How far is Kokomo, IN from Merrillville, IN?
The driving distance from Kokomo, IN to Merrillville, IN is about 123.8 miles (199.2 km), with a travel time of about 02h 32m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 93 miles (149.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 05m 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.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 32m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Township in White County, Indiana
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Kokomo and Merrillville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Kokomo and Merrillville.
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Start on West Sycamore Street
2.7 mi · 4 min · West Sycamore Street
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Continue on West Sycamore Road
1344 ft · 23 sec · West Sycamore Road
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Continue on West Sycamore Lane
2234 ft · 38 sec · West Sycamore Lane
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Continue on West Jefferson Road
1.9 mi · 3 min · West Jefferson Road
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Continue on County Road West 100 North
8.9 mi · 13 min · County Road West 100 North
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Turn left onto Michigan Street
3.4 mi · 5 min · Michigan Street
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Continue on County Road 600 East
1.1 mi · 2 min · County Road 600 East
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Turn right onto State Road 26
6 mi · 8 min · State Road 26
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Continue on East Main Street
4.5 mi · 7 min · East Main Street
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Continue on County Road 900 North
1023 ft · 17 sec · County Road 900 North
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Continue on West Main Street
2092 ft · 35 sec · West Main Street
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Continue on County Road 900 North
11.5 mi · 17 min · County Road 900 North
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Take the ramp slight right
2011 ft · 28 sec
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Merge slight left
79.9 mi · 1 hr 26 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 30: Merrillville, Hobart, Valparaiso
1618 ft · 40 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on US 30: Merrillville, Hobart, Valparaiso, VA Clinic
138 m · 15 sec
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Turn left onto US 30: Merrillville, Hobart, Valparaiso
33 m · 4 sec
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Turn left onto East 81st Avenue
1.1 km · 1 min · East 81st Avenue
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Turn right onto Broadway
1.4 km · 2 min · Broadway
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Turn right onto Indian Trail
1156 ft · 51 sec · Indian Trail
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Indian Trail
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Kokomo and Merrillville.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
County Road 900 North
Merge slight left
79.9 mi · 01h 26m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Kokomo and Sunny near Merrillville.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Kokomo to Merrillville?
The road trip is about 123.8 miles (199.2 km) and usually takes 02h 32m 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 61.8 miles from Kokomo and 61.9 miles from Merrillville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 93 miles (149.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 30.8 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 1:24 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.48 one way or $32.96 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 38.8 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Kokomo and Merrillville, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Kokomo and Sunny near Merrillville.
Stop Ideas Near Round Grove
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Round Grove.
Lafayette station
Rensselaer
Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana
Crawfordsville
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Kokomo and Merrillville. Straight-line distance: 93.01 mi (149.69 km).
#1 Kokomo
The most populous city in Howard County, Indiana.
| Population | 58,243 |
| Coordinates | 40.4864300, -86.1336000 |
| Altitude | 247 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Merrillville
Town in Ross Township, Lake County, Indiana
| Population | 34,916 |
| Coordinates | 41.4828100, -87.3328100 |
| Altitude | 200 |
| Country | United States |
End: Merrillville (-87.33281, 41.48281)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 199 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 07m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 05m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 28m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 03m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 46m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 32m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.77 | $16.48 | $32.96 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $18.59 | $37.17 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $20.34 | $40.68 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $23.18 | $46.36 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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