How far is Highland, IN from Kokomo, IN?

The driving distance from Highland, IN to Kokomo, IN is about 123 miles (198 km), with a travel time of about 02h 18m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 82 miles (132 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 36m 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
123.01 mi
02h 18m
Flight
82.04 mi
132.03 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
82.04 mi
Kilometers
132.03 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
123.01 mi
Kilometers
197.96 km
Drive Time
02h 18m

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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 18m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Kokomo
Sun, Apr 19, 4:23 AM EDT
Return by in Highland
Sun, Apr 19, 6:41 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Highland
2026-04-19T02:05
Arrive Kokomo
Sun, Apr 19, 4:23 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 18m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:18 AM to 12:18 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:54 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Highland
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
Taylor
IN

City in Indiana, United States of America

From Highland
59.3 mi
01h 09m
To Kokomo
63.7 mi
01h 09m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
58°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 18 mph WNW
Destination
52°F
Sunday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
13 to 18 mph WNW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    6 m · 4 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto East County Road 600 South

    2566 ft · 2 min · East County Road 600 South

  3. 3

    Continue on East County Road 600 South

    104 m · 21 sec · East County Road 600 South

  4. 4

    Turn sharp right

    934 ft · 18 sec

  5. 5

    Take the ramp right

    2447 ft · 1 min

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    22.8 mi · 29 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight left toward I 74 East

    2861 ft · 1 min

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    20.5 mi · 22 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 25: Waynetown, Wingate

    1944 ft · 44 sec

  10. 10

    Turn left onto North State Road 25

    4.3 mi · 6 min · North State Road 25

  11. 11

    Continue on Garfield Street

    1897 ft · 44 sec · Garfield Street

  12. 12

    At the end of the road, turn right onto West Wabash Street

    36 m · 8 sec · West Wabash Street

  13. 13

    Turn left onto South Vine Street

    2081 ft · 1 min · South Vine Street

  14. 14

    At the end of the road, turn left onto East Bascom Street

    33 m · 5 sec · East Bascom Street

  15. 15

    Turn right

    20 mi · 29 min

  16. 16

    Continue straight

    1.3 km · 1 min

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Old US Highway 231

    2.7 mi · 4 min · Old US Highway 231

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Sagamore Parkway South

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Sagamore Parkway South

  19. 19

    Turn right onto South Street

    1.9 mi · 3 min · South Street

  20. 20

    Continue straight

    22.8 mi · 34 min

  21. 21

    Turn left onto County Road 600 East

    1.1 mi · 2 min · County Road 600 East

  22. 22

    Continue on Michigan Street

    3.4 mi · 5 min · Michigan Street

  23. 23

    Turn right

    11.5 mi · 17 min

  24. 24

    Continue on West Sycamore Street

    2.7 mi · 4 min · 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 Highland 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
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
20.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
South Street
24.7 mi · 20%
East County Road 600 South
23.8 mi · 19%
I 74 East
21 mi · 17%
North State Road 25
4.27 mi · 3%
Michigan Street
3.36 mi · 3%
Old US Highway 231
2.74 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

East County Road 600 South

Merge slight left

22.8 mi · 00h 29m

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 18m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+41 mi
82 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Taylor
01h 09m from Highland
Leave By
1:54 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Highland and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny near Kokomo.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Highland to Kokomo?

The road trip is about 123 miles (198 km) and usually takes 02h 18m 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?

Taylor is a useful midpoint, sitting about 59.3 miles from Highland and 63.7 miles from Kokomo.

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

The direct path is about 82 miles (132 km), while the road route adds roughly 41 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 1:54 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.37 one way or $32.73 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 38.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Highland and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny near Kokomo.

Stop Ideas Near Taylor

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

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

RAIL

Lafayette station

10 mi away
200 North 2nd St.
BUS

Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana

29 mi away
1000 Smith Ave
RAIL

Crawfordsville

33 mi away
Spring and Green Streets
BUS

Danville, Illinois

64 mi away
379 Lynch Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Highland and Kokomo. Straight-line distance: 82.04 mi (132.03 km).

Highland

#1 Highland

Unincorporated town in Vermillion County, Indiana, United States

Population22,283
Coordinates39.7944800, -87.3958500
Altitude191
CountryUnited States
Kokomo

#2 Kokomo

The most populous city in Howard County, Indiana.

Population58,243
Coordinates40.4864300, -86.1336000
Altitude247
CountryUnited States
Start: (-87.395879, 39.794479)
End: West Sycamore Street (-86.13357, 40.486452)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 198 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 05m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 04m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 27m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 03m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 45m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 32m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.34 gal
16.43 L · about $16.37
Round trip
$32.73
8.68 gal · 32.86 L
Estimated CO2
38.6 kg one way
Round trip: 77.1 kg / 170 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $16.37 $32.73
Mid-grade $4.25 $18.46 $36.92
Premium $4.65 $20.20 $40.40
Diesel $5.30 $23.02 $46.04

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Highland and Kokomo. The current time is 02:05:37.

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.