How far is Kokomo, IN from Lowell, IN?

The driving distance from Kokomo, IN to Lowell, IN is about 93.5 miles (150.4 km), with a travel time of about 02h 03m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 85.8 miles (138.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 06m 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
93.46 mi
02h 03m
Flight
85.79 mi
138.07 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
85.79 mi
Kilometers
138.07 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
93.46 mi
Kilometers
150.41 km
Drive Time
02h 03m

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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 03m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lowell
Sat, May 30, 4:10 AM EDT
Return by in Kokomo
Sat, May 30, 6:14 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Kokomo
2026-05-30T02:07
Arrive Lowell
Sat, May 30, 4:10 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 03m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:03 AM to 12:03 PM EDT

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

Leave by
2:24 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
Lawrence
IN

A city in Marion County, Indiana.

From Kokomo
46.8 mi
01h 01m
To Lowell
46.7 mi
01h 01m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
79°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 9 mph NE
Destination
78°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 8 mph NE

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

    6 m · 8 sec · West Sycamore Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto South Washington Street

    2.6 mi · 4 min · South Washington Street

  3. 3

    Continue on South Lafountain Street

    2.2 mi · 4 min · South Lafountain Street

  4. 4

    Continue on South County Road 00 East West

    1 mi · 1 min · South County Road 00 East West

  5. 5

    Continue on North County Road 600 West

    1922 ft · 33 sec · North County Road 600 West

  6. 6

    Take the ramp straight

    1.2 km · 2 min

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    18.8 mi · 24 min

  8. 8

    Turn right onto East 226th Street

    82 m · 10 sec · East 226th Street

  9. 9

    Turn left

    98 m · 51 sec

  10. 10

    Continue straight

    98 m · 25 sec

  11. 11

    Turn right onto East 226th Street

    82 m · 10 sec · East 226th Street

  12. 12

    Turn right

    8 mi · 11 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward Keystone Parkway, Rangeline Road, Clay Terrace Boulevard

    1178 ft · 29 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on Keystone Parkway

    5.2 mi · 8 min · Keystone Parkway

  15. 15

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward I 465: South Keystone Avenue

    42 m · 8 sec

  16. 16

    Exit the roundabout onto I 465: South Keystone Avenue

    1346 ft · 33 sec

  17. 17

    Keep slight left to continue on I 465 East: Keystone Avenue South

    131 m · 11 sec

  18. 18

    Keep slight right to continue on I 465 East

    1.2 km · 2 min

  19. 19

    Merge slight left

    4 mi · 5 min

  20. 20

    Merge slight right

    11.3 mi · 13 min

  21. 21

    Continue straight

    2.3 mi · 3 min

  22. 22

    Take the exit slight right toward Emerson Avenue

    1296 ft · 32 sec

  23. 23

    Keep slight left

    1069 ft · 28 sec

  24. 24

    Turn straight onto South Emerson Avenue

    2.6 mi · 4 min · South Emerson Avenue

  25. 25

    Turn right onto East Southport Road

    2440 ft · 53 sec · East Southport Road

  26. 26

    Take the ramp left

    1656 ft · 43 sec

  27. 27

    Merge slight left

    27.2 mi · 30 min

  28. 28

    Take the exit slight right toward US 31 South: Taylorsville, Columbus

    1330 ft · 46 sec

  29. 29

    Turn straight

    3.8 mi · 6 min

  30. 30

    Turn right onto Shady Lane

    1249 ft · 55 sec · Shady Lane

  31. 31

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Shady Lane

Car Route Details

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

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
31 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
11
4 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
33.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
East Southport Road
28 mi · 30%
North County Road 600 West
19.9 mi · 21%
I 465 East
18.5 mi · 20%
Keystone Parkway
5.46 mi · 6%
South Emerson Avenue
2.59 mi · 3%
South Washington Street
2.57 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

East Southport Road

Merge slight left

27.2 mi · 00h 30m

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 03m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 06m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7.7 mi
85.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lawrence
01h 01m from Kokomo
Leave By
2:24 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Kokomo and Partly 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 93.5 miles (150.4 km) and usually takes 02h 03m 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?

Lawrence is a useful midpoint, sitting about 46.8 miles from Kokomo and 46.7 miles from Lowell.

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

The direct path is about 85.8 miles (138.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.7 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 2:24 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.44 one way or $24.89 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 29.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Lawrence

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Lawrence and the surrounding midpoint area.
Stop photo coming soon
Practical stop 13.8 mi away

Noblesville Housing Authority

Noblesville , IN
320 Kings Ln, Noblesville, IN 46060
Rating 4.5/5 6 reviews Housing authority,Social services organization
Carmel City Hall
Meeting point 8.9 mi away

Carmel City Hall

Carmel , IN
Carmel City Hall (second floor One, 1 Civic Square, Carmel, IN 46032
Rating 3.1/5 18 reviews Government office,City courthouse
Thomas A. Weaver Municipal Complex
Nearby stop 7.5 mi away

Thomas A. Weaver Municipal Complex

Fishers , IN
1 Municipal Dr, Fishers, IN 46038
Rating 4.5/5 184 reviews Business center,Association or organization

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Lawrence.

RAIL

Indianapolis Union Station

14 mi away
350 South Illinois Street
RAIL

Crawfordsville

78 mi away
Spring and Green Streets
RAIL

Connersville station

79 mi away
1012 Eastern Avenue
BUS

Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana

79 mi away
1000 Smith Ave

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Kokomo and Lowell. Straight-line distance: 85.79 mi (138.07 km).

Kokomo

#1 Kokomo

The most populous city in Howard County, Indiana.

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

#2 Lowell

Town in Lake County, Indiana, United States

Population10,137
Coordinates39.2531069, -85.9463839
Altitude195
CountryUnited States
Start: Kokomo (-86.1336, 40.48643)
End: Lowell (-85.946384, 39.253107)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 150 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 06m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 20m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 52m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 33m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 20m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 09m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.3 gal
12.48 L · about $12.44
Round trip
$24.89
6.6 gal · 24.96 L
Estimated CO2
29.3 kg one way
Round trip: 58.7 kg / 129 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $12.44 $24.89
Mid-grade $4.25 $14.03 $28.07
Premium $4.65 $15.36 $30.72
Diesel $5.30 $17.50 $35.01

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 · May 30, 2026

There is no time difference between Kokomo and Lowell. The current time is 02:07:50.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.