How far is Springfield, IN from Kokomo, IN?

The driving distance from Springfield, IN to Kokomo, IN is about 237.7 miles (382.5 km), with a travel time of about 04h 10m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 192.7 miles (310.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 20m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CST.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
237.67 mi
04h 10m
Flight
192.72 mi
310.15 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
192.72 mi
Kilometers
310.15 km
Flight Time
00h 23m

Driving Distance

Road route
237.67 mi
Kilometers
382.49 km
Drive Time
04h 10m

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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 04h 10m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Kokomo
Fri, Nov 6, 8:17 PM EST
Return by in Springfield
Fri, Nov 6, 11:27 PM CST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Springfield
2026-11-06T15:07
Arrive Kokomo
Fri, Nov 6, 7:17 PM CST
Route Timing
04h 10m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CST
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:10 AM to 1:10 PM EST

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
8:40 AM CST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Springfield
9:00 PM CST
Early departure recommended

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
Clear Creek
IN

Unincorporated community in Monroe County, Indiana

From Springfield
118.9 mi
02h 05m
To Kokomo
118.7 mi
02h 05m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
44°F
Overnight

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Fri, Nov 6 2:00 AM CST
Wind
6 mph WNW
Destination
51°F
Friday

Scattered Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, Nov 6 6:00 AM EST
Wind
9 to 14 mph NNW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on North Springfield Road

    7.6 mi · 18 min · North Springfield Road

  2. 2

    Continue on Princeton Street

    531 ft · 19 sec · Princeton Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto State Highway 66

    1 km · 52 sec · State Highway 66

  4. 4

    Turn right

    4.2 mi · 7 min

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Main Street

    2705 ft · 1 min · Main Street

  6. 6

    At the end of the road, turn left onto St Francis

    604 ft · 12 sec · St Francis

  7. 7

    Continue on North Saint Francis Street

    1.3 km · 1 min · North Saint Francis Street

  8. 8

    Take the ramp right

    1628 ft · 40 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    17.3 mi · 19 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward I 69 North, SR 57 North

    1419 ft · 48 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    150.8 mi · 2 hr 45 min

  12. 12

    Continue straight

    11.8 mi · 14 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 Springfield 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
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
11
5 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 69 North
163 mi · 69%
North Meridian Street
26.8 mi · 11%
North Saint Francis Street
18.4 mi · 8%
North Springfield Road
7.57 mi · 3%
Keystone Parkway
5.11 mi · 2%
SR 931
3.76 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

I 69 North

Merge slight left

151 mi · 02h 45m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
04h 10m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 20m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+45 mi
192.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Clear Creek
02h 05m from Springfield
Leave By
8:40 AM CST
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving Springfield and Scattered Rain Showers near Kokomo.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 237.7 miles (382.5 km) and usually takes 04h 10m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Clear Creek is a useful midpoint, sitting about 118.9 miles from Springfield and 118.7 miles from Kokomo.

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

The direct path is about 192.7 miles (310.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 45 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:40 AM CST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $31.18 one way or $62.35 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 74.6 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

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

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Springfield and Scattered Rain Showers near Kokomo.

Stop Ideas Near Clear Creek

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

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

RAIL

Indianapolis Union Station

80 mi away
350 South Illinois Street
RAIL

Crawfordsville

108 mi away
Spring and Green Streets
BUS

Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana

112 mi away
1000 Smith Ave
BUS

Louisville, Kentucky

117 mi away
720 West Muhammad Ali Blvd.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Springfield and Kokomo. Straight-line distance: 192.72 mi (310.15 km).

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#1 Springfield

Human settlement in Indiana, United States of America

Population3,924
Coordinates38.0425400, -87.8703000
Altitude134
CountryUnited States
Kokomo

#2 Kokomo

The most populous city in Howard County, Indiana.

Population58,243
Coordinates40.4864300, -86.1336000
Altitude247
CountryUnited States
Start: North Springfield Road (-87.870215, 38.042537)
End: West Sycamore Street (-86.13357, 40.486452)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 382 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 55m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 56m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 45m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 57m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 23m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 57m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.39 gal
31.75 L · about $31.18
Round trip
$62.35
16.78 gal · 63.5 L
Estimated CO2
74.6 kg one way
Round trip: 149.1 kg / 329 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.72 $31.18 $62.35
Mid-grade $4.32 $36.27 $72.54
Premium $4.85 $40.66 $81.32
Diesel $6.71 $56.31 $112.63

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 · Nov 06, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Springfield, IN and Kokomo, IN. The current time in Springfield is 15:07:00, although it is 16:07:00 in Kokomo.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.