How far is Hartford, IN from Kokomo, IN?

The driving distance from Hartford, IN to Kokomo, IN is about 145.3 miles (233.9 km), with a travel time of about 02h 41m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 120.6 miles (194.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 22m 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
145.34 mi
02h 41m
Flight
120.64 mi
194.15 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
120.64 mi
Kilometers
194.15 km
Flight Time
00h 14m

Driving Distance

Road route
145.34 mi
Kilometers
233.91 km
Drive Time
02h 41m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 41m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Kokomo
Fri, Apr 17, 7:25 AM EDT
Return by in Hartford
Fri, Apr 17, 10:06 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hartford
2026-04-17T04:43
Arrive Kokomo
Fri, Apr 17, 7:25 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 41m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:41 AM to 12:41 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:08 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Hartford
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
Fairland
IN

Human settlement in Shelby County, Indiana, United States of America

From Hartford
70.5 mi
01h 20m
To Kokomo
74.8 mi
01h 20m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Friday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 6 mph SW
Destination
79°F
Friday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 10 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Hartford Ridge Road

    12 m · 4 sec · Hartford Ridge Road

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Hartford Pike

    1652 ft · 1 min · Hartford Pike

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Nelson Road

    2702 ft · 1 min · Nelson Road

  4. 4

    Continue on Cole Lane

    2.5 mi · 6 min · Cole Lane

  5. 5

    Turn left

    1.5 km · 1 min

  6. 6

    Continue straight

    16.7 mi · 22 min

  7. 7

    Continue on West Perry Street

    1 mi · 2 min · West Perry Street

  8. 8

    Turn right onto South Buckeye Street

    22.4 mi · 33 min · South Buckeye Street

  9. 9

    Continue on East Main Street

    2149 ft · 40 sec · East Main Street

  10. 10

    Turn right onto North Ireland Street

    1854 ft · 32 sec · North Ireland Street

  11. 11

    Turn left onto North Michigan Avenue

    1.9 mi · 3 min · North Michigan Avenue

  12. 12

    Turn right

    1220 ft · 21 sec

  13. 13

    Take the ramp straight toward I 74 West, US 421: Indianapolis

    38.6 mi · 42 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward I 465, I 74 West: Shadeland Avenue

    1255 ft · 30 sec

  15. 15

    Keep slight right to continue on I 465 North: Shadeland Avenue

    2621 ft · 1 min

  16. 16

    Keep slight right to continue on I 465 North

    2427 ft · 59 sec

  17. 17

    Merge slight left

    10.4 mi · 12 min

  18. 18

    Keep slight left

    1477 ft · 20 sec

  19. 19

    Continue on I-465 WB

    1.3 km · 57 sec · I-465 WB

  20. 20

    Continue straight

    2.6 mi · 3 min

  21. 21

    Take the exit slight right toward Keystone Avenue

    2147 ft · 52 sec

  22. 22

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

    52 m · 6 sec

  23. 23

    Merge slight left onto North Keystone Avenue

    1412 ft · 44 sec · North Keystone Avenue

  24. 24

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

    34 m · 6 sec

  25. 25

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

    1186 ft · 31 sec

  26. 26

    Keep slight left to continue on Keystone Parkway

    133 m · 12 sec

  27. 27

    Merge slight left onto Keystone Parkway

    5 mi · 8 min · Keystone Parkway

  28. 28

    Merge slight left onto North Meridian Street

    26.8 mi · 34 min · North Meridian Street

  29. 29

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 931: Kokomo

    3.8 mi · 6 min

  30. 30

    Turn left onto East Alto Road

    42 m · 3 sec · East Alto Road

  31. 31

    Turn straight

    71 m · 10 sec

  32. 32

    Turn right onto South Lafountain Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · South Lafountain Street

  33. 33

    Continue on South Washington Street

    2.6 mi · 4 min · South Washington Street

  34. 34

    Turn right onto West Sycamore Street

    6 m · 1 sec · West Sycamore Street

  35. 35

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Sycamore Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Hartford 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
35 steps
14 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
4 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
24.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 74 West
38.6 mi · 27%
North Meridian Street
26.8 mi · 18%
South Buckeye Street
22.4 mi · 15%
Cole Lane
19.1 mi · 13%
I 465 North
11.7 mi · 8%
Keystone Parkway
5.11 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

I 74 West

Take the ramp straight toward I 74 West, US 421: Indianapolis

38.6 mi · 00h 42m

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 41m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+24.7 mi
120.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Fairland
01h 20m from Hartford
Leave By
1:08 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Hartford 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 Hartford to Kokomo?

The road trip is about 145.3 miles (233.9 km) and usually takes 02h 41m 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?

Fairland is a useful midpoint, sitting about 70.5 miles from Hartford and 74.8 miles from Kokomo.

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

The direct path is about 120.6 miles (194.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 24.7 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 1:08 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.35 one way or $38.69 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 45.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Hartford and Mostly Sunny near Kokomo.

Stop Ideas Near Fairland

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

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

RAIL

Indianapolis Union Station

32 mi away
350 South Illinois Street
RAIL

Connersville station

63 mi away
1012 Eastern Avenue
RAIL

Crawfordsville

102 mi away
Spring and Green Streets
BUS

Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana

104 mi away
1000 Smith Ave

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Hartford and Kokomo. Straight-line distance: 120.64 mi (194.15 km).

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#1 Hartford

Township in Adams County, Indiana

Population5,668
Coordinates38.9931100, -84.9569000
Altitude153
CountryUnited States
Kokomo

#2 Kokomo

The most populous city in Howard County, Indiana.

Population58,243
Coordinates40.4864300, -86.1336000
Altitude247
CountryUnited States
Start: Hartford Ridge Road (-84.956886, 38.99311)
End: West Sycamore Street (-86.13357, 40.486452)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 234 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 50m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 38m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 54m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 25m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 04m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 48m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.13 gal
19.41 L · about $19.35
Round trip
$38.69
10.26 gal · 38.82 L
Estimated CO2
45.6 kg one way
Round trip: 91.2 kg / 201 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $19.35 $38.69
Mid-grade $4.25 $21.82 $43.64
Premium $4.65 $23.88 $47.75
Diesel $5.30 $27.21 $54.42

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 17, 2026

There is no time difference between Hartford and Kokomo. The current time is 04:43:53.

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.