How far is New Castle, IN from Kokomo, IN?
The driving distance from New Castle, IN to Kokomo, IN is about 81.1 miles (130.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 40m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 55.7 miles (89.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 21m 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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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 40m.
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.
The most populous city in Hamilton County, Indiana.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between New Castle and Kokomo.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between New Castle and Kokomo.
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Start on South Main Street
828 ft · 28 sec · South Main Street
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Turn left onto Broad Street
20.1 mi · 30 min · Broad Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward East State Street
48 m · 3 sec · East State Street
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Exit the roundabout onto East State Street
1.9 mi · 3 min · East State Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward State Street
29 m · 2 sec · State Street
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Exit the roundabout onto State Street
1653 ft · 28 sec · State Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
94 m · 5 sec
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Exit the roundabout
109 m · 6 sec
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward the route
87 m · 5 sec
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Exit the roundabout
64 m · 4 sec
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Turn straight
9 mi · 13 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Pendleton Avenue
46 m · 3 sec · Pendleton Avenue
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Exit the roundabout onto Pendleton Avenue
1.7 mi · 3 min · Pendleton Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Fisherburg Avenue
1128 ft · 20 sec · Fisherburg Avenue
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward East Conner Street
38 m · 2 sec · East Conner Street
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Exit the roundabout onto East Conner Street
1070 ft · 19 sec · East Conner Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward East Conner Street
36 m · 2 sec · East Conner Street
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Exit the roundabout onto East Conner Street
1 km · 59 sec · East Conner Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward East Conner Street
54 m · 3 sec · East Conner Street
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Exit the roundabout onto East Conner Street
1.8 mi · 3 min · East Conner Street
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Continue on Westfield Road
764 ft · 13 sec · Westfield Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Sheridan Avenue
11 m · 1 sec · Sheridan Avenue
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Exit the roundabout onto Sheridan Avenue
1.5 mi · 3 min · Sheridan Avenue
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Sheridan Avenue
47 m · 3 sec · Sheridan Avenue
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Exit the roundabout onto Sheridan Avenue
4.7 mi · 7 min · Sheridan Avenue
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Take the ramp left toward US 31 North: Kokomo
1784 ft · 44 sec
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Merge slight left
20.2 mi · 25 min
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 931: Kokomo
3.8 mi · 6 min
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Turn left onto East Alto Road
42 m · 3 sec · East Alto Road
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Turn straight
71 m · 10 sec
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Turn right onto South Lafountain Street
1.1 km · 1 min · South Lafountain Street
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Continue on South Washington Street
2.6 mi · 4 min · South Washington Street
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Turn right 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 New Castle and Kokomo.
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.
US 31 North
Merge slight left
20.2 mi · 00h 25m
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.
Partly Sunny leaving New Castle and Mostly Sunny near Kokomo.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from New Castle to Kokomo?
The road trip is about 81.1 miles (130.5 km) and usually takes 01h 40m 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?
Noblesville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 35.2 miles from New Castle and 45.9 miles from Kokomo.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 55.7 miles (89.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 25.4 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 3:08 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.79 one way or $21.57 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 25.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around New Castle and Mostly Sunny near Kokomo.
Stop Ideas Near Noblesville
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Noblesville Housing Authority
Carmel City Hall
Thomas A. Weaver Municipal Complex
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Noblesville.
Indianapolis Union Station
Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana
Crawfordsville
Lafayette station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between New Castle and Kokomo. Straight-line distance: 55.73 mi (89.69 km).
#1 New Castle
City in Indiana
| Population | 17,106 |
| Coordinates | 39.9289400, -85.3702500 |
| Altitude | 324 |
| 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: 130 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 42m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 01m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 37m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 21m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 09m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 00m |
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 | $3.77 | $10.79 | $21.57 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $12.16 | $24.33 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $13.31 | $26.62 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $15.17 | $30.34 |
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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