Drive Time
3h 22m
Distance
168.7 mi
271 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$26
one way
Photo: Alexey Demidov
The drive from Washington, IN to Kokomo, IN covers 168.7 miles and takes about 3h 22m 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 Meridian Street, Keystone Parkway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 120.9 miles on I 69. At current regular gas prices, budget about $25.62 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
84.4 miles from Washington, IN
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 35m into the drive .
This is a 3h 22m highway drive covering 168.7 miles, with most of the trip on I 69 and North Meridian Street. The longest continuous stretch is about 120.9 miles on I 69.
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 69 and North Meridian Street. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 128.8 miles in.
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
This is a demanding drive. With 18 significant decision points across 168.7 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 128.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 129.2 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 129.2 miles (North Keystone Avenue): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
Take the exit toward Keystone Avenue
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
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
Merge onto North Keystone Avenue
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Enter roundabout toward North Keystone Parkway, East 98th Street
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Keep slight left at fork toward Keystone Parkway
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 69 | 120.9 mi | 2h 13m |
| 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 |
| East National Highway | 1.9 mi | 3m |
| US 50 | 0.9 mi | 1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Washington, IN and Kokomo, IN.
Start on Northeast 3rd Street
Turn right onto East Hefron Street
Turn right onto SR 57
Continue on SR 57
Turn left onto East National Highway
Enter roundabout
Continue
Turn left onto US 50; US 150
Turn left
Merge onto I 69
Continue on I 69; I 465
Keep slight left at fork onto I 465
Continue on I-465 WB
Continue on I 465
Take the exit
Turn right
Merge onto North Keystone Avenue
Enter roundabout
Continue
Keep slight left at fork
Merge onto Keystone Parkway
Merge onto US 31
Take the exit onto SR 931
Turn left onto East Alto Road
Turn straight
Turn right onto South Lafountain Street
Continue on South Washington Street
Turn right onto West Sycamore Street
Arrive at destination
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.
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 31m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 84.4 miles or 1h 35m 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 40m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Kokomo, IN than in the middle of the route.
Open the route before leaving Washington, 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 Washington, IN
This is one driving day of about 168.7 miles and 3h 22m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 84.4 mi from Washington, IN · 1h 35m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
84 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.
A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 84.4 miles from Washington, 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 120.9 miles.
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.
After long uninterrupted mileage, take five minutes before the last urban segment to reset and refocus on exits, merges, and city traffic.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Regular Gas
$25.62 one way
$51.25 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.25 | $28.25 | $56.49 |
| premium | $4.80 | $31.85 | $63.69 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $37.48 | $74.96 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$26
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$51–$76
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 59 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $18 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 50.6 | 0 | $17.71 | $8.10 |
| Efficient EV | 42.2 | 0 | $14.76 | $6.75 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 67.5 | 0 | $23.62 | $10.80 |
Gas CO2
59 kg
EV CO2
20 kg (66% 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. If you're planning ahead, check the forecast closer to your travel date.
Origin
Afternoon in Washington on Saturday
Local time
4:57 PM
EDT
Current temp
58°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Destination
Afternoon in Kokomo on Saturday
Local time
4:57 PM
EDT
Current temp
54°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Along the Route
76°F
Cincinnati, OH
84 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
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
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