Origin
Kokomo, IN
Late night in Kokomo on Sunday
Local time
12:16 AM
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Current temp
72°F
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Trip from Kokomo, IN to Ross, IN
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
2h 41m
Distance
128.8 mi
207 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$20
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 31m
★
6 AM
2h 42m
8 AM
3h 3m
10 AM
2h 49m
12 PM
2h 47m
3 PM
2h 50m
5 PM
3h 2m
8 PM
2h 35m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Kokomo, IN
Alexey Demidov
Ross, IN
Google DeepMind
Trip Overview
This 128.8-mile drive from Kokomo, IN to Ross, IN is a manageable one-day trip, estimated to take around 2 hours and 41 minutes. Primarily utilizing I-65, with portions on County Road 900 North and County Road West 100 North, this route keeps you mostly on the highway. With a fuel cost estimated at $20, it's an economical option for a quick getaway within the Midwest region. The single stop suggested means you can plan your journey efficiently, making it a straightforward drive for those looking to cover ground without an overnight commitment.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
64.4 miles from Kokomo, IN
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 26m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 65 | 79.9 mi | 1h 26m |
| County Road 900 North | 11.7 mi | 17m |
| County Road West 100 North | 8.9 mi | 13m |
| State Road 26 | 6 mi | 8m |
| East Main Street | 4.5 mi | 6m |
| Michigan Street | 3.4 mi | 5m |
| West Sycamore Street | 2.7 mi | 4m |
| Taft Street | 2.5 mi | 4m |
Longest stretch:
I 65
— 79.9 mi, about 1h 26m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Kokomo, IN and Ross, 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
·
17 sec
·
County Road 900 North
11
Continue on SR 26
0.4 mi
·
35 sec
·
West Main Street
12
Continue on SR 26
12 mi
·
17 min
·
County Road 900 North
13
Take the ramp
0.4 mi
·
27 sec
14
Merge onto I 65
80 mi
·
1 hr 26 min
·
I 65
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
39 sec
Exit 253
Toward US 30: Merrillville, Hobart, Valparaiso
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
16
Keep slight left at fork
452 ft
·
14 sec
Toward US 30: Merrillville, Hobart, Valparaiso, VA Clinic
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
17
Turn left
107 ft
·
3 sec
Toward US 30: Merrillville, Hobart, Valparaiso
18
Turn left onto US 30
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
East 81st Avenue
19
Continue on US 30
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
West 81st Avenue
20
Turn right onto SR 55
2.5 mi
·
4 min
·
Taft Street
21
Continue on SR 55
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Main Street
22
Turn left onto West 57th Avenue
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
West 57th Avenue
Use the left lane.
23
At end of road, turn right onto Chase Street
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Chase Street
24
Arrive at destination
Chase Street
Trip Plan
Given the 2-hour and 41-minute duration and 128.8-mile length, this route is best tackled in a single day. Aim for an early morning departure from Kokomo to maximize your daylight and minimize potential traffic on I-65. With only one recommended stop and a fuel cost of around $20, you have flexibility in pacing. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, especially during the 79.9-mile stretch on I-65, as services can be spaced out on longer highway segments.
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.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 64.4 miles from Kokomo, IN, or about 1h 26m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 79.9 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 28 miles or 41m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 64.4 miles or 1h 26m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 10m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Ross, 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.
+
Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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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 128.8 miles and 2h 41m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 28 miles from Kokomo, IN.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on I 65 for about 79.9 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
64 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 28 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 64.4 miles from Kokomo, IN, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before I 65 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 79.9 miles.
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 105 decision points cluster between mile 41.6 and 127.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
41.6 mi into trip
|
~1h 1m in
|
I 65
Merge onto I 65
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
121.5 mi into trip
|
~2h 27m in
Take the exit toward US 30: Merrillville, Hobart, Valparaiso
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 253
Toward US 30: Merrillville, Hobart, Valparaiso
9
121.8 mi into trip
|
~2h 28m in
Keep slight left at fork toward US 30: Merrillville, Hobart, Valparaiso, VA Clinic
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
Toward US 30: Merrillville, Hobart, Valparaiso,...
6
121.9 mi into trip
|
~2h 28m in
Turn left toward US 30: Merrillville, Hobart, Valparaiso
Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward US 30: Merrillville, Hobart, Valparaiso
5
127.2 mi into trip
|
~2h 37m in
|
West 57th Avenue
Turn left onto West 57th Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$20.14 one way
$40.27 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
45 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $22.11 | $44.22 |
| premium | $4.89 | $24.79 | $49.57 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $28.44 | $56.87 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$20
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$45–$70
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 45.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $14 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 38.6 | 0 | $13.52 | $6.18 |
| Efficient EV | 32.2 | 0 | $11.27 | $5.15 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 51.5 | 0 | $18.03 | $8.24 |
Gas CO2
45 kg
EV CO2
15 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.
Destination
Ross, IN
Night in Ross on Saturday
Local time
11:16 PM
CDT
Current temp
51°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
1 hour earlier
The destination clock does not match departure time, so double-check hotel check-in windows and late arrival plans.
Temperature spread
21 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
2h 41m 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?
Expect a highway-focused experience, with 62% of this 128.8-mile route being on interstate roads. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 79.9 miles along I-65, offering a consistent pace for a significant portion of your journey. While the majority of the drive is on the interstate, you'll transition onto county roads, offering a slight change in scenery and driving conditions as you approach your destination. This blend provides a predictable yet varied drive for the 2-hour and 41-minute trip.
62% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
24 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 79.9 mi on I 65.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 65 and County Road 900 North. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 41.6 miles in near I 65.
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 41m drive. You will face about 10 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 41.6 miles (I 65): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 121.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 121.8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Kokomo, IN and Ross, IN, road signs point toward Hobart, Valparaiso and Va Clinic.
Hobart
121.5 mi in
|
~2h 27m
Valparaiso
121.5 mi in
|
~2h 27m
Va Clinic
121.8 mi in
|
~2h 28m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 41m. Total distance: 128.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 41m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (62%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 79.9 miles on I 65. 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.
The main spots that need attention: at 41.6 miles (I 65): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 121.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 121.8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Ross, 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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