This 112.9-mile drive from Middlebury, Indiana, to Kokomo, Indiana, is a straightforward journey that can easily be completed in about 2 hours and 24 minutes. It's a perfect candidate for a single-day trip, allowing you to maximize your time at your destination. The route is primarily highway-focused, with a projected fuel cost of around $18, making it an economical option. You'll be navigating through familiar Midwest landscapes as you travel within Indiana for the entirety of this trip. This drive offers a practical and efficient way to get from point A to point B without unnecessary detours.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
56.5 miles from Middlebury, IN
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 11m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
US 31
53.6 mi
1h 7m
US 20
28.2 mi
35m
South Michigan Street
24.9 mi
29m
North Washington Street
3.2 mi
5m
Wayne Street
1.4 mi
3m
SR 931
1.2 mi
2m
West Warren Street
<0.1 mi
<1m
West Sycamore Street
<0.1 mi
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Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
US 31
— 53.6 mi, about 1h 7m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Middlebury, IN and Kokomo, IN.
1
Start on SR 13
17 ft·4 sec·Main Street
2
Turn right onto West Warren Street
268 ft·7 sec·West Warren Street
3
Turn straight onto Wayne Street
1.4 mi·3 min·Wayne Street
4
Turn right onto US 20
28 mi·35 min·US 20
5
Take the exit
0.3 mi·32 sec
Toward US 31 South: Plymouth, Indianapolis
6
Merge onto BUS US 31
25 mi·29 min·South Michigan Street
7
Merge onto US 31
0.9 mi·1 min·US 31
8
Turn slight right
512 ft·6 sec
9
Continue on US 31
53 mi·1 hr 6 min·US 31
10
Take the exit onto SR 931
1.2 mi·2 min·SR 931
Toward SR 931 South: Kokomo
11
Turn right
218 ft·4 sec
12
Continue on North Washington Street
3.2 mi·5 min·North Washington Street
13
Turn left onto West Sycamore Street
21 ft·0 sec·West Sycamore Street
14
Arrive at destination
West Sycamore Street
Trip Plan
Given its manageable 2-hour and 24-minute duration, this 112.9-mile trip is ideal for a single day, offering plenty of flexibility. You could depart in the morning and arrive in Kokomo with ample daylight. With a fuel cost estimate of $18, keeping your tank topped up is a good idea, especially since the longest stretch on US 31 is 53.6 miles. Plan for one brief stop if needed, but the relatively short travel time means you won't need to break the journey into multiple days. Pay attention to signage as you transition between US 31, US 20, and South Michigan Street to ensure a smooth continuation toward Kokomo.
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 56.5 miles from Middlebury, IN, or about 1h 11m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 53.6 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 25 miles or 32m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 56.5 miles or 1h 11m 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 56m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Kokomo, IN than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Middlebury, IN so your first major turns are already loaded.
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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 Middlebury, IN
This is one driving day of about 112.9 miles and 2h 24m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 25 miles from Middlebury, IN.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on US 31 for about 53.6 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway reset
2 mi from route
~5 min detour
$10 to $20
Argos, Indiana
Hours: 11 am–11 pm
+15748926845
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 8
5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 112.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0 mi into trip|~0m in|West Warren Street
Turn right onto West Warren Street
Navigation decision point
3
1.4 mi into trip|~3m in|US 20
Turn right onto US 20
Navigation decision point
5
29.6 mi into trip|~38m in
Take the exit toward US 31 South: Plymouth, Indianapolis
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward US 31 South: Plymouth, Indianapolis
4
108.5 mi into trip|~2h 16m in|SR 931
Take the exit onto SR 931 toward SR 931 South: Kokomo
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Toward SR 931 South: Kokomo
4
112.9 mi into trip|~2h 24m in|West Sycamore Street
Turn left onto West Sycamore Street
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$17.65 one way
$35.30 round trip
$3.97/gal25.4 MPG avg40 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.36
$19.38
$38.76
premium
$4.89
$21.73
$43.45
diesel
$5.61
$24.93
$49.85
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$18
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$43–$68
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 39.5 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $12 in charging
· 0 stops
· 68% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
33.9
0
$11.85
$5.42
Efficient EV
28.2
0
$9.88
$4.52
EV Truck/SUV
45.2
0
$15.81
$7.23
Gas CO2
40 kg
EV CO2
13 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.
Forecast as of Apr 20, 2026
Origin
Middlebury, IN
Morning
in Middlebury on Tuesday
Local time
6:49 AM
EDT
Current temp
66°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Kokomo, IN
Morning
in Kokomo on Tuesday
Local time
6:49 AM
EDT
Current temp
67°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
67°F
Plymouth, IN
56 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
1 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 24m 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.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a highway-focused experience for about 74% of this 112.9-mile journey. The main thoroughfares guiding you are US 31 and US 20, along with South Michigan Street. The longest stretch without a significant change in road type is a solid 53.6 miles on US 31. While largely a highway drive, be prepared for potential transitions as you move between these primary routes. The overall character is one of consistent travel, designed for efficient movement rather than extensive scenic exploration.
74% 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: 53.6 mi on US 31.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 31 and US 20. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near West Warren Street.
Driving Effort3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 2h 24m drive. You will face about 8 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 (West Warren Street): Navigation decision point; at 1.4 miles (US 20): Navigation decision point; at 29.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. 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.
On the drive from Middlebury, IN to Kokomo, IN, road signs begin pointing toward Indianapolis along the way.
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 53.6 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.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (West Warren Street): Navigation decision point; at 1.4 miles (US 20): Navigation decision point; at 29.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Kokomo, IN before heading back.
