Elwood Haynes Museum
The Elwood Haynes Museum is a museum in the former mansion owned by Elwood Haynes located in Kokomo, Indiana. For mild weather, aim for May to October (65–84°F highs).
A museum inside Kokomo
Plan where you’ll sleep
The nearest town with many places to stay is Pipe Creek Township, 16 miles north. Where to stay ↓
Winters are cold
January nights drop to 18°, with about 34" of snow a year. When to go ↓
A day trip from Indianapolis
Indianapolis is about 47 miles south (straight-line). Where to stay ↓
Best months: May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep and Oct
May, June, July, August, September and October are the mild months, with highs of 65–84°. When to go ↓
Written from NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Overture places to stay, Census town figures, Wikidata and Wikipedia.
Weather, month by month
Here are the months at Elwood Haynes Museum, with their weather.
Elwood Haynes Museum
The Elwood Haynes Museum is a museum in the former mansion owned by Elwood Haynes located in Kokomo, Indiana. Haynes was an inventor who is credited with being the first to produce cars commercially in 1894. He also invented stainless steel and stellite. He became a millionaire in 1916 and had the mansion located on south Webster Street built, where he lived until his death in 1925.
- Type
- Museum
- Listed
- National Register of Historic Places (1984)
Where to sleep near Elwood Haynes Museum
Lodging nearby is in Pipe Creek Township (5) and Logansport (8).
Compare 8 towns
| Town | From Elwood Haynes Museum | Drive | Places to stay | People | Typical home | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kokomo | in town | — | — | 59,999 | $137K | C− |
| Center Township | in town | — | — | 46,120 | $124K | — |
| Pipe Creek Township | 16 mi north | 25 min | 5 5 hotels | 6,676 | $154K | — |
| Logansport | 23 mi northwest | 35 min | 8 6 hotels · 1 motel · 1 lodge or cabins | 18,287 | $92K | B |
| Eel Township | 23 mi northwest | 35 min | 8 6 hotels · 1 motel · 1 lodge or cabins | 18,549 | $95K | — |
| Grissom AFB | 13 mi north | 20 min | 2 2 hotels | 2,977 | $79K | — |
| Noble Township | 28 mi northeast | 40 min | 10 4 hotels · 2 inns & B&Bs · 3 lodges & cabins · 1 RV park | 13,633 | $144K | — |
| Frankfort | 25 mi southwest | 35 min | 7 4 hotels · 2 motels · 1 campground | 16,837 | $139K | B |
Day trip from
Straight-line miles.
Getting there
Nearest airports with airline service
Nearby, too
More places people know lie within 49 miles.
Big draw49 mi Stadium & arenaLucas Oil Stadium
48 mi Stadium & arenaGainbridge Fieldhouse
41 mi Stadium & arenaRoss–Ade Stadium
43 mi Stadium & arenaHinkle Fieldhouse130 mi LandmarkWabash and Erie Canal
48 mi LandmarkSoldiers' and Sailors' Monument
37 mi State parkProphetstown State Park
34 mi MuseumConner PrairiePhoto credits
Lucas Oil Stadium: Josh Hallett from Winter Haven, FL, USA, CC BY-SA 2.0 · Gainbridge Fieldhouse: Durin at English Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Ross–Ade Stadium: Tstuddud at English Wikipedia, Public domain · Hinkle Fieldhouse: Peetlesnumber1, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Soldiers' and Sailors' Monument: alexeatswhales, CC BY 2.0 · Prophetstown State Park: Flickr user: Dan https://www.flickr.com/photos/dwmizell/, CC BY-SA 2.0 · Conner Prairie: Unknown, CC BY 2.5
Questions about Elwood Haynes Museum
Is Elwood Haynes Museum in Kokomo?
Yes. It’s inside Kokomo, IN.
When is the best time to visit Elwood Haynes Museum?
May, June, July, August, September and October, with highs of 65–84°.
How far is Elwood Haynes Museum from Indianapolis?
About 47 miles south of Indianapolis, as the crow flies.
What is the closest airport to Elwood Haynes Museum?
Purdue University (LAF), about 42 miles away. The nearest big hub is Indianapolis (IND), about 52 miles.
Where should I stay near Elwood Haynes Museum?
Pipe Creek Township (16 mi, 5 places to stay), Logansport (23 mi, 8 places to stay) and Eel Township (23 mi, 8 places to stay).
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