Origin
Broad Ripple, IN
Late night in Broad Ripple on Sunday
Local time
3:45 AM
EDT
Current temp
75°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Broad Ripple, 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 4m
Distance
44.9 mi
72 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$7
one way
EV Charging
Fair
3 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 0m
★
6 AM
1h 5m
8 AM
1h 15m
10 AM
1h 8m
12 PM
1h 7m
3 PM
1h 9m
5 PM
1h 15m
8 PM
1h 2m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Broad Ripple, IN
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Kokomo, IN
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Trip Overview
If you are planning to travel from Broad Ripple to Kokomo, you are looking at a straightforward 44.9-mile trip that typically takes about 1 hour and 4 minutes. This drive is perfectly suited for a single-day excursion, as the distance is short enough to avoid the need for an overnight stay. You should budget approximately $7 for fuel to cover the journey through the Indiana Midwest. Navigating the route involves transitioning from North Meridian Street onto SR 931 and finally South Washington Street. Because this is a turn-heavy local drive, it offers a more personal, localized experience than a standard interstate commute. It is an efficient, practical way to traverse this stretch of the state without the complexity of a multi-day itinerary.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| North Meridian Street | 34.5 mi | 46m |
| SR 931 | 3.8 mi | 6m |
| South Washington Street | 2.6 mi | 4m |
| US Highway 31 North | 1.3 mi | 1m |
| North College Avenue | 0.9 mi | 2m |
| South Lafountain Street | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| East 71st Street | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Broad Ripple Avenue | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
North Meridian Street
— 34.5 mi, about 46m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Broad Ripple, IN and Kokomo, IN.
1
Start on Winthrop Avenue
0.2 mi
·
55 sec
·
Winthrop Avenue
2
Turn left onto Broad Ripple Avenue
0.2 mi
·
47 sec
·
Broad Ripple Avenue
3
Turn right onto North College Avenue
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
North College Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
4
Turn left onto East 71st Street
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
East 71st Street
Use the left lane.
5
Turn right onto North Meridian Street
3.0 mi
·
5 min
·
North Meridian Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
6
Continue on North Meridian Street
3.2 mi
·
4 min
·
North Meridian Street
7
Continue on US 31
1.3 mi
·
1 min
·
US Highway 31 North
8
Continue on US 31
28 mi
·
36 min
·
North Meridian Street
9
Take the exit onto SR 931
3.8 mi
·
6 min
·
SR 931
Exit 156
Toward SR 931: Kokomo
10
Turn left onto East Alto Road
138 ft
·
2 sec
·
East Alto Road
11
Turn straight
233 ft
·
10 sec
12
Turn right onto South Lafountain Street
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
South Lafountain Street
13
Continue on South Washington Street
2.6 mi
·
4 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
22 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 10 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 22.5 miles from Broad Ripple, 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 75 decision points cluster between mile 0.2 and 37.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0.2 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Broad Ripple Avenue
Turn left onto Broad Ripple Avenue
Navigation decision point
5
0.4 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
North College Avenue
Turn right onto North College Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
6
1.4 mi into trip
|
~3m in
|
East 71st Street
Turn left onto East 71st Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
6
2 mi into trip
|
~5m in
|
North Meridian Street
Turn right onto North Meridian Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
5
37.8 mi into trip
|
~52m in
|
SR 931
Take the exit onto SR 931 toward SR 931: Kokomo
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Exit 156
Toward SR 931: Kokomo
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$7.02 one way
$14.04 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
16 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $7.71 | $15.41 |
| premium | $4.89 | $8.64 | $17.28 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $9.91 | $19.83 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$7
Estimated CO2 emission: 15.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 13.5 | 0 | $4.71 | $2.16 |
| Efficient EV | 11.2 | 0 | $3.93 | $1.80 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 18 | 0 | $6.29 | $2.87 |
Gas CO2
16 kg
EV CO2
5 kg (69% 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
Late night in Kokomo on Sunday
Local time
3:45 AM
EDT
Current temp
72°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
3 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 4m 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 drive defined by its local character rather than high-speed highway cruising. With only 11% of the route on highways, you will spend the vast majority of your time navigating surface roads. The longest uninterrupted portion of the trip covers 34.5 miles on North Meridian Street, providing the most consistent segment of the journey. As you transition between roads, the drive becomes quite turn-heavy, requiring you to stay alert and engaged behind the wheel. The experience is best described as a practical, hands-on local drive that shifts gradually as you move toward your destination in Kokomo.
Only 11% 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: 34.5 mi on North Meridian Street.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
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 around 0.2 miles in near Broad Ripple Avenue.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 1h 4m drive. You will face about 7 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.2 miles (Broad Ripple Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.4 miles (North College Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.4 miles (East 71st Street): Lane positioning matters here.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
920 ft
724 ft
Total Climb
259 ft
Total Descent
172 ft
Highest Point
920 ft
~18.7 mi in
Elevation Range
196 ft
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 4m. Total distance: 44.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 4m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (11%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 34.5 miles on North Meridian Street. 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: at 0.2 miles (Broad Ripple Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.4 miles (North College Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.4 miles (East 71st Street): 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 USGS 3DEP for elevation. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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