How far is Kokomo, IN from Michigan City, IN?
The driving distance from Kokomo, IN to Michigan City, IN is about 110.4 miles (177.7 km), with a travel time of about 02h 37m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 93.2 miles (150 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 14m 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 37m.
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.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Kokomo and Michigan City.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Kokomo and Michigan City.
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Start on West Sycamore Street
6 m · 5 sec · West Sycamore Street
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Turn right onto North Washington Street
3.2 mi · 6 min · North Washington Street
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Turn right
64 m · 8 sec
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Turn straight onto North Reed Road
1757 ft · 54 sec · North Reed Road
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Continue on North Reed Road
1.2 km · 2 min · North Reed Road
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Take the ramp straight
1.2 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left
65.1 mi · 1 hr 21 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 6: Walkerton, Bremen
1746 ft · 45 sec
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Turn left onto Grand Army of the Republic Highway
9.3 mi · 13 min · Grand Army of the Republic Highway
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Continue on Roosevelt Road
1.9 mi · 4 min · Roosevelt Road
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Turn right onto Laporte Trail
9.5 mi · 13 min · Laporte Trail
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Continue straight
6.2 mi · 11 min
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Turn left onto Osborn Street
670 ft · 25 sec · Osborn Street
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Turn right onto Indiana Avenue
1 km · 2 min · Indiana Avenue
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Continue on Pine Lake Avenue
7.1 mi · 12 min · Pine Lake Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn left
1783 ft · 31 sec
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Turn straight
1.6 km · 1 min
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Continue on East Michigan Boulevard
2 mi · 3 min · East Michigan Boulevard
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Turn left onto South Roeske Avenue
633 ft · 21 sec · South Roeske Avenue
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Turn right onto East Barker Avenue
1423 ft · 42 sec · East Barker Avenue
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Continue on East Barker Avenue
1.3 mi · 3 min · East Barker Avenue
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Turn right onto Pine Street
572 ft · 27 sec · Pine Street
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Turn right onto East Homer Street
25 m · 4 sec · East Homer Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Homer Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Kokomo and Michigan City.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
North Reed Road
Merge slight left
65.1 mi · 01h 21m
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.
Sunny leaving Kokomo and Sunny near Michigan City.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Kokomo to Michigan City?
The road trip is about 110.4 miles (177.7 km) and usually takes 02h 37m 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?
Argos is a useful midpoint, sitting about 55.2 miles from Kokomo and 55.2 miles from Michigan City.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 93.2 miles (150 km), while the road route adds roughly 17.2 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 1:16 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.71 one way or $29.41 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 34.7 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Kokomo and Michigan City, 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 Sunny near Michigan City.
Stop Ideas Near Argos
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 Argos.
South Bend station
Elkhart station
Niles station
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Kokomo and Michigan City. Straight-line distance: 93.22 mi (150.02 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 Michigan City
City in LaPorte County, Indiana, United States
| Population | 31,015 |
| Coordinates | 41.7075400, -86.8950300 |
| Altitude | 191 |
| Country | United States |
End: Michigan City (-86.89503, 41.70754)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 178 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 40m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 45m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 12m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 50m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 34m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 22m |
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 | $14.71 | $29.41 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $16.59 | $33.17 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $18.15 | $36.30 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $20.69 | $41.37 |
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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