How far is Broad Ripple, IN from Kokomo, IN?

The driving distance from Broad Ripple, IN to Kokomo, IN is about 44.6 miles (71.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 57m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 42.8 miles (68.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 55m 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
44.53 mi
00h 57m
Flight
42.82 mi
68.91 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
42.82 mi
Kilometers
68.91 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
44.53 mi
Kilometers
71.66 km
Drive Time
00h 57m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 57m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Kokomo
Wed, Apr 22, 11:48 PM EDT
Return by in Broad Ripple
Thu, Apr 23, 12:46 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Broad Ripple
2026-04-22T22:51
Arrive Kokomo
Wed, Apr 22, 11:48 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 57m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:58 AM to 10:58 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:34 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Broad Ripple
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
Sheridan
IN

City in Hamilton County, Indiana, United States of America

From Broad Ripple
22.5 mi
00h 28m
To Kokomo
22.1 mi
00h 28m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
75°F
Wednesday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 mph WSW
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 Broad Ripple and Kokomo.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Broad Ripple and Kokomo.

  1. 1

    Start on Winthrop Avenue

    1100 ft · 56 sec · Winthrop Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Broad Ripple Avenue

    1219 ft · 47 sec · Broad Ripple Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn right onto North College Avenue

    1.5 km · 2 min · North College Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn left onto East 71st Street

    1 km · 1 min · East 71st Street

  5. 5

    Turn right onto North Meridian Street

    3 mi · 5 min · North Meridian Street

  6. 6

    Continue on North Meridian Street

    3.2 mi · 4 min · North Meridian Street

  7. 7

    Continue on US Highway 31 North

    1.3 mi · 2 min · US Highway 31 North

  8. 8

    Continue on North Meridian Street

    28.3 mi · 36 min · North Meridian Street

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 931: Kokomo

    3.8 mi · 6 min

  10. 10

    Turn left onto East Alto Road

    42 m · 3 sec · East Alto Road

  11. 11

    Turn straight

    71 m · 10 sec

  12. 12

    Turn right onto South Lafountain Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · South Lafountain Street

  13. 13

    Continue on South Washington Street

    2.6 mi · 4 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 Broad Ripple and Kokomo.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
15 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
1
0 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
33.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
North Meridian Street
34.5 mi · 78%
SR 931
3.76 mi · 8%
South Washington Street
2.57 mi · 6%
US Highway 31 North
1.29 mi · 3%
North College Avenue
0.94 mi · 2%
South Lafountain Street
0.66 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

North Meridian Street

Continue on North Meridian Street

28.3 mi · 00h 36m

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
00h 57m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+1.8 mi
42.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Sheridan
00h 28m from Broad Ripple
Leave By
4:34 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Broad Ripple 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 Broad Ripple to Kokomo?

The road trip is about 44.6 miles (71.7 km) and usually takes 00h 57m 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?

Sheridan is a useful midpoint, sitting about 22.5 miles from Broad Ripple and 22.1 miles from Kokomo.

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

The direct path is about 42.8 miles (68.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.8 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 4:34 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.92 one way or $11.84 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Broad Ripple and Scattered Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny near Kokomo.

Stop Ideas Near Sheridan

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Sheridan and the surrounding midpoint area.
Stop photo coming soon
Practical stop 10.5 mi away

Noblesville Housing Authority

Noblesville , IN
320 Kings Ln, Noblesville, IN 46060
Rating 4.5/5 6 reviews Housing authority,Social services organization
Carmel City Hall
Meeting point 13.8 mi away

Carmel City Hall

Carmel , IN
Carmel City Hall (second floor One, 1 Civic Square, Carmel, IN 46032
Rating 3.1/5 18 reviews Government office,City courthouse
Carmel Gazebo
Nearby stop 13.7 mi away

Carmel Gazebo

Carmel , IN
3 Civic Square, Carmel, IN 46032
Rating 4.5/5 47 reviews Event venue

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Indianapolis Union Station

42 mi away
350 South Illinois Street
BUS

Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana

59 mi away
1000 Smith Ave
RAIL

Crawfordsville

59 mi away
Spring and Green Streets
RAIL

Lafayette station

65 mi away
200 North 2nd St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Broad Ripple and Kokomo. Straight-line distance: 42.82 mi (68.91 km).

Broad Ripple

#1 Broad Ripple

One of six areas designated as cultural districts in Indianapolis, Indiana

Population17,041
Coordinates39.8667100, -86.1416500
Altitude221
CountryUnited States
Kokomo

#2 Kokomo

The most populous city in Howard County, Indiana.

Population58,243
Coordinates40.4864300, -86.1336000
Altitude247
CountryUnited States
Start: Winthrop Avenue (-86.141859, 39.866719)
End: West Sycamore Street (-86.13357, 40.486452)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 72 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 29m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 06m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 53m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 44m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 38m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 33m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.57 gal
5.95 L · about $5.92
Round trip
$11.84
3.14 gal · 11.9 L
Estimated CO2
14 kg one way
Round trip: 27.9 kg / 62 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $5.92 $11.84
Mid-grade $4.25 $6.68 $13.35
Premium $4.65 $7.31 $14.61
Diesel $5.30 $8.33 $16.65

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 Broad Ripple and Kokomo. The current time is 22:51:20.

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.