How far is North Madison, IN from Kokomo, IN?

The driving distance from North Madison, IN to Kokomo, IN is about 143.6 miles (231.1 km), with a travel time of about 02h 42m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 125 miles (201.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 25m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
143.57 mi
02h 42m
Flight
125.05 mi
201.25 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
125.05 mi
Kilometers
201.25 km
Flight Time
00h 15m

Driving Distance

Road route
143.57 mi
Kilometers
231.06 km
Drive Time
02h 42m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 42m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Kokomo
Wed, Jun 10, 3:23 PM EDT
Return by in North Madison
Wed, Jun 10, 6:06 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave North Madison
2026-06-10T12:41
Arrive Kokomo
Wed, Jun 10, 3:23 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 42m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:43 AM to 12:43 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:04 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in North Madison
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
Whiteland
IN

City in Johnson County, Indiana, United States of America

From North Madison
70.8 mi
01h 21m
To Kokomo
72.8 mi
01h 21m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
89°F
Today

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Jun 10 11:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 mph SW
Destination
90°F
Today

Mostly Sunny then Isolated Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Jun 10 7:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 17 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between North Madison and Kokomo.

  1. 1

    Start on Cragmont Street

    2573 ft · 1 min · Cragmont Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Clifty Drive

    1 mi · 2 min · Clifty Drive

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Lanier Drive

    19.1 mi · 28 min · Lanier Drive

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Poplar Street

    972 ft · 16 sec · Poplar Street

  5. 5

    Continue on State Roads 3 & 7

    2833 ft · 2 min · State Roads 3 & 7

  6. 6

    Continue on South State Street

    17.8 mi · 27 min · South State Street

  7. 7

    Continue on State Street

    3.9 mi · 6 min · State Street

  8. 8

    Continue on 3rd Street

    1.3 mi · 2 min · 3rd Street

  9. 9

    Continue on Jonathan Moore Pike

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Jonathan Moore Pike

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward I 65 North: Indianapolis

    1413 ft · 41 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    34.2 mi · 37 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward Southport Road

    1948 ft · 48 sec

  13. 13

    Turn slight right

    54 m · 4 sec

  14. 14

    Turn straight onto East Southport Road

    975 ft · 27 sec · East Southport Road

  15. 15

    Turn left onto South Emerson Avenue

    2.5 mi · 4 min · South Emerson Avenue

  16. 16

    Take the ramp straight

    2399 ft · 59 sec

  17. 17

    Merge slight left

    2.3 mi · 3 min

  18. 18

    Continue straight

    11.8 mi · 14 min

  19. 19

    Keep slight left

    1477 ft · 20 sec

  20. 20

    Continue on I-465 WB

    1.3 km · 57 sec · I-465 WB

  21. 21

    Continue straight

    2.6 mi · 3 min

  22. 22

    Take the exit slight right toward Keystone Avenue

    2147 ft · 52 sec

  23. 23

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

    52 m · 6 sec

  24. 24

    Merge slight left onto North Keystone Avenue

    1412 ft · 44 sec · North Keystone Avenue

  25. 25

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

    34 m · 6 sec

  26. 26

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

    1186 ft · 31 sec

  27. 27

    Keep slight left to continue on Keystone Parkway

    133 m · 12 sec

  28. 28

    Merge slight left onto Keystone Parkway

    5 mi · 8 min · Keystone Parkway

  29. 29

    Merge slight left onto North Meridian Street

    26.8 mi · 34 min · North Meridian Street

  30. 30

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 931: Kokomo

    3.8 mi · 6 min

  31. 31

    Turn left onto East Alto Road

    42 m · 3 sec · East Alto Road

  32. 32

    Turn straight

    71 m · 10 sec

  33. 33

    Turn right onto South Lafountain Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · South Lafountain Street

  34. 34

    Continue on South Washington Street

    2.6 mi · 4 min · South Washington Street

  35. 35

    Turn right onto West Sycamore Street

    6 m · 1 sec · West Sycamore Street

  36. 36

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Sycamore Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
36 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
12
5 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
25.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 65 North
34.5 mi · 24%
North Meridian Street
26.8 mi · 19%
Lanier Drive
19.1 mi · 13%
South State Street
17.8 mi · 12%
South Emerson Avenue
17.3 mi · 12%
Keystone Parkway
5.11 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

I 65 North

Merge slight left

34.2 mi · 00h 37m

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 42m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+18.6 mi
125 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Whiteland
01h 21m from North Madison
Leave By
1:04 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving North Madison and Mostly Sunny then Isolated 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 North Madison to Kokomo?

The road trip is about 143.6 miles (231.1 km) and usually takes 02h 42m 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?

Whiteland is a useful midpoint, sitting about 70.8 miles from North Madison and 72.8 miles from Kokomo.

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

The direct path is about 125 miles (201.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 18.6 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 1:04 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.12 one way or $38.24 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 45.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around North Madison and Mostly Sunny then Isolated Showers And Thunderstorms near Kokomo.

Stop Ideas Near Whiteland

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

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

RAIL

Indianapolis Union Station

25 mi away
350 South Illinois Street
RAIL

Connersville station

82 mi away
1012 Eastern Avenue
RAIL

Crawfordsville

89 mi away
Spring and Green Streets
BUS

Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana

92 mi away
1000 Smith Ave

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between North Madison and Kokomo. Straight-line distance: 125.05 mi (201.25 km).

North Madison

#1 North Madison

Census-designated place in Lake County, Ohio

Population12,435
Coordinates38.7678400, -85.3966300
Altitude274
CountryUnited States
Kokomo

#2 Kokomo

The most populous city in Howard County, Indiana.

Population58,243
Coordinates40.4864300, -86.1336000
Altitude247
CountryUnited States
Start: Cragmont Street (-85.39668, 38.76784)
End: West Sycamore Street (-86.13357, 40.486452)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 231 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 47m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 35m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 52m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 23m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 03m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 47m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.07 gal
19.18 L · about $19.12
Round trip
$38.24
10.14 gal · 38.36 L
Estimated CO2
45.1 kg one way
Round trip: 90.1 kg / 199 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $19.12 $38.24
Mid-grade $4.25 $21.56 $43.13
Premium $4.65 $23.60 $47.19
Diesel $5.30 $26.89 $53.78

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 · Jun 10, 2026

There is no time difference between North Madison and Kokomo. The current time is 12:41:02.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.