website

Applebee's Grill + Bar

3.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.4 mi from route ~4 min detour Moderately mile 67

Edinburgh, Indiana

Hours: 11 am–12 pm

+18125262376

Visit website

Coffee Crossing

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

2.4 mi from route ~6 min detour $1 to $10

Sellersburg, Indiana

Hours: 6 am–10 pm

+18129138177

Visit website

Coffee Crossing

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, ~9 min detour

3.5 mi from route ~9 min detour $1 to $10

New Albany, Indiana

Hours: 6:30 am–10 pm

+18129812633

Visit website

Starlight Coffee Co. & Roastery

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

3.3 mi from route ~8 min detour $1 to $10

Sellersburg, Indiana

Hours: 6 am–7 pm

+18127487000

Visit website

Capstone Cafe & Bookstore

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, short detour

3.4 mi from route ~8 min detour $1 to $10 mile 122.9

Carmel, Indiana

Hours: 7 am–5 pm

+13175669132

Visit website

Coffee Crossing

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, ~10 min detour

4.2 mi from route ~10 min detour $1 to $10

New Albany, Indiana

Hours: 6:30 am–10 pm

+18125576899

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

1.9 mi from route ~5 min detour mile 156.4

Kokomo, Indiana

Hours: Open 24 hours

Visit website

EV Connect Charging Station

2.8 ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆

Near the end, short detour

1.9 mi from route ~5 min detour mile 156.4

Kokomo, Indiana

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18668167584

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

4.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

3 mi from route ~8 min detour mile 156.4

Kokomo, Indiana

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

Reed’s Place: Steak and Chop Shop

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, ~9 min detour

3.5 mi from route ~9 min detour $20 to $30 mile 44.7

Seymour, Indiana

Hours: 11 am–9 pm

+18122711298

Visit website

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$24.45 one way

$48.90 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 55 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.36 $26.85 $53.69
premium $4.89 $30.10 $60.20
diesel $5.61 $34.53 $69.06

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$24

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$49–$74

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 54.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $16 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 46.9 0 $16.42 $7.51
Efficient EV 39.1 0 $13.69 $6.26
EV Truck/SUV 62.6 0 $21.90 $10.01

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.

Forecast as of Apr 16, 2026

Origin

Saint Joseph, IN

Night in Saint Joseph on Friday

Local time

11:01 PM

EDT

Current temp

78°F

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

W 9 to 13 mph 9% chance Live forecast

Destination

Kokomo, IN

Night in Kokomo on Friday

Local time

11:01 PM

EDT

Current temp

72°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

71°F

Greenwood, IN

78 mi in

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

6 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

3h 12m 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 Saint Joseph, IN to Kokomo, IN covers 156.4 miles and takes about 3h 12m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are I 65, North Meridian Street, I 69. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 78.2 miles from Saint Joseph, IN. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $24.45 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 21 significant decision points across 156.4 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 95.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 116.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 116.9 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

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

How this page is built

Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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