How far is Kokomo, IN from Buck Creek, IN?

The driving distance from Kokomo, IN to Buck Creek, IN is about 41.7 miles (67.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 05m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 33 miles (53.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 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
41.67 mi
01h 05m
Flight
32.99 mi
53.09 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
32.99 mi
Kilometers
53.09 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
41.67 mi
Kilometers
67.06 km
Drive Time
01h 05m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 05m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Buck Creek
Thu, Oct 15, 4:34 PM EDT
Return by in Kokomo
Thu, Oct 15, 5:40 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Kokomo
2026-10-15T15:29
Arrive Buck Creek
Thu, Oct 15, 4:34 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 05m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:05 AM to 11:05 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:20 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
Burlington
IN

Town in Indiana, United States

From Kokomo
20.8 mi
00h 32m
To Buck Creek
20.9 mi
00h 32m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
72°F
This Afternoon

Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 1:00 PM EDT
Wind
10 mph SSE
Destination
74°F
Thursday

Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 mph ESE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Kokomo and Buck Creek.

  1. 1

    Start on West Sycamore Street

    2.7 mi · 4 min · West Sycamore Street

  2. 2

    Continue on West Sycamore Road

    1344 ft · 23 sec · West Sycamore Road

  3. 3

    Continue on West Sycamore Lane

    2234 ft · 38 sec · West Sycamore Lane

  4. 4

    Continue on West Jefferson Road

    1.9 mi · 3 min · West Jefferson Road

  5. 5

    Continue on County Road West 100 North

    8.3 mi · 12 min · County Road West 100 North

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Zook Lane

    1923 ft · 1 min · Zook Lane

  7. 7

    At the end of the road, turn left onto East Mill Road

    112 m · 21 sec · East Mill Road

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Michigan Street

    4.2 mi · 6 min · Michigan Street

  9. 9

    Turn left onto East Division Line Road

    13.3 mi · 23 min · East Division Line Road

  10. 10

    Turn right

    1.7 mi · 3 min

  11. 11

    Take the ramp left

    1147 ft · 32 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Hoosier Heartland Highway

    8 mi · 10 min · Hoosier Heartland Highway

  13. 13

    Turn left onto North 750 East

    1731 ft · 55 sec · North 750 East

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Railroad Street

    6 m · 1 sec · Railroad Street

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Railroad Street

Car Route Details

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

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
15 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
36 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
East Division Line Road
13.5 mi · 32%
County Road West 100 North
8.35 mi · 20%
Hoosier Heartland Highway
8.01 mi · 19%
Michigan Street
4.18 mi · 10%
West Sycamore Street
2.66 mi · 6%
West Jefferson Road
1.87 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

East Division Line Road

Turn left onto East Division Line Road

13.3 mi · 00h 23m

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 05m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8.7 mi
33 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Burlington
00h 32m from Kokomo
Leave By
4:20 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Kokomo and Rain Showers near Buck Creek.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Kokomo to Buck Creek?

The road trip is about 41.7 miles (67.1 km) and usually takes 01h 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?

Burlington is a useful midpoint, sitting about 20.8 miles from Kokomo and 20.9 miles from Buck Creek.

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

The direct path is about 33 miles (53.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.7 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 4:20 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.68 one way or $11.35 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 13.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms around Kokomo and Rain Showers near Buck Creek.

Stop Ideas Near Burlington

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

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

RAIL

Lafayette station

43 mi away
200 North 2nd St.
BUS

Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana

62 mi away
1000 Smith Ave
RAIL

Crawfordsville

65 mi away
Spring and Green Streets
RAIL

Indianapolis Union Station

82 mi away
350 South Illinois Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Kokomo and Buck Creek. Straight-line distance: 32.99 mi (53.09 km).

Kokomo

#1 Kokomo

The most populous city in Howard County, Indiana.

Population58,243
Coordinates40.4864300, -86.1336000
Altitude247
CountryUnited States
Buck Creek

#2 Buck Creek

Census-designated place in Tippecanoe County, Indiana

Population9,362
Coordinates40.4878100, -86.7614000
Altitude201
CountryUnited States
Start: Kokomo (-86.1336, 40.48643)
End: Buck Creek (-86.7614, 40.48781)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 67 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 23m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 02m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 50m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 41m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 35m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 31m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.47 gal
5.57 L · about $5.68
Round trip
$11.35
2.94 gal · 11.14 L
Estimated CO2
13.1 kg one way
Round trip: 26.1 kg / 58 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.86 $5.68 $11.35
Mid-grade $4.46 $6.55 $13.10
Premium $4.99 $7.33 $14.66
Diesel $6.62 $9.73 $19.47

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 Kokomo and Buck Creek. The current time is 15:29:31.

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.