How far is South Haven, IN from Kokomo, IN?
The driving distance from South Haven, IN to Kokomo, IN is about 115.8 miles (186.4 km), with a travel time of about 02h 13m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 89.8 miles (144.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 26m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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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 02h 13m.
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.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between South Haven and Kokomo.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between South Haven and Kokomo.
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Start on Fremont Road
2251 ft · 2 min · Fremont Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto West 700 North
1.1 km · 2 min · West 700 North
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Turn right onto North State Road 149
3 mi · 4 min · North State Road 149
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At the end of the road, turn left onto State Road 130
1.1 mi · 2 min · State Road 130
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Continue on West Lincolnway
2.5 mi · 5 min · West Lincolnway
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Turn right onto Campbell Street
104 m · 10 sec · Campbell Street
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Continue on Indiana Avenue
1338 ft · 45 sec · Indiana Avenue
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Turn right onto South Washington Street
2939 ft · 2 min · South Washington Street
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Turn left onto East Morthland Drive
42.4 mi · 56 min · East Morthland Drive
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Take the exit slight right toward US 31 South
2480 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
4.1 mi · 5 min
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Merge slight left
1.4 km · 1 min
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Turn slight right
156 m · 7 sec
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Continue straight
52.8 mi · 1 hr 6 min
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 931 South: Kokomo
1.2 mi · 2 min
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Turn right
66 m · 4 sec
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Continue on North Washington Street
3.2 mi · 6 min · North Washington Street
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Turn left 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 South Haven and Kokomo.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
US 31 South
Continue straight
52.8 mi · 01h 06m
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving South Haven and Scattered 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 South Haven to Kokomo?
The road trip is about 115.8 miles (186.4 km) and usually takes 02h 13m 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 56.9 miles from South Haven and 58.9 miles from Kokomo.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 89.8 miles (144.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 26 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 2:04 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.80 one way or $31.59 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 36.3 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between South Haven and Kokomo, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around South Haven and Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms near Kokomo.
Stop Ideas Near Argos
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Argos.
South Bend station
Elkhart station
Niles station
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between South Haven and Kokomo. Straight-line distance: 89.76 mi (144.45 km).
#1 South Haven
Town in Michigan, USA
| Population | 5,282 |
| Coordinates | 41.5419800, -87.1372600 |
| Altitude | 199 |
| 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: 186 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 51m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 53m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 18m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 55m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 39m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 26m |
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 | $3.86 | $15.80 | $31.59 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $18.22 | $36.44 |
| Premium | $4.99 | $20.40 | $40.80 |
| Diesel | $6.62 | $27.08 | $54.16 |
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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