How far is Wabash, IN from Kokomo, IN?

The driving distance from Wabash, IN to Kokomo, IN is about 37.9 miles (61 km), with a travel time of about 00h 45m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 27 miles (43.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 30m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
37.88 mi
00h 45m
Flight
27.06 mi
43.55 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
27.06 mi
Kilometers
43.55 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
37.88 mi
Kilometers
60.97 km
Drive Time
00h 45m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 45m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Kokomo
Thu, Oct 15, 4:03 PM EDT
Return by in Wabash
Thu, Oct 15, 4:48 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Wabash
2026-10-15T15:17
Arrive Kokomo
Thu, Oct 15, 4:03 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 45m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:45 AM to 7:45 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:00 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Wabash
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Flora
IN

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

From Wabash
19.2 mi
00h 22m
To Kokomo
18.7 mi
00h 22m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
70°F
This Afternoon

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 2:00 PM EDT
Wind
5 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 Wabash and Kokomo.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on East Main Street

    20 m · 5 sec · East Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto South Wabash Street

    106 m · 11 sec · South Wabash Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto West Hill Street

    951 ft · 28 sec · West Hill Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Cass Street

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Cass Street

  5. 5

    Turn left

    16.6 mi · 21 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right

    1595 ft · 46 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    15.4 mi · 19 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 931 South: Kokomo

    1.2 mi · 2 min

  9. 9

    Turn right

    66 m · 4 sec

  10. 10

    Continue on North Washington Street

    3.2 mi · 6 min · North Washington Street

  11. 11

    Turn left onto West Sycamore Street

    6 m · 1 sec · West Sycamore Street

  12. 12

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Sycamore Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Wabash and Kokomo.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
12 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
31.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Cass Street
17.1 mi · 45%
North Washington Street
3.22 mi · 9%
SR 931 South
1.2 mi · 3%
West Hill Street
0.18 mi
South Wabash Street
0.07 mi
East Main Street
0.01 mi
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

Turn left

16.6 mi · 00h 21m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 45m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+10.9 mi
27 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Flora
00h 22m from Wabash
Leave By
7:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Wabash 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 Wabash to Kokomo?

The road trip is about 37.9 miles (61 km) and usually takes 00h 45m in normal driving conditions.

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

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Flora is a useful midpoint, sitting about 19.2 miles from Wabash and 18.7 miles from Kokomo.

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

The direct path is about 27 miles (43.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.9 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:00 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.18 one way or $10.35 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Flora

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

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

RAIL

Lafayette station

76 mi away
200 North 2nd St.
RAIL

Rensselaer

92 mi away
619 North Cullen Street
BUS

Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana

100 mi away
1000 Smith Ave
RAIL

Crawfordsville

102 mi away
Spring and Green Streets

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Wabash and Kokomo. Straight-line distance: 27.06 mi (43.55 km).

Wabash

#1 Wabash

County seat of Wabash County, Indiana, United States

Population9,845
Coordinates40.7978200, -85.8205400
Altitude217
CountryUnited States
Kokomo

#2 Kokomo

The most populous city in Howard County, Indiana.

Population58,243
Coordinates40.4864300, -86.1336000
Altitude247
CountryUnited States
Start: East Main Street (-85.820549, 40.797882)
End: West Sycamore Street (-86.13357, 40.486452)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 61 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 15m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 56m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 45m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 37m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 32m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 28m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.34 gal
5.06 L · about $5.18
Round trip
$10.35
2.68 gal · 10.12 L
Estimated CO2
11.9 kg one way
Round trip: 23.8 kg / 52 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.86 $5.18 $10.35
Mid-grade $4.46 $5.97 $11.94
Premium $4.99 $6.68 $13.37
Diesel $6.62 $8.87 $17.74

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 Wabash and Kokomo. The current time is 15:17:51.

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.