How far is Chesterton, IN from Kokomo, IN?

The driving distance from Chesterton, IN to Kokomo, IN is about 40 miles (64.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 49m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 38.5 miles (62 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 38m 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
39.97 mi
00h 49m
Flight
38.53 mi
62 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
38.53 mi
Kilometers
62 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
39.97 mi
Kilometers
64.32 km
Drive Time
00h 49m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 49m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Kokomo
Tue, May 5, 8:04 AM EDT
Return by in Chesterton
Tue, May 5, 8:53 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Chesterton
2026-05-05T07:15
Arrive Kokomo
Tue, May 5, 8:04 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 49m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:49 AM to 10:49 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:52 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Chesterton
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
Atlanta
IN

Town in Hamilton County, Indiana, United States

From Chesterton
19.9 mi
00h 24m
To Kokomo
20 mi
00h 24m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
63°F
Tuesday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 mph W
Destination
63°F
Tuesday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
14 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    574 ft · 47 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left onto East 96th Street

    1237 ft · 31 sec · East 96th Street

  3. 3

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward East 96th Street

    28 m · 5 sec · East 96th Street

  4. 4

    Exit the roundabout onto East 96th Street

    1220 ft · 31 sec · East 96th Street

  5. 5

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward North Keystone Parkway, East 98th Street

    528 ft · 30 sec

  6. 6

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

    1186 ft · 31 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on Keystone Parkway

    133 m · 12 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Keystone Parkway

    5 mi · 8 min · Keystone Parkway

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto North Meridian Street

    26.8 mi · 34 min · North Meridian Street

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 931: Kokomo

    3.8 mi · 6 min

  11. 11

    Turn left onto East Alto Road

    42 m · 3 sec · East Alto Road

  12. 12

    Turn straight

    71 m · 10 sec

  13. 13

    Turn right onto South Lafountain Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · South Lafountain Street

  14. 14

    Continue on South Washington Street

    2.6 mi · 4 min · South Washington Street

  15. 15

    Turn right onto West Sycamore Street

    6 m · 1 sec · West Sycamore Street

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Sycamore Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Chesterton 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
16 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
2 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
40 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
North Meridian Street
26.8 mi · 67%
Keystone Parkway
5.11 mi · 13%
SR 931
3.76 mi · 9%
South Washington Street
2.57 mi · 6%
South Lafountain Street
0.66 mi · 2%
East 96th Street
0.48 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

North Meridian Street

Merge slight left onto North Meridian Street

26.8 mi · 00h 34m

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 49m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+1.5 mi
38.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Atlanta
00h 24m from Chesterton
Leave By
4:52 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Chesterton and 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 Chesterton to Kokomo?

The road trip is about 40 miles (64.3 km) and usually takes 00h 49m 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?

Atlanta is a useful midpoint, sitting about 19.9 miles from Chesterton and 20 miles from Kokomo.

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

The direct path is about 38.5 miles (62 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.5 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 4:52 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.32 one way or $10.63 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Chesterton and Showers And Thunderstorms near Kokomo.

Stop Ideas Near Atlanta

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 Atlanta and the surrounding midpoint area.
Stop photo coming soon
Practical stop 12.6 mi away

Noblesville Housing Authority

Noblesville , IN
320 Kings Ln, Noblesville, IN 46060
Rating 4.5/5 6 reviews Housing authority,Social services organization
Arcadia Indiana Town Hall
Meeting point 5.8 mi away

Arcadia Indiana Town Hall

Arcadia , IN
208 W Main St, Arcadia, IN 46030
Rating 3.0/5 4 reviews City government office
Stop photo coming soon
Nearby stop 6.7 mi away

Sheridan Clerk Treasurer and Town Hall

Sheridan , IN
506 S Main St, Sheridan, IN 46069
Rating 1.0/5 2 reviews City tax office

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Indianapolis Union Station

52 mi away
350 South Illinois Street
BUS

Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana

76 mi away
1000 Smith Ave
RAIL

Crawfordsville

77 mi away
Spring and Green Streets
RAIL

Lafayette station

77 mi away
200 North 2nd St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Chesterton and Kokomo. Straight-line distance: 38.53 mi (62 km).

Chesterton

#1 Chesterton

Town in the U.

Population14,232
Coordinates39.9289300, -86.1208200
Altitude238
CountryUnited States
Kokomo

#2 Kokomo

The most populous city in Howard County, Indiana.

Population58,243
Coordinates40.4864300, -86.1336000
Altitude247
CountryUnited States
Start: (-86.121987, 39.928456)
End: West Sycamore Street (-86.13357, 40.486452)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 64 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 19m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 59m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 47m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 39m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 34m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 29m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.41 gal
5.34 L · about $5.32
Round trip
$10.63
2.82 gal · 10.68 L
Estimated CO2
12.5 kg one way
Round trip: 25.1 kg / 55 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $5.32 $10.63
Mid-grade $4.25 $6.00 $11.99
Premium $4.65 $6.56 $13.12
Diesel $5.30 $7.48 $14.96

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 · May 05, 2026

There is no time difference between Chesterton and Kokomo. The current time is 07:15:53.

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.