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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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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.
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.
City in Indiana, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny
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.
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Start on the route
6 m · 4 sec
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Turn right onto East County Road 600 South
2566 ft · 2 min · East County Road 600 South
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Continue on East County Road 600 South
104 m · 21 sec · East County Road 600 South
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Turn sharp right
934 ft · 18 sec
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Take the ramp right
2447 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
22.8 mi · 29 min
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Take the exit slight left toward I 74 East
2861 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
20.5 mi · 22 min
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 25: Waynetown, Wingate
1944 ft · 44 sec
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Turn left onto North State Road 25
4.3 mi · 6 min · North State Road 25
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Continue on Garfield Street
1897 ft · 44 sec · Garfield Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto West Wabash Street
36 m · 8 sec · West Wabash Street
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Turn left onto South Vine Street
2081 ft · 1 min · South Vine Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto East Bascom Street
33 m · 5 sec · East Bascom Street
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Turn right
20 mi · 29 min
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Continue straight
1.3 km · 1 min
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Turn left onto Old US Highway 231
2.7 mi · 4 min · Old US Highway 231
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Turn left onto Sagamore Parkway South
1.5 mi · 2 min · Sagamore Parkway South
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Turn right onto South Street
1.9 mi · 3 min · South Street
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Continue straight
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 Highland and Kokomo.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
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.
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.
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.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Taylor.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Highland and Kokomo. Straight-line distance: 82.04 mi (132.03 km).
#1 Highland
Unincorporated town in Vermillion County, Indiana, United States
| Population | 22,283 |
| Coordinates | 39.7944800, -87.3958500 |
| Altitude | 191 |
| 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: 198 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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