How far is Hamilton, IN from Kokomo, IN?

The driving distance from Hamilton, IN to Kokomo, IN is about 37.2 miles (59.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 47m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 27.3 miles (43.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 35m 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
37.2 mi
00h 47m
Flight
27.3 mi
43.94 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
27.3 mi
Kilometers
43.94 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
37.2 mi
Kilometers
59.87 km
Drive Time
00h 47m

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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 00h 47m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Kokomo
Thu, Oct 15, 4:16 PM EDT
Return by in Hamilton
Thu, Oct 15, 5:04 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hamilton
2026-10-15T15:28
Arrive Kokomo
Thu, Oct 15, 4:16 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 47m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:48 AM to 10:48 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:54 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Hamilton
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
Forest
IN

Unincorporated community in Clinton County, Indiana

From Hamilton
18.6 mi
00h 23m
To Kokomo
18.6 mi
00h 23m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
74°F
Thursday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
12 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 Hamilton and Kokomo.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on North County Road 600 West

    16 m · 8 sec · North County Road 600 West

  2. 2

    Turn left onto West County Road 400 North

    2.7 mi · 5 min · West County Road 400 North

  3. 3

    Turn left

    5.3 mi · 8 min

  4. 4

    Turn right onto County Road 900 North

    1023 ft · 17 sec · County Road 900 North

  5. 5

    Continue on Main Street

    4.5 mi · 7 min · Main Street

  6. 6

    Continue on State Road 26

    6 mi · 8 min · State Road 26

  7. 7

    Turn left onto County Road 600 East

    1.1 mi · 2 min · County Road 600 East

  8. 8

    Continue on Michigan Street

    3.4 mi · 5 min · Michigan Street

  9. 9

    Turn right

    11.5 mi · 17 min

  10. 10

    Continue on West Sycamore Street

    2.7 mi · 4 min · West Sycamore Street

  11. 11

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Sycamore Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Hamilton 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
11 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
29.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
State Road 26
5.99 mi · 16%
Main Street
4.47 mi · 12%
Michigan Street
3.36 mi · 9%
West County Road 400 North
2.69 mi · 7%
West Sycamore Street
2.66 mi · 7%
County Road 600 East
1.11 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

Turn right

11.5 mi · 00h 17m

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 47m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9.9 mi
27.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Forest
00h 23m from Hamilton
Leave By
4:54 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Hamilton 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 Hamilton to Kokomo?

The road trip is about 37.2 miles (59.9 km) and usually takes 00h 47m 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?

Forest is a useful midpoint, sitting about 18.6 miles from Hamilton and 18.6 miles from Kokomo.

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

The direct path is about 27.3 miles (43.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.9 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 4:54 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.06 one way or $10.12 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Forest

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

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

RAIL

Lafayette station

48 mi away
200 North 2nd St.
BUS

Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana

59 mi away
1000 Smith Ave
RAIL

Crawfordsville

60 mi away
Spring and Green Streets
RAIL

Indianapolis Union Station

70 mi away
350 South Illinois Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Hamilton and Kokomo. Straight-line distance: 27.3 mi (43.94 km).

Hamilton

#1 Hamilton

Town in Indiana, United States

Population1,595
Coordinates40.3447600, -86.6180600
Altitude246
CountryUnited States
Kokomo

#2 Kokomo

The most populous city in Howard County, Indiana.

Population58,243
Coordinates40.4864300, -86.1336000
Altitude247
CountryUnited States
Start: North County Road 600 West (-86.617939, 40.344759)
End: West Sycamore Street (-86.13357, 40.486452)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 60 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 14m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 55m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 44m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 37m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 31m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 27m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.31 gal
4.97 L · about $5.06
Round trip
$10.12
2.62 gal · 9.94 L
Estimated CO2
11.6 kg one way
Round trip: 23.3 kg / 51 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.86 $5.06 $10.12
Mid-grade $4.46 $5.84 $11.67
Premium $4.99 $6.53 $13.07
Diesel $6.62 $8.67 $17.35

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 Hamilton and Kokomo. The current time is 15:28:48.

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.