How far is Schererville, IN from Kokomo, IN?

The driving distance from Schererville, IN to Kokomo, IN is about 129.2 miles (208 km), with a travel time of about 02h 19m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 97.2 miles (156.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 39m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
129.24 mi
02h 19m
Flight
97.21 mi
156.45 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
97.21 mi
Kilometers
156.45 km
Flight Time
00h 11m

Driving Distance

Road route
129.24 mi
Kilometers
207.99 km
Drive Time
02h 19m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 19m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Kokomo
Tue, May 26, 12:51 AM EDT
Return by in Schererville
Tue, May 26, 2:10 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Schererville
2026-05-25T21:31
Arrive Kokomo
Mon, May 25, 11:51 PM CDT
Route Timing
02h 19m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
11:20 AM to 1:20 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:50 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Schererville
9:30 PM CDT
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
Wolcott
IN

Town in Indiana, United States

From Schererville
64.6 mi
01h 09m
To Kokomo
64.7 mi
01h 09m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Memorial Day

Sunny

Starts
Mon, May 25 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SSE
Destination
79°F
Memorial Day

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Mon, May 25 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 7 mph ENE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Schererville and Kokomo.

  1. 1

    Start on Anna Street

    10 m · 7 sec · Anna Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto West 77th Avenue

    2250 ft · 1 min · West 77th Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Austin Avenue

    2014 ft · 1 min · Austin Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn right onto West Lincoln Highway

    2.4 mi · 4 min · West Lincoln Highway

  5. 5

    Continue on Joliet Street

    2757 ft · 49 sec · Joliet Street

  6. 6

    Continue on West Lincoln Highway

    1.1 mi · 2 min · West Lincoln Highway

  7. 7

    Continue on West 81st Avenue

    1.9 mi · 3 min · West 81st Avenue

  8. 8

    Continue on East 81st Avenue

    1719 ft · 35 sec · East 81st Avenue

  9. 9

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 65: Indianapolis, Chicago

    122 m · 10 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on I 65 South: Indianapolis

    2578 ft · 1 min

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Casimir Pulaski Memorial Highway

    79.9 mi · 1 hr 26 min · Casimir Pulaski Memorial Highway

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 26: Rossville, Lafayette

    1398 ft · 32 sec

  13. 13

    Turn left

    22.8 mi · 34 min

  14. 14

    Turn left onto County Road 600 East

    1.1 mi · 2 min · County Road 600 East

  15. 15

    Continue on Michigan Street

    3.4 mi · 5 min · Michigan Street

  16. 16

    Turn right

    11.5 mi · 17 min

  17. 17

    Continue on West Sycamore Street

    2.7 mi · 4 min · West Sycamore Street

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Sycamore Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
18 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Casimir Pulaski Memorial Highway
79.9 mi · 62%
West Lincoln Highway
3.45 mi · 3%
Michigan Street
3.36 mi · 3%
West Sycamore Street
2.66 mi · 2%
West 81st Avenue
1.89 mi · 1%
County Road 600 East
1.11 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Casimir Pulaski Memorial Highway

Merge slight left onto Casimir Pulaski Memorial Highway

79.9 mi · 01h 26m

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 19m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+32 mi
97.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Wolcott
01h 09m from Schererville
Leave By
1:50 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Schererville and Mostly Sunny near Kokomo.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Schererville to Kokomo?

The road trip is about 129.2 miles (208 km) and usually takes 02h 19m 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?

Wolcott is a useful midpoint, sitting about 64.6 miles from Schererville and 64.7 miles from Kokomo.

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

The direct path is about 97.2 miles (156.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 32 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 1:50 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.20 one way or $34.39 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 40.5 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Schererville and Kokomo, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Schererville and Mostly Sunny near Kokomo.

Stop Ideas Near Wolcott

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

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

RAIL

Rensselaer

23 mi away
619 North Cullen Street
RAIL

Lafayette station

39 mi away
200 North 2nd St.
BUS

Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana

77 mi away
1000 Smith Ave
RAIL

Kankakee

80 mi away
199 South East Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Schererville and Kokomo. Straight-line distance: 97.21 mi (156.45 km).

Schererville

#1 Schererville

Town in northwest Indiana, USA

Population28,593
Coordinates41.4789200, -87.4547600
Altitude204
CountryUnited States
Kokomo

#2 Kokomo

The most populous city in Howard County, Indiana.

Population58,243
Coordinates40.4864300, -86.1336000
Altitude247
CountryUnited States
Start: Anna Street (-87.454763, 41.47892)
End: West Sycamore Street (-86.13357, 40.486452)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 208 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 18m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 13m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 35m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 09m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 50m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 36m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.56 gal
17.26 L · about $17.20
Round trip
$34.39
9.12 gal · 34.52 L
Estimated CO2
40.5 kg one way
Round trip: 81 kg / 179 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $17.20 $34.39
Mid-grade $4.25 $19.39 $38.79
Premium $4.65 $21.22 $42.44
Diesel $5.30 $24.19 $48.37

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 26, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Schererville, IN and Kokomo, IN. The current time in Schererville is 21:31:31, although it is 22:31:31 in Kokomo.

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.