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Trip from Guilford, 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 46m

Distance

134.3 mi

216 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$21

one way

EV Charging

Fair

3 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 32 min
4 AM
2h 36m ★
6 AM
2h 46m
8 AM
3h 8m
10 AM
2h 54m
12 PM
2h 52m
3 PM
2h 55m
5 PM
3h 7m
8 PM
2h 40m

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

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Downtown Guilford, IN, IN

Guilford, IN

Dmytro Koplyk

Downtown Kokomo, IN, IN

Kokomo, IN

Alexey Demidov

Trip Overview

This 134.3-mile drive from Guilford, Indiana, to Kokomo, Indiana, is an easy one-day trip, taking approximately 2 hours and 46 minutes. With 76% of the journey on highways, it's a focused drive that will efficiently get you between these two Midwest locations. The estimated fuel cost is around $21, making it an affordable option for a quick getaway or a necessary commute. The route is straightforward, primarily utilizing I-74 and I-69, with a brief stint on North Meridian Street. You'll find this drive to be a practical and uncomplicated way to travel within Indiana.

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

67.2 miles from Guilford, IN

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 18m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 74 69.7 mi 1h 14m
North Meridian Street 26.8 mi 34m
I 69 10.4 mi 12m
SR 1 9.1 mi 15m
Keystone Parkway 5 mi 7m
SR 931 3.8 mi 6m
I 465 2.9 mi 3m
South Washington Street 2.6 mi 4m
Longest stretch: I 74 — 69.7 mi, about 1h 14m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on this road

140 ft · 8 sec · this road
2

Turn right onto Main Street

0.3 mi · 49 sec · Main Street
3

At end of road, turn left onto SR 1

9.1 mi · 15 min · SR 1
4

Take the ramp

0.2 mi · 22 sec
Toward I 74 West: Indianapolis Use the left lane.
5

Merge onto I 74

69 mi · 1 hr 14 min · I 74
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6

Take the exit onto I 74; US 421

0.2 mi · 30 sec · I 74; US 421
Toward I 465, I 74 West: Shadeland Avenue
7

Keep slight right at fork onto US 421

0.5 mi · 1 min · US 421
Toward I 465 North: Shadeland Avenue Use the slight right lane.
8

Keep slight right at fork onto US 421

0.5 mi · 59 sec · US 421
Toward I 465 North Use the slight right lane.
9

Merge onto I 69; I 465

10 mi · 12 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 33 Toward Keystone Avenue Use the slight right lane.
14

Turn right

172 ft · 6 sec
Toward North Keystone Parkway, West 96th Street, West 98th Street, East 96th Street Use 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 156 Toward 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 2-hour and 46-minute duration, this trip is ideal for a single day. You can leave anytime that suits your schedule, but an early start will give you maximum flexibility upon arrival in Kokomo. With only one recommended stop, you can choose to break up the 69.7-mile stretch on I-74 at a convenient point for fuel or a quick stretch. Keep an eye on your fuel levels, especially before heading into longer highway segments. The $21 fuel estimate should help you budget accordingly for this straightforward Indiana journey.

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 67.2 miles from Guilford, IN, or about 1h 18m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 69.7 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 30 miles or 38m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 67.2 miles or 1h 18m 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 12m

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 Guilford, 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 Guilford, IN

This is one driving day of about 134.3 miles and 2h 46m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 30 miles from Guilford, 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 I 74 for about 69.7 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

67 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

Clinton, IN

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 30 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Beech Grove, IN

Meal break

The midpoint is around 67.2 miles from Guilford, IN, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before I 74 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 69.7 miles.

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

Mega Js Caffe

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Kokomo, Indiana

Near the end, right off the route

0.2 mi from route $10 to $20 mile 134.3

Hours: 7 am–3 pm

+17654595552

Uptown Cafe

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Carmel, Indiana

1.2 mi

The Fresh Fix Cafe LLC

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Kokomo, Indiana

1.4 mi

Top Coffee Stop

Radish Market & Cafe

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Kokomo, Indiana

Near the end, right off the route

0.1 mi from route $10 to $20 mile 134.3

Hours: 10 am–4 pm

+17654197958

Visit website

F-Bomb Energy

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Kokomo, Indiana

1.8 mi

Doubting Thomas Cafe

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Kokomo, Indiana

1.5 mi

Mega Js Caffe

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, right off the route

0.2 mi from route $10 to $20 mile 134.3

Kokomo, Indiana

Hours: 7 am–3 pm

+17654595552

Uptown Cafe

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, short detour

1.2 mi from route ~3 min detour $10 to $20 mile 95.9

Carmel, Indiana

Hours: 6 am–2 pm

+13175644149

Visit website

The Fresh Fix Cafe LLC

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

1.4 mi from route ~3 min detour $1 to $10 mile 134.3

Kokomo, Indiana

Hours: 8 am–3 pm

+13179340022

Visit website

Grindstone on the Monon

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, short detour

2.3 mi from route ~6 min detour $20 to $30 mile 105.5

Westfield, Indiana

Hours: 11 am–10 pm

+13177631100

Visit website

Thai Prime Restaurant & Bar

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, short detour

1.8 mi from route ~4 min detour $20 to $30 mile 95.9

Carmel, Indiana

Hours: 11 am–9:30 pm

+13179369445

Visit website

La Hacienda Mexican Restaurant

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

2.1 mi from route ~5 min detour $10 to $20 mile 86.3

Indianapolis, Indiana

Hours: 11 am–10 pm

+13174059395

Visit website

Flight Burger

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, short detour

2.3 mi from route ~6 min detour $10 to $20 mile 95.9

Carmel, Indiana

Hours: 11 am–12 pm

+13176692256

Visit website

China Express

4.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Later in the drive, short detour

1.7 mi from route ~4 min detour $10 to $20 mile 95.9

Carmel, Indiana

Hours: 11 am–3 pm

+13178480189

Radish Market & Cafe

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

0.1 mi from route $10 to $20 mile 134.3

Kokomo, Indiana

Hours: 10 am–4 pm

+17654197958

Visit website

F-Bomb Energy

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

1.8 mi from route ~4 min detour $1 to $10 mile 134.3

Kokomo, Indiana

Hours: 8 am–6 pm

+17652527750

Visit website

Doubting Thomas Cafe

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

1.5 mi from route ~4 min detour $1 to $10 mile 134.3

Kokomo, Indiana

Hours: 8 am–4 pm

+17657803094

Visit website

Cat Cafe - Kokomo Humane Society

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

1.5 mi from route ~4 min detour $1 to $10 mile 134.3

Kokomo, Indiana

Hours: 12–5 pm

+17654526224

Visit website

Capstone Cafe & Bookstore

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, short detour

3.3 mi from route ~8 min detour $1 to $10 mile 95.9

Carmel, Indiana

Hours: 7 am–5 pm

+13175669132

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

1.9 mi from route ~5 min detour mile 134.3

Kokomo, Indiana

Hours: Open 24 hours

Visit website

EV Connect Charging Station

2.8 ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆

Near the end, short detour

1.9 mi from route ~5 min detour mile 134.3

Kokomo, Indiana

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18668167584

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

4.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

3 mi from route ~8 min detour mile 134.3

Kokomo, Indiana

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

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

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 20

5 decision points cluster between mile 9.4 and 94.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

7
9.4 mi into trip | ~16m in

Take the ramp toward I 74 West: Indianapolis

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane. Toward I 74 West: Indianapolis
7
79.3 mi into trip | ~1h 31m in | US 421

Keep slight right at fork onto US 421 toward I 465 North: Shadeland Avenue

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight right lane. Toward I 465 North: Shadeland Avenue
7
79.8 mi into trip | ~1h 32m in | US 421

Keep slight right at fork onto US 421 toward I 465 North

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight right lane. Toward I 465 North
7
94.4 mi into trip | ~1h 50m 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
94.8 mi into trip | ~1h 50m 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...

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$21.00 one way

$41.99 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 47 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.36 $23.05 $46.11
premium $4.89 $25.84 $51.69
diesel $5.61 $29.65 $59.30

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$21

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$46–$71

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 47 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $14 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 40.3 0 $14.10 $6.45
Efficient EV 33.6 0 $11.75 $5.37
EV Truck/SUV 53.7 0 $18.80 $8.60

Gas CO2

47 kg

EV CO2

16 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 16, 2026

Origin

Guilford, IN

Late night in Guilford on Sunday

Local time

12:20 AM

EDT

Current temp

77°F

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

W 10 mph 45% chance Live forecast

Destination

Kokomo, IN

Late night in Kokomo on Sunday

Local time

12:20 AM

EDT

Current temp

72°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

75°F

Beech Grove, IN

67 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

5 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 46m 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.

What kind of drive is this?

Expect a highway-focused experience for most of this 134.3-mile trip. With 76% of the route on interstates, it's designed for steady progress. The longest uninterrupted stretch is a significant 69.7 miles on I-74, allowing for extended periods of comfortable cruising. While the majority is highway, you'll transition between major interstates like I-74 and I-69, offering a dynamic but still efficient drive. This character means you'll spend more time covering distance than navigating complex local roads.

76% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
27 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 69.7 mi on I 74.

How Hard Is This Drive?

10/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 74 and North Meridian Street. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 9.4 miles in.

Driving Effort 10/10

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 20 significant decision points across 134.3 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 9.4 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 79.3 miles (US 421): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 79.8 miles (US 421): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 46m. Total distance: 134.3 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

2h 46m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (76%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 69.7 miles on I 74. 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. Plan at least 1 meaningful breaks. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.

The main spots that need attention: at 9.4 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 79.3 miles (US 421): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 79.8 miles (US 421): 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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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