How far is Kokomo, IN from Lowell, IN?

The driving distance from Kokomo, IN to Lowell, IN is about 115.5 miles (185.8 km), with a travel time of about 02h 24m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 87.2 miles (140.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 49m 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
115.44 mi
02h 24m
Flight
87.25 mi
140.41 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
87.25 mi
Kilometers
140.41 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
115.44 mi
Kilometers
185.79 km
Drive Time
02h 24m

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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 24m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lowell
Thu, Apr 23, 12:54 PM CDT
Return by in Kokomo
Thu, Apr 23, 4:18 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Kokomo
2026-04-23T11:29
Arrive Lowell
Thu, Apr 23, 1:54 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 24m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:25 AM to 11:25 AM CDT

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

Leave by
1:40 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
Round Grove
IN

Township in White County, Indiana

From Kokomo
57.7 mi
01h 12m
To Lowell
57.8 mi
01h 12m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 18 mph SSW
Destination
80°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    67.2 mi · 1 hr 12 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 2: Lowell, Hebron

    1818 ft · 42 sec

  16. 16

    Turn left onto East 181st Avenue

    4.8 mi · 7 min · East 181st Avenue

  17. 17

    Continue on East Commercial Avenue

    1.5 mi · 4 min · East Commercial Avenue

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Commercial Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
18 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
15.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
County Road 900 North
79.3 mi · 69%
County Road West 100 North
8.93 mi · 8%
State Road 26
5.99 mi · 5%
East 181st Avenue
4.78 mi · 4%
East Main Street
4.47 mi · 4%
Michigan Street
3.36 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

County Road 900 North

Merge slight left

67.2 mi · 01h 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
02h 24m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+28.3 mi
87.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Round Grove
01h 12m from Kokomo
Leave By
1:40 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Kokomo and Mostly Sunny near Lowell.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 115.5 miles (185.8 km) and usually takes 02h 24m 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?

Round Grove is a useful midpoint, sitting about 57.7 miles from Kokomo and 57.8 miles from Lowell.

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

The direct path is about 87.2 miles (140.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 28.3 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 1:40 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.35 one way or $30.70 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 36.2 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

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

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Kokomo and Mostly Sunny near Lowell.

Stop Ideas Near Round Grove

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

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

RAIL

Lafayette station

22 mi away
200 North 2nd St.
RAIL

Rensselaer

41 mi away
619 North Cullen Street
BUS

Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana

58 mi away
1000 Smith Ave
RAIL

Crawfordsville

62 mi away
Spring and Green Streets

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Kokomo and Lowell. Straight-line distance: 87.25 mi (140.41 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 Lowell

Town in Lake County, Indiana, United States

Population9,450
Coordinates41.2914200, -87.4205900
Altitude204
CountryUnited States
Start: Kokomo (-86.1336, 40.48643)
End: Lowell (-87.42059, 41.29142)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 186 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 50m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 53m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 18m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 55m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 38m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 26m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.07 gal
15.42 L · about $15.35
Round trip
$30.70
8.14 gal · 30.84 L
Estimated CO2
36.2 kg one way
Round trip: 72.3 kg / 159 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $15.35 $30.70
Mid-grade $4.25 $17.31 $34.62
Premium $4.65 $18.94 $37.88
Diesel $5.30 $21.59 $43.17

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 23, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Kokomo, IN and Lowell, IN. The current time in Kokomo is 11:29:08, although it is 10:29:08 in Lowell.

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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.