How far is Kokomo, IN from Edinburgh, IN?

The driving distance from Kokomo, IN to Edinburgh, IN is about 86.4 miles (139 km), with a travel time of about 01h 54m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 78.7 miles (126.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 48m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
86.36 mi
01h 54m
Flight
78.73 mi
126.7 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
78.73 mi
Kilometers
126.7 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
86.36 mi
Kilometers
138.98 km
Drive Time
01h 54m

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 54m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Edinburgh
Mon, Jul 27, 1:07 PM EDT
Return by in Kokomo
Mon, Jul 27, 3:02 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Kokomo
2026-07-27T11:13
Arrive Edinburgh
Mon, Jul 27, 1:07 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 54m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:54 AM to 11:54 AM EDT

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

Leave by
2:42 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
Chesterton
IN

Town in the U.

From Kokomo
43.2 mi
00h 57m
To Edinburgh
43.1 mi
00h 57m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
89°F
Today

Patchy Fog then Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Mon, Jul 27 9:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 13 mph SW
Destination
93°F
Monday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Mon, Jul 27 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 8 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    22.5 mi · 25 min

  28. 28

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 252: Flat Rock, Edinburgh

    1861 ft · 42 sec

  29. 29

    Turn right onto Shelbyville Road

    1.5 km · 2 min · Shelbyville Road

  30. 30

    Continue on Shelby Avenue

    552 ft · 11 sec · Shelby Avenue

  31. 31

    Continue on North Grant Street

    699 ft · 15 sec · North Grant Street

  32. 32

    Turn right onto Shelby Street

    80 m · 5 sec · Shelby Street

  33. 33

    Continue on Shelby Avenue

    1003 ft · 20 sec · Shelby Avenue

  34. 34

    Turn right onto East Center Cross Street

    127 m · 14 sec · East Center Cross Street

  35. 35

    Turn left onto Walnut Street

    134 m · 19 sec · Walnut Street

  36. 36

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Walnut Street

Car Route Details

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

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
36 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
11
4 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
41.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
East Southport Road
23.3 mi · 27%
North County Road 600 West
19.9 mi · 23%
I 465 East
18.5 mi · 21%
Keystone Parkway
5.46 mi · 6%
South Emerson Avenue
2.59 mi · 3%
South Washington Street
2.57 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

East Southport Road

Merge slight left

22.5 mi · 00h 25m

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 54m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7.7 mi
78.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Chesterton
00h 57m from Kokomo
Leave By
2:42 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Patchy Fog then Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Kokomo and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Edinburgh.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 86.4 miles (139 km) and usually takes 01h 54m 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?

Chesterton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 43.2 miles from Kokomo and 43.1 miles from Edinburgh.

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

The direct path is about 78.7 miles (126.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.7 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 2:42 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.50 one way or $23.00 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 27.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Patchy Fog then Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms around Kokomo and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Edinburgh.

Stop Ideas Near Chesterton

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Chesterton and the surrounding midpoint area.
Stop photo coming soon
Practical stop 10.8 mi away

Noblesville Housing Authority

Noblesville , IN
320 Kings Ln, Noblesville, IN 46060
Rating 4.5/5 6 reviews Housing authority,Social services organization
Carmel City Hall
Meeting point 5.8 mi away

Carmel City Hall

Carmel , IN
Carmel City Hall (second floor One, 1 Civic Square, Carmel, IN 46032
Rating 3.1/5 18 reviews Government office,City courthouse
Thomas A. Weaver Municipal Complex
Nearby stop 4.7 mi away

Thomas A. Weaver Municipal Complex

Fishers , IN
1 Municipal Dr, Fishers, IN 46038
Rating 4.5/5 184 reviews Business center,Association or organization

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Chesterton.

RAIL

Indianapolis Union Station

19 mi away
350 South Illinois Street
RAIL

Crawfordsville

68 mi away
Spring and Green Streets
BUS

Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana

69 mi away
1000 Smith Ave
RAIL

Lafayette station

86 mi away
200 North 2nd St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Kokomo and Edinburgh. Straight-line distance: 78.73 mi (126.7 km).

Kokomo

#1 Kokomo

The most populous city in Howard County, Indiana.

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

#2 Edinburgh

Town in Indiana, United States

Population4,615
Coordinates39.3542200, -85.9666600
Altitude205
CountryUnited States
Start: Kokomo (-86.1336, 40.48643)
End: Edinburgh (-85.96666, 39.35422)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 139 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 52m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 09m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 43m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 26m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 14m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 04m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.05 gal
11.54 L · about $11.50
Round trip
$23.00
6.1 gal · 23.08 L
Estimated CO2
27.1 kg one way
Round trip: 54.2 kg / 119 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $11.50 $23.00
Mid-grade $4.25 $12.97 $25.94
Premium $4.65 $14.19 $28.39
Diesel $5.30 $16.18 $32.35

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 · Jul 27, 2026

There is no time difference between Kokomo and Edinburgh. The current time is 11:13:10.

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.