How far is Knox, IN from Kokomo, IN?

The driving distance from Knox, IN to Kokomo, IN is about 68.7 miles (110.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 25m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 61.5 miles (99 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 50m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
Trip Tools

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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.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
68.72 mi
01h 25m
Flight
61.53 mi
99.03 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
61.53 mi
Kilometers
99.03 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
68.72 mi
Kilometers
110.6 km
Drive Time
01h 25m

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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 25m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Kokomo
Thu, Oct 15, 8:55 PM EDT
Return by in Knox
Thu, Oct 15, 9:20 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Knox
2026-10-15T18:29
Arrive Kokomo
Thu, Oct 15, 7:55 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 25m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:25 AM to 12:25 PM EDT

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

Leave by
3:40 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Knox
9:30 PM CDT
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
Royal Center
IN

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

From Knox
34.3 mi
00h 42m
To Kokomo
34.4 mi
00h 42m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
68°F
This Afternoon

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 1:00 PM CDT
Wind
10 mph SE
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 the route

    25 m · 11 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left onto West John Street

    1172 ft · 54 sec · West John Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto South Heaton Street

    1.7 mi · 3 min · South Heaton Street

  4. 4

    Continue on South 400 E

    3.9 mi · 5 min · South 400 E

  5. 5

    Continue on S 400 E

    1.4 mi · 2 min · S 400 E

  6. 6

    Continue on South 400 East

    11.3 mi · 17 min · South 400 East

  7. 7

    Continue on South Huddleston Road

    24.9 mi · 37 min · South Huddleston Road

  8. 8

    Turn left

    1488 ft · 31 sec

  9. 9

    Take the ramp straight

    1476 ft · 41 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Hoosier Heartland Highway

    1.1 mi · 1 min · Hoosier Heartland Highway

  11. 11

    Continue on Logansport Bypass

    20.2 mi · 29 min · Logansport Bypass

  12. 12

    Turn right onto North Reed Road

    795 ft · 23 sec · North Reed Road

  13. 13

    Turn right

    66 m · 4 sec

  14. 14

    Continue on North Washington Street

    3.2 mi · 6 min · North Washington Street

  15. 15

    Turn left onto West Sycamore Street

    6 m · 1 sec · West Sycamore Street

  16. 16

    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

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
16 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
23.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
South Huddleston Road
25.2 mi · 37%
Logansport Bypass
20.2 mi · 29%
South 400 East
11.3 mi · 16%
South 400 E
3.85 mi · 6%
North Washington Street
3.22 mi · 5%
South Heaton Street
1.69 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

South Huddleston Road

Continue on South Huddleston Road

24.9 mi · 00h 37m

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 25m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7.2 mi
61.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Royal Center
00h 42m from Knox
Leave By
3:40 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely 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 68.7 miles (110.6 km) and usually takes 01h 25m 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?

Royal Center is a useful midpoint, sitting about 34.3 miles from Knox and 34.4 miles from Kokomo.

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

The direct path is about 61.5 miles (99 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.2 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 CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:40 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.38 one way or $18.77 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 21.6 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Knox and Kokomo, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Royal Center

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

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

RAIL

Rensselaer

56 mi away
619 North Cullen Street
RAIL

Lafayette station

60 mi away
200 North 2nd St.
RAIL

South Bend station

92 mi away
2702 West Washington Avenue
BUS

Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana

94 mi away
1000 Smith Ave

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Knox and Kokomo. Straight-line distance: 61.53 mi (99.03 km).

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#1 Knox

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

Population3,597
Coordinates41.2958800, -86.6250100
Altitude217
CountryUnited States
Kokomo

#2 Kokomo

The most populous city in Howard County, Indiana.

Population58,243
Coordinates40.4864300, -86.1336000
Altitude247
CountryUnited States
Start: (-86.624955, 41.29588)
End: West Sycamore Street (-86.13357, 40.486452)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 111 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 17m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 43m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 22m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 08m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 58m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 51m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.43 gal
9.18 L · about $9.38
Round trip
$18.77
4.86 gal · 18.36 L
Estimated CO2
21.6 kg one way
Round trip: 43.2 kg / 95 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.86 $9.38 $18.77
Mid-grade $4.46 $10.83 $21.65
Premium $4.99 $12.12 $24.24
Diesel $6.62 $16.09 $32.18

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

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Knox, IN and Kokomo, IN. The current time in Knox is 18:29:58, although it is 19:29:58 in Kokomo.

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.