How far is Simonton Lake, IN from Kokomo, IN?

The driving distance from Simonton Lake, IN to Kokomo, IN is about 108.1 miles (174 km), with a travel time of about 01h 59m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 88 miles (141.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 58m 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
108.14 mi
01h 59m
Flight
87.99 mi
141.6 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
87.99 mi
Kilometers
141.6 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
108.14 mi
Kilometers
174.03 km
Drive Time
01h 59m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 59m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Kokomo
Thu, Apr 16, 6:24 AM EDT
Return by in Simonton Lake
Thu, Apr 16, 8:24 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Simonton Lake
2026-04-16T04:25
Arrive Kokomo
Thu, Apr 16, 6:24 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 59m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:59 AM to 11:59 AM EDT

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

Leave by
2:32 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Simonton Lake
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
Argos
IN

Town in Indiana

From Simonton Lake
53.3 mi
00h 59m
To Kokomo
54.9 mi
00h 59m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
71°F
Thursday

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph SW
Destination
74°F
Thursday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
13 to 16 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Simonton Lake and Kokomo.

  1. 1

    Start on Cassopolis Street

    3.6 mi · 6 min · Cassopolis Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto East Bristol Street

    1.7 mi · 3 min · East Bristol Street

  3. 3

    Continue on North Nappanee Street

    4.5 mi · 7 min · North Nappanee Street

  4. 4

    Take the ramp slight right

    2865 ft · 1 min

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Saint Joseph Valley Parkway

    12.9 mi · 15 min · Saint Joseph Valley Parkway

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward US 31 South: Plymouth, Indianapolis

    1330 ft · 32 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto South Michigan Street

    24.9 mi · 30 min · South Michigan Street

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    1.4 km · 1 min

  9. 9

    Turn slight right

    156 m · 7 sec

  10. 10

    Continue straight

    52.8 mi · 1 hr 6 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 931 South: Kokomo

    1.2 mi · 2 min

  12. 12

    Turn right

    66 m · 4 sec

  13. 13

    Continue on North Washington Street

    3.2 mi · 6 min · North Washington Street

  14. 14

    Turn left onto West Sycamore Street

    6 m · 1 sec · West Sycamore Street

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Sycamore Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Simonton Lake 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
15 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
South Michigan Street
78.5 mi · 73%
Saint Joseph Valley Parkway
12.9 mi · 12%
North Nappanee Street
5.03 mi · 5%
Cassopolis Street
3.57 mi · 3%
North Washington Street
3.22 mi · 3%
East Bristol Street
1.74 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

South Michigan Street

Continue straight

52.8 mi · 01h 06m

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 59m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+20.1 mi
88 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Argos
00h 59m from Simonton Lake
Leave By
2:32 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Simonton Lake and 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 Simonton Lake to Kokomo?

The road trip is about 108.1 miles (174 km) and usually takes 01h 59m 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?

Argos is a useful midpoint, sitting about 53.3 miles from Simonton Lake and 54.9 miles from Kokomo.

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

The direct path is about 88 miles (141.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 20.1 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 2:32 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.37 one way or $28.74 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 33.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Simonton Lake and Showers And Thunderstorms near Kokomo.

Stop Ideas Near Argos

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

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

RAIL

South Bend station

49 mi away
2702 West Washington Avenue
RAIL

Elkhart station

53 mi away
131 Tyler Avenue
RAIL

Niles station

67 mi away
598 Dey St.
RAIL

New Buffalo, Michigan

75 mi away
517 South Whittaker Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Simonton Lake and Kokomo. Straight-line distance: 87.99 mi (141.6 km).

Simonton Lake

#1 Simonton Lake

Census-designated place in Elkhart County, Indiana

Population4,678
Coordinates41.7542200, -85.9750000
Altitude240
CountryUnited States
Kokomo

#2 Kokomo

The most populous city in Howard County, Indiana.

Population58,243
Coordinates40.4864300, -86.1336000
Altitude247
CountryUnited States
Start: Cassopolis Street (-85.97493, 41.75422)
End: West Sycamore Street (-86.13357, 40.486452)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 174 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 36m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 42m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 09m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 48m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 32m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 20m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.81 gal
14.44 L · about $14.37
Round trip
$28.74
7.62 gal · 28.88 L
Estimated CO2
33.9 kg one way
Round trip: 67.7 kg / 149 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $14.37 $28.74
Mid-grade $4.25 $16.20 $32.41
Premium $4.65 $17.73 $35.46
Diesel $5.30 $20.21 $40.42

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 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Simonton Lake and Kokomo. The current time is 04:25:06.

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.