How far is Lebanon, IN from Kokomo, IN?

The driving distance from Lebanon, IN to Kokomo, IN is about 49 miles (78.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 03m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 35 miles (56.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 06m 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
49.04 mi
01h 03m
Flight
35.06 mi
56.42 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
35.06 mi
Kilometers
56.42 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
49.04 mi
Kilometers
78.93 km
Drive Time
01h 03m

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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 03m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Kokomo
Thu, Apr 23, 1:29 AM EDT
Return by in Lebanon
Thu, Apr 23, 2:33 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lebanon
2026-04-23T00:26
Arrive Kokomo
Thu, Apr 23, 1:29 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 03m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:03 AM to 11:03 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:24 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Lebanon
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 Lebanon
24.5 mi
00h 31m
To Kokomo
24.5 mi
00h 31m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
79°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 to 20 mph SSW
Destination
80°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 18 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on North Lebanon Street

    11 m · 3 sec · North Lebanon Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto West Washington Street

    1222 ft · 40 sec · West Washington Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto South Park Street

    98 m · 11 sec · South Park Street

  4. 4

    Continue on Indianapolis Avenue

    1.1 km · 2 min · Indianapolis Avenue

  5. 5

    Turn left onto East Noble Street

    9.1 mi · 14 min · East Noble Street

  6. 6

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward US 421

    44 m · 3 sec · West Base Line Road

  7. 7

    Exit the rotary onto West Base Line Road

    2.3 mi · 3 min · West Base Line Road

  8. 8

    Continue on West 176th Street

    4.3 mi · 6 min · West 176th Street

  9. 9

    Continue on IN-32

    1.6 km · 2 min · IN-32

  10. 10

    Continue on West Main Street

    1461 ft · 27 sec · West Main Street

  11. 11

    Take the ramp slight left

    1916 ft · 47 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto North Meridian Street

    23.5 mi · 30 min · North Meridian Street

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 931: Kokomo

    3.8 mi · 6 min

  14. 14

    Turn left onto East Alto Road

    42 m · 3 sec · East Alto Road

  15. 15

    Turn straight

    71 m · 10 sec

  16. 16

    Turn right onto South Lafountain Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · South Lafountain Street

  17. 17

    Continue on South Washington Street

    2.6 mi · 4 min · South Washington Street

  18. 18

    Turn right onto West Sycamore Street

    6 m · 1 sec · West Sycamore Street

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Sycamore Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Lebanon 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
19 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
38.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
North Meridian Street
23.5 mi · 48%
East Noble Street
9.12 mi · 19%
West 176th Street
4.31 mi · 9%
SR 931
3.76 mi · 8%
South Washington Street
2.57 mi · 5%
West Base Line Road
2.33 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

North Meridian Street

Merge slight left onto North Meridian Street

23.5 mi · 00h 30m

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
01h 03m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 06m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+14 mi
35 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Sheridan
00h 31m from Lebanon
Leave By
4:24 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Lebanon and Sunny near Kokomo.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 49 miles (78.9 km) and usually takes 01h 03m 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 24.5 miles from Lebanon and 24.5 miles from Kokomo.

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

The direct path is about 35 miles (56.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 14 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 4:24 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.52 one way or $13.05 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 15.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Lebanon and 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 9.1 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 11.7 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 13.5 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 Lebanon and Kokomo. Straight-line distance: 35.06 mi (56.42 km).

Lebanon

#1 Lebanon

City in Indiana, United States

Population16,120
Coordinates40.0483700, -86.4691700
Altitude287
CountryUnited States
Kokomo

#2 Kokomo

The most populous city in Howard County, Indiana.

Population58,243
Coordinates40.4864300, -86.1336000
Altitude247
CountryUnited States
Start: North Lebanon Street (-86.469203, 40.04837)
End: West Sycamore Street (-86.13357, 40.486452)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 79 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 38m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 13m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 58m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 49m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 42m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 36m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.73 gal
6.55 L · about $6.52
Round trip
$13.05
3.46 gal · 13.1 L
Estimated CO2
15.4 kg one way
Round trip: 30.7 kg / 68 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $6.52 $13.05
Mid-grade $4.25 $7.36 $14.72
Premium $4.65 $8.05 $16.10
Diesel $5.30 $9.18 $18.35

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Lebanon and Kokomo. The current time is 00:26:33.

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.