How far is Kokomo, IN from Scottsburg, IN?

The driving distance from Kokomo, IN to Scottsburg, IN is about 197 miles (317 km), with a travel time of about 04h 07m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 162.6 miles (261.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 14m 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
196.98 mi
04h 07m
Flight
162.54 mi
261.58 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
162.54 mi
Kilometers
261.58 km
Flight Time
00h 19m

Driving Distance

Road route
196.98 mi
Kilometers
317.01 km
Drive Time
04h 07m

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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 04h 07m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Scottsburg
Thu, Oct 15, 6:39 PM EDT
Return by in Kokomo
Thu, Oct 15, 10:46 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Kokomo
2026-10-15T14:32
Arrive Scottsburg
Thu, Oct 15, 6:39 PM EDT
Route Timing
04h 07m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:07 AM to 12:07 PM EDT

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

Leave by
8:46 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
Paragon
IN

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

From Kokomo
98.5 mi
02h 03m
To Scottsburg
98.5 mi
02h 03m

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
85°F
This Afternoon

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 1:00 PM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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 left to continue on I 69 South: Evansville

    68.2 mi · 1 hr 13 min

  20. 20

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 56, SR 61: Petersburg, Jasper

    1893 ft · 41 sec

  21. 21

    Turn left

    11.1 mi · 20 min

  22. 22

    Turn left

    1.5 mi · 2 min

  23. 23

    Turn right onto South County Road 300 East

    2.9 mi · 11 min · South County Road 300 East

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South County Road 300 East

Car Route Details

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

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
24 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 69 South
116 mi · 59%
North County Road 600 West
19.9 mi · 10%
I 465 South
19.6 mi · 10%
I 465 West
5.41 mi · 3%
South County Road 300 East
2.93 mi · 1%
South Washington Street
2.57 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 69 South

Keep slight left to continue on I 69 South: Evansville

68.2 mi · 01h 13m

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
04h 07m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+34.4 mi
162.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Paragon
02h 03m from Kokomo
Leave By
8:46 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Kokomo and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Scottsburg.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 197 miles (317 km) and usually takes 04h 07m 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?

Paragon is a useful midpoint, sitting about 98.5 miles from Kokomo and 98.5 miles from Scottsburg.

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

The direct path is about 162.6 miles (261.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 34.4 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:46 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $26.84 one way or $53.68 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 61.8 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 Scottsburg.

Stop Ideas Near Paragon

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

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

RAIL

Indianapolis Union Station

53 mi away
350 South Illinois Street
RAIL

Crawfordsville

78 mi away
Spring and Green Streets
BUS

Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana

81 mi away
1000 Smith Ave
RAIL

Lafayette station

118 mi away
200 North 2nd St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Kokomo and Scottsburg. Straight-line distance: 162.54 mi (261.58 km).

Kokomo

#1 Kokomo

The most populous city in Howard County, Indiana.

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

#2 Scottsburg

County seat in Indiana

Population6,703
Coordinates38.2886600, -87.2191700
Altitude134
CountryUnited States
Start: Kokomo (-86.1336, 40.48643)
End: Scottsburg (-87.21917, 38.28866)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 317 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 33m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 55m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 56m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 16m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 48m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 27m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.95 gal
26.31 L · about $26.84
Round trip
$53.68
13.9 gal · 52.62 L
Estimated CO2
61.8 kg one way
Round trip: 123.5 kg / 272 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.86 $26.84 $53.68
Mid-grade $4.46 $30.96 $61.92
Premium $4.99 $34.67 $69.33
Diesel $6.62 $46.02 $92.03

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 Scottsburg. The current time is 14:32:09.

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.