How far is Kokomo, IN from Tell City, IN?
The driving distance from Kokomo, IN to Tell City, IN is about 212.8 miles (342.5 km), with a travel time of about 04h 36m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 178.4 miles (287.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 13m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
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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 36m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
The most populous city in Monroe County, Indiana.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Kokomo and Tell City.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Kokomo and Tell City.
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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
13 mi · 18 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 465, US 31 South
1 km · 55 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 465 West
3177 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
4.8 mi · 6 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 465 South
19.6 mi · 23 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 69 South: Evansville
1.3 km · 2 min
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Continue straight
47.5 mi · 53 min
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Keep slight right to continue on SR 37 South: Bedford
41.6 mi · 52 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward West Main Street
47 m · 2 sec · West Main Street
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Exit the roundabout onto West Main Street
79 m · 6 sec · West Main Street
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Continue straight
10.6 mi · 15 min
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Turn left
16.2 mi · 24 min
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Continue straight
1.1 mi · 2 min
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Continue straight
29.3 mi · 41 min
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Turn left onto 12th Street
1.3 km · 2 min · 12th Street
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Turn right onto Mozart Street
953 ft · 28 sec · Mozart Street
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Turn right
74 m · 18 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Kokomo and Tell City.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
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.
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.
Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Kokomo and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Tell City.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Kokomo to Tell City?
The road trip is about 212.8 miles (342.5 km) and usually takes 04h 36m 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?
Bloomington is a useful midpoint, sitting about 106.4 miles from Kokomo and 106.4 miles from Tell City.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 178.4 miles (287.1 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 7:46 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $29.00 one way or $58.01 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 66.7 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Kokomo and Tell City, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms around Kokomo and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Tell City.
Stop Ideas Near Bloomington
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Bloomington.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Kokomo and Tell City. Straight-line distance: 178.41 mi (287.12 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 Tell City
County seat in Indiana
| Population | 7,211 |
| Coordinates | 37.9514400, -86.7677700 |
| Altitude | 128 |
| Country | United States |
End: Tell City (-86.76777, 37.95144)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 342 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 05m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 19m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 15m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 32m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 02m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 39m |
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 | $3.86 | $29.00 | $58.01 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $33.46 | $66.91 |
| Premium | $4.99 | $37.46 | $74.92 |
| Diesel | $6.62 | $49.72 | $99.45 |
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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