How far is Cedar Lake, IN from Kokomo, IN?

The driving distance from Cedar Lake, IN to Kokomo, IN is about 125.2 miles (201.5 km), with a travel time of about 02h 19m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 91.3 miles (147 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 39m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
125.22 mi
02h 19m
Flight
91.34 mi
146.99 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
91.34 mi
Kilometers
146.99 km
Flight Time
00h 11m

Driving Distance

Road route
125.22 mi
Kilometers
201.53 km
Drive Time
02h 19m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 02h 19m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Kokomo
Wed, Apr 22, 10:17 PM EDT
Return by in Cedar Lake
Wed, Apr 22, 11:36 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Cedar Lake
2026-04-22T18:57
Arrive Kokomo
Wed, Apr 22, 9:17 PM CDT
Route Timing
02h 19m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
11:20 AM to 1:20 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:50 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Cedar Lake
9:30 PM CDT
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
Round Grove
IN

Township in White County, Indiana

From Cedar Lake
62.3 mi
01h 09m
To Kokomo
62.9 mi
01h 09m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
75°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph NNW
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 Cedar Lake and Kokomo.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Cedar Lake and Kokomo.

  1. 1

    Start on Lauerman Street

    789 ft · 36 sec · Lauerman Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto West 141st Avenue

    1.5 mi · 6 min · West 141st Avenue

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Wicker Avenue

    5.1 mi · 7 min · Wicker Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn left onto West 181st Avenue

    1.5 mi · 3 min · West 181st Avenue

  5. 5

    Continue on West Commercial Avenue

    2.6 mi · 6 min · West Commercial Avenue

  6. 6

    Continue on East 181st Avenue

    4.6 mi · 7 min · East 181st Avenue

  7. 7

    Take the ramp right toward I 65 South: Indianapolis

    1314 ft · 32 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Casimir Pulaski Memorial Highway

    67.3 mi · 1 hr 12 min · Casimir Pulaski Memorial Highway

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 26: Rossville, Lafayette

    1398 ft · 32 sec

  10. 10

    Turn left

    22.8 mi · 34 min

  11. 11

    Turn left onto County Road 600 East

    1.1 mi · 2 min · County Road 600 East

  12. 12

    Continue on Michigan Street

    3.4 mi · 5 min · Michigan Street

  13. 13

    Turn right

    11.5 mi · 17 min

  14. 14

    Continue on West Sycamore Street

    2.7 mi · 4 min · 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 Cedar Lake 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
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Casimir Pulaski Memorial Highway
67.3 mi · 54%
Wicker Avenue
5.11 mi · 4%
East 181st Avenue
4.63 mi · 4%
Michigan Street
3.36 mi · 3%
West Sycamore Street
2.66 mi · 2%
West Commercial Avenue
2.58 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Casimir Pulaski Memorial Highway

Merge slight left onto Casimir Pulaski Memorial Highway

67.3 mi · 01h 12m

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 19m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+33.9 mi
91.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Round Grove
01h 09m from Cedar Lake
Leave By
1:50 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Cedar Lake 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 Cedar Lake to Kokomo?

The road trip is about 125.2 miles (201.5 km) and usually takes 02h 19m 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?

Round Grove is a useful midpoint, sitting about 62.3 miles from Cedar Lake and 62.9 miles from Kokomo.

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

The direct path is about 91.3 miles (147 km), while the road route adds roughly 33.9 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 CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:50 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.67 one way or $33.34 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 39.3 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Cedar Lake and Kokomo, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Cedar Lake and Scattered Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny near Kokomo.

Stop Ideas Near Round Grove

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

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

RAIL

Lafayette station

22 mi away
200 North 2nd St.
RAIL

Rensselaer

41 mi away
619 North Cullen Street
BUS

Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana

58 mi away
1000 Smith Ave
RAIL

Crawfordsville

62 mi away
Spring and Green Streets

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Cedar Lake and Kokomo. Straight-line distance: 91.34 mi (146.99 km).

Cedar Lake

#1 Cedar Lake

Town in Lake County, Indiana, United States

Population13,588
Coordinates41.3647600, -87.4411500
Altitude216
CountryUnited States
Kokomo

#2 Kokomo

The most populous city in Howard County, Indiana.

Population58,243
Coordinates40.4864300, -86.1336000
Altitude247
CountryUnited States
Start: Lauerman Street (-87.440789, 41.364818)
End: West Sycamore Street (-86.13357, 40.486452)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 202 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 10m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 07m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 30m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 05m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 47m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 33m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.42 gal
16.73 L · about $16.67
Round trip
$33.34
8.84 gal · 33.46 L
Estimated CO2
39.3 kg one way
Round trip: 78.6 kg / 173 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $16.67 $33.34
Mid-grade $4.25 $18.80 $37.60
Premium $4.65 $20.57 $41.14
Diesel $5.30 $23.44 $46.89

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 22, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Cedar Lake, IN and Kokomo, IN. The current time in Cedar Lake is 18:57:52, although it is 19:57:52 in Kokomo.

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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.