How far is Kokomo, IN from Hobart, IN?

The driving distance from Kokomo, IN to Hobart, IN is about 118.8 miles (191.2 km), with a travel time of about 02h 42m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 93 miles (149.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 25m 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
118.78 mi
02h 42m
Flight
92.95 mi
149.59 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
92.95 mi
Kilometers
149.59 km
Flight Time
00h 11m

Driving Distance

Road route
118.78 mi
Kilometers
191.16 km
Drive Time
02h 42m

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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 42m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Hobart
Fri, Apr 24, 5:05 AM CDT
Return by in Kokomo
Fri, Apr 24, 8:47 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Kokomo
2026-04-24T03:22
Arrive Hobart
Fri, Apr 24, 6:05 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 42m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:43 AM to 11:43 AM CDT

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

Leave by
1:04 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
Plymouth
IN

City in Marshall County, Indiana, United States

From Kokomo
59.3 mi
01h 21m
To Hobart
59.4 mi
01h 21m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
76°F
Friday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Fri, Apr 24 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
16 to 20 mph SW
Destination
73°F
Friday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Fri, Apr 24 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on West Sycamore Street

    6 m · 5 sec · West Sycamore Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto North Washington Street

    3.2 mi · 6 min · North Washington Street

  3. 3

    Turn right

    64 m · 8 sec

  4. 4

    Turn straight onto North Reed Road

    1757 ft · 54 sec · North Reed Road

  5. 5

    Continue on North Reed Road

    1.2 km · 2 min · North Reed Road

  6. 6

    Take the ramp straight

    1.2 km · 2 min

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    58.2 mi · 1 hr 13 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward US 30 West: Valparaiso

    1453 ft · 49 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    42.8 mi · 56 min

  10. 10

    Turn right onto South Washington Street

    1 km · 2 min · South Washington Street

  11. 11

    Turn left onto West Lincolnway

    2.8 mi · 5 min · West Lincolnway

  12. 12

    Continue on State Road 130

    7.5 mi · 11 min · State Road 130

  13. 13

    Continue straight

    2964 ft · 1 min

  14. 14

    Turn left

    29 m · 3 sec

  15. 15

    Turn left

    28 m · 2 sec

  16. 16

    Turn slight right onto East Cleveland Avenue

    3237 ft · 2 min · East Cleveland Avenue

  17. 17

    Continue on Front Street

    1318 ft · 39 sec · Front Street

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Main Street

    708 ft · 20 sec · Main Street

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Main Street

Car Route Details

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

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
19 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
16 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
North Reed Road
60.1 mi · 51%
US 30 West
43 mi · 36%
State Road 130
8.01 mi · 7%
North Washington Street
3.22 mi · 3%
West Lincolnway
2.76 mi · 2%
South Washington Street
0.63 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

North Reed Road

Merge slight left

58.2 mi · 01h 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
02h 42m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+25.8 mi
93 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Plymouth
01h 21m from Kokomo
Leave By
1:04 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Kokomo and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Hobart.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 118.8 miles (191.2 km) and usually takes 02h 42m 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?

Plymouth is a useful midpoint, sitting about 59.3 miles from Kokomo and 59.4 miles from Hobart.

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

The direct path is about 93 miles (149.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 25.8 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 1:04 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.80 one way or $31.60 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 37.2 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

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

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Kokomo and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Hobart.

Stop Ideas Near Plymouth

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

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

RAIL

South Bend station

37 mi away
2702 West Washington Avenue
RAIL

Elkhart station

47 mi away
131 Tyler Avenue
RAIL

Niles station

55 mi away
598 Dey St.
RAIL

New Buffalo, Michigan

61 mi away
517 South Whittaker Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Kokomo and Hobart. Straight-line distance: 92.95 mi (149.59 km).

Kokomo

#1 Kokomo

The most populous city in Howard County, Indiana.

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

#2 Hobart

City in Lake County, Indiana, United States of America

Population27,913
Coordinates41.5322600, -87.2550400
Altitude190
CountryUnited States
Start: Kokomo (-86.1336, 40.48643)
End: Hobart (-87.25504, 41.53226)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 191 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 57m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 58m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 22m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 58m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 41m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 28m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.19 gal
15.87 L · about $15.80
Round trip
$31.60
8.38 gal · 31.74 L
Estimated CO2
37.2 kg one way
Round trip: 74.5 kg / 164 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $15.80 $31.60
Mid-grade $4.25 $17.82 $35.64
Premium $4.65 $19.50 $39.00
Diesel $5.30 $22.22 $44.45

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 · Apr 24, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Kokomo, IN and Hobart, IN. The current time in Kokomo is 03:22:28, although it is 02:22:28 in Hobart.

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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.