How far is Zionsville, IN from Kokomo, IN?

The driving distance from Zionsville, IN to Kokomo, IN is about 43.9 miles (70.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 56m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 37.6 miles (60.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 53m 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
43.87 mi
00h 56m
Flight
37.62 mi
60.54 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
37.62 mi
Kilometers
60.54 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
43.87 mi
Kilometers
70.6 km
Drive Time
00h 56m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 56m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Kokomo
Mon, Jun 1, 5:40 AM EDT
Return by in Zionsville
Mon, Jun 1, 6:37 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Zionsville
2026-06-01T04:43
Arrive Kokomo
Mon, Jun 1, 5:40 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 56m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:57 AM to 10:57 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:36 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Zionsville
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
Sheridan
IN

City in Hamilton County, Indiana, United States of America

From Zionsville
21.9 mi
00h 28m
To Kokomo
21.9 mi
00h 28m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
79°F
Monday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Mon, Jun 1 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 6 mph ENE
Destination
79°F
Monday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Mon, Jun 1 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph ENE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on South Main Street

    1008 ft · 52 sec · South Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto East Sycamore Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · East Sycamore Street

  3. 3

    Continue on West 116th Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · West 116th Street

  4. 4

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward West 116th Street

    27 m · 5 sec · West 116th Street

  5. 5

    Exit the roundabout onto West 116th Street

    1 mi · 2 min · West 116th Street

  6. 6

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward West 116th Street

    30 m · 6 sec · West 116th Street

  7. 7

    Exit the roundabout onto West 116th Street

    1.6 km · 2 min · West 116th Street

  8. 8

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward West 116th Street

    30 m · 6 sec · West 116th Street

  9. 9

    Exit the roundabout onto West 116th Street

    1371 ft · 30 sec · West 116th Street

  10. 10

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward West 116th Street

    29 m · 5 sec · West 116th Street

  11. 11

    Exit the roundabout onto West 116th Street

    1.2 km · 2 min · West 116th Street

  12. 12

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward West 116th Street

    40 m · 8 sec · West 116th Street

  13. 13

    Exit the roundabout onto West 116th Street

    159 m · 14 sec · West 116th Street

  14. 14

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward West 116th Street

    40 m · 8 sec · West 116th Street

  15. 15

    Exit the roundabout onto West 116th Street

    1063 ft · 31 sec · West 116th Street

  16. 16

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward US 31 North

    551 ft · 32 sec

  17. 17

    Exit the roundabout onto US 31 North

    1949 ft · 41 sec

  18. 18

    Merge slight left onto North Meridian Street

    1.3 km · 1 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 Zionsville 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
27 steps
19 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
16
1 merges, 15 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
61.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
North Meridian Street
29.1 mi · 66%
West 116th Street
4.54 mi · 10%
SR 931
3.76 mi · 9%
South Washington Street
2.57 mi · 6%
US Highway 31 North
1.29 mi · 3%
East Sycamore Street
1.1 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

North Meridian Street

Continue on North Meridian Street

28.3 mi · 00h 36m

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
00h 56m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6.3 mi
37.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Sheridan
00h 28m from Zionsville
Leave By
4:36 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Zionsville and Mostly Sunny near Kokomo.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 43.9 miles (70.6 km) and usually takes 00h 56m 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?

Sheridan is a useful midpoint, sitting about 21.9 miles from Zionsville and 21.9 miles from Kokomo.

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

The direct path is about 37.6 miles (60.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.3 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 4:36 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.85 one way or $11.69 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 13.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Zionsville and Mostly Sunny near Kokomo.

Stop Ideas Near Sheridan

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 Sheridan and the surrounding midpoint area.
Stop photo coming soon
Practical stop 11 mi away

Noblesville Housing Authority

Noblesville , IN
320 Kings Ln, Noblesville, IN 46060
Rating 4.5/5 6 reviews Housing authority,Social services organization
Carmel City Hall
Meeting point 14.3 mi away

Carmel City Hall

Carmel , IN
Carmel City Hall (second floor One, 1 Civic Square, Carmel, IN 46032
Rating 3.1/5 18 reviews Government office,City courthouse
Carmel Gazebo
Nearby stop 14.3 mi away

Carmel Gazebo

Carmel , IN
3 Civic Square, Carmel, IN 46032
Rating 4.5/5 47 reviews Event venue

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Indianapolis Union Station

42 mi away
350 South Illinois Street
BUS

Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana

59 mi away
1000 Smith Ave
RAIL

Crawfordsville

59 mi away
Spring and Green Streets
RAIL

Lafayette station

65 mi away
200 North 2nd St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Zionsville and Kokomo. Straight-line distance: 37.62 mi (60.54 km).

Zionsville

#1 Zionsville

Town of Indiana

Population29,340
Coordinates39.9508700, -86.2619400
Altitude257
CountryUnited States
Kokomo

#2 Kokomo

The most populous city in Howard County, Indiana.

Population58,243
Coordinates40.4864300, -86.1336000
Altitude247
CountryUnited States
Start: South Main Street (-86.26182, 39.950895)
End: West Sycamore Street (-86.13357, 40.486452)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 71 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 27m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 05m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 52m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 43m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 37m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 32m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.55 gal
5.86 L · about $5.85
Round trip
$11.69
3.1 gal · 11.72 L
Estimated CO2
13.8 kg one way
Round trip: 27.5 kg / 61 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $5.85 $11.69
Mid-grade $4.25 $6.59 $13.18
Premium $4.65 $7.21 $14.43
Diesel $5.30 $8.22 $16.44

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 · Jun 01, 2026

There is no time difference between Zionsville and Kokomo. The current time is 04:43:13.

Distance to Other Cities

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