How far is Austin, IN from Kokomo, IN?

The driving distance from Austin, IN to Kokomo, IN is about 131.2 miles (211.1 km), with a travel time of about 02h 17m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 120.7 miles (194.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 35m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
131.19 mi
02h 17m
Flight
120.65 mi
194.16 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
120.65 mi
Kilometers
194.16 km
Flight Time
00h 14m

Driving Distance

Road route
131.19 mi
Kilometers
211.13 km
Drive Time
02h 17m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 17m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Kokomo
Fri, Apr 17, 1:30 PM EDT
Return by in Austin
Fri, Apr 17, 3:47 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Austin
2026-04-17T11:12
Arrive Kokomo
Fri, Apr 17, 1:30 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 17m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:18 AM to 12:18 PM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
1:54 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Austin
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Greenwood
IN

The most populous city in Johnson County, Indiana.

From Austin
64.8 mi
01h 08m
To Kokomo
66.4 mi
01h 08m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
84°F
Friday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 5 mph S
Destination
79°F
Friday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 10 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Austin and Kokomo.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Austin and Kokomo.

  1. 1

    Start on West Booe Road

    1667 ft · 1 min · West Booe Road

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn right

    1.7 mi · 3 min

  3. 3

    Take the ramp right

    1914 ft · 47 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    65.9 mi · 1 hr 11 min

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward Southport Road

    1948 ft · 48 sec

  6. 6

    Turn slight right

    54 m · 4 sec

  7. 7

    Turn straight onto East Southport Road

    975 ft · 27 sec · East Southport Road

  8. 8

    Turn left onto South Emerson Avenue

    2.5 mi · 4 min · South Emerson Avenue

  9. 9

    Take the ramp straight

    2399 ft · 59 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    2.3 mi · 3 min

  11. 11

    Continue straight

    11.8 mi · 14 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight left

    1477 ft · 20 sec

  13. 13

    Continue on I-465 WB

    1.3 km · 57 sec · I-465 WB

  14. 14

    Continue straight

    2.6 mi · 3 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward Keystone Avenue

    2147 ft · 52 sec

  16. 16

    Turn right onto North Keystone Parkway, West 96th Street, West 98th Street, East 96th Street

    52 m · 6 sec

  17. 17

    Merge slight left onto North Keystone Avenue

    1412 ft · 44 sec · North Keystone Avenue

  18. 18

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward North Keystone Parkway, East 98th Street

    34 m · 6 sec

  19. 19

    Exit the roundabout onto North Keystone Parkway, East 98th Street

    1186 ft · 31 sec

  20. 20

    Keep slight left to continue on Keystone Parkway

    133 m · 12 sec

  21. 21

    Merge slight left onto Keystone Parkway

    5 mi · 8 min · Keystone Parkway

  22. 22

    Merge slight left onto North Meridian Street

    26.8 mi · 34 min · North Meridian Street

  23. 23

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 931: Kokomo

    3.8 mi · 6 min

  24. 24

    Turn left onto East Alto Road

    42 m · 3 sec · East Alto Road

  25. 25

    Turn straight

    71 m · 10 sec

  26. 26

    Turn right onto South Lafountain Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · South Lafountain Street

  27. 27

    Continue on South Washington Street

    2.6 mi · 4 min · South Washington Street

  28. 28

    Turn right onto West Sycamore Street

    6 m · 1 sec · West Sycamore Street

  29. 29

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Sycamore Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Austin and Kokomo.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
29 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
12
5 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
22.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
West Booe Road
66.6 mi · 51%
North Meridian Street
26.8 mi · 20%
South Emerson Avenue
17.3 mi · 13%
Keystone Parkway
5.11 mi · 4%
SR 931
3.76 mi · 3%
I-465 WB
3.45 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

West Booe Road

Merge slight left

65.9 mi · 01h 11m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
02h 17m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+10.5 mi
120.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Greenwood
01h 08m from Austin
Leave By
1:54 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Austin and Mostly Sunny near Kokomo.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Austin to Kokomo?

The road trip is about 131.2 miles (211.1 km) and usually takes 02h 17m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Greenwood is a useful midpoint, sitting about 64.8 miles from Austin and 66.4 miles from Kokomo.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 120.7 miles (194.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.5 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:54 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.46 one way or $34.92 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 41.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Austin and Mostly Sunny near Kokomo.

Stop Ideas Near Greenwood

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Greenwood, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Greenwood.

RAIL

Indianapolis Union Station

17 mi away
350 South Illinois Street
RAIL

Connersville station

83 mi away
1012 Eastern Avenue
RAIL

Crawfordsville

83 mi away
Spring and Green Streets
BUS

Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana

85 mi away
1000 Smith Ave

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Austin and Kokomo. Straight-line distance: 120.65 mi (194.16 km).

Austin

#1 Austin

Small city in Indiana, USA

Population4,094
Coordinates38.7583900, -85.8080300
Altitude170
CountryUnited States
Kokomo

#2 Kokomo

The most populous city in Howard County, Indiana.

Population58,243
Coordinates40.4864300, -86.1336000
Altitude247
CountryUnited States
Start: West Booe Road (-85.808009, 38.757679)
End: West Sycamore Street (-86.13357, 40.486452)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 211 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 22m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 16m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 37m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 11m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 52m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 38m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.63 gal
17.52 L · about $17.46
Round trip
$34.92
9.26 gal · 35.04 L
Estimated CO2
41.1 kg one way
Round trip: 82.3 kg / 181 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $17.46 $34.92
Mid-grade $4.25 $19.69 $39.38
Premium $4.65 $21.55 $43.10
Diesel $5.30 $24.56 $49.12

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Indiana · Apr 17, 2026

There is no time difference between Austin and Kokomo. The current time is 11:12:18.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.