How far is Nappanee, IN from Kokomo, IN?
The driving distance from Nappanee, IN to Kokomo, IN is about 85.8 miles (138.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 29m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 66.4 miles (106.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 59m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
Reverse, save, or send this route
This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.
This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 29m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
City in Fulton County, Indiana, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Showers And Thunderstorms
Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Nappanee and Kokomo.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Nappanee and Kokomo.
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Start on North Main Street
20 m · 6 sec · North Main Street
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Turn right onto West Market Street
2 mi · 4 min · West Market Street
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Continue on Grand Army of the Republic Highway
13.8 mi · 19 min · Grand Army of the Republic Highway
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Turn left
1881 ft · 46 sec
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Merge slight left
11.3 mi · 13 min
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Merge slight left
1.4 km · 1 min
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Turn slight right
156 m · 7 sec
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Continue straight
52.8 mi · 1 hr 6 min
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 931 South: Kokomo
1.2 mi · 2 min
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Turn right
66 m · 4 sec
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Continue on North Washington Street
3.2 mi · 6 min · North Washington Street
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Turn left onto West Sycamore Street
6 m · 1 sec · West Sycamore Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West Sycamore Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Nappanee and Kokomo.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Grand Army of the Republic Highway
Continue straight
52.8 mi · 01h 06m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Nappanee 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 Nappanee to Kokomo?
The road trip is about 85.8 miles (138.1 km) and usually takes 01h 29m 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?
Rochester is a useful midpoint, sitting about 42.9 miles from Nappanee and 42.9 miles from Kokomo.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 66.4 miles (106.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 19.4 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 3:30 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.70 one way or $23.40 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 26.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Nappanee and Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms near Kokomo.
Stop Ideas Near Rochester
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Rochester.
South Bend station
Elkhart station
Rensselaer
Niles station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Nappanee and Kokomo. Straight-line distance: 66.44 mi (106.92 km).
#1 Nappanee
City in Elkhart County, Indiana, United States
| Population | 6,845 |
| Coordinates | 41.4428300, -86.0013900 |
| Altitude | 267 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Kokomo
The most populous city in Howard County, Indiana.
| Population | 58,243 |
| Coordinates | 40.4864300, -86.1336000 |
| Altitude | 247 |
| Country | United States |
End: West Sycamore Street (-86.13357, 40.486452)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 138 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 51m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 08m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 42m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 25m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 13m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 04m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.86 | $11.70 | $23.40 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $13.50 | $27.00 |
| Premium | $4.99 | $15.11 | $30.23 |
| Diesel | $6.62 | $20.06 | $40.12 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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