How far is Kokomo, IN from Knox, IN?

The driving distance from Kokomo, IN to Knox, IN is about 67.2 miles (108.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 45m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 61.5 miles (99 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 30m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
67.21 mi
01h 45m
Flight
61.53 mi
99.03 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
61.53 mi
Kilometers
99.03 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
67.21 mi
Kilometers
108.16 km
Drive Time
01h 45m

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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 01h 45m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Knox
Thu, Oct 15, 9:12 PM CDT
Return by in Kokomo
Thu, Oct 15, 11:58 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Kokomo
2026-10-15T20:27
Arrive Knox
Thu, Oct 15, 10:12 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 45m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:45 AM to 10:45 AM CDT

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

Leave by
3:00 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
Royal Center
IN

Human settlement in Cass County, Indiana, United States of America

From Kokomo
33.6 mi
00h 52m
To Knox
33.6 mi
00h 52m

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
68°F
This Afternoon

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 1:00 PM CDT
Wind
10 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on West Sycamore Street

    6 m · 5 sec · West Sycamore Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto North Washington Street

    1.5 km · 2 min · North Washington Street

  3. 3

    Turn slight left onto North Davis Road

    4.2 mi · 10 min · North Davis Road

  4. 4

    Turn straight

    18.3 mi · 26 min

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward US 24 West, US 35 North, SR 25 North: Monticello, La Porte, Rochester

    3264 ft · 2 min

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Logansport Bypass Road

    24.8 mi · 37 min · Logansport Bypass Road

  7. 7

    Continue on South Monticello Street

    11.3 mi · 17 min · South Monticello Street

  8. 8

    Continue on S 400 E

    5.2 mi · 7 min · S 400 E

  9. 9

    Continue on South Heaton Street

    1.7 mi · 3 min · South Heaton Street

  10. 10

    Turn left onto East John Street

    1172 ft · 54 sec · East John Street

  11. 11

    Turn right

    25 m · 6 sec

  12. 12

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
12 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
1
0 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
17.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Logansport Bypass Road
24.8 mi · 37%
South Monticello Street
11.3 mi · 17%
S 400 E
5.24 mi · 8%
North Davis Road
4.16 mi · 6%
South Heaton Street
1.69 mi · 3%
North Washington Street
0.9 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Logansport Bypass Road

Turn right onto Logansport Bypass Road

24.8 mi · 00h 37m

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 45m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5.7 mi
61.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Royal Center
00h 52m from Kokomo
Leave By
3:00 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Kokomo and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Knox.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 67.2 miles (108.2 km) and usually takes 01h 45m 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?

Royal Center is a useful midpoint, sitting about 33.6 miles from Kokomo and 33.6 miles from Knox.

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

The direct path is about 61.5 miles (99 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.7 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 3:00 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.15 one way or $18.31 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 21.1 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

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

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Royal Center

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

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

RAIL

Rensselaer

56 mi away
619 North Cullen Street
RAIL

Lafayette station

60 mi away
200 North 2nd St.
RAIL

South Bend station

92 mi away
2702 West Washington Avenue
BUS

Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana

94 mi away
1000 Smith Ave

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Kokomo and Knox. Straight-line distance: 61.53 mi (99.03 km).

Kokomo

#1 Kokomo

The most populous city in Howard County, Indiana.

Population58,243
Coordinates40.4864300, -86.1336000
Altitude247
CountryUnited States
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#2 Knox

City in Center Township, Starke County, Indiana, United States

Population3,597
Coordinates41.2958800, -86.6250100
Altitude217
CountryUnited States
Start: Kokomo (-86.1336, 40.48643)
End: Knox (-86.62501, 41.29588)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 108 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 14m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 40m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 20m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 07m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 57m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 50m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.37 gal
8.98 L · about $9.15
Round trip
$18.31
4.74 gal · 17.96 L
Estimated CO2
21.1 kg one way
Round trip: 42.1 kg / 93 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.86 $9.15 $18.31
Mid-grade $4.46 $10.56 $21.12
Premium $4.99 $11.82 $23.64
Diesel $6.62 $15.69 $31.38

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

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Kokomo, IN and Knox, IN. The current time in Kokomo is 20:27:08, although it is 19:27:08 in Knox.

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.