How far is Richmond, IN from Kokomo, IN?
The driving distance from Richmond, IN to Kokomo, IN is about 114.6 miles (184.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 58m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 79.8 miles (128.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 56m 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 58m.
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.
Human settlement in Delaware County, Indiana, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Chance Rain Showers
Scattered Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Richmond and Kokomo.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Richmond and Kokomo.
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Start on East Main Street
9 m · 3 sec · East Main Street
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Turn right onto North 9th Street
1367 ft · 44 sec · North 9th Street
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Continue on Chester Boulevard
2.7 mi · 3 min · Chester Boulevard
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Take the exit slight left
1563 ft · 38 sec
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Merge slight left
1.4 mi · 2 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 35 North: Muncie
33.8 mi · 39 min
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Take the exit straight toward US 35 North, SR 3 North, SR 67 North: Portland
5.9 mi · 8 min
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Turn straight
3.2 mi · 5 min
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Turn left onto East 600 North
10 mi · 15 min · East 600 North
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Take the ramp right
14 mi · 15 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 35 North, SR 22: Gas City, Upland
1800 ft · 39 sec
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Turn left onto East 500 South
1.5 mi · 2 min · East 500 South
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Continue on East Main Street
2.1 mi · 4 min · East Main Street
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Continue on East Hi Way Drive
3.2 mi · 5 min · East Hi Way Drive
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Continue on West 500 S
8 mi · 12 min · West 500 S
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Continue on West 500 South
2 mi · 3 min · West 500 South
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Continue on East 00 N
5 mi · 7 min · East 00 N
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Continue on East Main Street
1.5 km · 1 min · East Main Street
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Continue on County Road East 00 North South
4.7 mi · 7 min · County Road East 00 North South
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Continue on East County Road 00 North South
1.4 mi · 2 min · East County Road 00 North South
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Continue on East Markland Avenue
2.4 mi · 4 min · East Markland Avenue
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Turn right onto South Washington Street
1.1 km · 1 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 Richmond 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 35 North
Take the exit slight right toward US 35 North: Muncie
33.8 mi · 00h 39m
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 Rain Showers leaving Richmond and Scattered Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy near Kokomo.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Richmond to Kokomo?
The road trip is about 114.6 miles (184.4 km) and usually takes 01h 58m 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?
Gaston is a useful midpoint, sitting about 51.9 miles from Richmond and 62.7 miles from Kokomo.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 79.8 miles (128.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 34.8 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 2:34 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.23 one way or $30.47 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 35.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Richmond and Scattered Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy near Kokomo.
Stop Ideas Near Gaston
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Daleville Town Hall Park and Splash Pad
City of Muncie
Housing Authority
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Gaston.
Connersville station
Indianapolis Union Station
Lafayette station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Richmond and Kokomo. Straight-line distance: 79.84 mi (128.49 km).
#1 Richmond
City in Indiana, United States
| Population | 35,239 |
| Coordinates | 39.8289400, -84.8902400 |
| Altitude | 299 |
| 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: 184 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 49m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 51m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 17m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 54m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 38m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 25m |
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 | $15.23 | $30.47 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $17.18 | $34.36 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $18.80 | $37.60 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $21.43 | $42.86 |
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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