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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
114.59 mi
01h 58m
Flight
79.84 mi
128.49 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
79.84 mi
Kilometers
128.49 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
114.59 mi
Kilometers
184.42 km
Drive Time
01h 58m

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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 58m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Kokomo
Fri, May 15, 8:05 AM EDT
Return by in Richmond
Fri, May 15, 10:04 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Richmond
2026-05-15T06:07
Arrive Kokomo
Fri, May 15, 8:05 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 58m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:58 AM to 11:58 AM EDT

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

Leave by
2:34 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Richmond
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
Gaston
IN

Human settlement in Delaware County, Indiana, United States of America

From Richmond
51.9 mi
00h 59m
To Kokomo
62.7 mi
00h 59m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
68°F
Friday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, May 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 8 mph S
Destination
69°F
Friday

Scattered Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Fri, May 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 14 mph S

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.

  1. 1

    Start on East Main Street

    9 m · 3 sec · East Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto North 9th Street

    1367 ft · 44 sec · North 9th Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Chester Boulevard

    2.7 mi · 3 min · Chester Boulevard

  4. 4

    Take the exit slight left

    1563 ft · 38 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    1.4 mi · 2 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward US 35 North: Muncie

    33.8 mi · 39 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit straight toward US 35 North, SR 3 North, SR 67 North: Portland

    5.9 mi · 8 min

  8. 8

    Turn straight

    3.2 mi · 5 min

  9. 9

    Turn left onto East 600 North

    10 mi · 15 min · East 600 North

  10. 10

    Take the ramp right

    14 mi · 15 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward US 35 North, SR 22: Gas City, Upland

    1800 ft · 39 sec

  12. 12

    Turn left onto East 500 South

    1.5 mi · 2 min · East 500 South

  13. 13

    Continue on East Main Street

    2.1 mi · 4 min · East Main Street

  14. 14

    Continue on East Hi Way Drive

    3.2 mi · 5 min · East Hi Way Drive

  15. 15

    Continue on West 500 S

    8 mi · 12 min · West 500 S

  16. 16

    Continue on West 500 South

    2 mi · 3 min · West 500 South

  17. 17

    Continue on East 00 N

    5 mi · 7 min · East 00 N

  18. 18

    Continue on East Main Street

    1.5 km · 1 min · East Main Street

  19. 19

    Continue on County Road East 00 North South

    4.7 mi · 7 min · County Road East 00 North South

  20. 20

    Continue on East County Road 00 North South

    1.4 mi · 2 min · East County Road 00 North South

  21. 21

    Continue on East Markland Avenue

    2.4 mi · 4 min · East Markland Avenue

  22. 22

    Turn right onto South Washington Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · South Washington Street

  23. 23

    Turn right onto West Sycamore Street

    6 m · 1 sec · West Sycamore Street

  24. 24

    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.

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
24 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
1 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
20.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 35 North
40.1 mi · 35%
East 600 North
24 mi · 21%
West 500 S
8.03 mi · 7%
East 00 N
4.96 mi · 4%
County Road East 00 North South
4.65 mi · 4%
Chester Boulevard
4.45 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

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.

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
01h 58m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+34.8 mi
79.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Gaston
00h 59m from Richmond
Leave By
2:34 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

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.

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Gaston and the surrounding midpoint area.
Daleville Town Hall Park and Splash Pad
Scenic stop 12.2 mi away

Daleville Town Hall Park and Splash Pad

Daleville , IN
8029 S Walnut St, Daleville, IN 47334, United States
Rating 4.8/5 435 reviews Park
City of Muncie
Meeting point 6.5 mi away

City of Muncie

Muncie , IN
300 N High St, Muncie, IN 47305
Rating 2.6/5 14 reviews City clerk's office,City government office
Stop photo coming soon
Nearby stop 8.8 mi away

Housing Authority

Muncie , IN
2401 S Haddix Ave, Muncie, IN 47302
Rating 3.2/5 6 reviews Housing authority

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Gaston.

RAIL

Connersville station

81 mi away
1012 Eastern Avenue
RAIL

Indianapolis Union Station

83 mi away
350 South Illinois Street
RAIL

Lafayette station

119 mi away
200 North 2nd St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Richmond and Kokomo. Straight-line distance: 79.84 mi (128.49 km).

Richmond

#1 Richmond

City in Indiana, United States

Population35,239
Coordinates39.8289400, -84.8902400
Altitude299
CountryUnited States
Kokomo

#2 Kokomo

The most populous city in Howard County, Indiana.

Population58,243
Coordinates40.4864300, -86.1336000
Altitude247
CountryUnited States
Start: US 27 (-84.890345, 39.828942)
End: West Sycamore Street (-86.13357, 40.486452)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 184 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
4.04 gal
15.31 L · about $15.23
Round trip
$30.47
8.08 gal · 30.62 L
Estimated CO2
35.9 kg one way
Round trip: 71.8 kg / 158 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in Indiana · May 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Richmond and Kokomo. The current time is 06:07:26.

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.