How far is Fairfield, IN from Kokomo, IN?

The driving distance from Fairfield, IN to Kokomo, IN is about 138 miles (222.1 km), with a travel time of about 02h 36m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 90 miles (144.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 12m 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
138.01 mi
02h 36m
Flight
89.99 mi
144.83 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
89.99 mi
Kilometers
144.83 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
138.01 mi
Kilometers
222.11 km
Drive Time
02h 36m

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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 36m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Kokomo
Thu, Oct 15, 5:05 PM EDT
Return by in Fairfield
Thu, Oct 15, 7:41 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Fairfield
2026-10-15T14:28
Arrive Kokomo
Thu, Oct 15, 5:05 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 36m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:36 AM to 12:36 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:18 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Fairfield
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
Muncie
IN

County seat of Delaware County, Indiana, United States

From Fairfield
63.6 mi
01h 18m
To Kokomo
74.4 mi
01h 18m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
73°F
Thursday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 mph SE
Destination
72°F
This Afternoon

Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 1:00 PM EDT
Wind
10 mph SSE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    2.5 mi · 10 min

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Indiana Highway 101

    6.4 mi · 11 min · Indiana Highway 101

  3. 3

    Continue on South Main Street

    1.4 mi · 2 min · South Main Street

  4. 4

    Continue straight

    16 mi · 23 min

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight left

    1563 ft · 38 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    1.4 mi · 2 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward US 35 North: Muncie

    33.8 mi · 39 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit straight toward US 35 North, SR 3 North, SR 67 North: Portland

    5.9 mi · 8 min

  9. 9

    Turn straight

    3.2 mi · 5 min

  10. 10

    Turn left onto East 600 North

    10 mi · 15 min · East 600 North

  11. 11

    Take the ramp right

    14 mi · 15 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward US 35 North, SR 22: Gas City, Upland

    1800 ft · 39 sec

  13. 13

    Turn left onto East 500 South

    1.5 mi · 2 min · East 500 South

  14. 14

    Continue on East Main Street

    2.1 mi · 4 min · East Main Street

  15. 15

    Continue on East Hi Way Drive

    3.2 mi · 5 min · East Hi Way Drive

  16. 16

    Continue on West 500 S

    8 mi · 12 min · West 500 S

  17. 17

    Continue on West 500 South

    2 mi · 3 min · West 500 South

  18. 18

    Continue on East 00 N

    5 mi · 7 min · East 00 N

  19. 19

    Continue on East Main Street

    1.5 km · 1 min · East Main Street

  20. 20

    Continue on County Road East 00 North South

    4.7 mi · 7 min · County Road East 00 North South

  21. 21

    Continue on East County Road 00 North South

    1.4 mi · 2 min · East County Road 00 North South

  22. 22

    Continue on East Markland Avenue

    2.4 mi · 4 min · East Markland Avenue

  23. 23

    Turn right onto South Washington Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · South Washington Street

  24. 24

    Turn right onto West Sycamore Street

    6 m · 1 sec · West Sycamore Street

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Sycamore Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
25 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
1 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
18.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 35 North
40.1 mi · 29%
East 600 North
24 mi · 17%
South Main Street
19.2 mi · 14%
West 500 S
8.03 mi · 6%
Indiana Highway 101
6.44 mi · 5%
East 00 N
4.96 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

US 35 North

Take the exit slight right toward US 35 North: Muncie

33.8 mi · 00h 39m

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 36m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+48 mi
90 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Muncie
01h 18m from Fairfield
Leave By
1:18 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Fairfield and Scattered 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 Fairfield to Kokomo?

The road trip is about 138 miles (222.1 km) and usually takes 02h 36m 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?

Muncie is a useful midpoint, sitting about 63.6 miles from Fairfield and 74.4 miles from Kokomo.

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

The direct path is about 90 miles (144.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 48 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 1:18 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.81 one way or $37.62 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 43.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Fairfield and Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms near Kokomo.

Stop Ideas Near Muncie

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 Muncie and the surrounding midpoint area.
Daleville Town Hall Park and Splash Pad
Scenic stop 12.4 mi away

Daleville Town Hall Park and Splash Pad

Daleville , IN
8029 S Walnut St, Daleville, IN 47334, United States
Rating 4.8/5 435 reviews Park
City of Muncie
Meeting point 3 mi away

City of Muncie

Muncie , IN
300 N High St, Muncie, IN 47305
Rating 2.6/5 14 reviews City clerk's office,City government office
Stop photo coming soon
Nearby stop 0.8 mi away

Housing Authority

Muncie , IN
2401 S Haddix Ave, Muncie, IN 47302
Rating 3.2/5 6 reviews Housing authority

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Connersville station

65 mi away
1012 Eastern Avenue
RAIL

Indianapolis Union Station

82 mi away
350 South Illinois Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Fairfield and Kokomo. Straight-line distance: 89.99 mi (144.83 km).

Fairfield

#1 Fairfield

Township in Franklin County, Indiana

Population1,406
Coordinates39.5186600, -84.9955200
Altitude228
CountryUnited States
Kokomo

#2 Kokomo

The most populous city in Howard County, Indiana.

Population58,243
Coordinates40.4864300, -86.1336000
Altitude247
CountryUnited States
Start: (-84.984676, 39.52055)
End: West Sycamore Street (-86.13357, 40.486452)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 222 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 35m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 27m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 45m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 18m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 58m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 43m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.87 gal
18.44 L · about $18.81
Round trip
$37.62
9.74 gal · 36.88 L
Estimated CO2
43.3 kg one way
Round trip: 86.6 kg / 191 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.86 $18.81 $37.62
Mid-grade $4.46 $21.70 $43.39
Premium $4.99 $24.29 $48.58
Diesel $6.62 $32.24 $64.49

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 · Oct 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Fairfield and Kokomo. The current time is 14:28:50.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.