How far is Kokomo, IN from Portland, IN?

The driving distance from Kokomo, IN to Portland, IN is about 74.3 miles (119.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 36m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 60.9 miles (98 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 12m 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
74.3 mi
01h 36m
Flight
60.87 mi
97.96 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
60.87 mi
Kilometers
97.96 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
74.3 mi
Kilometers
119.57 km
Drive Time
01h 36m

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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 01h 36m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Portland
Thu, Oct 15, 5:06 PM EDT
Return by in Kokomo
Thu, Oct 15, 6:42 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Kokomo
2026-10-15T15:30
Arrive Portland
Thu, Oct 15, 5:06 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 36m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:36 AM to 11:36 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:18 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
Van Buren
IN

Human settlement in Grant County, Indiana, United States of America

From Kokomo
37.1 mi
00h 48m
To Portland
37.2 mi
00h 48m

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
70°F
Thursday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Kokomo and Portland.

  1. 1

    Start on West Sycamore Street

    6 m · 8 sec · West Sycamore Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto South Washington Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · South Washington Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto West Markland Avenue

    2.4 mi · 4 min · West Markland Avenue

  4. 4

    Continue on East County Road 00 North South

    1.4 mi · 2 min · East County Road 00 North South

  5. 5

    Continue on County Road East 00 North South

    4.7 mi · 7 min · County Road East 00 North South

  6. 6

    Continue on West Main Street

    1.5 km · 1 min · West Main Street

  7. 7

    Continue on East 00 N

    5 mi · 7 min · East 00 N

  8. 8

    Continue on West 500 South

    2 mi · 3 min · West 500 South

  9. 9

    Continue on West 500 S

    6.9 mi · 10 min · West 500 S

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Strawtown Pike

    2.4 mi · 3 min · Strawtown Pike

  11. 11

    Turn straight onto South Washington Street

    1.8 mi · 3 min · South Washington Street

  12. 12

    Turn right onto East 29th Street

    110 m · 7 sec · East 29th Street

  13. 13

    Continue on South Adams Street

    1.6 mi · 3 min · South Adams Street

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Sears Drive

    2455 ft · 34 sec · Sears Drive

  15. 15

    Continue on East 4th Street

    5.4 mi · 6 min · East 4th Street

  16. 16

    Continue on East North 00 South

    31.2 mi · 36 min · East North 00 South

  17. 17

    Turn right

    7.5 mi · 9 min

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Meridian Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
18 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
24.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
East North 00 South
31.2 mi · 42%
West 500 S
6.92 mi · 9%
East 4th Street
5.36 mi · 7%
East 00 N
4.96 mi · 7%
County Road East 00 North South
4.65 mi · 6%
South Washington Street
2.46 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

East North 00 South

Continue on East North 00 South

31.2 mi · 00h 36m

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
01h 36m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+13.4 mi
60.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Van Buren
00h 48m from Kokomo
Leave By
3:18 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Kokomo and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Portland.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Kokomo to Portland?

The road trip is about 74.3 miles (119.6 km) and usually takes 01h 36m 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?

Van Buren is a useful midpoint, sitting about 37.1 miles from Kokomo and 37.2 miles from Portland.

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

The direct path is about 60.9 miles (98 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.4 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 3:18 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.12 one way or $20.24 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 23.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms around Kokomo and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Portland.

Stop Ideas Near Van Buren

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

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

RAIL

Waterloo

99 mi away
Lincoln and Center Street
RAIL

Indianapolis Union Station

110 mi away
350 South Illinois Street
RAIL

Connersville station

112 mi away
1012 Eastern Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Kokomo and Portland. Straight-line distance: 60.87 mi (97.96 km).

Kokomo

#1 Kokomo

The most populous city in Howard County, Indiana.

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

#2 Portland

City in and the county seat of Jay County, Indiana, United States of America

Population5,992
Coordinates40.4344900, -84.9777500
Altitude277
CountryUnited States
Start: Kokomo (-86.1336, 40.48643)
End: Portland (-84.97775, 40.43449)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 120 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 28m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 51m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 29m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 14m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 03m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 55m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.62 gal
9.92 L · about $10.12
Round trip
$20.24
5.24 gal · 19.84 L
Estimated CO2
23.3 kg one way
Round trip: 46.6 kg / 103 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.86 $10.12 $20.24
Mid-grade $4.46 $11.67 $23.34
Premium $4.99 $13.07 $26.14
Diesel $6.62 $17.35 $34.69

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 Portland. The current time is 15:30:03.

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.