How far is Kokomo, IN from Chesterton, IN?

The driving distance from Kokomo, IN to Chesterton, IN is about 116.7 miles (187.8 km), with a travel time of about 02h 36m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 91.6 miles (147.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 13m 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
116.69 mi
02h 36m
Flight
91.57 mi
147.36 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
91.57 mi
Kilometers
147.36 km
Flight Time
00h 11m

Driving Distance

Road route
116.69 mi
Kilometers
187.8 km
Drive Time
02h 36m

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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 36m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Chesterton
Wed, Apr 22, 10:59 PM CDT
Return by in Kokomo
Thu, Apr 23, 2:35 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Kokomo
2026-04-22T21:22
Arrive Chesterton
Wed, Apr 22, 11:59 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 36m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:37 AM to 11:37 AM CDT

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

Leave by
1:16 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
Argos
IN

Town in Indiana

From Kokomo
58.3 mi
01h 18m
To Chesterton
58.3 mi
01h 18m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
76°F
Wednesday

Scattered Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 mph WSW
Destination
72°F
Wednesday

Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph NNW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on West Sycamore Street

    6 m · 5 sec · West Sycamore Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto North Washington Street

    3.2 mi · 6 min · North Washington Street

  3. 3

    Turn right

    64 m · 8 sec

  4. 4

    Turn straight onto North Reed Road

    1757 ft · 54 sec · North Reed Road

  5. 5

    Continue on North Reed Road

    1.2 km · 2 min · North Reed Road

  6. 6

    Take the ramp straight

    1.2 km · 2 min

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    58.2 mi · 1 hr 13 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward US 30 West: Valparaiso

    1453 ft · 49 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    40.3 mi · 52 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 49 North, SR 2 East: Valparaiso, Chesterton

    11.4 mi · 17 min

  11. 11

    Turn left onto East Porter Avenue

    1.2 mi · 3 min · East Porter Avenue

  12. 12

    Turn right onto South 9th Street

    1412 ft · 1 min · South 9th Street

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South 9th Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
13 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
North Reed Road
60.1 mi · 51%
US 30 West
40.6 mi · 35%
SR 49 North
11.4 mi · 10%
North Washington Street
3.22 mi · 3%
East Porter Avenue
1.15 mi · 1%
South 9th Street
0.27 mi
Longest Stretch

North Reed Road

Merge slight left

58.2 mi · 01h 13m

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 36m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+25.1 mi
91.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Argos
01h 18m from Kokomo
Leave By
1:16 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Scattered Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny leaving Kokomo and Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny near Chesterton.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 116.7 miles (187.8 km) and usually takes 02h 36m 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?

Argos is a useful midpoint, sitting about 58.3 miles from Kokomo and 58.3 miles from Chesterton.

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

The direct path is about 91.6 miles (147.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 25.1 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 1:16 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.54 one way or $31.07 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 36.6 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

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

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Scattered Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny around Kokomo and Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny near Chesterton.

Stop Ideas Near Argos

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

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

RAIL

South Bend station

49 mi away
2702 West Washington Avenue
RAIL

Elkhart station

53 mi away
131 Tyler Avenue
RAIL

Niles station

67 mi away
598 Dey St.
RAIL

New Buffalo, Michigan

75 mi away
517 South Whittaker Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Kokomo and Chesterton. Straight-line distance: 91.57 mi (147.36 km).

Kokomo

#1 Kokomo

The most populous city in Howard County, Indiana.

Population58,243
Coordinates40.4864300, -86.1336000
Altitude247
CountryUnited States
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#2 Chesterton

Town in the U.

Population13,433
Coordinates41.6105900, -87.0642000
Altitude195
CountryUnited States
Start: Kokomo (-86.1336, 40.48643)
End: Chesterton (-87.0642, 41.61059)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 188 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 53m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 55m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 20m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 56m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 40m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 27m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.12 gal
15.59 L · about $15.54
Round trip
$31.07
8.24 gal · 31.18 L
Estimated CO2
36.6 kg one way
Round trip: 73.2 kg / 161 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $15.54 $31.07
Mid-grade $4.25 $17.52 $35.04
Premium $4.65 $19.17 $38.35
Diesel $5.30 $21.85 $43.70

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 Chesterton, IN. The current time in Kokomo is 21:22:17, although it is 20:22:17 in Chesterton.

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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.