How far is Knox, IN from Kokomo, IN?

The driving distance from Knox, IN to Kokomo, IN is about 77.4 miles (124.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 27m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 55.5 miles (89.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 55m 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
77.4 mi
01h 27m
Flight
55.47 mi
89.27 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
55.47 mi
Kilometers
89.27 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
77.4 mi
Kilometers
124.57 km
Drive Time
01h 27m

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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 01h 27m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Kokomo
Thu, Oct 15, 3:56 PM EDT
Return by in Knox
Thu, Oct 15, 5:24 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Knox
2026-10-15T14:28
Arrive Kokomo
Thu, Oct 15, 3:56 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 27m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:28 AM to 11:28 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:34 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Knox
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
Chesterton
IN

Town in the U.

From Knox
38.6 mi
00h 43m
To Kokomo
38.8 mi
00h 43m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
73°F
This Afternoon

Isolated Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 1:00 PM EDT
Wind
8 mph SSE
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 Knox and Kokomo.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on South Grant City Road

    2047 ft · 2 min · South Grant City Road

  2. 2

    Turn left onto McCullum

    1.2 mi · 2 min · McCullum

  3. 3

    Take the ramp left

    1685 ft · 41 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    25 mi · 27 min

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward I 465 South, I 465 North

    1463 ft · 26 sec

  6. 6

    Keep slight right to continue on I 465 North

    2479 ft · 54 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight right

    6.1 mi · 7 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight left

    1477 ft · 20 sec

  9. 9

    Continue on I-465 WB

    1.3 km · 57 sec · I-465 WB

  10. 10

    Continue straight

    2.6 mi · 3 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward Keystone Avenue

    2147 ft · 52 sec

  12. 12

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

    52 m · 6 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto North Keystone Avenue

    1412 ft · 44 sec · North Keystone Avenue

  14. 14

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

    34 m · 6 sec

  15. 15

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

    1186 ft · 31 sec

  16. 16

    Keep slight left to continue on Keystone Parkway

    133 m · 12 sec

  17. 17

    Merge slight left onto Keystone Parkway

    5 mi · 8 min · Keystone Parkway

  18. 18

    Merge slight left onto North Meridian Street

    26.8 mi · 34 min · North Meridian Street

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 931: Kokomo

    3.8 mi · 6 min

  20. 20

    Turn left onto East Alto Road

    42 m · 3 sec · East Alto Road

  21. 21

    Turn straight

    71 m · 10 sec

  22. 22

    Turn right onto South Lafountain Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · South Lafountain Street

  23. 23

    Continue on South Washington Street

    2.6 mi · 4 min · South Washington Street

  24. 24

    Turn right onto West Sycamore Street

    6 m · 1 sec · 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 Knox 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
25 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
11
5 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
32.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
North Meridian Street
26.8 mi · 35%
McCullum
26.5 mi · 34%
I 465 North
6.85 mi · 9%
Keystone Parkway
5.11 mi · 7%
SR 931
3.76 mi · 5%
I-465 WB
3.45 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

North Meridian Street

Merge slight left onto North Meridian Street

26.8 mi · 00h 34m

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
01h 27m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+21.9 mi
55.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Chesterton
00h 43m from Knox
Leave By
3:34 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Isolated Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Knox 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 Knox to Kokomo?

The road trip is about 77.4 miles (124.6 km) and usually takes 01h 27m 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?

Chesterton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 38.6 miles from Knox and 38.8 miles from Kokomo.

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

The direct path is about 55.5 miles (89.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 21.9 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 3:34 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.54 one way or $21.09 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 24.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Chesterton

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Chesterton and the surrounding midpoint area.
Stop photo coming soon
Practical stop 9.8 mi away

Noblesville Housing Authority

Noblesville , IN
320 Kings Ln, Noblesville, IN 46060
Rating 4.5/5 6 reviews Housing authority,Social services organization
Carmel City Hall
Meeting point 2.2 mi away

Carmel City Hall

Carmel , IN
Carmel City Hall (second floor One, 1 Civic Square, Carmel, IN 46032
Rating 3.1/5 18 reviews Government office,City courthouse
Thomas A. Weaver Municipal Complex
Nearby stop 5.3 mi away

Thomas A. Weaver Municipal Complex

Fishers , IN
1 Municipal Dr, Fishers, IN 46038
Rating 4.5/5 184 reviews Business center,Association or organization

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Chesterton.

RAIL

Indianapolis Union Station

19 mi away
350 South Illinois Street
RAIL

Crawfordsville

68 mi away
Spring and Green Streets
BUS

Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana

69 mi away
1000 Smith Ave
RAIL

Lafayette station

86 mi away
200 North 2nd St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Knox and Kokomo. Straight-line distance: 55.47 mi (89.27 km).

Knox

#1 Knox

City in Center Township, Starke County, Indiana, United States

Population3,552
Coordinates39.8231000, -85.5419200
Altitude300
CountryUnited States
Kokomo

#2 Kokomo

The most populous city in Howard County, Indiana.

Population58,243
Coordinates40.4864300, -86.1336000
Altitude247
CountryUnited States
Start: South Grant City Road (-85.541923, 39.8231)
End: West Sycamore Street (-86.13357, 40.486452)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 125 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 34m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 56m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 32m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 17m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 06m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 57m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.73 gal
10.34 L · about $10.54
Round trip
$21.09
5.46 gal · 20.68 L
Estimated CO2
24.3 kg one way
Round trip: 48.5 kg / 107 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.86 $10.54 $21.09
Mid-grade $4.46 $12.16 $24.32
Premium $4.99 $13.62 $27.23
Diesel $6.62 $18.08 $36.15

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 Knox and Kokomo. The current time is 14:28:49.

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.