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

The driving distance from Winona Lake, IN to Kokomo, IN is about 67.7 miles (109 km), with a travel time of about 01h 23m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 53.7 miles (86.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 46m 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
67.75 mi
01h 23m
Flight
53.72 mi
86.45 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
53.72 mi
Kilometers
86.45 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
67.75 mi
Kilometers
109.04 km
Drive Time
01h 23m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 23m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Kokomo
Thu, Oct 15, 6:47 PM EDT
Return by in Winona Lake
Thu, Oct 15, 8:11 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Winona Lake
2026-10-15T17:24
Arrive Kokomo
Thu, Oct 15, 6:47 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 23m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:23 AM to 11:23 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:44 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Winona 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
Wabash
IN

County seat of Wabash County, Indiana, United States

From Winona Lake
33.9 mi
00h 41m
To Kokomo
33.9 mi
00h 41m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
67°F
This Afternoon

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 3:00 PM EDT
Wind
10 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 Winona Lake and Kokomo.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Park Avenue

    1681 ft · 60 sec · Park Avenue

  2. 2

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Winona Avenue

    60 m · 5 sec · Winona Avenue

  3. 3

    Exit the roundabout onto Winona Avenue

    1.8 mi · 4 min · Winona Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn left onto South Buffalo Street

    2507 ft · 45 sec · South Buffalo Street

  5. 5

    Continue on Fisher Avenue

    8.2 mi · 12 min · Fisher Avenue

  6. 6

    Continue on State Road 15

    2.6 mi · 4 min · State Road 15

  7. 7

    Continue on North Jefferson Street

    11.4 mi · 17 min · North Jefferson Street

  8. 8

    Continue on North 500 West

    4.8 mi · 7 min · North 500 West

  9. 9

    Turn slight right onto North 400 West

    3.4 mi · 6 min · North 400 West

  10. 10

    Turn right

    14.6 mi · 18 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right

    1595 ft · 46 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    15.4 mi · 19 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 931 South: Kokomo

    1.2 mi · 2 min

  14. 14

    Turn right

    66 m · 4 sec

  15. 15

    Continue on North Washington Street

    3.2 mi · 6 min · North Washington Street

  16. 16

    Turn left onto West Sycamore Street

    6 m · 1 sec · West Sycamore Street

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Sycamore Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Winona 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
17 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
25.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
North 400 West
19.1 mi · 28%
North Jefferson Street
11.4 mi · 17%
Fisher Avenue
8.16 mi · 12%
North 500 West
4.8 mi · 7%
North Washington Street
3.22 mi · 5%
State Road 15
2.57 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

North 400 West

Merge slight left

15.4 mi · 00h 19m

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 23m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+14 mi
53.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Wabash
00h 41m from Winona Lake
Leave By
3:44 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Winona Lake 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 Winona Lake to Kokomo?

The road trip is about 67.7 miles (109 km) and usually takes 01h 23m 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?

Wabash is a useful midpoint, sitting about 33.9 miles from Winona Lake and 33.9 miles from Kokomo.

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

The direct path is about 53.7 miles (86.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 14 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 3:44 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.23 one way or $18.46 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 21.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Wabash

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

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

RAIL

Waterloo

97 mi away
Lincoln and Center Street
RAIL

Elkhart station

99 mi away
131 Tyler Avenue
RAIL

Lafayette station

100 mi away
200 North 2nd St.
RAIL

South Bend station

106 mi away
2702 West Washington Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Winona Lake and Kokomo. Straight-line distance: 53.72 mi (86.45 km).

Winona Lake

#1 Winona Lake

Town in Kosciusko County, Indiana, United States

Population4,890
Coordinates41.2272700, -85.8219300
Altitude249
CountryUnited States
Kokomo

#2 Kokomo

The most populous city in Howard County, Indiana.

Population58,243
Coordinates40.4864300, -86.1336000
Altitude247
CountryUnited States
Start: Park Avenue (-85.821906, 41.227311)
End: West Sycamore Street (-86.13357, 40.486452)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 109 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 15m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 41m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 21m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 07m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 58m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 50m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.39 gal
9.05 L · about $9.23
Round trip
$18.46
4.78 gal · 18.1 L
Estimated CO2
21.2 kg one way
Round trip: 42.5 kg / 94 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.86 $9.23 $18.46
Mid-grade $4.46 $10.65 $21.29
Premium $4.99 $11.92 $23.84
Diesel $6.62 $15.82 $31.65

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 Winona Lake and Kokomo. The current time is 17:24:27.

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.