Trip from Bloomington, 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

2h 17m

Distance

108.6 mi

175 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$17

one way

EV Charging

Good

7 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 29 min

4 AM

2h 8m ★

6 AM

2h 18m

8 AM

2h 37m

10 AM

2h 24m

12 PM

2h 22m

3 PM

2h 25m

5 PM

2h 36m

8 PM

2h 12m

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

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county seat of Monroe County, Indiana, United States

Bloomington, IN

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Kokomo, IN

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Trip Overview

If you are planning a trip from Bloomington to Kokomo, expect a straightforward journey covering 108.6 miles. With an estimated travel time of 2 hours and 17 minutes, this drive is perfectly suited for a single-day excursion, meaning you won't need to worry about booking an overnight stay. Your path will primarily utilize I-69, North Meridian Street, and the Keystone Parkway to navigate through the heart of Indiana. Budgeting approximately $17 for fuel will cover your transit costs, keeping this trip affordable and efficient. Since both cities are located within the Midwest, you will experience a consistent regional feel throughout the entire drive. This route is an ideal choice for travelers looking for a practical, no-nonsense connection between these two Hoosier hubs.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.

Midpoint

54.3 miles from Bloomington, IN

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 4m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
I 69	59.6 mi	1h 7m
North Meridian Street	26.8 mi	34m
Keystone Parkway	5 mi	7m
North Walnut Street	4.4 mi	6m
SR 931	3.8 mi	6m
I 465	2.9 mi	3m
South Washington Street	2.6 mi	4m
I-465 WB	0.8 mi	<1m

Longest stretch: I 69 — 59.6 mi, about 1h 7m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

Start on this road

99 ft · 11 sec · this road

Turn right onto South Indiana Avenue

0.2 mi · 39 sec · South Indiana Avenue

Turn left onto East 7th Street

0.4 mi · 1 min · East 7th Street

Turn right onto North Walnut Street

4.4 mi · 6 min · North Walnut Street

Take the ramp

0.3 mi · 44 sec

Merge onto I 69

48 mi · 53 min · I 69

Use the straight lane.

Continue on I 69; I 465

12 mi · 13 min · I 69; I 465

Keep slight left at fork onto I 465

0.3 mi · 19 sec · I 465

Continue on I-465 WB

0.8 mi · 56 sec · I-465 WB

Continue on I 465

2.6 mi · 3 min · I 465

Use the straight lane.

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 52 sec

Exit 33 Toward Keystone Avenue Use the slight right lane.

Turn right

172 ft · 6 sec

Toward North Keystone Parkway, West 96th Street, West 98th Street, East 96th Street Use the slight right lane.

Merge onto North Keystone Avenue

0.3 mi · 44 sec · North Keystone Avenue

Use the right lane.

Enter roundabout

113 ft · 6 sec

Toward North Keystone Parkway, East 98th Street

Continue

0.2 mi · 30 sec

Toward North Keystone Parkway, East 98th Street

Keep slight left at fork

436 ft · 11 sec

Toward Keystone Parkway

Merge onto Keystone Parkway

5.0 mi · 7 min · Keystone Parkway

Merge onto US 31

27 mi · 34 min · North Meridian Street

Take the exit onto SR 931

3.8 mi · 6 min · SR 931

Exit 156 Toward SR 931: Kokomo

Turn left onto East Alto Road

138 ft · 2 sec · East Alto Road

Turn straight

233 ft · 10 sec

Turn right onto South Lafountain Street

0.7 mi · 1 min · South Lafountain Street

Continue on South Washington Street

2.6 mi · 4 min · South Washington Street

Turn right onto West Sycamore Street

21 ft · 0 sec · West Sycamore Street

Arrive at destination

West Sycamore Street

Trip Plan

Since this is a relatively short drive of just over two hours, you have plenty of flexibility regarding your departure time. Aim to avoid peak traffic hours when transitioning onto the Keystone Parkway to ensure your trip remains within the estimated 2-hour and 17-minute window. Because there are zero scheduled stops in this itinerary, make sure your vehicle is fueled up before you leave Bloomington to keep your $17 fuel budget on track. Since the longest stretch of 59.6 miles happens on I-69, keep an eye on your cruise control settings during that portion of the trip. The lack of required stops gives you the freedom to choose your own pace, but staying alert during the longer highway segments is the best way to ensure a smooth arrival in Kokomo.

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 54.3 miles from Bloomington, IN, or about 1h 4m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 59.6 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 24 miles or 30m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 54.3 miles or 1h 4m 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 49m

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 Bloomington, 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 Bloomington, IN

This is one driving day of about 108.6 miles and 2h 17m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 24 miles from Bloomington, IN.

This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.

The longest stretch is on I 69 for about 59.6 miles.

Where to Stop

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

city in Marion County, Indiana, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Beech Grove, IN

54 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

Martinsville, IN

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 24 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Beech Grove, IN

Meal break

The midpoint is around 54.3 miles from Bloomington, 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.

Nearby Places

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

Top Restaurant

Grindstone on the Monon

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Westfield, Indiana

Later in the drive, right off the route

0.3 mi from route ~1 min detour $20 to $30 mile 77.6

Hours: 11 am–10 pm

+13177631100

Visit website

King Gyros Restaurant

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Bloomington, Indiana

1.6 mi

Cloverleaf South Restaurant

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Bloomington, Indiana

1.9 mi

Grindstone on the Monon

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, right off the route

0.3 mi from route ~1 min detour $20 to $30 mile 77.6

Westfield, Indiana

Hours: 11 am–10 pm

+13177631100

Visit website

King Gyros Restaurant

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, short detour

1.6 mi from route ~4 min detour $10 to $20

Bloomington, Indiana

Hours: 10:30 am–10 pm

+18123344144

Visit website

Cloverleaf South Restaurant

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

1.9 mi from route ~5 min detour $10 to $20

Bloomington, Indiana

Hours: 5 am–3 pm

+18126501017

Visit website

La Hacienda Mexican Restaurant

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.7 mi from route ~4 min detour $10 to $20 mile 62.1

Indianapolis, Indiana

Hours: 11 am–10 pm

+13174059395

Visit website

Puccini's Pizza Pasta - Clearwater

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.8 mi from route ~4 min detour $10 to $20 mile 69.8

Indianapolis, Indiana

Hours: 11 am–2 pm

+13178424028

Visit website

Food King Chinese Restaurant

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.8 mi from route ~4 min detour $10 to $20 mile 69.8

Indianapolis, Indiana

Hours: 10:15 am–9 pm

+13178431066

Visit website

Bugambilias Mexican Cuisine

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

2.7 mi from route ~7 min detour $10 to $20 mile 69.8

Indianapolis, Indiana

Hours: 11 am–9 pm

+13175165978

Visit website

La Hacienda Mexican Restaurant

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

2.6 mi from route ~6 min detour $10 to $20 mile 62.1

Indianapolis, Indiana

Hours: 11 am–10 pm

+13175772689

Visit website

Capstone Cafe & Bookstore

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, ~9 min detour

3.7 mi from route ~9 min detour $1 to $10 mile 69.8

Carmel, Indiana

Hours: 7 am–5 pm

+13175669132

Visit website

Georgia Street Grind

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, ~11 min detour

4.4 mi from route ~11 min detour $1 to $10 mile 46.6

Indianapolis, Indiana

Hours: 7 am–4 pm

+13173719949

Visit website

Good Vibes Cafe Indy

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, ~12 min detour

4.6 mi from route ~12 min detour $10 to $20 mile 46.6

Indianapolis, Indiana

Hours: 8:30 am–7 pm

+14632022117

Visit website

3.0 ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆

Near the start, short detour

2.8 mi from route ~7 min detour

Bloomington, Indiana

+18665212658

Visit website

EV Connect Charging Station

3.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, ~9 min detour

3.7 mi from route ~9 min detour

Bloomington, Indiana

Hours: Open 24 hours

Visit website

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

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 16

5 decision points cluster between mile 68.7 and 69.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

68.7 mi into trip | ~1h 21m 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

69.1 mi into trip | ~1h 22m 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...

69.2 mi into trip | ~1h 22m in | North Keystone Avenue

Merge onto North Keystone Avenue

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

Use the right lane.

69.4 mi into trip | ~1h 22m 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

69.7 mi into trip | ~1h 23m in

Keep slight left at fork toward Keystone Parkway

Highway fork - watch signs carefully

Toward Keystone Parkway

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$16.98 one way

$33.96 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 38 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.36	$18.64	$37.28
premium	$4.89	$20.90	$41.80
diesel	$5.61	$23.98	$47.96

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$17

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$42–$67

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 38 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $11 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	32.6	$11.40	$5.21
Efficient EV	27.2	$9.50	$4.34
EV Truck/SUV	43.4	$15.20	$6.95

Gas CO2

38 kg

EV CO2

13 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.

Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Bloomington, IN

Late night in Bloomington on Sunday

Local time

12:16 AM

EDT

Current temp

74°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Kokomo, IN

Late night in Kokomo on Sunday

Local time

12:16 AM

EDT

Current temp

72°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

75°F

Beech Grove, IN

54 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

2 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

2h 17m 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 108.6-mile trek is a highway-focused drive, with 66 percent of your time spent on high-speed thoroughfares. You will find that the longest uninterrupted stretch occurs along I-69, which spans 59.6 miles of the total distance. Behind the wheel, you should prepare for a transition from open interstate cruising to the more controlled, urban-adjacent flow of North Meridian Street and Keystone Parkway. The character of the road is functional and efficient, designed to move you quickly through the region. Because the majority of the route is interstate-based, you can expect steady speeds and a consistent driving rhythm for the better part of your journey.

66% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.

25 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.

Longest single stretch: 59.6 mi on I 69.

How Hard Is This Drive?

8/10

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 68.7 miles in.

Driving Effort 8/10

Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a demanding drive. With 16 significant decision points across 108.6 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 68.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 69.1 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 69.2 miles (North Keystone Avenue): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.

About the Cities

Starting in Bloomington, IN

Full guide →

Bloomington is a city of 86,000 people (2019) in Southern Indiana. Bloomington is home to the flagship campus of Indiana University (IU) and therefore also the IU Hoosiers sports teams. As it is the largest city in the region, it serves as the de facto employment, service, and shopping center for several adjacent counties.

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 2h 17m. Total distance: 108.6 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

2h 17m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (66%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 59.6 miles on I 69. 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.

Only with planning. This is a long drive for kids — consider splitting it into two days rather than pushing through. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.

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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Trip from Bloomington, IN to Kokomo, IN

Best Time to Leave

Trip Overview

Main Roads

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Trip Plan

Before You Leave

Where to Stop

Pacing Suggestions

Nearby Places

Grindstone on the Monon

Grindstone on the Monon

King Gyros Restaurant

Cloverleaf South Restaurant

La Hacienda Mexican Restaurant

Puccini's Pizza Pasta - Clearwater

Food King Chinese Restaurant

Bugambilias Mexican Cuisine

La Hacienda Mexican Restaurant

Capstone Cafe & Bookstore

Georgia Street Grind

Good Vibes Cafe Indy

Tesla Supercharger

Tesla Supercharger

EV Connect Charging Station

ChargePoint Charging Station

ChargePoint Charging Station

EVBOLT Charging Station

EV Connect Charging Station

Heads-up: tricky spots

Fuel & Cost

Travel Intel

Bloomington, IN

Kokomo, IN

Same local time

2 degrees cooler at arrival

2h 17m on the road

What kind of drive is this?

How Hard Is This Drive?

About the Cities

Starting in Bloomington, IN

Who Is This Route For?

Frequently Asked Questions

Which road carries most of the drive?

Should I avoid arriving after dark?

Is this a good trip with kids?

Where does this route get tricky?

Can I do this as a round trip in one go?

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