How far is Kokomo, IN from Pendleton, IN?
The driving distance from Kokomo, IN to Pendleton, IN is about 51 miles (82.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 15m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 39.5 miles (63.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 30m 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 01h 15m.
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.
City in Hamilton County, Indiana, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny
Areas Of Frost then Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Kokomo and Pendleton.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Kokomo and Pendleton.
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Start on West Sycamore Street
6 m · 8 sec · West Sycamore Street
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Turn left onto South Washington Street
2.6 mi · 4 min · South Washington Street
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Continue on South Lafountain Street
2.2 mi · 4 min · South Lafountain Street
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Continue on South County Road 00 East West
1 mi · 1 min · South County Road 00 East West
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Continue on North County Road 600 West
1922 ft · 33 sec · North County Road 600 West
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Take the ramp straight
1.2 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left
18.8 mi · 24 min
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Turn right onto East 226th Street
82 m · 10 sec · East 226th Street
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Turn left
98 m · 51 sec
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Continue straight
98 m · 25 sec
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Turn right onto East 226th Street
82 m · 10 sec · East 226th Street
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Turn right
1.1 mi · 1 min
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 38: Sheridan, Noblesville
1822 ft · 51 sec
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Turn left onto Sheridan Avenue
3.5 mi · 5 min · Sheridan Avenue
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Turn right onto Little Chicago Road
1682 ft · 33 sec · Little Chicago Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Little Chicago Road
37 m · 2 sec · Little Chicago Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Little Chicago Road
1.5 mi · 3 min · Little Chicago Road
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Turn left onto Westfield Road
1.7 mi · 2 min · Westfield Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
41 m · 4 sec
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Exit the roundabout
94 m · 5 sec
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Continue on Westfield Road
3174 ft · 54 sec · Westfield Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Westfield Road
32 m · 2 sec · Westfield Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Westfield Road
809 ft · 14 sec · Westfield Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Westfield Road
34 m · 2 sec · Westfield Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Westfield Road
783 ft · 13 sec · Westfield Road
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Continue on West Conner Street
1.8 mi · 3 min · West Conner Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward East Conner Street
46 m · 3 sec · East Conner Street
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Exit the roundabout onto East Conner Street
1 km · 59 sec · East Conner Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward East Conner Street
40 m · 2 sec · East Conner Street
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Exit the roundabout onto East Conner Street
1072 ft · 19 sec · East Conner Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Fisherburg Avenue
33 m · 2 sec · Fisherburg Avenue
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Exit the roundabout onto Fisherburg Avenue
1136 ft · 23 sec · Fisherburg Avenue
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Turn right onto Pendleton Avenue
1.7 mi · 3 min · Pendleton Avenue
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Pendleton Avenue
57 m · 4 sec · Pendleton Avenue
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Exit the roundabout onto Pendleton Avenue
1.2 mi · 2 min · Pendleton Avenue
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Continue on North Pike Street
7.8 mi · 12 min · North Pike Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
86 m · 5 sec
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Exit the roundabout
109 m · 6 sec
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward State Street
86 m · 5 sec · State Street
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Exit the roundabout onto State Street
1669 ft · 28 sec · State Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward State Street
29 m · 2 sec · State Street
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Exit the roundabout onto State Street
1 mi · 2 min · State Street
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Turn right onto South Pendleton Avenue
1868 ft · 52 sec · South Pendleton Avenue
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Turn right onto West Madison Avenue
15 m · 2 sec · West Madison Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West Madison Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Kokomo and Pendleton.
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.
North County Road 600 West
Merge slight left
18.8 mi · 00h 24m
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 Areas Of Frost then Mostly Sunny near Pendleton.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Kokomo to Pendleton?
The road trip is about 51 miles (82.1 km) and usually takes 01h 15m 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?
Sheridan is a useful midpoint, sitting about 25.5 miles from Kokomo and 25.5 miles from Pendleton.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 39.5 miles (63.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.5 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:00 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.79 one way or $13.58 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 16 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Kokomo and Areas Of Frost then Mostly Sunny near Pendleton.
Stop Ideas Near Sheridan
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Noblesville Housing Authority
Carmel City Hall
Thomas A. Weaver Municipal Complex
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Sheridan.
Indianapolis Union Station
Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana
Crawfordsville
Lafayette station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Kokomo and Pendleton. Straight-line distance: 39.46 mi (63.51 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 Pendleton
Town in Fall Creek Township, Madison County, Indiana, United States
| Population | 4,451 |
| Coordinates | 39.9975400, -85.7466400 |
| Altitude | 258 |
| Country | United States |
End: Pendleton (-85.74664, 39.99754)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 82 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 41m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 16m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 01m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 51m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 43m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 38m |
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 | $6.79 | $13.58 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $7.66 | $15.31 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $8.38 | $16.75 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $9.55 | $19.09 |
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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