How far is Kokomo, IN from Tippecanoe, IN?
The driving distance from Kokomo, IN to Tippecanoe, IN is about 55.6 miles (89.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 18m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 50 miles (80.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 37m 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. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.
This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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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 18m.
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.
Town in Indiana, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Kokomo and Tippecanoe.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Kokomo and Tippecanoe.
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Start on West Sycamore Street
6 m · 5 sec · West Sycamore Street
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Turn right onto North Washington Street
3.2 mi · 6 min · North Washington Street
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Turn right
64 m · 8 sec
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Turn straight onto North Reed Road
1757 ft · 54 sec · North Reed Road
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Continue on North Reed Road
1.2 km · 2 min · North Reed Road
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Take the ramp straight
1.2 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left
35.3 mi · 44 min
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Turn right onto South Old US Highway 31
1.3 mi · 2 min · South Old US Highway 31
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Turn straight onto Main Street
3183 ft · 58 sec · Main Street
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Turn right onto 602 East 9th Street
1 mi · 2 min · 602 East 9th Street
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Continue on East 9th Street
1325 ft · 30 sec · East 9th Street
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Turn left
9.6 mi · 14 min
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Turn left
2.5 mi · 4 min
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Turn left onto 18B Road
6 m · 1 sec · 18B Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · 18B Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Kokomo and Tippecanoe.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
North Reed Road
Merge slight left
35.3 mi · 00h 44m
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.
Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Kokomo and Showers And Thunderstorms near Tippecanoe.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Kokomo to Tippecanoe?
The road trip is about 55.6 miles (89.5 km) and usually takes 01h 18m 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?
Denver is a useful midpoint, sitting about 27.8 miles from Kokomo and 27.8 miles from Tippecanoe.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 50 miles (80.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.6 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 3:52 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.57 one way or $15.14 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 17.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms around Kokomo and Showers And Thunderstorms near Tippecanoe.
Stop Ideas Near Denver
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 Denver.
Lafayette station
Elkhart station
Rensselaer
South Bend station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Kokomo and Tippecanoe. Straight-line distance: 49.93 mi (80.35 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 Tippecanoe
Township in Marshall County, Indiana
| Population | 8,863 |
| Coordinates | 41.2089300, -86.1150000 |
| Altitude | 238 |
| Country | United States |
End: Tippecanoe (-86.115, 41.20893)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 90 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 51m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 23m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 06m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 55m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 47m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 41m |
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 | $7.57 | $15.14 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $8.73 | $17.46 |
| Premium | $4.99 | $9.78 | $19.55 |
| Diesel | $6.62 | $12.98 | $25.95 |
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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