How far is Dyer, IN from Kokomo, IN?
The driving distance from Dyer, IN to Kokomo, IN is about 132.5 miles (213.2 km), with a travel time of about 02h 26m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 100.4 miles (161.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 53m 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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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 02h 26m.
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.
Town in Indiana, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Patchy Frost then Mostly Sunny
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Dyer and Kokomo.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Dyer and Kokomo.
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Start on Hart Street
71 m · 34 sec · Hart Street
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Continue on Hart Street
81 m · 9 sec · Hart Street
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Turn left onto Joliet Street
2.5 mi · 5 min · Joliet Street
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Continue on West Lincoln Highway
3.9 mi · 7 min · West Lincoln Highway
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Continue on Joliet Street
2757 ft · 49 sec · Joliet Street
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Continue on West Lincoln Highway
1.1 mi · 2 min · West Lincoln Highway
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Continue on West 81st Avenue
1.9 mi · 3 min · West 81st Avenue
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Continue on East 81st Avenue
1719 ft · 35 sec · East 81st Avenue
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 65: Indianapolis, Chicago
122 m · 10 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 65 South: Indianapolis
2578 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Casimir Pulaski Memorial Highway
79.9 mi · 1 hr 26 min · Casimir Pulaski Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 26: Rossville, Lafayette
1398 ft · 32 sec
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Turn left
22.8 mi · 34 min
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Turn left onto County Road 600 East
1.1 mi · 2 min · County Road 600 East
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Continue on Michigan Street
3.4 mi · 5 min · Michigan Street
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Turn right
11.5 mi · 17 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 Dyer and Kokomo.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Casimir Pulaski Memorial Highway
Merge slight left onto Casimir Pulaski Memorial Highway
79.9 mi · 01h 26m
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.
Patchy Frost then Mostly Sunny leaving Dyer and Mostly Sunny near Kokomo.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Dyer to Kokomo?
The road trip is about 132.5 miles (213.2 km) and usually takes 02h 26m 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?
Wolcott is a useful midpoint, sitting about 66.2 miles from Dyer and 66.2 miles from Kokomo.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 100.4 miles (161.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 32.1 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 CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:36 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.61 one way or $35.22 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 41.5 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Dyer and Kokomo, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Patchy Frost then Mostly Sunny around Dyer and Mostly Sunny near Kokomo.
Stop Ideas Near Wolcott
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 Wolcott.
Rensselaer
Lafayette station
Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana
Kankakee
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Dyer and Kokomo. Straight-line distance: 100.44 mi (161.65 km).
#1 Dyer
Town in Indiana
| Population | 15,955 |
| Coordinates | 41.4942000, -87.5217100 |
| Altitude | 195 |
| 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: 213 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 24m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 18m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 38m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 12m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 53m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 39m |
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 | $17.61 | $35.22 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $19.86 | $39.72 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $21.73 | $43.47 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $24.77 | $49.54 |
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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