Columbia, Missouri to Kokomo: Road Trip Guide & Distance

346.1 miles 557 km · straight line
415.3 miles estimated 668.4 km · driving distance
8h 21min estimated drive time
$40 - $49 estimated fuel cost
~1h 12min flight time
70° ENE bearing direction

How far is Columbia, Missouri from Kokomo?

The distance from Columbia, Missouri to Kokomo is 346.1 miles (557 km) as the crow flies. Kokomo is located ENE of Columbia, Missouri. By car, the driving distance is approximately 415.3 miles, taking about 8h 21min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 12min. Both are located in United States — Columbia, Missouri in Missouri and Kokomo in Indiana.

This is a solid day of driving. Be sure to take breaks every 2-3 hours to avoid driver fatigue, and plan your meals ahead of time. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility.

Coordinates come from public place data for Columbia, Missouri and Kokomo. The driving distance is estimated from straight-line distance with a road-factor model, so confirm the route in your navigation app. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.

How to Get from Columbia, Missouri to Kokomo

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 8h 21min $40 - $49 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 12min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~10h 1min $33–$62* Budget
Train ~7h 56min $50–$145* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Columbia, Missouri & Kokomo

Quick Facts

Columbia, Missouri
38.95°N, 92.33°W
America/Chicago
215m elevation
Kokomo
40.49°N, 86.13°W
America/Indiana/Indianapolis
247m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 115 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 29 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 71.9 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients