Brookville, IN to Kokomo, IN is 116 miles and takes about 2h 45m via Metamora Road and US Highway 52, with a fuel budget near $18 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within Indiana, traversing the Midwest region. The drive offers a mixed experience, balancing stretches on major roads with more local thoroughfares. It's a straightforward, single-day journey that's easy to manage, making it a convenient option for a quick trip.
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
58 miles from Brookville, IN
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 25m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Metamora Road
29 mi
42m
North Meridian Street
26.8 mi
34m
United States Highway 52
17.9 mi
26m
East Main Street
14.4 mi
21m
I 69
9.8 mi
11m
Keystone Parkway
5 mi
7m
SR 931
3.8 mi
6m
I 465
2.9 mi
3m
Longest stretch:
Metamora Road
— 29 mi, about 42m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Brookville, IN and Kokomo, IN.
1
Start on US 52; SR 1
0.3 mi·34 sec·Main Street
2
Turn left onto US 52
29 mi·42 min·Metamora Road
Use the left lane.
3
Turn left onto US 52; SR 44
0.2 mi·21 sec·West 2nd Street
4
Turn slight right onto US 52
0.3 mi·30 sec·West 3rd Street
5
Continue on US 52
18 mi·26 min·United States Highway 52
6
Enter roundabout onto US 52
156 ft·2 sec·East Main Street
7
Continue on US 52
14 mi·21 min·East Main Street
8
Turn left onto US 52
0.4 mi·51 sec·US 52
Toward I 465 North, US 52 WestUse the left lane.
9
Merge onto I 69; I 465
9.8 mi·11 min·I 69; I 465
10
Keep slight left at fork onto I 465
0.3 mi·19 sec·I 465
11
Continue on I-465 WB
0.8 mi·56 sec·I-465 WB
12
Continue on I 465
2.6 mi·3 min·I 465
Use the straight lane.
13
Take the exit
0.4 mi·52 sec
Exit 33Toward Keystone AvenueUse the slight right lane.
14
Turn right
172 ft·6 sec
Toward North Keystone Parkway, West 96th Street, West 98th Street, East 96th StreetUse the slight right lane.
15
Merge onto North Keystone Avenue
0.3 mi·44 sec·North Keystone Avenue
Use the right lane.
16
Enter roundabout
113 ft·6 sec
Toward North Keystone Parkway, East 98th Street
17
Continue
0.2 mi·30 sec
Toward North Keystone Parkway, East 98th Street
18
Keep slight left at fork
436 ft·11 sec
Toward Keystone Parkway
19
Merge onto Keystone Parkway
5.0 mi·7 min·Keystone Parkway
20
Merge onto US 31
27 mi·34 min·North Meridian Street
21
Take the exit onto SR 931
3.8 mi·6 min·SR 931
Exit 156Toward SR 931: Kokomo
22
Turn left onto East Alto Road
138 ft·2 sec·East Alto Road
23
Turn straight
233 ft·10 sec
24
Turn right onto South Lafountain Street
0.7 mi·1 min·South Lafountain Street
25
Continue on South Washington Street
2.6 mi·4 min·South Washington Street
26
Turn right onto West Sycamore Street
21 ft·0 sec·West Sycamore Street
27
Arrive at destination
West Sycamore Street
Trip Plan
Given the relatively short 2h 45m duration, you have flexibility with your departure time. Aiming for a mid-morning start allows you to avoid rush hour and still have ample daylight for the 116-mile journey. There's one recommended stop, so plan to take advantage of that for a break or to refuel if needed, especially as the fuel cost is estimated at around $18. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge as you approach the 29-mile stretch on Metamora Road, ensuring you have enough to comfortably complete that segment.
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.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 58 miles from Brookville, IN, or about 1h 25m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 29 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 26 miles or 38m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 58 miles or 1h 25m 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 15m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Kokomo, IN than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Brookville, IN so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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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 Brookville, IN
This is one driving day of about 116 miles and 2h 45m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 26 miles from Brookville, IN.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on Metamora Road for about 29 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 17
5 decision points cluster between mile 62.2 and 76.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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62.2 mi into trip|~1h 32m in|US 52
Turn left onto US 52 toward I 465 North, US 52 West
Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the left lane.
Toward I 465 North, US 52 West
7
76.1 mi into trip|~1h 48m 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
7
76.5 mi into trip|~1h 49m 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...
7
76.5 mi into trip|~1h 49m in|North Keystone Avenue
Merge onto North Keystone Avenue
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
7
76.8 mi into trip|~1h 50m 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
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$18.14 one way
$36.27 round trip
$3.97/gal25.4 MPG avg41 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.36
$19.91
$39.82
premium
$4.89
$22.32
$44.65
diesel
$5.61
$25.61
$51.22
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$18
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$43–$68
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 40.6 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $12 in charging
· 0 stops
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
34.8
0
$12.18
$5.57
Efficient EV
29
0
$10.15
$4.64
EV Truck/SUV
46.4
0
$16.24
$7.42
Gas CO2
41 kg
EV CO2
14 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 19, 2026
Origin
Brookville, IN
Late night
in Brookville on Tuesday
Local time
4:53 AM
EDT
Current temp
36°F
Chance Rain Showers then Patchy Frost
NW 2 to 9 mph36% chanceLive forecast
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued April 18 at 9:53PM EDT by NWS Northern Indiana
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued April 18 at 9:53PM EDT until April 24 at 2:00PM EDT by NWS Northern Indiana
Destination
Kokomo, IN
Late night
in Kokomo on Tuesday
Local time
4:53 AM
EDT
Current temp
34°F
Areas Of Frost
W 7 mph0% chanceLive forecast
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued April 18 at 9:53PM EDT by NWS Northern Indiana
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued April 18 at 9:53PM EDT until April 24 at 2:00PM EDT by NWS Northern Indiana
75°F
Beech Grove, IN
58 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 45m on the road
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
This 116-mile drive features a 35% highway share, meaning you'll experience a blend of faster travel and more local road navigation. The longest uninterrupted stretch is 29 miles on Metamora Road, offering a consistent pace before you transition to other routes. As you progress towards Kokomo, expect the road character to shift, moving from potentially more rural settings to areas with increasing signs of suburban and urban development. This variety keeps the driving engaging without being overly demanding.
35% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
27 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 29 mi on Metamora Road.
How Hard Is This Drive?
9/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 62.2 miles in near US 52.
Driving Effort9/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 17 significant decision points across 116 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 62.2 miles (US 52): Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 76.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 76.5 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
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.
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 45m. Total distance: 116 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 45m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (35%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed highway & surface route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 29 miles on Metamora Road. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes — we found about 1 rest area or service plaza within a short detour of the route (from OpenStreetMap). See the Rest Stops tab under Nearby Places for locations and mile markers. Plan to stretch, use the bathroom, and top off fluids every 2–3 hours on longer drives.
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. Plan at least 1 meaningful breaks. There are 1 rest area along the route for bathroom stops.
The main spots that need attention: at 62.2 miles (US 52): Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 76.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 76.5 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Kokomo, IN before heading back.
