How far is Sullivan, IN from Kokomo, IN?

The driving distance from Sullivan, IN to Kokomo, IN is about 151.7 miles (244.2 km), with a travel time of about 02h 41m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 117.5 miles (189.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 22m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
151.75 mi
02h 41m
Flight
117.47 mi
189.05 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
117.47 mi
Kilometers
189.05 km
Flight Time
00h 14m

Driving Distance

Road route
151.75 mi
Kilometers
244.22 km
Drive Time
02h 41m

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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 41m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Kokomo
Thu, Oct 15, 4:10 PM EDT
Return by in Sullivan
Thu, Oct 15, 6:51 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Sullivan
2026-10-15T13:28
Arrive Kokomo
Thu, Oct 15, 4:10 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 41m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:41 AM to 12:41 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:08 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Sullivan
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
Monrovia
IN

Human settlement in Morgan County, Indiana, United States of America

From Sullivan
74 mi
01h 20m
To Kokomo
77.7 mi
01h 20m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Thursday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 12 mph SE
Destination
72°F
This Afternoon

Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 1:00 PM EDT
Wind
10 mph SSE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on South State Street

    9 m · 7 sec · South State Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto East Washington Street

    1067 ft · 37 sec · East Washington Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto North Section Street

    2.5 mi · 4 min · North Section Street

  4. 4

    Take the ramp straight toward North Section Street

    1193 ft · 33 sec · North Section Street

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    16.2 mi · 22 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 641 North

    2219 ft · 42 sec

  7. 7

    Continue straight

    5.5 mi · 6 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward I-70 East: Indianapolis

    3072 ft · 58 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Dwight D Eisenhower Highway

    57.6 mi · 1 hr 2 min · Dwight D Eisenhower Highway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward I 465, I 74

    2.3 mi · 5 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on I 465, I 74

    1.2 mi · 3 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on I 465 North, I 74 West: Peoria

    1.5 km · 2 min

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    5.5 mi · 6 min

  14. 14

    Keep slight left

    14.5 mi · 17 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward US 31 North: Meridian Street South, Westfield, Kokomo

    684 ft · 23 sec

  16. 16

    Keep slight right to continue on US 31 North: Westfield, Kokomo

    1.5 km · 2 min

  17. 17

    Keep slight left to continue on US 31 North: Westfield, Kokomo

    1233 ft · 19 sec

  18. 18

    Merge slight left onto North Meridian Street

    2.4 mi · 3 min · North Meridian Street

  19. 19

    Continue on US Highway 31 North

    1.3 mi · 2 min · US Highway 31 North

  20. 20

    Continue on North Meridian Street

    28.3 mi · 36 min · North Meridian Street

  21. 21

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 931: Kokomo

    3.8 mi · 6 min

  22. 22

    Turn left onto East Alto Road

    42 m · 3 sec · East Alto Road

  23. 23

    Turn straight

    71 m · 10 sec

  24. 24

    Turn right onto South Lafountain Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · South Lafountain Street

  25. 25

    Continue on South Washington Street

    2.6 mi · 4 min · South Washington Street

  26. 26

    Turn right onto West Sycamore Street

    6 m · 1 sec · West Sycamore Street

  27. 27

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Sycamore Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Sullivan 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
27 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
4 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
17.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
57.6 mi · 38%
North Meridian Street
30.7 mi · 20%
I 465 North
20.9 mi · 14%
North Section Street
19 mi · 13%
SR 641 North
5.88 mi · 4%
SR 931
3.76 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Dwight D Eisenhower Highway

Merge slight left onto Dwight D Eisenhower Highway

57.6 mi · 01h 02m

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 41m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+34.2 mi
117.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Monrovia
01h 20m from Sullivan
Leave By
1:08 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Sullivan 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 Sullivan to Kokomo?

The road trip is about 151.7 miles (244.2 km) and usually takes 02h 41m 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?

Monrovia is a useful midpoint, sitting about 74 miles from Sullivan and 77.7 miles from Kokomo.

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

The direct path is about 117.5 miles (189.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 34.2 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 1:08 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.66 one way or $41.32 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 47.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Sullivan and Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms near Kokomo.

Stop Ideas Near Monrovia

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 Monrovia and the surrounding midpoint area.
Avon Town Hall Park
Scenic stop 10.7 mi away

Avon Town Hall Park

Avon , IN
6570 E US Hwy 36, Avon, IN 46123, United States
Rating 4.7/5 886 reviews Tourist attraction,City park
Plainfield Town Hall
Meeting point 7 mi away

Plainfield Town Hall

Plainfield , IN
206 W Main St, Plainfield, IN 46168
Rating 4.0/5 4 reviews City Hall,City government office
Stop photo coming soon
Nearby stop 8.8 mi away

Stilesville Town Hall

Stilesville , IN
8353 N Hendricks St, Stilesville, IN 46180
City tax office

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Indianapolis Union Station

34 mi away
350 South Illinois Street
RAIL

Crawfordsville

63 mi away
Spring and Green Streets
BUS

Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana

66 mi away
1000 Smith Ave
RAIL

Lafayette station

100 mi away
200 North 2nd St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Sullivan and Kokomo. Straight-line distance: 117.47 mi (189.05 km).

Sullivan

#1 Sullivan

City in the U.

Population4,089
Coordinates39.0953200, -87.4058500
Altitude161
CountryUnited States
Kokomo

#2 Kokomo

The most populous city in Howard County, Indiana.

Population58,243
Coordinates40.4864300, -86.1336000
Altitude247
CountryUnited States
Start: South State Street (-87.405859, 39.09532)
End: West Sycamore Street (-86.13357, 40.486452)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 244 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 03m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 47m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 02m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 31m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 10m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 53m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.35 gal
20.27 L · about $20.66
Round trip
$41.32
10.7 gal · 40.54 L
Estimated CO2
47.5 kg one way
Round trip: 95.1 kg / 210 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.86 $20.66 $41.32
Mid-grade $4.46 $23.83 $47.67
Premium $4.99 $26.69 $53.37
Diesel $6.62 $35.42 $70.84

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 · Oct 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Sullivan and Kokomo. The current time is 13:28:53.

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.