How far is Arcadia, IN from Portage, IN?

The driving distance from Arcadia, IN to Portage, IN is about 151.1 miles (243.2 km), with a travel time of about 02h 33m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 114 miles (183.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 06m 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
151.11 mi
02h 33m
Flight
113.99 mi
183.45 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
113.99 mi
Kilometers
183.45 km
Flight Time
00h 13m

Driving Distance

Road route
151.11 mi
Kilometers
243.19 km
Drive Time
02h 33m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 33m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Portage
Wed, May 13, 8:14 PM CDT
Return by in Arcadia
Wed, May 13, 11:47 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Arcadia
2026-05-13T18:40
Arrive Portage
Wed, May 13, 9:14 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 33m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:33 AM to 11:33 AM CDT

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

Leave by
1:24 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Arcadia
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
Round Grove
IN

Township in White County, Indiana

From Arcadia
75.1 mi
01h 16m
To Portage
76 mi
01h 16m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
63°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, May 13 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
12 to 18 mph WNW
Destination
57°F
Wednesday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Wed, May 13 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 to 20 mph NW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Arcadia and Portage.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Arcadia and Portage.

  1. 1

    Start on Main Street

    2407 ft · 1 min · Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Cicero Avenue

    1.4 km · 1 min · Cicero Avenue

  3. 3

    Continue on Cicero Road

    2.5 mi · 4 min · Cicero Road

  4. 4

    Continue on Cicero Avenue

    2463 ft · 38 sec · Cicero Avenue

  5. 5

    Continue on South 150 West

    2.6 mi · 4 min · South 150 West

  6. 6

    Continue on South Main Street

    1.4 mi · 3 min · South Main Street

  7. 7

    Turn left onto West Jefferson Street

    2925 ft · 51 sec · West Jefferson Street

  8. 8

    Continue on West Old State Road 28

    1.1 km · 1 min · West Old State Road 28

  9. 9

    Continue on West 200 South

    3.4 mi · 5 min · West 200 South

  10. 10

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward West 200 South

    28 m · 2 sec · West 200 South

  11. 11

    Exit the roundabout onto West 200 South

    693 ft · 13 sec · West 200 South

  12. 12

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward West 200 South

    42 m · 2 sec · West 200 South

  13. 13

    Exit the roundabout onto West 200 South

    734 ft · 14 sec · West 200 South

  14. 14

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward West 200 South

    49 m · 3 sec · West 200 South

  15. 15

    Exit the roundabout onto West 200 South

    6.1 mi · 9 min · West 200 South

  16. 16

    Continue on County Road 100 South

    7.8 mi · 12 min · County Road 100 South

  17. 17

    At the end of the road, turn right

    2657 ft · 51 sec

  18. 18

    Turn left onto East County Road 50 South

    2 mi · 3 min · East County Road 50 South

  19. 19

    Continue on East Wabash Street

    3.4 mi · 6 min · East Wabash Street

  20. 20

    Turn slight right

    66 m · 5 sec

  21. 21

    Turn slight right onto South Hoke Avenue

    55 m · 8 sec · South Hoke Avenue

  22. 22

    Turn left onto East Walnut Street

    1.3 mi · 2 min · East Walnut Street

  23. 23

    Turn straight onto Walnut Avenue

    7.3 mi · 11 min · Walnut Avenue

  24. 24

    Take the ramp right

    1503 ft · 37 sec

  25. 25

    Merge slight left

    101.4 mi · 1 hr 51 min

  26. 26

    Take the exit slight right toward I 80 East, I 94 East, US 6 East: Toledo, Detroit

    1.4 km · 1 min

  27. 27

    Keep slight right to continue on Central Avenue

    1760 ft · 38 sec

  28. 28

    Turn right onto Central Avenue

    4.3 mi · 9 min · Central Avenue

  29. 29

    Continue on Central Avenue

    1.4 mi · 3 min · Central Avenue

  30. 30

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Central Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Arcadia and Portage.

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
30 steps
15 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
1 merges, 8 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
19.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Walnut Avenue
109 mi · 72%
West 200 South
9.87 mi · 7%
County Road 100 South
7.79 mi · 5%
Central Avenue
6.01 mi · 4%
East Wabash Street
3.39 mi · 2%
South 150 West
2.64 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Walnut Avenue

Merge slight left

101 mi · 01h 51m

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
02h 33m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 06m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+37.1 mi
114 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Round Grove
01h 16m from Arcadia
Leave By
1:24 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Arcadia and Partly Sunny near Portage.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Arcadia to Portage?

The road trip is about 151.1 miles (243.2 km) and usually takes 02h 33m 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?

Round Grove is a useful midpoint, sitting about 75.1 miles from Arcadia and 76 miles from Portage.

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

The direct path is about 114 miles (183.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 37.1 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 1:24 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.10 one way or $40.20 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 47.4 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Arcadia and Portage, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Arcadia and Partly Sunny near Portage.

Stop Ideas Near Round Grove

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

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

RAIL

Lafayette station

22 mi away
200 North 2nd St.
RAIL

Rensselaer

41 mi away
619 North Cullen Street
BUS

Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana

58 mi away
1000 Smith Ave
RAIL

Crawfordsville

62 mi away
Spring and Green Streets

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Arcadia and Portage. Straight-line distance: 113.99 mi (183.45 km).

Arcadia

#1 Arcadia

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

Population1,648
Coordinates40.1758700, -86.0216500
Altitude262
CountryUnited States
Portage

#2 Portage

The second most populous city in Porter County, Indiana.

Population90,543
Coordinates41.5758700, -87.1761500
Altitude194
CountryUnited States
Start: Main Street (-86.021649, 40.175789)
End: Central Avenue (-87.17615, 41.575874)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 243 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 02m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 46m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 01m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 31m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 09m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 53m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.33 gal
20.18 L · about $20.10
Round trip
$40.20
10.66 gal · 40.36 L
Estimated CO2
47.4 kg one way
Round trip: 94.7 kg / 209 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $20.10 $40.20
Mid-grade $4.25 $22.67 $45.34
Premium $4.65 $24.81 $49.61
Diesel $5.30 $28.27 $56.54

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 · May 13, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Arcadia, IN and Portage, IN. The current time in Arcadia is 18:40:49, although it is 17:40:49 in Portage.

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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.