How far is Kokomo, IN from Whiting, IN?
The driving distance from Kokomo, IN to Whiting, IN is about 146.9 miles (236.4 km), with a travel time of about 03h 03m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 108.7 miles (175 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 06m 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.
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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 03h 03m.
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.
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 Whiting.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Kokomo and Whiting.
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Start on West Sycamore Street
2.7 mi · 4 min · West Sycamore Street
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Continue on West Sycamore Road
1344 ft · 23 sec · West Sycamore Road
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Continue on West Sycamore Lane
2234 ft · 38 sec · West Sycamore Lane
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Continue on West Jefferson Road
1.9 mi · 3 min · West Jefferson Road
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Continue on County Road West 100 North
8.9 mi · 13 min · County Road West 100 North
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Turn left onto Michigan Street
3.4 mi · 5 min · Michigan Street
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Continue on County Road 600 East
1.1 mi · 2 min · County Road 600 East
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Turn right onto State Road 26
6 mi · 8 min · State Road 26
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Continue on East Main Street
4.5 mi · 7 min · East Main Street
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Continue on County Road 900 North
1023 ft · 17 sec · County Road 900 North
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Continue on West Main Street
2092 ft · 35 sec · West Main Street
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Continue on County Road 900 North
11.5 mi · 17 min · County Road 900 North
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Take the ramp slight right
2011 ft · 28 sec
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Merge slight left
89.6 mi · 1 hr 39 min
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Turn left onto East 5th Avenue
1.5 km · 2 min · East 5th Avenue
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Continue on East 4th Avenue
1.1 km · 1 min · East 4th Avenue
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Turn right onto Broadway
154 m · 22 sec · Broadway
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Turn left onto I 90 West
1482 ft · 38 sec
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Merge slight left onto Indiana Toll Road
9.4 mi · 10 min · Indiana Toll Road
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Take the exit slight right toward US 41: Hammond, Calumet Avenue
2608 ft · 1 min
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Keep slight right to continue on US 41: Hammond, Calumet Avenue
591 ft · 14 sec
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Turn straight onto 141st Street
917 ft · 20 sec · 141st Street
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Turn right onto Calumet Avenue
2.8 mi · 5 min · Calumet Avenue
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Turn right onto 119th Street
1.2 km · 2 min · 119th Street
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Turn left onto Oliver Street
49 m · 15 sec · Oliver Street
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Turn left
9 m · 2 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 Whiting.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
County Road 900 North
Merge slight left
89.6 mi · 01h 39m
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 Showers And Thunderstorms near Whiting.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Kokomo to Whiting?
The road trip is about 146.9 miles (236.4 km) and usually takes 03h 03m 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?
Remington is a useful midpoint, sitting about 73.4 miles from Kokomo and 73.5 miles from Whiting.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 108.7 miles (175 km), while the road route adds roughly 38.2 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 10:54 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.01 one way or $40.01 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 46 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Kokomo and Whiting, 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 Showers And Thunderstorms near Whiting.
Stop Ideas Near Remington
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 Remington.
Rensselaer
Lafayette station
Gilman
Kankakee
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Kokomo and Whiting. Straight-line distance: 108.72 mi (174.97 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 Whiting
City in Lake County, Indiana, United States
| Population | 4,814 |
| Coordinates | 41.6797600, -87.4944900 |
| Altitude | 179 |
| Country | United States |
End: Whiting (-87.49449, 41.67976)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 236 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 53m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 40m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 56m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 26m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 05m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 49m |
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 | $20.01 | $40.01 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $23.08 | $46.15 |
| Premium | $4.99 | $25.84 | $51.68 |
| Diesel | $6.62 | $34.30 | $68.59 |
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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