How far is Newburgh, IN from Kokomo, IN?

The driving distance from Newburgh, IN to Kokomo, IN is about 223.6 miles (359.8 km), with a travel time of about 03h 51m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 188.3 miles (303.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 43m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
223.57 mi
03h 51m
Flight
188.36 mi
303.13 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
188.36 mi
Kilometers
303.13 km
Flight Time
00h 22m

Driving Distance

Road route
223.57 mi
Kilometers
359.8 km
Drive Time
03h 51m

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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 03h 51m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Kokomo
Thu, Oct 15, 5:26 PM EDT
Return by in Newburgh
Thu, Oct 15, 8:18 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Newburgh
2026-10-15T12:35
Arrive Kokomo
Thu, Oct 15, 4:26 PM CDT
Route Timing
03h 51m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:52 AM to 12:52 PM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
9:16 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Newburgh
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

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
Clear Creek
IN

Unincorporated community in Monroe County, Indiana

From Newburgh
111.9 mi
01h 55m
To Kokomo
111.7 mi
01h 55m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
86°F
Thursday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
1 to 12 mph SSW
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 Newburgh and Kokomo.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on West Jennings Street

    2056 ft · 55 sec · West Jennings Street

  2. 2

    Turn slight right onto West State Route 662

    2.1 mi · 4 min · West State Route 662

  3. 3

    Take the ramp right

    1351 ft · 33 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    165.6 mi · 3 hr 2 min

  5. 5

    Continue straight

    11.8 mi · 14 min

  6. 6

    Keep slight left

    1477 ft · 20 sec

  7. 7

    Continue on I-465 WB

    1.3 km · 57 sec · I-465 WB

  8. 8

    Continue straight

    2.6 mi · 3 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward Keystone Avenue

    2147 ft · 52 sec

  10. 10

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

    52 m · 6 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto North Keystone Avenue

    1412 ft · 44 sec · North Keystone Avenue

  12. 12

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

    34 m · 6 sec

  13. 13

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

    1186 ft · 31 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on Keystone Parkway

    133 m · 12 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left onto Keystone Parkway

    5 mi · 8 min · Keystone Parkway

  16. 16

    Merge slight left onto North Meridian Street

    26.8 mi · 34 min · North Meridian Street

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 931: Kokomo

    3.8 mi · 6 min

  18. 18

    Turn left onto East Alto Road

    42 m · 3 sec · East Alto Road

  19. 19

    Turn straight

    71 m · 10 sec

  20. 20

    Turn right onto South Lafountain Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · South Lafountain Street

  21. 21

    Continue on South Washington Street

    2.6 mi · 4 min · South Washington Street

  22. 22

    Turn right onto West Sycamore Street

    6 m · 1 sec · West Sycamore Street

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Sycamore Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Newburgh 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
23 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
4 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
West State Route 662
180 mi · 81%
North Meridian Street
26.8 mi · 12%
Keystone Parkway
5.11 mi · 2%
SR 931
3.76 mi · 2%
I-465 WB
3.45 mi · 2%
South Washington Street
2.57 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

West State Route 662

Merge slight left

166 mi · 03h 02m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
03h 51m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+35.3 mi
188.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Clear Creek
01h 55m from Newburgh
Leave By
9:16 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Newburgh 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 Newburgh to Kokomo?

The road trip is about 223.6 miles (359.8 km) and usually takes 03h 51m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Clear Creek is a useful midpoint, sitting about 111.9 miles from Newburgh and 111.7 miles from Kokomo.

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

The direct path is about 188.3 miles (303.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 35.3 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:16 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $30.47 one way or $60.94 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 70.1 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

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

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Newburgh and Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms near Kokomo.

Stop Ideas Near Clear Creek

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

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

RAIL

Indianapolis Union Station

80 mi away
350 South Illinois Street
RAIL

Crawfordsville

108 mi away
Spring and Green Streets
BUS

Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana

112 mi away
1000 Smith Ave
BUS

Louisville, Kentucky

117 mi away
720 West Muhammad Ali Blvd.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Newburgh and Kokomo. Straight-line distance: 188.36 mi (303.13 km).

Newburgh

#1 Newburgh

City in Warrick County, Indiana, United States

Population3,285
Coordinates37.9444900, -87.4052900
Altitude120
CountryUnited States
Kokomo

#2 Kokomo

The most populous city in Howard County, Indiana.

Population58,243
Coordinates40.4864300, -86.1336000
Altitude247
CountryUnited States
Start: West Jennings Street (-87.405285, 37.944567)
End: West Sycamore Street (-86.13357, 40.486452)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 360 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 26m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 35m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 28m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 43m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 11m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 47m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.89 gal
29.86 L · about $30.47
Round trip
$60.94
15.78 gal · 59.72 L
Estimated CO2
70.1 kg one way
Round trip: 140.2 kg / 309 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.86 $30.47 $60.94
Mid-grade $4.46 $35.15 $70.30
Premium $4.99 $39.36 $78.71
Diesel $6.62 $52.24 $104.48

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

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Newburgh, IN and Kokomo, IN. The current time in Newburgh is 12:35:16, although it is 13:35:16 in Kokomo.

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.