Origin
Kokomo, IN
Late night in Kokomo on Sunday
Local time
12:18 AM
EDT
Current temp
72°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Kokomo, IN to Broad Ripple, 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 6m
Distance
45.1 mi
73 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 1m
★
6 AM
1h 6m
8 AM
1h 17m
10 AM
1h 10m
12 PM
1h 9m
3 PM
1h 11m
5 PM
1h 17m
8 PM
1h 3m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Kokomo, IN
Alexey Demidov
Broad Ripple, IN
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Trip Overview
If you are planning a quick excursion from Kokomo to Broad Ripple, you can expect a straightforward journey covering 45.1 miles. This drive typically takes about 1 hour and 6 minutes, making it a perfect candidate for a single-day trip. With a fuel budget of approximately $7, the route is both efficient and budget-friendly. You will primarily navigate via US 31 before transitioning onto South Washington Street and South Lafountain Street to reach your destination. Since both locations are situated within the Midwest, the drive maintains a consistent regional feel throughout. It is a simple, no-fuss connection that allows you to spend more time at your destination rather than behind the wheel.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 31 | 35.9 mi | 48m |
| South Washington Street | 2.6 mi | 4m |
| South Lafountain Street | 2.2 mi | 3m |
| South County Road 00 East West | 1 mi | 1m |
| North College Avenue | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| SR 931 | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| East 71st Street | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| North County Road 600 West | 0.4 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
US 31
— 35.9 mi, about 48m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Kokomo, IN and Broad Ripple, IN.
1
Start on West Sycamore Street
21 ft
·
7 sec
·
West Sycamore Street
2
Turn left onto South Washington Street
2.6 mi
·
4 min
·
South Washington Street
3
Continue on South Lafountain Street
2.2 mi
·
3 min
·
South Lafountain Street
4
Continue on SR 931
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
South County Road 00 East West
5
Continue on SR 931
0.4 mi
·
32 sec
·
North County Road 600 West
6
Take the ramp onto SR 931
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
SR 931
7
Merge onto US 31; SR 28
19 mi
·
23 min
·
US 31; SR 28
8
Turn right onto East 226th Street
270 ft
·
10 sec
·
East 226th Street
9
Turn left
320 ft
·
50 sec
10
Continue on this road
320 ft
·
25 sec
·
this road
11
Turn right onto East 226th Street
270 ft
·
9 sec
·
East 226th Street
12
Turn right onto US 31
17 mi
·
24 min
·
US 31
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Turn left onto East 71st Street
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
East 71st Street
Use the left lane.
14
Turn right onto North College Avenue
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
North College Avenue
Use the straight lane.
15
Turn left onto East 64th Street
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
·
East 64th Street
16
At end of road, turn right onto Westfield Boulevard
0.1 mi
·
20 sec
·
Westfield Boulevard
17
Continue on Winthrop Avenue
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Winthrop Avenue
18
Arrive at destination
Winthrop Avenue
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
23 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 Kokomo, 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 and 44.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
South Washington Street
Turn left onto South Washington Street
Navigation decision point
6
25.9 mi into trip
|
~36m in
|
US 31
Turn right onto US 31
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
43 mi into trip
|
~1h 1m in
|
East 71st Street
Turn left onto East 71st Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
6
43.7 mi into trip
|
~1h 2m in
|
North College Avenue
Turn right onto North College Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
5
44.7 mi into trip
|
~1h 5m in
|
Westfield Boulevard
At end of road, turn right onto Westfield Boulevard
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$7.05 one way
$14.10 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
16 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $7.74 | $15.48 |
| premium | $4.89 | $8.68 | $17.36 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $9.96 | $19.92 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$7
Estimated CO2 emission: 15.8 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 | $4.74 | $2.16 |
| Efficient EV | 11.3 | 0 | $3.95 | $1.80 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 18 | 0 | $6.31 | $2.89 |
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
Broad Ripple, IN
Late night in Broad Ripple on Sunday
Local time
12:18 AM
EDT
Current temp
75°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 warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
1h 6m 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 trip is heavily highway-focused, with 81% of your time spent on high-speed roads. You will find yourself settling in for a long, uninterrupted stretch of 35.9 miles on US 31, which accounts for the vast majority of your travel time. As you transition off the main highway and onto local roads like South Washington and South Lafountain, the pace shifts from a fast-moving transit to a more controlled urban approach. The experience behind the wheel is predictable and steady, lacking the technical challenges of winding backroads. Expect a consistent, efficient drive that prioritizes speed and directness over scenic detours.
81% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
18 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 35.9 mi on US 31.
How Hard Is This Drive?
5/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 31 and South Washington Street. You will hit about 11 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near South Washington Street.
Driving Effort
5/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 45.1 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: near the start (South Washington Street): Navigation decision point; at 25.9 miles (US 31): Lane positioning matters here; at 43 miles (East 71st Street): Lane positioning matters here.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
919 ft
724 ft
Total Climb
159 ft
Total Descent
247 ft
Highest Point
919 ft
~26.3 mi in
Elevation Range
195 ft
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 6m. Total distance: 45.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 6m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (81%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 35.9 miles on US 31. 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: near the start (South Washington Street): Navigation decision point; at 25.9 miles (US 31): Lane positioning matters here; at 43 miles (East 71st Street): Lane positioning matters here.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Broad Ripple, 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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