How far is Kokomo, IN from Auburn, IN?

The driving distance from Kokomo, IN to Auburn, IN is about 101.5 miles (163.4 km), with a travel time of about 02h 05m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 82.8 miles (133.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 10m 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
101.55 mi
02h 05m
Flight
82.76 mi
133.19 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
82.76 mi
Kilometers
133.19 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
101.55 mi
Kilometers
163.43 km
Drive Time
02h 05m

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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 05m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Auburn
Tue, May 12, 8:48 PM EDT
Return by in Kokomo
Tue, May 12, 10:53 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Kokomo
2026-05-12T18:42
Arrive Auburn
Tue, May 12, 8:48 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 05m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:05 AM to 12:05 PM EDT

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

Leave by
2:20 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Kokomo
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
Warren
IN

City in Huntington County, Indiana, United States of America

From Kokomo
50.8 mi
01h 02m
To Auburn
50.8 mi
01h 02m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
73°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 18 mph S
Destination
71°F
Tuesday

Patchy Frost then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on West Sycamore Street

    6 m · 8 sec · West Sycamore Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto South Washington Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · South Washington Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto West Markland Avenue

    2.4 mi · 4 min · West Markland Avenue

  4. 4

    Continue on East County Road 00 North South

    1.4 mi · 2 min · East County Road 00 North South

  5. 5

    Continue on County Road East 00 North South

    4.7 mi · 7 min · County Road East 00 North South

  6. 6

    Continue on West Main Street

    1.5 km · 1 min · West Main Street

  7. 7

    Continue on East 00 N

    5 mi · 7 min · East 00 N

  8. 8

    Continue on West 500 South

    2 mi · 3 min · West 500 South

  9. 9

    Continue on West 500 S

    6.9 mi · 10 min · West 500 S

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Strawtown Pike

    2.4 mi · 3 min · Strawtown Pike

  11. 11

    Turn straight onto South Washington Street

    1.8 mi · 3 min · South Washington Street

  12. 12

    Turn right onto East 29th Street

    110 m · 7 sec · East 29th Street

  13. 13

    Continue on South Adams Street

    1.6 mi · 3 min · South Adams Street

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Sears Drive

    2455 ft · 34 sec · Sears Drive

  15. 15

    Continue on East 4th Street

    5.4 mi · 6 min · East 4th Street

  16. 16

    Turn left

    1524 ft · 39 sec

  17. 17

    Merge slight left

    50.4 mi · 55 min

  18. 18

    Keep slight left

    14 mi · 15 min

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 8: Garrett, Auburn

    1208 ft · 24 sec

  20. 20

    Keep slight right

    35 m · 3 sec

  21. 21

    Turn right

    1.1 mi · 2 min

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West 7th Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Kokomo and Auburn.

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
22 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
21.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
East 4th Street
69.7 mi · 69%
West 500 S
6.92 mi · 7%
East 00 N
4.96 mi · 5%
County Road East 00 North South
4.65 mi · 5%
South Washington Street
2.46 mi · 2%
Strawtown Pike
2.43 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

East 4th Street

Merge slight left

50.4 mi · 00h 55m

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 05m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+18.7 mi
82.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Warren
01h 02m from Kokomo
Leave By
2:20 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Kokomo and Patchy Frost then Mostly Sunny near Auburn.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 101.5 miles (163.4 km) and usually takes 02h 05m 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?

Warren is a useful midpoint, sitting about 50.8 miles from Kokomo and 50.8 miles from Auburn.

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

The direct path is about 82.8 miles (133.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 18.7 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 2:20 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.50 one way or $27.00 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 31.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Kokomo and Patchy Frost then Mostly Sunny near Auburn.

Stop Ideas Near Warren

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

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

RAIL

Waterloo

90 mi away
Lincoln and Center Street
RAIL

Bryan

115 mi away
Page and Lynn Street
RAIL

Connersville station

118 mi away
1012 Eastern Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Kokomo and Auburn. Straight-line distance: 82.76 mi (133.19 km).

Kokomo

#1 Kokomo

The most populous city in Howard County, Indiana.

Population58,243
Coordinates40.4864300, -86.1336000
Altitude247
CountryUnited States
Auburn

#2 Auburn

City in DeKalb County, Indiana, United States

Population13,617
Coordinates41.3669900, -85.0588600
Altitude264
CountryUnited States
Start: Kokomo (-86.1336, 40.48643)
End: Auburn (-85.05886, 41.36699)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 163 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 23m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 32m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 01m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 41m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 27m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 16m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.58 gal
13.56 L · about $13.50
Round trip
$27.00
7.16 gal · 27.12 L
Estimated CO2
31.8 kg one way
Round trip: 63.6 kg / 140 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $13.50 $27.00
Mid-grade $4.25 $15.23 $30.45
Premium $4.65 $16.66 $33.32
Diesel $5.30 $18.99 $37.98

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 · May 12, 2026

There is no time difference between Kokomo and Auburn. The current time is 18:42:48.

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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.