Origin
Alexandria, IN
Morning in Alexandria on Sunday
Local time
9:25 AM
EDT
Current temp
52°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Alexandria, IN to Kokomo, IN
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 1m
Distance
39.5 mi
64 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
Fair
3 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 57m
★
6 AM
1h 2m
8 AM
1h 12m
10 AM
1h 5m
12 PM
1h 4m
3 PM
1h 6m
5 PM
1h 11m
8 PM
0h 59m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Alexandria, IN
Muhammed Fatih Beki
Kokomo, IN
Alexey Demidov
Trip Overview
This straightforward 39.5-mile drive from Alexandria, IN to Kokomo, IN is easily manageable as a single-day trip, taking about 1 hour to complete. With a modest estimated fuel cost of $6, it's an economical option for a quick local journey. You'll primarily be on roads like East County Road 400 South and SR 9, with a moderate 28% of the route involving highway driving. The overall feel is that of a familiar, turn-heavy local drive, perfect for a short excursion within Indiana's Midwest region. Given its short distance, there's no need to split this into multiple days; you can enjoy the entire experience in one go.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| East County Road 400 South | 12.3 mi | 18m |
| SR 9 | 11 mi | 16m |
| West County Road 900 South | 10 mi | 14m |
| Albright Road | 1.6 mi | 2m |
| Home Avenue | 1.5 mi | 2m |
| South County Road 150 East | 1.1 mi | 1m |
| South Washington Street | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| East Lincoln Road | 0.5 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
East County Road 400 South
— 12.3 mi, about 18m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Alexandria, IN and Kokomo, IN.
1
Start on North Canal Street
61 ft
·
8 sec
·
North Canal Street
2
Turn left onto West Washington Street
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
West Washington Street
3
Turn left onto SR 9
11 mi
·
16 min
·
SR 9
4
Turn left onto SR 26
10 mi
·
14 min
·
West County Road 900 South
5
Continue on SR 26
12 mi
·
18 min
·
East County Road 400 South
6
Turn right onto South County Road 150 East
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
South County Road 150 East
7
Continue on Albright Road
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Albright Road
8
Turn left onto East Lincoln Road
0.5 mi
·
52 sec
·
East Lincoln Road
9
Turn right onto Home Avenue
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Home Avenue
10
Continue on South Apperson Way
455 ft
·
10 sec
·
South Apperson Way
11
Turn left onto Home Avenue
0.2 mi
·
40 sec
·
Home Avenue
12
Turn left onto East Markland Avenue
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
·
East Markland Avenue
13
Turn right onto South Washington Street
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
South Washington Street
14
Turn right onto West Sycamore Street
21 ft
·
0 sec
·
West Sycamore Street
15
Arrive at destination
West Sycamore Street
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
20 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 39.5 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 19.7 miles from Alexandria, IN, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 105 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 38.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
West Washington Street
Turn left onto West Washington Street
Navigation decision point
4
36.5 mi into trip
|
~56m in
|
East Lincoln Road
Turn left onto East Lincoln Road
Navigation decision point
4
38.3 mi into trip
|
~59m in
|
Home Avenue
Turn left onto Home Avenue
Navigation decision point
4
38.5 mi into trip
|
~1h in
|
East Markland Avenue
Turn left onto East Markland Avenue
Navigation decision point
4
38.8 mi into trip
|
~1h in
|
South Washington Street
Turn right onto South Washington Street
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$6.18 one way
$12.35 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
14 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $6.78 | $13.56 |
| premium | $4.89 | $7.60 | $15.20 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $8.72 | $17.44 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Estimated CO2 emission: 13.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 11.9 | 0 | $4.15 | $1.90 |
| Efficient EV | 9.9 | 0 | $3.46 | $1.58 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 15.8 | 0 | $5.53 | $2.53 |
Gas CO2
14 kg
EV CO2
5 kg (64% 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 Sunday
Local time
9:25 AM
EDT
Current temp
72°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
71°F
Sims, IN
20 mi in
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
20 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 1m 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.
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a turn-heavy local drive for this 39.5-mile journey. While only 28% of the route is on highways, you'll encounter stretches like the 12.3-mile segment on East County Road 400 South, which offers a more uninterrupted experience. The roads you'll navigate include East County Road 400 South, SR 9, and West County Road 900 South, indicating a route that winds through local landscapes rather than a direct, high-speed interstate. This character means you'll be more engaged with the driving, making the 1-hour duration feel active.
Only 28% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
15 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 12.3 mi on East County Road 400 South.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near West Washington Street.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 1h 1m drive. You will face about 10 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (West Washington Street): Navigation decision point; at 36.5 miles (East Lincoln Road): Navigation decision point; at 38.3 miles (Home Avenue): Navigation decision point.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 1m. Total distance: 39.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 1m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (28%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 12.3 miles on East County Road 400 South. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (West Washington Street): Navigation decision point; at 36.5 miles (East Lincoln Road): Navigation decision point; at 38.3 miles (Home Avenue): Navigation decision point.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Kokomo, IN before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner 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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