Trip from Kokomo, IN to Dunlap, IN

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Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Sep 4, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

2h 10m

Distance

101.9 mi

164 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$16

one way

EV Charging

Good

7 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 27 min

4 AM

2h 2m ★

6 AM

2h 11m

8 AM

2h 29m

10 AM

2h 17m

12 PM

2h 15m

3 PM

2h 18m

5 PM

2h 28m

8 PM

2h 5m

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

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Kokomo, IN

Alexey Demidov

Dunlap, IN

Siarhei Nester

Trip Overview

The drive from Kokomo, IN to Dunlap, IN covers 101.9 miles and takes about 2h 10m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on US 31, Saint Joseph Valley Parkway, North Washington Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mostly highway. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 78.5 miles on US 31. At current regular gas prices, budget about $15.80 one way before food or hotel costs.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

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

Midpoint

51 miles from Kokomo, IN

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 6m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
US 31	78.5 mi	1h 36m
Saint Joseph Valley Parkway	15.9 mi	18m
North Washington Street	3.2 mi	5m
South Main Street	1.3 mi	2m
North Reed Road	1.1 mi	2m
SR 931	0.8 mi	1m
County Road 13	0.1 mi	<1m
West Sycamore Street	<0.1 mi	<1m

Longest stretch: US 31 — 78.5 mi, about 1h 36m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

Start on West Sycamore Street

21 ft · 4 sec · West Sycamore Street

Turn right onto North Washington Street

3.2 mi · 5 min · North Washington Street

Turn right

211 ft · 7 sec

Turn straight onto SR 931

0.3 mi · 53 sec · North Reed Road

Continue on SR 931

0.7 mi · 1 min · North Reed Road

Take the ramp onto SR 931

0.8 mi · 1 min · SR 931

Merge onto US 31

78 mi · 1 hr 36 min · US 31

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 56 sec

Toward US 20 East: Mishawaka, Elkhart

Merge onto US 20

16 mi · 18 min · Saint Joseph Valley Parkway

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 53 sec

Toward US 33: Goshen, Elkhart

Keep slight right at fork

0.1 mi · 18 sec

Merge onto US 33

1.3 mi · 2 min · South Main Street

Turn sharp left onto CR 13

0.1 mi · 17 sec · County Road 13

Arrive at destination

CR 13

Trip Plan

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 51 miles from Kokomo, IN, or about 1h 6m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 78.5 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 22 miles or 31m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 51 miles or 1h 6m 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 47m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Dunlap, IN than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

Open the route before leaving Kokomo, 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 Kokomo, IN

This is one driving day of about 101.9 miles and 2h 10m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 22 miles from Kokomo, IN.

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

The longest stretch is on US 31 for about 78.5 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Walnut, IN

51 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

Denver, IN

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 22 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Argos, IN

Meal break

The midpoint is around 51 miles from Kokomo, IN, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before US 31 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 78.5 miles.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Stops Along Your Drive

Picked by where they fit in your drive — first break, midpoint reset, final stretch.

Best meal stop

Mega Js Caffe

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Kokomo, Indiana

Near the start, right off the route

0.2 mi from route $10 to $20

Hours: 7 am–3 pm

+17654595552

Jarrety's Place

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Rochester, Indiana

1.3 mi

Bandidos Mexican Grill & Cantina

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Rochester, Indiana

1.2 mi

Best coffee break

Radish Market & Cafe

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Kokomo, Indiana

Near the start, right off the route

0.1 mi from route $10 to $20

Hours: 10 am–4 pm

+17654197958

Visit website

Dutch Cafe

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Peru, Indiana

1.2 mi

Rochester Bagel & Coffee House

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Rochester, Indiana

1.4 mi

Mega Js Caffe

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, right off the route

0.2 mi from route $10 to $20

Kokomo, Indiana

Hours: 7 am–3 pm

+17654595552

Jarrety's Place

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

Halfway reset 1.3 mi from route ~3 min detour $10 to $20

Rochester, Indiana

Hours: 6 am–2 pm

+15742237101

Visit website

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

Halfway reset 1.3 mi from route ~3 min detour $10 to $20

Rochester, Indiana

Hours: 11 am–9 pm

+15742233087

Streamliner Family Restaurant

4.1 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

Halfway reset 1.4 mi from route ~3 min detour $10 to $20

Rochester, Indiana

Hours: 11 am–9 pm

+15742234656

Pizza Quik of Rochester

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

Halfway reset 1.4 mi from route ~3 min detour $10 to $20

Rochester, Indiana

Hours: 11 am–9 pm

+15742237845

Visit website

Radish Market & Cafe

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

0.1 mi from route $10 to $20

Kokomo, Indiana

Hours: 10 am–4 pm

+17654197958

Visit website

Dutch Cafe

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, short detour

First break 1.2 mi from route ~3 min detour $10 to $20

Peru, Indiana

Hours: 6 am–8 pm

+17656890028

Visit website

Rochester Bagel & Coffee House

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

Halfway reset 1.4 mi from route ~4 min detour $10 to $20

Rochester, Indiana

Hours: 6 am–2 pm

+15742234100

Visit website

F-Bomb Energy

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

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

Kokomo, Indiana

Hours: 8 am–6 pm

+17652527750

Visit website

Doubting Thomas Cafe

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

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

Kokomo, Indiana

Hours: 8 am–4 pm

+17657803094

Visit website

Cat Cafe - Kokomo Humane Society

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

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

Kokomo, Indiana

Hours: 12–5 pm

+17654526224

Visit website

The Fresh Fix Cafe LLC

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

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

Kokomo, Indiana

Hours: 8 am–3 pm

+13179340022

Visit website

Trading House Cafe

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

First break 1.5 mi from route ~4 min detour $10 to $20

Peru, Indiana

Hours: 10 am–2 pm

+17652449573

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, short detour

1.9 mi from route ~5 min detour

Kokomo, Indiana

Hours: Open 24 hours

Visit website

1.0 ★ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

Halfway reset 1.5 mi from route ~4 min detour

Rochester, Indiana

5 of 9

5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 101.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

0 mi into trip | ~0m in | North Washington Street

Turn right onto North Washington Street

Navigation decision point

83.6 mi into trip | ~1h 47m in

Take the exit toward US 20 East: Mishawaka, Elkhart

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Toward US 20 East: Mishawaka, Elkhart

99.9 mi into trip | ~2h 6m in

Take the exit toward US 33: Goshen, Elkhart

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Toward US 33: Goshen, Elkhart

100.3 mi into trip | ~2h 7m in

Keep slight right at fork

Highway fork - watch signs carefully

101.8 mi into trip | ~2h 10m in | CR 13 / County Road 13

Turn sharp left onto CR 13 / County Road 13

Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$15.80 one way

$31.60 round trip

$3.94/gal 25.4 MPG avg 36 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.32	$17.32	$34.65
premium	$4.93	$19.77	$39.54
diesel	$5.60	$22.46	$44.92

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$16

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$41–$66

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 35.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-08-31.

Driving Electric?

About $11 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	30.6	$10.70	$4.89
Efficient EV	25.5	$8.92	$4.08
EV Truck/SUV	40.8	$14.27	$6.52

Gas CO2

36 kg

EV CO2

12 kg (67% 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 Aug 30, 2026

Origin

Kokomo, IN

Evening in Kokomo on Friday

Local time

6:22 PM

EDT

Current temp

65°F

Mostly Cloudy

S 6 mph 11% chance Live forecast

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued August 29 at 5:29PM CDT until August 30 at 9:10AM CDT by NWS Indianapolis IN

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued August 29 at 5:29PM CDT until August 30 at 10:00AM CDT by NWS Indianapolis IN

Destination

Dunlap, IN

Evening in Dunlap on Friday

Local time

6:22 PM

EDT

Current temp

67°F

Isolated Rain Showers

S 5 mph 17% chance Live forecast

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued August 29 at 5:29PM CDT until August 30 at 9:10AM CDT by NWS Indianapolis IN

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued August 29 at 5:29PM CDT until August 30 at 10:00AM CDT by NWS Indianapolis IN

62°F

Walnut, IN

51 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 warmer at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

2h 10m 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?

101.9 mi in 2h 10m, mostly highway — 78.5 mi of that is on US 31.

93% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.

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

Longest single stretch: 78.5 mi on US 31.

How Hard Is This Drive?

4/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 31 and Saint Joseph Valley Parkway. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near North Washington Street.

Driving Effort 4/10

Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a straightforward 2h 10m drive. You will face about 9 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: near the start (North Washington Street): Navigation decision point; at 83.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 99.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Elevation Profile

Mostly flat terrain

892 ft 758 ft

Total Climb

247 ft

Total Descent

281 ft

Highest Point

892 ft

~51 mi in

Elevation Range

133 ft

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.

On the drive from Kokomo, IN to Dunlap, IN, road signs begin pointing toward Elkhart along the way.

Elkhart

83.6 mi in | ~1h 47m

About the Cities

Starting in Kokomo, IN

Full guide →

Founded 1855

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.

Arriving in Dunlap, IN

Full guide →

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 10m. Total distance: 101.9 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

2h 10m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (93%). Straightforward navigation.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 78.5 miles on US 31. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

Yes, with realistic expectations. Build in a stop roughly every 2 hours, have snacks and activities ready, and check the Nearby Places tabs for kid-friendly stops along the way.

Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Dunlap, 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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Trip from Kokomo, IN to Dunlap, IN

Best Time to Leave

Trip Overview

Main Roads

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Trip Plan

Before You Leave

Where to Stop

Pacing Suggestions

Stops Along Your Drive

Mega Js Caffe

Radish Market & Cafe

Mega Js Caffe

Jarrety's Place

Bandidos Mexican Grill & Cantina

Rochester Uncorked

Mikey's Pizza Pit Stop

Dick's Drive-In

Streamliner Family Restaurant

Pizza Quik of Rochester

Radish Market & Cafe

Dutch Cafe

Rochester Bagel & Coffee House

F-Bomb Energy

Doubting Thomas Cafe

Cat Cafe - Kokomo Humane Society

The Fresh Fix Cafe LLC

Trading House Cafe

Tesla Supercharger

EV Connect Charging Station

Blink Charging Station

EV Connect Charging Station

ChargePoint Charging Station

Red E Charging Station

InCharge Energy Charging Station

Ruthless Bar & Patio

Wings Etc.

Harvest Moon Deli & Market

The Dam Landing

The Breakroom Pub and Grill

Heads-up: tricky spots

Fuel & Cost

Travel Intel

Kokomo, IN

Dunlap, IN

Same local time

2 degrees warmer at arrival

2h 10m on the road

What kind of drive is this?

How Hard Is This Drive?

Elevation Profile

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

About the Cities

Starting in Kokomo, IN

Arriving in Dunlap, IN

Who Is This Route For?

Frequently Asked Questions

Which road carries most of the drive?

Is this a good trip with kids?

Where does this route get tricky?

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

How this page is built

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