How far is Buck Creek, IN from Kokomo, IN?
The driving distance from Buck Creek, IN to Kokomo, IN is about 42.1 miles (67.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 50m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 33 miles (53.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 41m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 50m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Indiana, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Buck Creek and Kokomo.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Buck Creek and Kokomo.
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Start on Railroad Street
6 m · 6 sec · Railroad Street
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Turn right onto North 750 East
1626 ft · 46 sec · North 750 East
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Turn right onto Hoosier Heartland Highway
7.9 mi · 10 min · Hoosier Heartland Highway
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Take the exit slight right
1741 ft · 50 sec
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Turn right
1.5 mi · 2 min
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Turn left onto East Division Line Road
13.3 mi · 23 min · East Division Line Road
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Turn right onto Michigan Street
4.2 mi · 6 min · Michigan Street
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Turn left onto East Mill Road
112 m · 17 sec · East Mill Road
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Turn right onto Zook Lane
1923 ft · 1 min · Zook Lane
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At the end of the road, turn left
10.9 mi · 16 min
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Continue on West Sycamore Street
2.7 mi · 4 min · West Sycamore Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West Sycamore Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Buck Creek and Kokomo.
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.
East Division Line Road
Turn left onto East Division Line Road
13.3 mi · 00h 23m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Rain Showers leaving Buck Creek and Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms near Kokomo.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Buck Creek to Kokomo?
The road trip is about 42.1 miles (67.7 km) and usually takes 00h 50m 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?
Burlington is a useful midpoint, sitting about 20.7 miles from Buck Creek and 21.4 miles from Kokomo.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 33 miles (53.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.1 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 4:48 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.72 one way or $11.43 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 13.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers around Buck Creek and Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms near Kokomo.
Stop Ideas Near Burlington
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Burlington.
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Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana
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Indianapolis Union Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Buck Creek and Kokomo. Straight-line distance: 32.99 mi (53.09 km).
#1 Buck Creek
Census-designated place in Tippecanoe County, Indiana
| Population | 9,362 |
| Coordinates | 40.4878100, -86.7614000 |
| Altitude | 201 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Kokomo
The most populous city in Howard County, Indiana.
| Population | 58,243 |
| Coordinates | 40.4864300, -86.1336000 |
| Altitude | 247 |
| Country | United States |
End: West Sycamore Street (-86.13357, 40.486452)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 68 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 24m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 03m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 50m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 42m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 36m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 31m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.86 | $5.72 | $11.43 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $6.59 | $13.19 |
| Premium | $4.99 | $7.38 | $14.76 |
| Diesel | $6.62 | $9.80 | $19.60 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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