How far is Shelbyville, IN from Kokomo, IN?

The driving distance from Shelbyville, IN to Kokomo, IN is about 76.6 miles (123.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 25m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 69.3 miles (111.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 50m 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
76.62 mi
01h 25m
Flight
69.3 mi
111.52 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
69.3 mi
Kilometers
111.52 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
76.62 mi
Kilometers
123.3 km
Drive Time
01h 25m

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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 25m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Kokomo
Sat, Apr 18, 12:03 AM EDT
Return by in Shelbyville
Sat, Apr 18, 1:28 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Shelbyville
2026-04-17T22:38
Arrive Kokomo
Sat, Apr 18, 12:03 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 25m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:25 AM to 11:25 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:40 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Shelbyville
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
Chesterton
IN

Town in the U.

From Shelbyville
38.2 mi
00h 42m
To Kokomo
38.5 mi
00h 42m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
83°F
Friday

Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 8 mph SSE
Destination
79°F
Friday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 10 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on South Harrison Street

    890 ft · 17 sec · South Harrison Street

  2. 2

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Public Square

    122 m · 7 sec · North Harrison Street

  3. 3

    Exit the rotary onto North Harrison Street

    1972 ft · 35 sec · North Harrison Street

  4. 4

    Continue on North Riley Highway

    680 ft · 12 sec · North Riley Highway

  5. 5

    Keep slight right to continue on North Riley Highway

    3122 ft · 53 sec · North Riley Highway

  6. 6

    Turn slight right onto North Riley Highway

    1.4 km · 1 min · North Riley Highway

  7. 7

    Take the ramp sharp left toward I 74 West, US 421 North: Indianapolis

    1141 ft · 31 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    18.6 mi · 20 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward I 465, I 74 West: Shadeland Avenue

    1255 ft · 30 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on I 465 North: Shadeland Avenue

    2621 ft · 1 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on I 465 North

    2427 ft · 59 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    10.4 mi · 12 min

  13. 13

    Keep slight left

    1477 ft · 20 sec

  14. 14

    Continue on I-465 WB

    1.3 km · 57 sec · I-465 WB

  15. 15

    Continue straight

    2.6 mi · 3 min

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward Keystone Avenue

    2147 ft · 52 sec

  17. 17

    Turn right onto North Keystone Parkway, West 96th Street, West 98th Street, East 96th Street

    52 m · 6 sec

  18. 18

    Merge slight left onto North Keystone Avenue

    1412 ft · 44 sec · North Keystone Avenue

  19. 19

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward North Keystone Parkway, East 98th Street

    34 m · 6 sec

  20. 20

    Exit the roundabout onto North Keystone Parkway, East 98th Street

    1186 ft · 31 sec

  21. 21

    Keep slight left to continue on Keystone Parkway

    133 m · 12 sec

  22. 22

    Merge slight left onto Keystone Parkway

    5 mi · 8 min · Keystone Parkway

  23. 23

    Merge slight left onto North Meridian Street

    26.8 mi · 34 min · North Meridian Street

  24. 24

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 931: Kokomo

    3.8 mi · 6 min

  25. 25

    Turn left onto East Alto Road

    42 m · 3 sec · East Alto Road

  26. 26

    Turn straight

    71 m · 10 sec

  27. 27

    Turn right onto South Lafountain Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · South Lafountain Street

  28. 28

    Continue on South Washington Street

    2.6 mi · 4 min · South Washington Street

  29. 29

    Turn right onto West Sycamore Street

    6 m · 1 sec · West Sycamore Street

  30. 30

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Sycamore Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Shelbyville 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
30 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
13
5 merges, 8 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
39.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
North Meridian Street
26.8 mi · 35%
I 74 West
18.8 mi · 25%
I 465 North
11.7 mi · 15%
Keystone Parkway
5.11 mi · 7%
SR 931
3.76 mi · 5%
I-465 WB
3.45 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

North Meridian Street

Merge slight left onto North Meridian Street

26.8 mi · 00h 34m

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 25m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7.3 mi
69.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Chesterton
00h 42m from Shelbyville
Leave By
3:40 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Shelbyville 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 Shelbyville to Kokomo?

The road trip is about 76.6 miles (123.3 km) and usually takes 01h 25m 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?

Chesterton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 38.2 miles from Shelbyville and 38.5 miles from Kokomo.

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

The direct path is about 69.3 miles (111.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.3 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 3:40 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.18 one way or $20.36 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 24 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Chesterton

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 Chesterton and the surrounding midpoint area.
Stop photo coming soon
Practical stop 9.5 mi away

Noblesville Housing Authority

Noblesville , IN
320 Kings Ln, Noblesville, IN 46060
Rating 4.5/5 6 reviews Housing authority,Social services organization
Carmel City Hall
Meeting point 1.8 mi away

Carmel City Hall

Carmel , IN
Carmel City Hall (second floor One, 1 Civic Square, Carmel, IN 46032
Rating 3.1/5 18 reviews Government office,City courthouse
Thomas A. Weaver Municipal Complex
Nearby stop 5.2 mi away

Thomas A. Weaver Municipal Complex

Fishers , IN
1 Municipal Dr, Fishers, IN 46038
Rating 4.5/5 184 reviews Business center,Association or organization

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Indianapolis Union Station

19 mi away
350 South Illinois Street
RAIL

Crawfordsville

68 mi away
Spring and Green Streets
BUS

Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana

69 mi away
1000 Smith Ave
RAIL

Lafayette station

86 mi away
200 North 2nd St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Shelbyville and Kokomo. Straight-line distance: 69.3 mi (111.52 km).

Shelbyville

#1 Shelbyville

Township in Shelby County, Illinois

Population19,508
Coordinates39.5214400, -85.7769200
Altitude233
CountryUnited States
Kokomo

#2 Kokomo

The most populous city in Howard County, Indiana.

Population58,243
Coordinates40.4864300, -86.1336000
Altitude247
CountryUnited States
Start: South Harrison Street (-85.77701, 39.521442)
End: West Sycamore Street (-86.13357, 40.486452)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 123 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 33m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 54m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 31m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 16m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 05m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 57m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.7 gal
10.23 L · about $10.18
Round trip
$20.36
5.4 gal · 20.46 L
Estimated CO2
24 kg one way
Round trip: 48 kg / 106 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $10.18 $20.36
Mid-grade $4.25 $11.48 $22.97
Premium $4.65 $12.57 $25.13
Diesel $5.30 $14.32 $28.64

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 · Apr 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Shelbyville and Kokomo. The current time is 22:38:00.

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.