How far is Decatur, IN from Kokomo, IN?
The driving distance from Decatur, IN to Kokomo, IN is about 81.8 miles (131.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 37m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 67.5 miles (108.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 15m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 37m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Human settlement in Grant County, Indiana, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Chance Rain Showers
Partly Cloudy
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Decatur and Kokomo.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Decatur and Kokomo.
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Start on West Monroe Street
2422 ft · 46 sec · West Monroe Street
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Turn right onto North 13th Street
1167 ft · 22 sec · North 13th Street
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Turn left onto Nuttman Avenue
1520 ft · 26 sec · Nuttman Avenue
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Continue on West 600 N
21.1 mi · 31 min · West 600 N
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Continue on East Markle Road
1.1 km · 1 min · East Markle Road
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Turn left
1739 ft · 43 sec
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Merge slight left
21.6 mi · 23 min
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 18: Montpelier, Marion
1618 ft · 31 sec
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Keep slight right
49 m · 4 sec
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Merge slight left onto East State Road 18
5.8 mi · 7 min · East State Road 18
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Turn left onto South Washington Street
3.4 mi · 6 min · South Washington Street
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Continue on South Strawtown Pike
2.4 mi · 3 min · South Strawtown Pike
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Turn right onto West 500 S
6.9 mi · 10 min · West 500 S
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Continue on West 500 South
2 mi · 3 min · West 500 South
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Continue on East 00 N
5 mi · 7 min · East 00 N
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Continue on East Main Street
1.5 km · 1 min · East Main Street
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Continue on County Road East 00 North South
4.7 mi · 7 min · County Road East 00 North South
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Continue on East County Road 00 North South
1.4 mi · 2 min · East County Road 00 North South
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Continue on East Markland Avenue
2.4 mi · 4 min · East Markland Avenue
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Turn right onto South Washington Street
1.1 km · 1 min · South Washington Street
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Turn right onto West Sycamore Street
6 m · 1 sec · 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 Decatur and Kokomo.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
East Markle Road
Merge slight left
21.6 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.
Chance Rain Showers leaving Decatur and Partly Cloudy near Kokomo.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Decatur to Kokomo?
The road trip is about 81.8 miles (131.7 km) and usually takes 01h 37m 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?
Van Buren is a useful midpoint, sitting about 40.2 miles from Decatur and 41.6 miles from Kokomo.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 67.5 miles (108.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.3 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 3:14 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.90 one way or $21.80 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 25.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Decatur and Partly Cloudy near Kokomo.
Stop Ideas Near Van Buren
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 Van Buren.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Decatur and Kokomo. Straight-line distance: 67.46 mi (108.57 km).
#1 Decatur
City in Indiana, United States
| Population | 34,821 |
| Coordinates | 40.8306000, -84.9291300 |
| Altitude | 244 |
| 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: 132 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 43m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 02m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 38m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 21m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 10m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 01m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.77 | $10.90 | $21.80 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $12.29 | $24.58 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $13.45 | $26.90 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $15.33 | $30.66 |
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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