Kokomo, IN to Portland, IN is 74.3 miles and takes about 1h 36m via East North 00 South and US 27, with a fuel budget near $12 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within Indiana, traversing the Midwest region. Expect a local driving experience with numerous turns, making it a straightforward, single-day excursion. The drive is short enough that you can easily fit it into a morning or afternoon, offering plenty of flexibility for your schedule.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
37.1 miles from Kokomo, IN
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 53m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
East North 00 South
31.2 mi
35m
US 27
7.5 mi
8m
West 500 S
6.9 mi
10m
East 4th Street
5.4 mi
6m
East 00 N
5 mi
7m
County Road East 00 North South
4.7 mi
6m
South Washington Street
2.5 mi
4m
Strawtown Pike
2.4 mi
2m
Longest stretch:
East North 00 South
— 31.2 mi, about 35m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Kokomo, IN and Portland, IN.
1
Start on West Sycamore Street
21 ft·7 sec·West Sycamore Street
2
Turn left onto South Washington Street
0.7 mi·1 min·South Washington Street
3
Turn left onto West Markland Avenue
2.4 mi·3 min·West Markland Avenue
4
Continue on SR 22
1.4 mi·2 min·East County Road 00 North South
5
Continue on US 35; SR 22
4.7 mi·6 min·County Road East 00 North South
6
Continue on US 35; SR 19; SR 22
0.9 mi·1 min·West Main Street
7
Continue on US 35; SR 19; SR 22
5.0 mi·7 min·East 00 N
8
Continue on US 35; SR 19; SR 22
2.0 mi·2 min·West 500 South
9
Continue on US 35; SR 22
6.9 mi·10 min·West 500 S
10
Turn left onto SR 37
2.4 mi·2 min·Strawtown Pike
11
Turn straight onto South Washington Street
1.8 mi·3 min·South Washington Street
12
Turn right onto East 29th Street
361 ft·7 sec·East 29th Street
13
Continue on South Adams Street
1.6 mi·2 min·South Adams Street
14
Turn right onto SR 18
0.5 mi·33 sec·Sears Drive
15
Continue on SR 18
5.4 mi·6 min·East 4th Street
16
Continue on SR 18
31 mi·35 min·East North 00 South
17
Turn right onto US 27; SR 67
7.5 mi·8 min·US 27; SR 67
18
Arrive at destination
US 27; SR 26
Trip Plan
Given the relatively short duration of 1 hour and 36 minutes, this drive offers significant flexibility. You can depart at any time of day and still complete the trip comfortably within daylight hours. Plan for your fuel needs, as the estimated cost is around $12, and consider that the longest stretch without a turn is 31.2 miles. Keep an eye on your navigation as you'll be making several turns on local roads throughout the 74.3-mile 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.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 37.1 miles from Kokomo, IN, or about 53m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 31.2 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 16 miles or 24m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 37.1 miles or 53m 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 23m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Portland, IN than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Kokomo, IN so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Kokomo, IN
This is one driving day of about 74.3 miles and 1h 36m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 16 miles from Kokomo, IN.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on East North 00 South for about 31.2 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Home stretch
4.5 mi from route
~11 min detour
$10 to $20
Geneva, Indiana
Hours: 3 pm–12 am
+12603687441
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 5
5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 66.8 — 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
4
0.7 mi into trip|~1m in|West Markland Avenue
Turn left onto West Markland Avenue
Navigation decision point
3
23.9 mi into trip|~36m in|SR 37 / Strawtown Pike
Turn left onto SR 37 / Strawtown Pike
Navigation decision point
3
29.7 mi into trip|~45m in|SR 18 / Sears Drive
Turn right onto SR 18 / Sears Drive
Navigation decision point
4
66.8 mi into trip|~1h 27m in|US 27; SR 67
Turn right onto US 27; SR 67
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$11.62 one way
$23.23 round trip
$3.97/gal25.4 MPG avg26 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.36
$12.75
$25.51
premium
$4.89
$14.30
$28.60
diesel
$5.61
$16.40
$32.81
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$12
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$37–$62
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 26 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $8 in charging
· 0 stops
· 65% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
22.3
0
$7.80
$3.57
Efficient EV
18.6
0
$6.50
$2.97
EV Truck/SUV
29.7
0
$10.40
$4.76
Gas CO2
26 kg
EV CO2
9 kg (65% 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
Kokomo, IN
Late night
in Kokomo on Tuesday
Local time
5:00 AM
EDT
Current temp
67°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Portland, IN
Late night
in Portland on Tuesday
Local time
5:00 AM
EDT
Current temp
77°F
Chance Rain Showers
SW 15 mph38% chanceLive forecast
72°F
Marion, IN
37 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
10 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 36m 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.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
This route is characterized as a turn-heavy local drive, with only about 10% of the journey on highways. You'll navigate using roads like East North 00 South, US 27, and West 500 S. The longest continuous stretch you'll encounter is 31.2 miles on East North 00 South. Be prepared for frequent changes in direction as you make your way through local roads, rather than long, uninterrupted highway cruising.
Only 10% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
18 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 31.2 mi on East North 00 South.
How Hard Is This Drive?
1/10
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 early in the drive near South Washington Street.
Driving Effort1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Kokomo, IN to Portland, IN is easy. At 1h 36m with 10% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (South Washington Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.7 miles (West Markland Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 23.9 miles (SR 37 / Strawtown Pike): Navigation decision point.
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.
The longest stretch is about 31.2 miles on East North 00 South. 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 0.7 miles (West Markland Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 23.9 miles (SR 37 / Strawtown Pike): Navigation decision point.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Portland, IN before heading back.
