Origin
Kokomo, IN
Late night in Kokomo on Tuesday
Local time
4:13 AM
EDT
Current temp
67°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Kokomo, IN to Hamilton, IN
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
55m
Distance
37.2 mi
60 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
Fair
3 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 51m
★
6 AM
0h 56m
8 AM
1h 5m
10 AM
0h 59m
12 PM
0h 58m
3 PM
0h 59m
5 PM
1h 5m
8 PM
0h 53m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Kokomo, IN
Alexey Demidov
Hamilton, IN
Petra Reid
Trip Overview
Kokomo to Hamilton is 37.2 miles and takes about 55 minutes via County Road West 100 North and State Road 26, with a fuel budget near $6 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This is a straightforward, same-day trip connecting two points within Indiana's Midwest region. Expect a drive that primarily uses local roads rather than major highways, making it a more intimate journey through the landscape. With a short duration and minimal fuel cost, this route is ideal for a quick transit or a leisurely drive when you have ample time.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| County Road West 100 North | 8.9 mi | 13m |
| State Road 26 | 6 mi | 8m |
| South Plank Street | 5.3 mi | 7m |
| East Main Street | 4.5 mi | 6m |
| Michigan Street | 3.4 mi | 5m |
| West County Road 400 North | 2.7 mi | 4m |
| West Sycamore Street | 2.7 mi | 4m |
| West Jefferson Road | 1.9 mi | 2m |
Longest stretch:
County Road West 100 North
— 8.9 mi, about 13m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Kokomo, IN and Hamilton, IN.
1
Start on West Sycamore Street
2.7 mi
·
4 min
·
West Sycamore Street
2
Continue on SR 22
0.3 mi
·
22 sec
·
West Sycamore Road
3
Continue on SR 22
0.4 mi
·
37 sec
·
West Sycamore Lane
4
Continue on SR 22
1.9 mi
·
2 min
·
West Jefferson Road
5
Continue on SR 22
8.9 mi
·
13 min
·
County Road West 100 North
6
Turn left onto SR 29
3.4 mi
·
5 min
·
Michigan Street
7
Continue on SR 29
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
County Road 600 East
8
Turn right onto SR 26
6.0 mi
·
8 min
·
State Road 26
9
Continue on SR 26
4.5 mi
·
6 min
·
East Main Street
10
Continue on SR 26
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
·
County Road 900 North
11
Turn left onto US 421; SR 39
5.3 mi
·
7 min
·
South Plank Street
12
Turn right onto SR 38
2.7 mi
·
4 min
·
West County Road 400 North
13
Turn right onto North County Road 600 West
51 ft
·
2 sec
·
North County Road 600 West
14
Arrive at destination
North County Road 600 West
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
19 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 37 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 18.6 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 55 decision points cluster between mile 14.1 and 37.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
3
14.1 mi into trip
|
~21m in
|
SR 29 / Michigan Street
Turn left onto SR 29 / Michigan Street
Navigation decision point
4
18.6 mi into trip
|
~27m in
|
SR 26 / State Road 26
Turn right onto SR 26 / State Road 26
Navigation decision point
4
29.3 mi into trip
|
~43m in
|
US 421; SR 39 / South Plank Street
Turn left onto US 421; SR 39 / South Plank Street
Navigation decision point
4
34.5 mi into trip
|
~51m in
|
SR 38 / West County Road 400 North
Turn right onto SR 38 / West County Road 400 North
Navigation decision point
4
37.2 mi into trip
|
~55m in
|
North County Road 600 West
Turn right onto North County Road 600 West
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$5.82 one way
$11.63 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
13 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $6.39 | $12.77 |
| premium | $4.89 | $7.16 | $14.32 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $8.21 | $16.43 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Estimated CO2 emission: 13 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 11.2 | 0 | $3.91 | $1.79 |
| Efficient EV | 9.3 | 0 | $3.26 | $1.49 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 14.9 | 0 | $5.21 | $2.38 |
Gas CO2
13 kg
EV CO2
4 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
Hamilton, IN
Late night in Hamilton on Tuesday
Local time
4:13 AM
EDT
Current temp
51°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
51°F
Burlington, IN
19 mi in
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
16 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
55m 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 route is characterized by its frequent turns and local road feel, with a 0% highway share. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 8.9 miles on County Road West 100 North. As you travel, you'll navigate through a series of county and state roads, including State Road 26 and South Plank Street, which means paying close attention to navigation. The overall driving experience is more about managing turns than covering long distances at high speeds, offering a grounded perspective of the Indiana countryside.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
14 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 8.9 mi on County Road West 100 North.
How Hard Is This Drive?
2/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes around 14.1 miles in near SR 29 / Michigan Street.
Driving Effort
2/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Kokomo, IN to Hamilton, IN is easy. At 55m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 14.1 miles (SR 29 / Michigan Street): Navigation decision point; at 18.6 miles (SR 26 / State Road 26): Navigation decision point; at 29.3 miles (US 421; SR 39 / South Plank Street): Navigation decision point.
About the Cities
Starting in Kokomo, IN
Full guide →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.
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 55m. Total distance: 37.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
55m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 8.9 miles on County Road West 100 North. 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 14.1 miles (SR 29 / Michigan Street): Navigation decision point; at 18.6 miles (SR 26 / State Road 26): Navigation decision point; at 29.3 miles (US 421; SR 39 / South Plank Street): Navigation decision point.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Hamilton, 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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