Origin
Avon, IN
Night in Avon on Friday
Local time
10:36 PM
EDT
Current temp
64°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Avon, IN to Kokomo, IN
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Sep 5, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 30m
Distance
65 mi
105 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$10
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 23m
★
6 AM
1h 30m
8 AM
1h 44m
10 AM
1h 35m
12 PM
1h 33m
3 PM
1h 36m
5 PM
1h 43m
8 PM
1h 26m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Avon, IN
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Kokomo, IN
Alexey Demidov
Trip Overview
Avon to Kokomo is 65 miles and takes about 1 hour 30 minutes via North Meridian Street and I-65, with a fuel budget near $10 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This drive stays within Indiana, moving from one Midwest community to another. The profile suggests you'll spend most of your time on surface roads, which means you'll likely experience more local traffic and potentially lower speeds. It's a straightforward trip, ideal for a quick hop between towns without needing an overnight stay.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
32.5 miles from Avon, IN
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 45m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| North Meridian Street | 30.7 mi | 39m |
| 65 | 14.5 mi | 17m |
| Rockville Road | 7.5 mi | 13m |
| SR 931 | 3.8 mi | 6m |
| South Washington Street | 2.6 mi | 4m |
| I 74 | 2.1 mi | 2m |
| US Highway 31 North | 1.3 mi | 1m |
| South Lafountain Street | 0.7 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
North Meridian Street
— 30.7 mi, about 39m
Traffic on I-465
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 108 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
5 PM
~5,086 veh/hr typical · worst 6,110
Quietest
2 AM
~448 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
11.4×
busier at peak than in the quiet hours
12a
6a
noon
6p
11p
Averaged across 91 weeks of 2023 FHWA Travel Monitoring Analysis System data. Weekday hours only (Mon–Fri).
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Avon, IN and Kokomo, IN.
1
Start on US 36
0.2 mi
·
45 sec
·
Rockville Road
2
Turn uturn onto US 36
7.3 mi
·
12 min
·
Rockville Road
Use the left lane.
3
Take the ramp
0.6 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 465 North, I 74 West
Use the right lane.
4
Merge onto I 74; I 465
2.1 mi
·
2 min
·
I 74; I 465
5
Keep slight left at fork onto 65
14 mi
·
17 min
·
65
Use the straight lane.
6
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
23 sec
Exit 31
Toward US 31 North: Meridian Street South, Westfield, Kokomo
Use the slight right lane.
7
Keep slight right at fork
0.9 mi
·
1 min
Toward US 31 North: Westfield, Kokomo
8
Keep slight left at fork onto US 31
0.2 mi
·
19 sec
·
US 31
Toward US 31 North: Westfield, Kokomo
9
Merge onto US 31
2.4 mi
·
3 min
·
North Meridian Street
10
Continue on US 31
1.3 mi
·
1 min
·
US Highway 31 North
11
Continue on US 31
28 mi
·
36 min
·
North Meridian Street
12
Take the exit onto SR 931
3.8 mi
·
6 min
·
SR 931
Exit 156
Toward SR 931: Kokomo
13
Turn left onto East Alto Road
138 ft
·
2 sec
·
East Alto Road
14
Turn straight
233 ft
·
10 sec
15
Turn right onto South Lafountain Street
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
South Lafountain Street
16
Continue on South Washington Street
2.6 mi
·
4 min
·
South Washington Street
17
Turn right onto West Sycamore Street
21 ft
·
0 sec
·
West Sycamore Street
18
Arrive at destination
West Sycamore Street
Trip Plan
Given the short duration of 1 hour 30 minutes, this trip is easily completed in a single day. Aim to leave Avon in the morning to take advantage of lighter traffic, especially on the surface roads. With only 65 miles to cover and a fuel cost estimated at $10, you won't need to worry much about frequent fuel stops. The longest stretch is about 30 miles, so you could consider a brief break around that point if needed, though it's not essential for such a short drive. Flexibility is key here, allowing you to depart and arrive on your own schedule.
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 32.5 miles from Avon, IN, or about 45m 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 14 miles or 21m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 32.5 miles or 45m 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 Avon, IN so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Avon, IN
This is one driving day of about 65 miles and 1h 30m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 14 miles from Avon, 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.
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 14 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 32.5 miles from Avon, 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 115 decision points cluster between mile 0.2 and 24.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
9
0.2 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
US 36 / Rockville Road
Turn uturn onto US 36 / Rockville Road
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach. Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
6
7.5 mi into trip
|
~13m in
Take the ramp toward I 465 North, I 74 West
Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the right lane.
Toward I 465 North, I 74 West
6
10.2 mi into trip
|
~17m in
|
65
Keep slight left at fork onto 65
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
8
24.7 mi into trip
|
~34m 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
24.8 mi into trip
|
~34m 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
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$10.08 one way
$20.16 round trip
$3.94/gal
25.4 MPG avg
23 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.32 | $11.05 | $22.10 |
| premium | $4.93 | $12.61 | $25.22 |
| diesel | $5.60 | $14.33 | $28.66 |
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: 22.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-08-31.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 19.5 | 0 | $6.83 | $3.12 |
| Efficient EV | 16.3 | 0 | $5.69 | $2.60 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 26 | 0 | $9.10 | $4.16 |
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
Night in Kokomo on Friday
Local time
10:36 PM
EDT
Current temp
63°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
1 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
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.
What kind of drive is this?
This route is mostly surface roads, with only 11% on highways. You'll see the highway portion end after about 7 miles, transitioning to surface streets for the majority of the drive. The longest continuous stretch on a single road is 30.7 miles on North Meridian Street, so expect consistent surface road cruising for a significant portion of the trip. This means you'll likely encounter more intersections and local traffic patterns.
Only 11% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
18 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 30.7 mi on North Meridian Street.
How Hard Is This Drive?
8/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.2 miles in near US 36 / Rockville Road.
Driving Effort
8/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 65 miles you will encounter 11 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 0.2 miles (US 36 / Rockville Road): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach. Lane positioning matters here; at 7.5 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 10.2 miles (65): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
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 Avon, IN to Kokomo, IN, road signs begin pointing toward Westfield along the way.
Westfield
24.7 mi in
|
~34m
About the Cities
Starting in Avon, IN
Full guide →Avon is a city in the Nine-County Region of Indiana.
Arriving in Kokomo, IN
Full guide →Founded 1855
Kokomo is in Indiana, in the United States of America. Kokomo, named after a Miami chief, is known as "The City Of Firsts" due to innovations that occurred in tandem with the birth of the natural gas extraction industry there, especially as it pertained to automobile manufacturing. On a less dignified note, it also holds notoriety of hosting the largest Ku Klux Klan gathering in history which took place in 1923, and of early stigmatization surrounding HIV and AIDS with the emergence of Ryan White, an adolescent who was shunned from school after acquiring the virus through a hemophilia related-transfusion.
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 30m. Total distance: 65 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 30m drive, comfortable solo distance.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 30.7 miles on North Meridian Street. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Kokomo, IN before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
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: at 0.2 miles (US 36 / Rockville Road): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach. Lane positioning matters here; at 7.5 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 10.2 miles (65): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
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, EIA for fuel prices, and FHWA TMAS for hourly traffic volumes. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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