How far is Rensselaer, IN from Kokomo, IN?
The driving distance from Rensselaer, IN to Kokomo, IN is about 83.2 miles (133.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 36m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 61.7 miles (99.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 12m 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
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 01h 36m.
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 Tippecanoe County, Indiana.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Rensselaer and Kokomo.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Rensselaer and Kokomo.
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Start on North Cullen Street
22 m · 7 sec · North Cullen Street
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Turn right onto West Washington Street
9 mi · 14 min · West Washington Street
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Take the ramp left
1316 ft · 32 sec
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Merge slight left
32.2 mi · 35 min
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 26: Rossville, Lafayette
1398 ft · 32 sec
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Turn left
22.8 mi · 34 min
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Turn left onto County Road 600 East
1.1 mi · 2 min · County Road 600 East
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Continue on Michigan Street
3.4 mi · 5 min · Michigan Street
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Turn right
11.5 mi · 17 min
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Continue on West Sycamore Street
2.7 mi · 4 min · 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 Rensselaer and Kokomo.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
West Washington Street
Merge slight left
32.2 mi · 00h 35m
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.
Rain Showers leaving Rensselaer 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 Rensselaer to Kokomo?
The road trip is about 83.2 miles (133.9 km) and usually takes 01h 36m 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?
Lafayette is a useful midpoint, sitting about 41.6 miles from Rensselaer and 41.6 miles from Kokomo.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 61.7 miles (99.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 21.5 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 3:18 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.32 one way or $22.63 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 26 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Rensselaer and Kokomo, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers around Rensselaer and Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms near Kokomo.
Stop Ideas Near Lafayette
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
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Lafayette City Hall
Morton Community Center
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Lafayette.
Lafayette station
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Crawfordsville
Rensselaer
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Rensselaer and Kokomo. Straight-line distance: 61.7 mi (99.29 km).
#1 Rensselaer
City in Indiana
| Population | 5,780 |
| Coordinates | 40.9367000, -87.1508600 |
| Altitude | 202 |
| 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: 134 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 46m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 04m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 39m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 23m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 11m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 02m |
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 | $11.32 | $22.63 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $13.05 | $26.11 |
| Premium | $4.99 | $14.61 | $29.23 |
| Diesel | $6.62 | $19.40 | $38.80 |
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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