How far is Lexington, IN from Kokomo, IN?

The driving distance from Lexington, IN to Kokomo, IN is about 146.7 miles (236.1 km), with a travel time of about 02h 37m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 129.6 miles (208.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 14m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
146.72 mi
02h 37m
Flight
129.59 mi
208.55 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
129.59 mi
Kilometers
208.55 km
Flight Time
00h 15m

Driving Distance

Road route
146.72 mi
Kilometers
236.12 km
Drive Time
02h 37m

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 37m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Kokomo
Thu, Oct 15, 8:01 PM EDT
Return by in Lexington
Thu, Oct 15, 10:38 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lexington
2026-10-15T17:24
Arrive Kokomo
Thu, Oct 15, 8:01 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 37m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:37 AM to 12:37 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:16 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Lexington
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
Franklin
IN

City in Johnson County, Indiana, United States

From Lexington
72.5 mi
01h 18m
To Kokomo
74.2 mi
01h 18m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
This Afternoon

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 4:00 PM EDT
Wind
6 mph S
Destination
72°F
This Afternoon

Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 1:00 PM EDT
Wind
10 mph SSE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on East Main Street

    6 m · 5 sec · East Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto South Cherry Street

    1701 ft · 34 sec · South Cherry Street

  3. 3

    Continue on State Road 203

    3.1 mi · 6 min · State Road 203

  4. 4

    Turn left

    7 mi · 11 min

  5. 5

    Take the ramp slight right

    1152 ft · 28 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    73.2 mi · 1 hr 19 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward Southport Road

    1948 ft · 48 sec

  8. 8

    Turn slight right

    54 m · 4 sec

  9. 9

    Turn straight onto East Southport Road

    975 ft · 27 sec · East Southport Road

  10. 10

    Turn left onto South Emerson Avenue

    2.5 mi · 4 min · South Emerson Avenue

  11. 11

    Take the ramp straight

    2399 ft · 59 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    2.3 mi · 3 min

  13. 13

    Continue straight

    11.8 mi · 14 min

  14. 14

    Keep slight left

    1477 ft · 20 sec

  15. 15

    Continue on I-465 WB

    1.3 km · 57 sec · I-465 WB

  16. 16

    Continue straight

    2.6 mi · 3 min

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward Keystone Avenue

    2147 ft · 52 sec

  18. 18

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

    52 m · 6 sec

  19. 19

    Merge slight left onto North Keystone Avenue

    1412 ft · 44 sec · North Keystone Avenue

  20. 20

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

    34 m · 6 sec

  21. 21

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

    1186 ft · 31 sec

  22. 22

    Keep slight left to continue on Keystone Parkway

    133 m · 12 sec

  23. 23

    Merge slight left onto Keystone Parkway

    5 mi · 8 min · Keystone Parkway

  24. 24

    Merge slight left onto North Meridian Street

    26.8 mi · 34 min · North Meridian Street

  25. 25

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 931: Kokomo

    3.8 mi · 6 min

  26. 26

    Turn left onto East Alto Road

    42 m · 3 sec · East Alto Road

  27. 27

    Turn straight

    71 m · 10 sec

  28. 28

    Turn right onto South Lafountain Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · South Lafountain Street

  29. 29

    Continue on South Washington Street

    2.6 mi · 4 min · South Washington Street

  30. 30

    Turn right onto West Sycamore Street

    6 m · 1 sec · West Sycamore Street

  31. 31

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Sycamore Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
31 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
12
5 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
21.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
State Road 203
76.5 mi · 52%
North Meridian Street
26.8 mi · 18%
South Emerson Avenue
17.3 mi · 12%
Keystone Parkway
5.11 mi · 3%
SR 931
3.76 mi · 3%
I-465 WB
3.45 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

State Road 203

Merge slight left

73.2 mi · 01h 19m

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
02h 37m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+17.1 mi
129.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Franklin
01h 18m from Lexington
Leave By
1:16 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Lexington and Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms near Kokomo.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 146.7 miles (236.1 km) and usually takes 02h 37m 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?

Franklin is a useful midpoint, sitting about 72.5 miles from Lexington and 74.2 miles from Kokomo.

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

The direct path is about 129.6 miles (208.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 17.1 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 1:16 PM 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.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Lexington and Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms near Kokomo.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Lexington and Kokomo. Straight-line distance: 129.59 mi (208.55 km).

Lexington

#1 Lexington

Unincorporated community in Lexington Township, Scott County, Indiana, United States

Population3,533
Coordinates38.6522800, -85.6252400
Altitude192
CountryUnited States
Kokomo

#2 Kokomo

The most populous city in Howard County, Indiana.

Population58,243
Coordinates40.4864300, -86.1336000
Altitude247
CountryUnited States
Start: East Main Street (-85.62529, 38.652339)
End: West Sycamore Street (-86.13357, 40.486452)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 236 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
5.18 gal
19.6 L · about $20.01
Round trip
$40.01
10.36 gal · 39.2 L
Estimated CO2
46 kg one way
Round trip: 92.1 kg / 203 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in Indiana · Oct 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Lexington and Kokomo. The current time is 17:24:13.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.