How far is Kokomo, IN from Chandler, IN?

The driving distance from Kokomo, IN to Chandler, IN is about 224.1 miles (360.6 km), with a travel time of about 04h 22m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 181.4 miles (291.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 45m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
224.1 mi
04h 22m
Flight
181.36 mi
291.87 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
181.36 mi
Kilometers
291.87 km
Flight Time
00h 21m

Driving Distance

Road route
224.1 mi
Kilometers
360.65 km
Drive Time
04h 22m

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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 04h 22m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Chandler
Thu, Apr 23, 4:21 AM CDT
Return by in Kokomo
Thu, Apr 23, 9:44 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Kokomo
2026-04-23T00:58
Arrive Chandler
Thu, Apr 23, 5:21 AM EDT
Route Timing
04h 22m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:23 AM to 11:23 AM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
8:14 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Kokomo
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

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
Clear Creek
IN

Unincorporated community in Monroe County, Indiana

From Kokomo
112.1 mi
02h 11m
To Chandler
112 mi
02h 11m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 18 mph SSW
Destination
78°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
7 to 12 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on West Sycamore Street

    6 m · 8 sec · West Sycamore Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto South Washington Street

    2.6 mi · 4 min · South Washington Street

  3. 3

    Continue on South Lafountain Street

    2.2 mi · 4 min · South Lafountain Street

  4. 4

    Continue on South County Road 00 East West

    1 mi · 1 min · South County Road 00 East West

  5. 5

    Continue on North County Road 600 West

    1922 ft · 33 sec · North County Road 600 West

  6. 6

    Take the ramp straight

    1.2 km · 2 min

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    18.8 mi · 24 min

  8. 8

    Turn right onto East 226th Street

    82 m · 10 sec · East 226th Street

  9. 9

    Turn left

    98 m · 51 sec

  10. 10

    Continue straight

    98 m · 25 sec

  11. 11

    Turn right onto East 226th Street

    82 m · 10 sec · East 226th Street

  12. 12

    Turn right

    13 mi · 18 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward I 465, US 31 South

    1 km · 55 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight right to continue on I 465 West

    3177 ft · 1 min

  15. 15

    Merge slight left

    4.8 mi · 6 min

  16. 16

    Keep slight right to continue on I 465 South

    19.6 mi · 23 min

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward I 69 South: Evansville

    1.3 km · 2 min

  18. 18

    Continue straight

    47.5 mi · 53 min

  19. 19

    Keep slight left to continue on I 69 South: Evansville

    104.3 mi · 1 hr 52 min

  20. 20

    Take the exit slight right toward Lynch Road

    2175 ft · 43 sec

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Lynch Road

    1.7 mi · 2 min · Lynch Road

  22. 22

    Turn left

    4.8 mi · 7 min

  23. 23

    Turn right onto South State Street

    134 m · 27 sec · South State Street

  24. 24

    Turn sharp right

    7 m · 2 sec

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
25 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 69 South
153 mi · 68%
North County Road 600 West
19.9 mi · 9%
I 465 South
19.6 mi · 9%
I 465 West
5.41 mi · 2%
South Washington Street
2.57 mi · 1%
South Lafountain Street
2.19 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 69 South

Keep slight left to continue on I 69 South: Evansville

104 mi · 01h 52m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
04h 22m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+42.7 mi
181.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Clear Creek
02h 11m from Kokomo
Leave By
8:14 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Kokomo and Sunny near Chandler.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 224.1 miles (360.6 km) and usually takes 04h 22m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Clear Creek is a useful midpoint, sitting about 112.1 miles from Kokomo and 112 miles from Chandler.

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

The direct path is about 181.4 miles (291.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 42.7 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:14 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $29.83 one way or $59.66 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 70.3 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

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

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Kokomo and Sunny near Chandler.

Stop Ideas Near Clear Creek

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

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

RAIL

Indianapolis Union Station

80 mi away
350 South Illinois Street
RAIL

Crawfordsville

108 mi away
Spring and Green Streets
BUS

Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana

112 mi away
1000 Smith Ave
BUS

Louisville, Kentucky

117 mi away
720 West Muhammad Ali Blvd.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Kokomo and Chandler. Straight-line distance: 181.36 mi (291.87 km).

Kokomo

#1 Kokomo

The most populous city in Howard County, Indiana.

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

#2 Chandler

Town in Indiana, United States

Population3,288
Coordinates38.0417100, -87.3680600
Altitude126
CountryUnited States
Start: Kokomo (-86.1336, 40.48643)
End: Chandler (-87.36806, 38.04171)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 361 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 28m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 36m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 28m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 44m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 12m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 47m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.91 gal
29.93 L · about $29.83
Round trip
$59.66
15.82 gal · 59.86 L
Estimated CO2
70.3 kg one way
Round trip: 140.6 kg / 310 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $29.83 $59.66
Mid-grade $4.25 $33.64 $67.28
Premium $4.65 $36.81 $73.63
Diesel $5.30 $41.95 $83.91

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 · Apr 23, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Kokomo, IN and Chandler, IN. The current time in Kokomo is 00:58:42, although it is 23:58:42 in Chandler.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.