How far is Kokomo, IN from Schererville, IN?

The driving distance from Kokomo, IN to Schererville, IN is about 129.3 miles (208.1 km), with a travel time of about 02h 41m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 97.2 miles (156.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 23m 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
129.33 mi
02h 41m
Flight
97.21 mi
156.45 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
97.21 mi
Kilometers
156.45 km
Flight Time
00h 11m

Driving Distance

Road route
129.33 mi
Kilometers
208.14 km
Drive Time
02h 41m

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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 02h 41m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Schererville
Tue, May 26, 1:05 AM CDT
Return by in Kokomo
Tue, May 26, 4:46 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Kokomo
2026-05-25T23:23
Arrive Schererville
Tue, May 26, 2:05 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 41m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:42 AM to 11:42 AM CDT

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

Leave by
1:06 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
Wolcott
IN

Town in Indiana, United States

From Kokomo
64.6 mi
01h 20m
To Schererville
64.7 mi
01h 20m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
79°F
Memorial Day

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Mon, May 25 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 7 mph ENE
Destination
82°F
Memorial Day

Sunny

Starts
Mon, May 25 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SSE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on West Sycamore Street

    2.7 mi · 4 min · West Sycamore Street

  2. 2

    Continue on West Sycamore Road

    1344 ft · 23 sec · West Sycamore Road

  3. 3

    Continue on West Sycamore Lane

    2234 ft · 38 sec · West Sycamore Lane

  4. 4

    Continue on West Jefferson Road

    1.9 mi · 3 min · West Jefferson Road

  5. 5

    Continue on County Road West 100 North

    8.9 mi · 13 min · County Road West 100 North

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Michigan Street

    3.4 mi · 5 min · Michigan Street

  7. 7

    Continue on County Road 600 East

    1.1 mi · 2 min · County Road 600 East

  8. 8

    Turn right onto State Road 26

    6 mi · 8 min · State Road 26

  9. 9

    Continue on East Main Street

    4.5 mi · 7 min · East Main Street

  10. 10

    Continue on County Road 900 North

    1023 ft · 17 sec · County Road 900 North

  11. 11

    Continue on West Main Street

    2092 ft · 35 sec · West Main Street

  12. 12

    Continue on County Road 900 North

    11.5 mi · 17 min · County Road 900 North

  13. 13

    Take the ramp slight right

    2011 ft · 28 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left

    79.9 mi · 1 hr 26 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward US 30: Merrillville, Hobart, Valparaiso

    1618 ft · 40 sec

  16. 16

    Keep slight left to continue on US 30: Merrillville, Hobart, Valparaiso, VA Clinic

    138 m · 15 sec

  17. 17

    Turn left onto US 30: Merrillville, Hobart, Valparaiso

    33 m · 4 sec

  18. 18

    Turn left onto East 81st Avenue

    1.1 km · 1 min · East 81st Avenue

  19. 19

    Continue on West 81st Avenue

    1.9 mi · 3 min · West 81st Avenue

  20. 20

    Continue on West Lincoln Highway

    1.1 mi · 2 min · West Lincoln Highway

  21. 21

    Continue on Joliet Street

    2763 ft · 53 sec · Joliet Street

  22. 22

    Continue on West Lincoln Highway

    2.4 mi · 4 min · West Lincoln Highway

  23. 23

    Turn left onto Austin Avenue

    2082 ft · 1 min · Austin Avenue

  24. 24

    Turn right onto West 77th Avenue

    2250 ft · 1 min · West 77th Avenue

  25. 25

    Turn right onto Anna Street

    10 m · 1 sec · Anna Street

  26. 26

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Anna Street

Car Route Details

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

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
26 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
20.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
County Road 900 North
92 mi · 71%
County Road West 100 North
8.93 mi · 7%
State Road 26
5.99 mi · 5%
East Main Street
4.47 mi · 3%
West Lincoln Highway
3.45 mi · 3%
Michigan Street
3.36 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

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.

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
02h 41m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+32.1 mi
97.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Wolcott
01h 20m from Kokomo
Leave By
1:06 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Kokomo and Sunny near Schererville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 129.3 miles (208.1 km) and usually takes 02h 41m 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?

Wolcott is a useful midpoint, sitting about 64.6 miles from Kokomo and 64.7 miles from Schererville.

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

The direct path is about 97.2 miles (156.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 32.1 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 1:06 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.20 one way or $34.39 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 40.5 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Kokomo and Schererville, 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 Schererville.

Stop Ideas Near Wolcott

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

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

RAIL

Rensselaer

23 mi away
619 North Cullen Street
RAIL

Lafayette station

39 mi away
200 North 2nd St.
BUS

Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana

77 mi away
1000 Smith Ave
RAIL

Kankakee

80 mi away
199 South East Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Kokomo and Schererville. Straight-line distance: 97.21 mi (156.45 km).

Kokomo

#1 Kokomo

The most populous city in Howard County, Indiana.

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

#2 Schererville

Town in northwest Indiana, USA

Population28,593
Coordinates41.4789200, -87.4547600
Altitude204
CountryUnited States
Start: Kokomo (-86.1336, 40.48643)
End: Schererville (-87.45476, 41.47892)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 208 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 18m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 14m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 35m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 09m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 50m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 36m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.56 gal
17.28 L · about $17.20
Round trip
$34.39
9.12 gal · 34.56 L
Estimated CO2
40.5 kg one way
Round trip: 81 kg / 179 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $17.20 $34.39
Mid-grade $4.25 $19.39 $38.79
Premium $4.65 $21.22 $42.44
Diesel $5.30 $24.19 $48.37

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 · May 26, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Kokomo, IN and Schererville, IN. The current time in Kokomo is 23:23:14, although it is 22:23:14 in Schererville.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.