Origin
Vincennes, IN
Morning in Vincennes on Wednesday
Local time
8:17 AM
EDT
Current temp
55°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Vincennes, IN to Kokomo, IN
Data updated 0 seconds ago
Drive Time
3h 42m
Distance
179.6 mi
289 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$28
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
3h 30m
★
6 AM
3h 42m
8 AM
4h 7m
10 AM
3h 51m
12 PM
3h 49m
3 PM
3h 52m
5 PM
4h 6m
8 PM
3h 35m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Vincennes, IN
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Kokomo, IN
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Trip Overview
The drive from Vincennes, IN to Kokomo, IN covers 179.6 miles and takes about 3h 42m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Dwight D Eisenhower Highway, US 41, North Meridian Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 57.6 miles on Dwight D Eisenhower Highway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $28.08 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
89.8 miles from Vincennes, IN
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 46m into the drive .
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Drive Character
The drive from Vincennes, IN to Kokomo, IN covers 179.6 miles and takes about 3h 42m, 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 24 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Dwight D Eisenhower Highway is the longest continuous segment at about 57.6 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 114.8 miles in.
Route Complexity
8/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
This is a demanding drive. With 15 significant decision points across 179.6 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 114.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 117.1 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 118.4 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. 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.
8
114.8 mi into trip
|
~2h 13m in
Take the exit toward I 465, I 74
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 69
Toward I 465, I 74
8
117.1 mi into trip
|
~2h 18m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 465, I 74
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight lane.
Toward I 465, I 74
8
118.4 mi into trip
|
~2h 21m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 465 North, I 74 West: Peoria
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight left lane.
Toward I 465 North, I 74 West: Peoria
6
124.8 mi into trip
|
~2h 29m in
|
65
Keep slight left at fork onto 65
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
8
139.3 mi into trip
|
~2h 46m 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...
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Vincennes, IN to Kokomo, IN, road signs begin pointing toward Westfield along the way.
Westfield
139.3 mi in
|
~2h 46m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Dwight D Eisenhower Highway | 57.6 mi | 1h 2m |
| US 41 | 48.3 mi | 59m |
| North Meridian Street | 30.7 mi | 39m |
| 65 | 14.5 mi | 17m |
| I 74 | 5.5 mi | 6m |
| SR 641 | 5.5 mi | 6m |
| SR 931 | 3.8 mi | 6m |
| South Washington Street | 2.6 mi | 4m |
Longest stretch:
Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
— 57.6 mi, about 1h 2m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Vincennes, IN and Kokomo, IN.
1
Start on US 41 Business
2.5 mi
·
3 min
·
North 6th Street
2
Continue on US 41; US 150
48 mi
·
59 min
·
US 41; US 150
3
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
42 sec
Toward SR 641 North
4
Continue on SR 641
5.5 mi
·
6 min
·
SR 641
5
Take the exit
0.6 mi
·
58 sec
Toward I-70 East: Indianapolis
6
Merge onto I 70
58 mi
·
1 hr 2 min
·
Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
7
Take the exit
2.3 mi
·
4 min
Exit 69
Toward I 465, I 74
Use the slight right lane.
8
Keep slight right at fork
1.2 mi
·
2 min
Toward I 465, I 74
Use the straight lane.
9
Keep slight left at fork
0.9 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 465 North, I 74 West: Peoria
Use the slight left lane.
10
Merge onto I 74; I 465
5.5 mi
·
6 min
·
I 74; I 465
11
Keep slight left at fork onto 65
14 mi
·
17 min
·
65
Use the straight lane.
12
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
23 sec
Exit 31
Toward US 31 North: Meridian Street South, Westfield, Kokomo
Use the slight right lane.
13
Keep slight right at fork
0.9 mi
·
1 min
Toward US 31 North: Westfield, Kokomo
14
Keep slight left at fork onto US 31
0.2 mi
·
19 sec
·
US 31
Toward US 31 North: Westfield, Kokomo
15
Merge onto US 31
2.4 mi
·
3 min
·
North Meridian Street
16
Continue on US 31
1.3 mi
·
1 min
·
US Highway 31 North
17
Continue on US 31
28 mi
·
36 min
·
North Meridian Street
18
Take the exit onto SR 931
3.8 mi
·
6 min
·
SR 931
Exit 156
Toward SR 931: Kokomo
19
Turn left onto East Alto Road
138 ft
·
2 sec
·
East Alto Road
20
Turn straight
233 ft
·
10 sec
21
Turn right onto South Lafountain Street
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
South Lafountain Street
22
Continue on South Washington Street
2.6 mi
·
4 min
·
South Washington Street
23
Turn right onto West Sycamore Street
21 ft
·
0 sec
·
West Sycamore Street
24
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 89.8 miles from Vincennes, IN, or about 1h 46m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 57.6 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 36m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 89.8 miles or 1h 46m 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 57m
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 Vincennes, 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 Vincennes, IN
This is one driving day of about 179.6 miles and 3h 42m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Vincennes, 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 Dwight D Eisenhower Highway for about 57.6 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 89.8 mi from Vincennes, IN · 1h 46m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
90 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 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 89.8 miles from Vincennes, 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
$28.08 one way
$56.16 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
63 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $30.83 | $61.66 |
| premium | $4.89 | $34.56 | $69.12 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $39.65 | $79.31 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$28
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$53–$78
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 62.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $19 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 53.9 | 0 | $18.86 | $8.62 |
| Efficient EV | 44.9 | 0 | $15.71 | $7.18 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 71.8 | 0 | $25.14 | $11.49 |
Gas CO2
63 kg
EV CO2
21 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
Morning in Kokomo on Wednesday
Local time
8:17 AM
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
17 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 42m 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 Vincennes, IN to Kokomo, IN covers 179.6 miles and takes about 3h 42m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Dwight D Eisenhower Highway, US 41, North Meridian Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 89.8 miles from Vincennes, IN. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $28.08 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 15 significant decision points across 179.6 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 114.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 117.1 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 118.4 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
On the drive from Vincennes, IN to Kokomo, IN, road signs begin pointing toward Westfield along the way.
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