Origin
Kokomo, IN
Late night in Kokomo on Tuesday
Local time
5:26 AM
EDT
Current temp
67°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Kokomo, IN to Plymouth, 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
1h 25m
Distance
63.4 mi
102 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$10
one way
EV Charging
Good
7 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 19m
★
6 AM
1h 26m
8 AM
1h 39m
10 AM
1h 31m
12 PM
1h 29m
3 PM
1h 31m
5 PM
1h 38m
8 PM
1h 22m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Kokomo, IN
Alexey Demidov
Plymouth, IN
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Trip Overview
If you are planning to travel between Kokomo and Plymouth, Indiana, expect a straightforward 63.4-mile trek through the heart of the Midwest. This drive typically takes about 1 hour and 25 minutes, making it a perfect candidate for a single-day trip that doesn't require an overnight stay. You will navigate primarily via North Washington Street, North Reed Road, and Michigan Road rather than relying on major interstates. With an estimated fuel cost of just $10, it is an economical route for a quick getaway or a necessary commute. Since the drive is relatively short and direct, you can easily complete it in one sitting without needing to plan for extensive breaks.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 31 | 54.7 mi | 1h 8m |
| North Washington Street | 3.2 mi | 5m |
| Michigan Road | 2.3 mi | 3m |
| South Michigan Street | 1.4 mi | 2m |
| North Reed Road | 1.1 mi | 2m |
| SR 931 | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| West Lincoln Highway | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| West Sycamore Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
US 31
— 54.7 mi, about 1h 8m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Kokomo, IN and Plymouth, IN.
1
Start on West Sycamore Street
21 ft
·
4 sec
·
West Sycamore Street
2
Turn right onto North Washington Street
3.2 mi
·
5 min
·
North Washington Street
3
Turn right
211 ft
·
7 sec
4
Turn straight onto SR 931
0.3 mi
·
53 sec
·
North Reed Road
5
Continue on SR 931
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
North Reed Road
6
Take the ramp onto SR 931
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
SR 931
7
Merge onto US 31
55 mi
·
1 hr 8 min
·
US 31
8
Turn left onto Michigan Road
2.3 mi
·
3 min
·
Michigan Road
9
Continue on South Michigan Street
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
South Michigan Street
10
Turn left onto West Lincoln Highway
52 ft
·
1 sec
·
West Lincoln Highway
11
Arrive at destination
West Lincoln Highway
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
32 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
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 0 and 63.4 — 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
|
North Washington Street
Turn right onto North Washington Street
Navigation decision point
3
3.2 mi into trip
|
~5m in
Turn right
Navigation decision point
3
5.1 mi into trip
|
~10m in
|
US 31
Merge onto US 31
Merge point - match speed before joining
3
59.8 mi into trip
|
~1h 18m in
|
Michigan Road
Turn left onto Michigan Road
Navigation decision point
4
63.4 mi into trip
|
~1h 25m in
|
West Lincoln Highway
Turn left onto West Lincoln Highway
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$9.91 one way
$19.82 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
22 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $10.88 | $21.77 |
| premium | $4.89 | $12.20 | $24.40 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $14.00 | $28.00 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$10
Estimated CO2 emission: 22.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 19 | 0 | $6.66 | $3.04 |
| Efficient EV | 15.9 | 0 | $5.55 | $2.54 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 25.4 | 0 | $8.88 | $4.06 |
Gas CO2
22 kg
EV CO2
7 kg (68% 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
Plymouth, IN
Late night in Plymouth on Tuesday
Local time
5:26 AM
EDT
Current temp
67°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
66°F
Peru, IN
32 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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
1h 25m 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?
Prepare for a turn-heavy local drive that demands your full attention behind the wheel. Unlike a monotonous interstate slog, this route relies entirely on local roads, meaning your highway share is a flat 0%. You will spend the entire 1 hour and 25 minutes navigating regional infrastructure rather than high-speed lanes. Because the journey is comprised of local connectors, the road personality is defined by frequent turns and changing road conditions rather than long, uninterrupted stretches. Expect a hands-on driving experience that keeps you engaged as you transition between these Indiana towns.
87% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
11 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 54.7 mi on US 31.
How Hard Is This Drive?
1/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 31 and North Washington Street. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near North Washington Street.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Kokomo, IN to Plymouth, IN is easy. At 1h 25m with 87% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (North Washington Street): Navigation decision point; at 3.2 miles: Navigation decision point; at 5.1 miles (US 31): Merge point - match speed before joining.
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 1h 25m. Total distance: 63.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 25m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (87%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 54.7 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 (North Washington Street): Navigation decision point; at 3.2 miles: Navigation decision point; at 5.1 miles (US 31): Merge point - match speed before joining.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Plymouth, 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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