How far is Kokomo, IN from Griffith, IN?

The driving distance from Kokomo, IN to Griffith, IN is about 131.4 miles (211.5 km), with a travel time of about 02h 47m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 98.5 miles (158.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 35m 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
131.4 mi
02h 47m
Flight
98.52 mi
158.55 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
98.52 mi
Kilometers
158.55 km
Flight Time
00h 11m

Driving Distance

Road route
131.4 mi
Kilometers
211.46 km
Drive Time
02h 47m

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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 47m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Griffith
Sat, May 2, 7:27 AM CDT
Return by in Kokomo
Sat, May 2, 11:15 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Kokomo
2026-05-02T05:39
Arrive Griffith
Sat, May 2, 8:27 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 47m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:48 AM to 11:48 AM CDT

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

Leave by
12:54 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
Wolcott
IN

Town in Indiana, United States

From Kokomo
65.7 mi
01h 23m
To Griffith
65.7 mi
01h 23m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
54°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 2 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 13 mph NNW
Destination
54°F
Saturday

Areas Of Frost then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 2 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    8.9 mi · 13 min · County Road West 100 North

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Michigan Street

    3.4 mi · 5 min · Michigan Street

  7. 7

    Continue on County Road 600 East

    1.1 mi · 2 min · County Road 600 East

  8. 8

    Turn right onto State Road 26

    6 mi · 8 min · State Road 26

  9. 9

    Continue on East Main Street

    4.5 mi · 7 min · East Main Street

  10. 10

    Continue on County Road 900 North

    1023 ft · 17 sec · County Road 900 North

  11. 11

    Continue on West Main Street

    2092 ft · 35 sec · West Main Street

  12. 12

    Continue on County Road 900 North

    11.5 mi · 17 min · County Road 900 North

  13. 13

    Take the ramp slight right

    2011 ft · 28 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left

    79.9 mi · 1 hr 26 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward US 30: Merrillville, Hobart, Valparaiso

    1618 ft · 40 sec

  16. 16

    Keep slight left to continue on US 30: Merrillville, Hobart, Valparaiso, VA Clinic

    138 m · 15 sec

  17. 17

    Turn left onto US 30: Merrillville, Hobart, Valparaiso

    33 m · 4 sec

  18. 18

    Turn left onto East 81st Avenue

    1.1 km · 1 min · East 81st Avenue

  19. 19

    Continue on West 81st Avenue

    1.9 mi · 3 min · West 81st Avenue

  20. 20

    Continue on West Lincoln Highway

    1.1 mi · 2 min · West Lincoln Highway

  21. 21

    Continue on Joliet Street

    2763 ft · 53 sec · Joliet Street

  22. 22

    Continue on West Lincoln Highway

    1.6 mi · 2 min · West Lincoln Highway

  23. 23

    Turn right onto Cline Avenue

    2.3 mi · 6 min · Cline Avenue

  24. 24

    Continue on West Avenue D

    1335 ft · 42 sec · West Avenue D

  25. 25

    Turn left onto South Broad Street

    1.5 km · 2 min · South Broad Street

  26. 26

    Turn right onto East Miller Street

    1100 ft · 48 sec · East Miller Street

  27. 27

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Miller Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
27 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
20.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
County Road 900 North
92 mi · 70%
County Road West 100 North
8.93 mi · 7%
State Road 26
5.99 mi · 5%
East Main Street
4.47 mi · 3%
Michigan Street
3.36 mi · 3%
West Sycamore Street
2.66 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

County Road 900 North

Merge slight left

79.9 mi · 01h 26m

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 47m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+32.9 mi
98.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Wolcott
01h 23m from Kokomo
Leave By
12:54 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Kokomo and Areas Of Frost then Mostly Sunny near Griffith.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 131.4 miles (211.5 km) and usually takes 02h 47m 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?

Wolcott is a useful midpoint, sitting about 65.7 miles from Kokomo and 65.7 miles from Griffith.

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

The direct path is about 98.5 miles (158.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 32.9 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 12:54 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.50 one way or $34.99 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 41.2 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

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

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Kokomo and Areas Of Frost then Mostly Sunny near Griffith.

Stop Ideas Near Wolcott

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

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

RAIL

Rensselaer

23 mi away
619 North Cullen Street
RAIL

Lafayette station

39 mi away
200 North 2nd St.
BUS

Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana

77 mi away
1000 Smith Ave
RAIL

Kankakee

80 mi away
199 South East Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Kokomo and Griffith. Straight-line distance: 98.52 mi (158.55 km).

Kokomo

#1 Kokomo

The most populous city in Howard County, Indiana.

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

#2 Griffith

Town in Calumet and St.

Population16,032
Coordinates41.5283700, -87.4236500
Altitude192
CountryUnited States
Start: Kokomo (-86.1336, 40.48643)
End: Griffith (-87.42365, 41.52837)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 211 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 22m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 17m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 37m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 11m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 52m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 38m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.64 gal
17.55 L · about $17.50
Round trip
$34.99
9.28 gal · 35.1 L
Estimated CO2
41.2 kg one way
Round trip: 82.5 kg / 182 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $17.50 $34.99
Mid-grade $4.25 $19.73 $39.47
Premium $4.65 $21.59 $43.19
Diesel $5.30 $24.61 $49.22

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 02, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Kokomo, IN and Griffith, IN. The current time in Kokomo is 05:39:40, although it is 04:39:40 in Griffith.

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.