How far is Kendallville, IN from Kokomo, IN?
The driving distance from Kendallville, IN to Kokomo, IN is about 107.5 miles (173 km), with a travel time of about 02h 01m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 80 miles (128.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 02m 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. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.
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 01m.
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.
Town in Huntington and Wells counties, Indiana
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Cloudy then Rain Showers Likely
Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Kendallville and Kokomo.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Kendallville and Kokomo.
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Start on East Rush Street
14 m · 9 sec · East Rush Street
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Turn left onto South Main Street
1.4 mi · 3 min · South Main Street
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Continue on South Main Street
79 m · 7 sec · South Main Street
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Turn left onto South Lima Road
21.8 mi · 31 min · South Lima Road
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Take the exit slight right toward I 69 South, US 24 West, US 30 West: Indianapolis
1482 ft · 36 sec
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Merge slight left
8.4 mi · 10 min
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Continue straight
37.8 mi · 41 min
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 18: Montpelier, Marion
1618 ft · 31 sec
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Keep slight right
49 m · 4 sec
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Merge slight left onto East State Road 18
5.8 mi · 7 min · East State Road 18
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Turn left onto South Washington Street
3.4 mi · 6 min · South Washington Street
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Continue on South Strawtown Pike
2.4 mi · 3 min · South Strawtown Pike
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Turn right onto West 500 S
6.9 mi · 10 min · West 500 S
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Continue on West 500 South
2 mi · 3 min · West 500 South
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Continue on East 00 N
5 mi · 7 min · East 00 N
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Continue on East Main Street
1.5 km · 1 min · East Main Street
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Continue on County Road East 00 North South
4.7 mi · 7 min · County Road East 00 North South
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Continue on East County Road 00 North South
1.4 mi · 2 min · East County Road 00 North South
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Continue on East Markland Avenue
2.4 mi · 4 min · East Markland Avenue
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Turn right onto South Washington Street
1.1 km · 1 min · South Washington Street
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Turn right onto West Sycamore Street
6 m · 1 sec · 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 Kendallville and Kokomo.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
I 69 South
Continue straight
37.8 mi · 00h 41m
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.
Mostly Cloudy then Rain Showers Likely leaving Kendallville 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 Kendallville to Kokomo?
The road trip is about 107.5 miles (173 km) and usually takes 02h 01m 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?
Markle is a useful midpoint, sitting about 52.8 miles from Kendallville and 54.7 miles from Kokomo.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 80 miles (128.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 27.5 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 2:28 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.64 one way or $29.27 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 33.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy then Rain Showers Likely around Kendallville and Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms near Kokomo.
Stop Ideas Near Markle
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 Markle.
Waterloo
Bryan
Elkhart station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Kendallville and Kokomo. Straight-line distance: 80.05 mi (128.82 km).
#1 Kendallville
City in Indiana, USA
| Population | 9,893 |
| Coordinates | 41.4414400, -85.2649800 |
| Altitude | 301 |
| 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: 173 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 34m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 41m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 08m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 47m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 32m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 20m |
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 | $3.86 | $14.64 | $29.27 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $16.88 | $33.77 |
| Premium | $4.99 | $18.90 | $37.81 |
| Diesel | $6.62 | $25.09 | $50.19 |
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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