How far is Bluffton, IN from Kokomo, IN?

The driving distance from Bluffton, IN to Kokomo, IN is about 68.8 miles (110.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 30m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 53.4 miles (85.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 01m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
68.84 mi
01h 30m
Flight
53.38 mi
85.91 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
53.38 mi
Kilometers
85.91 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
68.84 mi
Kilometers
110.79 km
Drive Time
01h 30m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 30m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Kokomo
Wed, Apr 22, 10:50 PM EDT
Return by in Bluffton
Thu, Apr 23, 12:20 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bluffton
2026-04-22T21:19
Arrive Kokomo
Wed, Apr 22, 10:50 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 30m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:31 AM to 11:31 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:28 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Bluffton
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
Shadeland
IN

Human settlement in Tippecanoe County, Indiana, United States of America

From Bluffton
34.9 mi
00h 45m
To Kokomo
34 mi
00h 45m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
77°F
Wednesday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph W
Destination
76°F
Wednesday

Scattered Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 mph WSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on West Washington Street

    14 m · 4 sec · West Washington Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto South Main Street

    13 mi · 19 min · South Main Street

  3. 3

    Turn right

    27.1 mi · 31 min

  4. 4

    Turn left onto South Washington Street

    3.4 mi · 6 min · South Washington Street

  5. 5

    Continue on South Strawtown Pike

    2.4 mi · 3 min · South Strawtown Pike

  6. 6

    Turn right onto West 500 S

    6.9 mi · 10 min · West 500 S

  7. 7

    Continue on West 500 South

    2 mi · 3 min · West 500 South

  8. 8

    Continue on East 00 N

    5 mi · 7 min · East 00 N

  9. 9

    Continue on East Main Street

    1.5 km · 1 min · East Main Street

  10. 10

    Continue on County Road East 00 North South

    4.7 mi · 7 min · County Road East 00 North South

  11. 11

    Continue on East County Road 00 North South

    1.4 mi · 2 min · East County Road 00 North South

  12. 12

    Continue on East Markland Avenue

    2.4 mi · 4 min · East Markland Avenue

  13. 13

    Turn right onto South Washington Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · South Washington Street

  14. 14

    Turn right onto West Sycamore Street

    6 m · 1 sec · West Sycamore Street

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Sycamore Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
15 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
21.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
South Main Street
13 mi · 19%
West 500 S
6.92 mi · 10%
East 00 N
4.96 mi · 7%
County Road East 00 North South
4.65 mi · 7%
South Washington Street
4.09 mi · 6%
South Strawtown Pike
2.43 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

Turn right

27.1 mi · 00h 31m

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
01h 30m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+15.4 mi
53.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Shadeland
00h 45m from Bluffton
Leave By
3:28 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny leaving Bluffton and Scattered Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny near Kokomo.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 68.8 miles (110.8 km) and usually takes 01h 30m 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?

Shadeland is a useful midpoint, sitting about 34.9 miles from Bluffton and 34 miles from Kokomo.

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

The direct path is about 53.4 miles (85.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.4 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 3:28 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.16 one way or $18.33 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 21.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny around Bluffton and Scattered Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny near Kokomo.

Stop Ideas Near Shadeland

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Shadeland, 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 Shadeland.

RAIL

Waterloo

104 mi away
Lincoln and Center Street
RAIL

Indianapolis Union Station

105 mi away
350 South Illinois Street
RAIL

Lafayette station

111 mi away
200 North 2nd St.
RAIL

Connersville station

114 mi away
1012 Eastern Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bluffton and Kokomo. Straight-line distance: 53.38 mi (85.91 km).

Bluffton

#1 Bluffton

City in Harrison and Lancaster townships, Wells County, Indiana, United States

Population10,094
Coordinates40.7386600, -85.1716400
Altitude252
CountryUnited States
Kokomo

#2 Kokomo

The most populous city in Howard County, Indiana.

Population58,243
Coordinates40.4864300, -86.1336000
Altitude247
CountryUnited States
Start: West Washington Street (-85.17164, 40.73869)
End: West Sycamore Street (-86.13357, 40.486452)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 111 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 17m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 43m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 22m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 08m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 59m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 51m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.43 gal
9.2 L · about $9.16
Round trip
$18.33
4.86 gal · 18.4 L
Estimated CO2
21.6 kg one way
Round trip: 43.2 kg / 95 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $9.16 $18.33
Mid-grade $4.25 $10.33 $20.67
Premium $4.65 $11.31 $22.62
Diesel $5.30 $12.89 $25.78

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Bluffton and Kokomo. The current time is 21:19:39.

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.