How far is Kokomo, IN from Hartford City, IN?

The driving distance from Kokomo, IN to Hartford City, IN is about 43.2 miles (69.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 07m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 40.2 miles (64.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 14m 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
43.17 mi
01h 07m
Flight
40.22 mi
64.72 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
40.22 mi
Kilometers
64.72 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
43.17 mi
Kilometers
69.48 km
Drive Time
01h 07m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 07m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Hartford City
Thu, Oct 15, 4:38 PM EDT
Return by in Kokomo
Thu, Oct 15, 5:45 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Kokomo
2026-10-15T15:31
Arrive Hartford City
Thu, Oct 15, 4:38 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 07m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:07 AM to 11:07 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:16 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
Swayzee
IN

Town in Indiana, United States

From Kokomo
21.6 mi
00h 33m
To Hartford City
21.6 mi
00h 33m

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
72°F
Thursday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Kokomo and Hartford City.

  1. 1

    Start on West Sycamore Street

    6 m · 8 sec · West Sycamore Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto South Washington Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · South Washington Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto West Markland Avenue

    2.4 mi · 4 min · West Markland Avenue

  4. 4

    Continue on East County Road 00 North South

    1.4 mi · 2 min · East County Road 00 North South

  5. 5

    Continue on County Road East 00 North South

    4.7 mi · 7 min · County Road East 00 North South

  6. 6

    Continue on West Main Street

    1.5 km · 1 min · West Main Street

  7. 7

    Continue on East 00 N

    5 mi · 7 min · East 00 N

  8. 8

    Continue on West 500 South

    2 mi · 3 min · West 500 South

  9. 9

    Continue on West 500 S

    8 mi · 12 min · West 500 S

  10. 10

    Continue on East Hi Way Drive

    3.2 mi · 5 min · East Hi Way Drive

  11. 11

    Continue on East Main Street

    2.1 mi · 4 min · East Main Street

  12. 12

    Continue on East 500 South

    3.9 mi · 7 min · East 500 South

  13. 13

    Continue on County Road 500 South

    2.3 mi · 4 min · County Road 500 South

  14. 14

    Turn left onto East 700 South

    6 mi · 9 min · East 700 South

  15. 15

    Turn slight left onto West Washington Street

    2759 ft · 47 sec · West Washington Street

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Washington Street

Car Route Details

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

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
16 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
37 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
West 500 S
8.03 mi · 19%
East 700 South
6.01 mi · 14%
East 00 N
4.96 mi · 11%
County Road East 00 North South
4.65 mi · 11%
East 500 South
3.94 mi · 9%
East Hi Way Drive
3.25 mi · 8%
Longest Stretch

West 500 S

Continue on West 500 S

8.03 mi · 00h 12m

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 07m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+3 mi
40.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Swayzee
00h 33m from Kokomo
Leave By
4:16 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Kokomo and Showers And Thunderstorms near Hartford City.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Kokomo to Hartford City?

The road trip is about 43.2 miles (69.5 km) and usually takes 01h 07m 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?

Swayzee is a useful midpoint, sitting about 21.6 miles from Kokomo and 21.6 miles from Hartford City.

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

The direct path is about 40.2 miles (64.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 3 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 4:16 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.87 one way or $11.74 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 13.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Swayzee

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

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

RAIL

Indianapolis Union Station

88 mi away
350 South Illinois Street
RAIL

Lafayette station

91 mi away
200 North 2nd St.
BUS

Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana

103 mi away
1000 Smith Ave
RAIL

Crawfordsville

105 mi away
Spring and Green Streets

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Kokomo and Hartford City. Straight-line distance: 40.22 mi (64.72 km).

Kokomo

#1 Kokomo

The most populous city in Howard County, Indiana.

Population58,243
Coordinates40.4864300, -86.1336000
Altitude247
CountryUnited States
Hartford City

#2 Hartford City

City in Indiana

Population5,660
Coordinates40.4511500, -85.3699700
Altitude280
CountryUnited States
Start: Kokomo (-86.1336, 40.48643)
End: Hartford City (-85.36997, 40.45115)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 69 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 26m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 04m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 51m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 43m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 37m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 32m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.52 gal
5.77 L · about $5.87
Round trip
$11.74
3.04 gal · 11.54 L
Estimated CO2
13.5 kg one way
Round trip: 27 kg / 60 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.86 $5.87 $11.74
Mid-grade $4.46 $6.77 $13.54
Premium $4.99 $7.58 $15.16
Diesel $6.62 $10.06 $20.13

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 Hartford City. The current time is 15:31:43.

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.