How far is Kokomo, IN from Hamilton, IN?

The driving distance from Kokomo, IN to Hamilton, IN is about 37.2 miles (59.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 55m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 27.3 miles (43.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 51m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
Trip Tools

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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
37.21 mi
00h 55m
Flight
27.3 mi
43.94 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
27.3 mi
Kilometers
43.94 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
37.21 mi
Kilometers
59.89 km
Drive Time
00h 55m

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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 00h 55m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Hamilton
Thu, Oct 15, 2:25 PM EDT
Return by in Kokomo
Thu, Oct 15, 3:21 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Kokomo
2026-10-15T13:30
Arrive Hamilton
Thu, Oct 15, 2:25 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 55m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:56 AM to 10:56 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:38 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
Forest
IN

Unincorporated community in Clinton County, Indiana

From Kokomo
18.6 mi
00h 27m
To Hamilton
18.6 mi
00h 27m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
72°F
This Afternoon

Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 1:00 PM EDT
Wind
10 mph SSE
Destination
74°F
Thursday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
12 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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 · 23 sec · County Road 900 North

  11. 11

    Turn left onto South Plank Street

    5.3 mi · 8 min · South Plank Street

  12. 12

    Turn right onto West County Road 400 North

    2.7 mi · 5 min · West County Road 400 North

  13. 13

    Turn right onto North County Road 600 West

    16 m · 2 sec · North County Road 600 West

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North County Road 600 West

Car Route Details

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

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
14 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
37.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
County Road West 100 North
8.93 mi · 24%
State Road 26
5.99 mi · 16%
South Plank Street
5.26 mi · 14%
East Main Street
4.47 mi · 12%
Michigan Street
3.36 mi · 9%
West County Road 400 North
2.69 mi · 7%
Longest Stretch

County Road West 100 North

Continue on County Road West 100 North

8.93 mi · 00h 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
00h 55m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9.9 mi
27.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Forest
00h 27m from Kokomo
Leave By
4:38 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Kokomo and Showers And Thunderstorms near Hamilton.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 37.2 miles (59.9 km) and usually takes 00h 55m 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?

Forest is a useful midpoint, sitting about 18.6 miles from Kokomo and 18.6 miles from Hamilton.

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

The direct path is about 27.3 miles (43.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.9 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 4:38 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.06 one way or $10.12 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms around Kokomo and Showers And Thunderstorms near Hamilton.

Stop Ideas Near Forest

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

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

RAIL

Lafayette station

48 mi away
200 North 2nd St.
BUS

Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana

59 mi away
1000 Smith Ave
RAIL

Crawfordsville

60 mi away
Spring and Green Streets
RAIL

Indianapolis Union Station

70 mi away
350 South Illinois Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Kokomo and Hamilton. Straight-line distance: 27.3 mi (43.94 km).

Kokomo

#1 Kokomo

The most populous city in Howard County, Indiana.

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

#2 Hamilton

Town in Indiana, United States

Population1,595
Coordinates40.3447600, -86.6180600
Altitude246
CountryUnited States
Start: Kokomo (-86.1336, 40.48643)
End: Hamilton (-86.61806, 40.34476)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 60 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 14m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 55m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 44m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 37m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 31m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 27m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.31 gal
4.97 L · about $5.06
Round trip
$10.12
2.62 gal · 9.94 L
Estimated CO2
11.6 kg one way
Round trip: 23.3 kg / 51 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.86 $5.06 $10.12
Mid-grade $4.46 $5.84 $11.67
Premium $4.99 $6.53 $13.07
Diesel $6.62 $8.67 $17.35

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 · Oct 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Kokomo and Hamilton. The current time is 13:30:00.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.