How far is Munster, IN from Kokomo, IN?

The driving distance from Munster, IN to Kokomo, IN is about 134.6 miles (216.6 km), with a travel time of about 02h 25m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 103.5 miles (166.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 51m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
134.59 mi
02h 25m
Flight
103.51 mi
166.58 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
103.51 mi
Kilometers
166.58 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
134.59 mi
Kilometers
216.6 km
Drive Time
02h 25m

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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 02h 25m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Kokomo
Wed, Apr 22, 10:23 PM EDT
Return by in Munster
Wed, Apr 22, 11:49 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Munster
2026-04-22T18:57
Arrive Kokomo
Wed, Apr 22, 9:23 PM CDT
Route Timing
02h 25m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
11:26 AM to 1:26 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:38 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Munster
9:30 PM CDT
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
Remington
IN

Indiana

From Munster
69.9 mi
01h 13m
To Kokomo
64.7 mi
01h 13m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
69°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph NNE
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 Munster and Kokomo.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Monroe Avenue

    740 ft · 35 sec · Monroe Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Broadmoor Avenue

    1021 ft · 36 sec · Broadmoor Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Calumet Avenue

    2021 ft · 45 sec · Calumet Avenue

  4. 4

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 80 East, I 94 East, US 6 East, US 41: Detroit

    1452 ft · 35 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Borman Expressway

    9.7 mi · 13 min · Borman Expressway

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward I 65 South: Indianapolis

    2002 ft · 34 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight left

    1.3 km · 2 min

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Casimir Pulaski Memorial Highway

    86.3 mi · 1 hr 34 min · Casimir Pulaski Memorial Highway

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 26: Rossville, Lafayette

    1398 ft · 32 sec

  10. 10

    Turn left

    22.8 mi · 34 min

  11. 11

    Turn left onto County Road 600 East

    1.1 mi · 2 min · County Road 600 East

  12. 12

    Continue on Michigan Street

    3.4 mi · 5 min · Michigan Street

  13. 13

    Turn right

    11.5 mi · 17 min

  14. 14

    Continue on West Sycamore Street

    2.7 mi · 4 min · West Sycamore Street

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Sycamore Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
15 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Casimir Pulaski Memorial Highway
86.3 mi · 64%
Borman Expressway
9.74 mi · 7%
Michigan Street
3.36 mi · 2%
West Sycamore Street
2.66 mi · 2%
I 65 South
1.16 mi · 1%
County Road 600 East
1.11 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Casimir Pulaski Memorial Highway

Merge slight left onto Casimir Pulaski Memorial Highway

86.3 mi · 01h 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
02h 25m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+31.1 mi
103.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Remington
01h 13m from Munster
Leave By
1:38 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Munster 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 Munster to Kokomo?

The road trip is about 134.6 miles (216.6 km) and usually takes 02h 25m 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?

Remington is a useful midpoint, sitting about 69.9 miles from Munster and 64.7 miles from Kokomo.

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

The direct path is about 103.5 miles (166.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 31.1 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 CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:38 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.91 one way or $35.82 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 42.2 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Munster and Kokomo, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Munster and Scattered Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny near Kokomo.

Stop Ideas Near Remington

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Remington, 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 Remington.

RAIL

Rensselaer

20 mi away
619 North Cullen Street
RAIL

Lafayette station

44 mi away
200 North 2nd St.
RAIL

Gilman

71 mi away
US Hwy 24 & West Wenona St.
RAIL

Kankakee

72 mi away
199 South East Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Munster and Kokomo. Straight-line distance: 103.51 mi (166.58 km).

Munster

#1 Munster

Town in the U.

Population22,483
Coordinates41.5644800, -87.5125400
Altitude186
CountryUnited States
Kokomo

#2 Kokomo

The most populous city in Howard County, Indiana.

Population58,243
Coordinates40.4864300, -86.1336000
Altitude247
CountryUnited States
Start: Monroe Avenue (-87.512711, 41.56448)
End: West Sycamore Street (-86.13357, 40.486452)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 217 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 29m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 21m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 41m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 14m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 55m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 40m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.75 gal
17.98 L · about $17.91
Round trip
$35.82
9.5 gal · 35.96 L
Estimated CO2
42.2 kg one way
Round trip: 84.4 kg / 186 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $17.91 $35.82
Mid-grade $4.25 $20.20 $40.40
Premium $4.65 $22.11 $44.21
Diesel $5.30 $25.19 $50.39

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

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Munster, IN and Kokomo, IN. The current time in Munster is 18:57:45, although it is 19:57:45 in Kokomo.

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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.