How far is Corydon, IN from Kokomo, IN?

The driving distance from Corydon, IN to Kokomo, IN is about 185.6 miles (298.7 km), with a travel time of about 03h 10m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 157.1 miles (252.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 21m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
185.6 mi
03h 10m
Flight
157.15 mi
252.91 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
157.15 mi
Kilometers
252.91 km
Flight Time
00h 18m

Driving Distance

Road route
185.6 mi
Kilometers
298.69 km
Drive Time
03h 10m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 10m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Kokomo
Thu, Apr 23, 5:48 AM EDT
Return by in Corydon
Thu, Apr 23, 8:59 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Corydon
2026-04-23T02:38
Arrive Kokomo
Thu, Apr 23, 5:48 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 10m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:11 AM to 11:11 AM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
10:38 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Corydon
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

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
Lowell
IN

Town in Lake County, Indiana, United States

From Corydon
92.2 mi
01h 35m
To Kokomo
93.4 mi
01h 35m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 8 mph S
Destination
80°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 18 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on North Maple Street

    552 ft · 26 sec · North Maple Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto East Chestnut Street

    1219 ft · 25 sec · East Chestnut Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto North Capitol Avenue

    1.3 mi · 2 min · North Capitol Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn left

    1081 ft · 24 sec

  5. 5

    Turn right onto State Road 135

    1.3 km · 1 min · State Road 135

  6. 6

    Turn left

    1410 ft · 36 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    16 mi · 18 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on I 265 East, SR 62 East

    6.4 mi · 8 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward I 65 North, I 65 South: Indianapolis, Louisville

    1772 ft · 34 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on I 65 North: Indianapolis

    1.2 km · 1 min

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    96.7 mi · 1 hr 44 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward Southport Road

    1948 ft · 48 sec

  13. 13

    Turn slight right

    54 m · 4 sec

  14. 14

    Turn straight onto East Southport Road

    975 ft · 27 sec · East Southport Road

  15. 15

    Turn left onto South Emerson Avenue

    2.5 mi · 4 min · South Emerson Avenue

  16. 16

    Take the ramp straight

    2399 ft · 59 sec

  17. 17

    Merge slight left

    2.3 mi · 3 min

  18. 18

    Continue straight

    11.8 mi · 14 min

  19. 19

    Keep slight left

    1477 ft · 20 sec

  20. 20

    Continue on I-465 WB

    1.3 km · 57 sec · I-465 WB

  21. 21

    Continue straight

    2.6 mi · 3 min

  22. 22

    Take the exit slight right toward Keystone Avenue

    2147 ft · 52 sec

  23. 23

    Turn right onto North Keystone Parkway, West 96th Street, West 98th Street, East 96th Street

    52 m · 6 sec

  24. 24

    Merge slight left onto North Keystone Avenue

    1412 ft · 44 sec · North Keystone Avenue

  25. 25

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward North Keystone Parkway, East 98th Street

    34 m · 6 sec

  26. 26

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

    1186 ft · 31 sec

  27. 27

    Keep slight left to continue on Keystone Parkway

    133 m · 12 sec

  28. 28

    Merge slight left onto Keystone Parkway

    5 mi · 8 min · Keystone Parkway

  29. 29

    Merge slight left onto North Meridian Street

    26.8 mi · 34 min · North Meridian Street

  30. 30

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 931: Kokomo

    3.8 mi · 6 min

  31. 31

    Turn left onto East Alto Road

    42 m · 3 sec · East Alto Road

  32. 32

    Turn straight

    71 m · 10 sec

  33. 33

    Turn right onto South Lafountain Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · South Lafountain Street

  34. 34

    Continue on South Washington Street

    2.6 mi · 4 min · South Washington Street

  35. 35

    Turn right onto West Sycamore Street

    6 m · 1 sec · West Sycamore Street

  36. 36

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Sycamore Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
36 steps
15 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
13
6 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
19.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 65 North
97.8 mi · 53%
North Meridian Street
26.8 mi · 14%
South Emerson Avenue
17.3 mi · 9%
State Road 135
16.8 mi · 9%
I 265 East
6.42 mi · 3%
Keystone Parkway
5.11 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

I 65 North

Merge slight left

96.7 mi · 01h 44m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
03h 10m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+28.5 mi
157.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lowell
01h 35m from Corydon
Leave By
10:38 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Corydon and Sunny near Kokomo.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 185.6 miles (298.7 km) and usually takes 03h 10m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Lowell is a useful midpoint, sitting about 92.2 miles from Corydon and 93.4 miles from Kokomo.

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

The direct path is about 157.1 miles (252.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 28.5 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:38 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $24.70 one way or $49.40 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 58.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Corydon and Sunny near Kokomo.

Stop Ideas Near Lowell

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

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

RAIL

Indianapolis Union Station

60 mi away
350 South Illinois Street
RAIL

Connersville station

82 mi away
1012 Eastern Avenue
BUS

Louisville, Kentucky

112 mi away
720 West Muhammad Ali Blvd.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Corydon and Kokomo. Straight-line distance: 157.15 mi (252.91 km).

Corydon

#1 Corydon

Town in Indiana

Population3,181
Coordinates38.2120100, -86.1219200
Altitude179
CountryUnited States
Kokomo

#2 Kokomo

The most populous city in Howard County, Indiana.

Population58,243
Coordinates40.4864300, -86.1336000
Altitude247
CountryUnited States
Start: North Maple Street (-86.122063, 38.212013)
End: West Sycamore Street (-86.13357, 40.486452)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 299 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 11m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 38m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 42m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 05m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 39m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 18m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.55 gal
24.79 L · about $24.70
Round trip
$49.40
13.1 gal · 49.58 L
Estimated CO2
58.2 kg one way
Round trip: 116.4 kg / 257 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $24.70 $49.40
Mid-grade $4.25 $27.86 $55.71
Premium $4.65 $30.48 $60.97
Diesel $5.30 $34.74 $69.48

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 Corydon and Kokomo. The current time is 02:38:22.

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.