How far is Kokomo, IN from Clarksville, IN?

The driving distance from Kokomo, IN to Clarksville, IN is about 163 miles (262.3 km), with a travel time of about 03h 16m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 152.6 miles (245.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 32m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
162.96 mi
03h 16m
Flight
152.6 mi
245.59 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
152.6 mi
Kilometers
245.59 km
Flight Time
00h 18m

Driving Distance

Road route
162.96 mi
Kilometers
262.26 km
Drive Time
03h 16m

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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 03h 16m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Clarksville
Wed, May 13, 12:16 AM EDT
Return by in Kokomo
Wed, May 13, 3:32 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Kokomo
2026-05-12T21:00
Arrive Clarksville
Wed, May 13, 12:16 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 16m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:16 AM to 11:16 AM EDT

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

Leave by
10:28 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
Edinburgh
IN

Town in Indiana, United States

From Kokomo
81.6 mi
01h 38m
To Clarksville
81.4 mi
01h 38m

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
79°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 7 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    8 mi · 11 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward Keystone Parkway, Rangeline Road, Clay Terrace Boulevard

    1178 ft · 29 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on Keystone Parkway

    5.2 mi · 8 min · Keystone Parkway

  15. 15

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward I 465: South Keystone Avenue

    42 m · 8 sec

  16. 16

    Exit the roundabout onto I 465: South Keystone Avenue

    1346 ft · 33 sec

  17. 17

    Keep slight left to continue on I 465 East: Keystone Avenue South

    131 m · 11 sec

  18. 18

    Keep slight right to continue on I 465 East

    1.2 km · 2 min

  19. 19

    Merge slight left

    4 mi · 5 min

  20. 20

    Merge slight right

    11.3 mi · 13 min

  21. 21

    Continue straight

    2.3 mi · 3 min

  22. 22

    Take the exit slight right toward Emerson Avenue

    1296 ft · 32 sec

  23. 23

    Keep slight left

    1069 ft · 28 sec

  24. 24

    Turn straight onto South Emerson Avenue

    2.6 mi · 4 min · South Emerson Avenue

  25. 25

    Turn right onto East Southport Road

    2440 ft · 53 sec · East Southport Road

  26. 26

    Take the ramp left

    1656 ft · 43 sec

  27. 27

    Merge slight left

    100.4 mi · 1 hr 48 min

  28. 28

    Take the exit slight right toward Eastern Boulevard

    1007 ft · 22 sec

  29. 29

    Turn straight

    1322 ft · 27 sec

  30. 30

    Turn right onto Eastern Boulevard

    991 ft · 35 sec · Eastern Boulevard

  31. 31

    Turn left onto East Brooks Avenue

    10 m · 1 sec · East Brooks Avenue

  32. 32

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Brooks Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
32 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
11
4 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
19.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
East Southport Road
101 mi · 62%
North County Road 600 West
19.9 mi · 12%
I 465 East
18.5 mi · 11%
Keystone Parkway
5.46 mi · 3%
South Emerson Avenue
2.59 mi · 2%
South Washington Street
2.57 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

East Southport Road

Merge slight left

100 mi · 01h 48m

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
03h 16m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+10.4 mi
152.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Edinburgh
01h 38m from Kokomo
Leave By
10:28 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Kokomo and Sunny near Clarksville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 163 miles (262.3 km) and usually takes 03h 16m 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?

Edinburgh is a useful midpoint, sitting about 81.6 miles from Kokomo and 81.4 miles from Clarksville.

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

The direct path is about 152.6 miles (245.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.4 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 10:28 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.68 one way or $43.37 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 51.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Kokomo and Sunny near Clarksville.

Stop Ideas Near Edinburgh

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

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

RAIL

Indianapolis Union Station

48 mi away
350 South Illinois Street
RAIL

Connersville station

79 mi away
1012 Eastern Avenue
RAIL

Crawfordsville

111 mi away
Spring and Green Streets
BUS

Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana

114 mi away
1000 Smith Ave

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Kokomo and Clarksville. Straight-line distance: 152.6 mi (245.59 km).

Kokomo

#1 Kokomo

The most populous city in Howard County, Indiana.

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

#2 Clarksville

Town in Clark County, Indiana, United States

Population21,447
Coordinates38.2967400, -85.7599600
Altitude139
CountryUnited States
Start: Kokomo (-86.1336, 40.48643)
End: Clarksville (-85.75996, 38.29674)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 262 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 25m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 04m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 15m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 42m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 19m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 01m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.75 gal
21.77 L · about $21.68
Round trip
$43.37
11.5 gal · 43.54 L
Estimated CO2
51.1 kg one way
Round trip: 102.2 kg / 225 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $21.68 $43.37
Mid-grade $4.25 $24.45 $48.91
Premium $4.65 $26.76 $53.52
Diesel $5.30 $30.50 $61.00

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 13, 2026

There is no time difference between Kokomo and Clarksville. The current time is 21:00:00.

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.