How far is Lawrence, IN from Kokomo, IN?

The driving distance from Lawrence, IN to Kokomo, IN is about 48.5 miles (78.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 58m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 45.1 miles (72.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 56m 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
48.54 mi
00h 58m
Flight
45.12 mi
72.62 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
45.12 mi
Kilometers
72.62 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
48.54 mi
Kilometers
78.12 km
Drive Time
00h 58m

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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 00h 58m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Kokomo
Wed, Apr 22, 7:02 PM EDT
Return by in Lawrence
Wed, Apr 22, 8:00 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lawrence
2026-04-22T18:03
Arrive Kokomo
Wed, Apr 22, 7:02 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 58m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:58 AM to 10:58 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:34 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Lawrence
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
Sheridan
IN

City in Hamilton County, Indiana, United States of America

From Lawrence
24.2 mi
00h 29m
To Kokomo
24.3 mi
00h 29m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
75°F
Wednesday

Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 mph WSW
Destination
76°F
Wednesday

Scattered Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 mph WSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    37 m · 11 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto McCoy Street

    150 m · 17 sec · McCoy Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Pendleton Pike

    3160 ft · 1 min · Pendleton Pike

  4. 4

    Take the ramp right toward I 465 North

    1668 ft · 42 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    3.8 mi · 4 min

  6. 6

    Keep slight left

    1477 ft · 20 sec

  7. 7

    Continue on I-465 WB

    1.3 km · 57 sec · I-465 WB

  8. 8

    Continue straight

    2.6 mi · 3 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward Keystone Avenue

    2147 ft · 52 sec

  10. 10

    Turn right onto North Keystone Parkway, West 96th Street, West 98th Street, East 96th Street

    52 m · 6 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto North Keystone Avenue

    1412 ft · 44 sec · North Keystone Avenue

  12. 12

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward North Keystone Parkway, East 98th Street

    34 m · 6 sec

  13. 13

    Exit the roundabout onto North Keystone Parkway, East 98th Street

    1186 ft · 31 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on Keystone Parkway

    133 m · 12 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left onto Keystone Parkway

    5 mi · 8 min · Keystone Parkway

  16. 16

    Merge slight left onto North Meridian Street

    26.8 mi · 34 min · North Meridian Street

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 931: Kokomo

    3.8 mi · 6 min

  18. 18

    Turn left onto East Alto Road

    42 m · 3 sec · East Alto Road

  19. 19

    Turn straight

    71 m · 10 sec

  20. 20

    Turn right onto South Lafountain Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · South Lafountain Street

  21. 21

    Continue on South Washington Street

    2.6 mi · 4 min · South Washington Street

  22. 22

    Turn right onto West Sycamore Street

    6 m · 1 sec · West Sycamore Street

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Sycamore Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
23 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
4 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
47.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
North Meridian Street
26.8 mi · 55%
Keystone Parkway
5.11 mi · 11%
I 465 North
4.38 mi · 9%
SR 931
3.76 mi · 8%
I-465 WB
3.45 mi · 7%
South Washington Street
2.57 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

North Meridian Street

Merge slight left onto North Meridian Street

26.8 mi · 00h 34m

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
00h 58m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+3.4 mi
45.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Sheridan
00h 29m from Lawrence
Leave By
4:34 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Lawrence and Scattered Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny near Kokomo.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 48.5 miles (78.1 km) and usually takes 00h 58m 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?

Sheridan is a useful midpoint, sitting about 24.2 miles from Lawrence and 24.3 miles from Kokomo.

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

The direct path is about 45.1 miles (72.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.4 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:34 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.45 one way or $12.90 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 15.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Lawrence and Scattered Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny near Kokomo.

Stop Ideas Near Sheridan

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Sheridan and the surrounding midpoint area.
Stop photo coming soon
Practical stop 9.3 mi away

Noblesville Housing Authority

Noblesville , IN
320 Kings Ln, Noblesville, IN 46060
Rating 4.5/5 6 reviews Housing authority,Social services organization
Carmel City Hall
Meeting point 12 mi away

Carmel City Hall

Carmel , IN
Carmel City Hall (second floor One, 1 Civic Square, Carmel, IN 46032
Rating 3.1/5 18 reviews Government office,City courthouse
Thomas A. Weaver Municipal Complex
Nearby stop 13.7 mi away

Thomas A. Weaver Municipal Complex

Fishers , IN
1 Municipal Dr, Fishers, IN 46038
Rating 4.5/5 184 reviews Business center,Association or organization

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Sheridan.

RAIL

Indianapolis Union Station

42 mi away
350 South Illinois Street
BUS

Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana

59 mi away
1000 Smith Ave
RAIL

Crawfordsville

59 mi away
Spring and Green Streets
RAIL

Lafayette station

65 mi away
200 North 2nd St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Lawrence and Kokomo. Straight-line distance: 45.12 mi (72.62 km).

Lawrence

#1 Lawrence

A city in Marion County, Indiana.

Population49,545
Coordinates39.8386500, -86.0252600
Altitude266
CountryUnited States
Kokomo

#2 Kokomo

The most populous city in Howard County, Indiana.

Population58,243
Coordinates40.4864300, -86.1336000
Altitude247
CountryUnited States
Start: (-86.025248, 39.83865)
End: West Sycamore Street (-86.13357, 40.486452)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 78 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 37m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 12m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 58m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 48m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 41m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 36m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.71 gal
6.48 L · about $6.45
Round trip
$12.90
3.42 gal · 12.96 L
Estimated CO2
15.2 kg one way
Round trip: 30.4 kg / 67 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $6.45 $12.90
Mid-grade $4.25 $7.27 $14.55
Premium $4.65 $7.96 $15.92
Diesel $5.30 $9.07 $18.14

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 · Apr 22, 2026

There is no time difference between Lawrence and Kokomo. The current time is 18:03:53.

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.