How far is Kokomo, IN from Orange County, IN?

The driving distance from Kokomo, IN to Orange County, IN is about 157.2 miles (253 km), with a travel time of about 03h 20m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 135.7 miles (218.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 41m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
157.21 mi
03h 20m
Flight
135.74 mi
218.45 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
135.74 mi
Kilometers
218.45 km
Flight Time
00h 16m

Driving Distance

Road route
157.21 mi
Kilometers
253 km
Drive Time
03h 20m

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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 03h 20m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Orange County
Thu, Oct 15, 9:49 PM EDT
Return by in Kokomo
Fri, Oct 16, 1:10 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Kokomo
2026-10-15T18:28
Arrive Orange County
Thu, Oct 15, 9:49 PM EDT
Route Timing
03h 20m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:21 AM to 11:21 AM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
10:18 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Kokomo
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

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
Brooklyn
IN

Town in Indiana, United States

From Kokomo
78.6 mi
01h 40m
To Orange County
78.6 mi
01h 40m

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
67°F
Overnight

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 5:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Kokomo and Orange County.

  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

    13 mi · 18 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward I 465, US 31 South

    1 km · 55 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight right to continue on I 465 West

    3177 ft · 1 min

  15. 15

    Merge slight left

    4.8 mi · 6 min

  16. 16

    Keep slight right to continue on I 465 South

    19.6 mi · 23 min

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward I 69 South: Evansville

    1.3 km · 2 min

  18. 18

    Continue straight

    47.5 mi · 53 min

  19. 19

    Keep slight right to continue on SR 37 South: Bedford

    41.6 mi · 52 min

  20. 20

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward West Main Street

    47 m · 2 sec · West Main Street

  21. 21

    Exit the roundabout onto West Main Street

    79 m · 6 sec · West Main Street

  22. 22

    Continue straight

    1.5 km · 1 min

  23. 23

    Turn left onto Thompson Lane

    93 m · 13 sec · Thompson Lane

  24. 24

    Continue on West Willowcreek Drive

    2359 ft · 2 min · West Willowcreek Drive

  25. 25

    Turn left onto County Road 200 West

    930 ft · 41 sec · County Road 200 West

  26. 26

    Continue on West County Road 25 South

    1750 ft · 1 min · West County Road 25 South

  27. 27

    Turn left onto South County Road 225 West

    1.2 km · 3 min · South County Road 225 West

  28. 28

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South County Road 225 West

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
28 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
2 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
17.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 69 South
48.3 mi · 31%
SR 37 South
41.6 mi · 26%
North County Road 600 West
19.9 mi · 13%
I 465 South
19.6 mi · 12%
I 465 West
5.41 mi · 3%
South Washington Street
2.57 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

I 69 South

Continue straight

47.5 mi · 00h 53m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
03h 20m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 42m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+21.5 mi
135.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Brooklyn
01h 40m from Kokomo
Leave By
10:18 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Kokomo and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Orange County.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Kokomo to Orange County?

The road trip is about 157.2 miles (253 km) and usually takes 03h 20m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Brooklyn is a useful midpoint, sitting about 78.6 miles from Kokomo and 78.6 miles from Orange County.

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

The direct path is about 135.7 miles (218.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 21.5 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:18 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.43 one way or $42.87 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 49.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms around Kokomo and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Orange County.

Stop Ideas Near Brooklyn

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

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

RAIL

Indianapolis Union Station

31 mi away
350 South Illinois Street
RAIL

Crawfordsville

72 mi away
Spring and Green Streets
BUS

Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana

75 mi away
1000 Smith Ave
RAIL

Connersville station

107 mi away
1012 Eastern Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Kokomo and Orange County. Straight-line distance: 135.74 mi (218.45 km).

Kokomo

#1 Kokomo

The most populous city in Howard County, Indiana.

Population58,243
Coordinates40.4864300, -86.1336000
Altitude247
CountryUnited States
Orange County

#2 Orange County

County in Indiana, United States

Population19,651
Coordinates38.5417800, -86.4950700
Altitude191
CountryUnited States
Start: Kokomo (-86.1336, 40.48643)
End: Orange County (-86.49507, 38.54178)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 253 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 14m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 55m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 08m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 37m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 14m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 57m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.55 gal
21 L · about $21.43
Round trip
$42.87
11.1 gal · 42 L
Estimated CO2
49.3 kg one way
Round trip: 98.6 kg / 217 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.86 $21.43 $42.87
Mid-grade $4.46 $24.73 $49.45
Premium $4.99 $27.68 $55.37
Diesel $6.62 $36.75 $73.49

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

There is no time difference between Kokomo and Orange County. The current time is 18:28:47.

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.