How far is Porter, IN from Kokomo, IN?
The driving distance from Porter, IN to Kokomo, IN is about 116.6 miles (187.6 km), with a travel time of about 02h 15m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 92.1 miles (148.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 31m 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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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 02h 15m.
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
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City in Marshall County, Indiana, United States
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Porter and Kokomo.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Porter and Kokomo.
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Start on Franklin Street
13 m · 4 sec · Franklin Street
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Turn right onto Pleasant Avenue
101 m · 20 sec · Pleasant Avenue
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Turn left onto Lincoln Street
135 m · 14 sec · Lincoln Street
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Turn right onto Francis Street
97 m · 9 sec · Francis Street
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Continue on North 15th Street
2971 ft · 1 min · North 15th Street
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Turn left onto West Porter Avenue
1.5 mi · 4 min · West Porter Avenue
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Turn right
11.1 mi · 16 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 30 East: Plymouth
1548 ft · 38 sec
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Merge slight left onto East Morthland Drive
40.3 mi · 52 min · East Morthland Drive
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Take the exit slight right toward US 31 South
2480 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
4.1 mi · 5 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 Porter and Kokomo.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
US 31 South
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.
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Porter and Chance 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 Porter to Kokomo?
The road trip is about 116.6 miles (187.6 km) and usually takes 02h 15m 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?
Plymouth is a useful midpoint, sitting about 58.3 miles from Porter and 58.2 miles from Kokomo.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 92.1 miles (148.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 24.5 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 1:58 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.50 one way or $31.00 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 36.5 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Porter and Kokomo, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Porter and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Kokomo.
Stop Ideas Near Plymouth
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 Plymouth.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Porter and Kokomo. Straight-line distance: 92.13 mi (148.27 km).
#1 Porter
Settlement in Indiana, USA
| Population | 4,840 |
| Coordinates | 41.6155900, -87.0742000 |
| Altitude | 195 |
| 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: 188 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 53m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 54m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 19m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 56m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 39m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 27m |
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 | $15.50 | $31.00 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $17.48 | $34.96 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $19.13 | $38.26 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $21.80 | $43.60 |
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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