How far is Middlebury, IN from Kokomo, IN?

The driving distance from Middlebury, IN to Kokomo, IN is about 113 miles (181.9 km), with a travel time of about 02h 02m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 85.1 miles (137 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 05m 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
113.06 mi
02h 02m
Flight
85.11 mi
136.97 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
85.11 mi
Kilometers
136.97 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
113.06 mi
Kilometers
181.95 km
Drive Time
02h 02m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 02m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Kokomo
Thu, Apr 16, 6:24 AM EDT
Return by in Middlebury
Thu, Apr 16, 8:27 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Middlebury
2026-04-16T04:22
Arrive Kokomo
Thu, Apr 16, 6:24 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 02m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:03 AM to 12:03 PM EDT

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

Leave by
2:24 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Middlebury
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
Argos
IN

Town in Indiana

From Middlebury
56.5 mi
01h 01m
To Kokomo
56.6 mi
01h 01m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
71°F
Thursday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph SW
Destination
74°F
Thursday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
13 to 16 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Main Street

    5 m · 4 sec · Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto West Warren Street

    82 m · 8 sec · West Warren Street

  3. 3

    Turn straight onto Wayne Street

    1.4 mi · 3 min · Wayne Street

  4. 4

    Turn right

    28.2 mi · 35 min

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward US 31 South: Plymouth, Indianapolis

    1330 ft · 32 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto South Michigan Street

    24.9 mi · 30 min · South Michigan Street

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    1.4 km · 1 min

  8. 8

    Turn slight right

    156 m · 7 sec

  9. 9

    Continue straight

    52.8 mi · 1 hr 6 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 931 South: Kokomo

    1.2 mi · 2 min

  11. 11

    Turn right

    66 m · 4 sec

  12. 12

    Continue on North Washington Street

    3.2 mi · 6 min · North Washington Street

  13. 13

    Turn left onto West Sycamore Street

    6 m · 1 sec · West Sycamore Street

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Sycamore Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
14 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
South Michigan Street
78.5 mi · 69%
North Washington Street
3.22 mi · 3%
Wayne Street
1.37 mi · 1%
SR 931 South
1.2 mi · 1%
US 31 South
0.25 mi
West Warren Street
0.05 mi
Longest Stretch

South Michigan Street

Continue straight

52.8 mi · 01h 06m

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 02m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 06m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+27.9 mi
85.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Argos
01h 01m from Middlebury
Leave By
2:24 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Middlebury and 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 Middlebury to Kokomo?

The road trip is about 113 miles (181.9 km) and usually takes 02h 02m 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?

Argos is a useful midpoint, sitting about 56.5 miles from Middlebury and 56.6 miles from Kokomo.

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

The direct path is about 85.1 miles (137 km), while the road route adds roughly 27.9 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 2:24 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.05 one way or $30.09 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 35.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Middlebury and Showers And Thunderstorms near Kokomo.

Stop Ideas Near Argos

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Argos, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

South Bend station

49 mi away
2702 West Washington Avenue
RAIL

Elkhart station

53 mi away
131 Tyler Avenue
RAIL

Niles station

67 mi away
598 Dey St.
RAIL

New Buffalo, Michigan

75 mi away
517 South Whittaker Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Middlebury and Kokomo. Straight-line distance: 85.11 mi (136.97 km).

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#1 Middlebury

Township in Elkhart County, Indiana

Population3,562
Coordinates41.6753300, -85.7061000
Altitude255
CountryUnited States
Kokomo

#2 Kokomo

The most populous city in Howard County, Indiana.

Population58,243
Coordinates40.4864300, -86.1336000
Altitude247
CountryUnited States
Start: Main Street (-85.70609, 41.67533)
End: West Sycamore Street (-86.13357, 40.486452)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 182 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 46m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 49m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 15m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 53m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 36m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 24m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.99 gal
15.1 L · about $15.05
Round trip
$30.09
7.98 gal · 30.2 L
Estimated CO2
35.5 kg one way
Round trip: 70.9 kg / 156 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $15.05 $30.09
Mid-grade $4.25 $16.97 $33.94
Premium $4.65 $18.57 $37.14
Diesel $5.30 $21.16 $42.33

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 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Middlebury and Kokomo. The current time is 04:22:04.

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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.