How far is Bloomfield, IN from Portage, IN?

The driving distance from Bloomfield, IN to Portage, IN is about 207.2 miles (333.5 km), with a travel time of about 03h 52m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 176.5 miles (284.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 44m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
207.23 mi
03h 52m
Flight
176.56 mi
284.14 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
176.56 mi
Kilometers
284.14 km
Flight Time
00h 21m

Driving Distance

Road route
207.23 mi
Kilometers
333.51 km
Drive Time
03h 52m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 03h 52m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Portage
Sat, May 2, 10:07 AM CDT
Return by in Bloomfield
Sat, May 2, 2:59 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bloomfield
2026-05-02T07:14
Arrive Portage
Sat, May 2, 11:07 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 52m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
8:52 AM to 10:52 AM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
9:16 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Bloomfield
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Thorntown
IN

City in Boone County, Indiana, United States of America

From Bloomfield
115.8 mi
01h 56m
To Portage
91.5 mi
01h 56m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
58°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 2 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 7 mph NNE
Destination
52°F
Saturday

Areas Of Frost then Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 2 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph NNW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on North Washington Street

    25 m · 10 sec · North Washington Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto East Main Street

    11.9 mi · 18 min · East Main Street

  3. 3

    Turn straight

    2.8 mi · 4 min

  4. 4

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

    32 m · 2 sec

  5. 5

    Exit the roundabout

    143 m · 8 sec

  6. 6

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward the route

    51 m · 3 sec

  7. 7

    Exit the roundabout

    1427 ft · 35 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    57.9 mi · 1 hr 4 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight left toward I 465 West, I 74 West: Peoria

    1.4 mi · 3 min

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    9.2 mi · 11 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight left

    3.9 mi · 5 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight left toward I 65 North: Chicago

    1.1 mi · 2 min

  13. 13

    Merge slight right

    17.9 mi · 20 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward US 52 West

    1281 ft · 16 sec

  15. 15

    Keep slight left

    786 ft · 10 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight left

    117.5 mi · 2 hr 8 min

  17. 17

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

    1.4 km · 1 min

  18. 18

    Keep slight right to continue on Central Avenue

    1760 ft · 38 sec

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Central Avenue

    4.3 mi · 9 min · Central Avenue

  20. 20

    Continue on Central Avenue

    1.4 mi · 3 min · Central Avenue

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Central Avenue

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
21 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
12
4 merges, 8 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 52 West
118 mi · 57%
East Main Street
70.2 mi · 34%
I 65 North
19 mi · 9%
I 465 West
14.6 mi · 7%
Central Avenue
6.01 mi · 3%
I 80 East
0.87 mi
Longest Stretch

US 52 West

Merge slight left

118 mi · 02h 08m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
03h 52m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+30.7 mi
176.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Thorntown
01h 56m from Bloomfield
Leave By
9:16 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Bloomfield and Areas Of Frost then Sunny near Portage.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 207.2 miles (333.5 km) and usually takes 03h 52m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Thorntown is a useful midpoint, sitting about 115.8 miles from Bloomfield and 91.5 miles from Portage.

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

The direct path is about 176.5 miles (284.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 30.7 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:16 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $27.57 one way or $55.13 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 65 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Bloomfield 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 Bloomfield and Areas Of Frost then Sunny near Portage.

Stop Ideas Near Thorntown

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 Thorntown and the surrounding midpoint area.
Town of Mulberry - Town Hall & Municipal Utilities
Scenic stop 12.2 mi away

Town of Mulberry - Town Hall & Municipal Utilities

Mulberry , IN
123 S Glick St, Mulberry, IN 46058, United States
Park,Municipal corporation,City or town hall,Public library,Water works
Stop photo coming soon
Meeting point 12.4 mi away

Darlington Municipal Utilities

Darlington , IN
222 W Main St, Darlington, IN 47940
Rating 5.0/5 1 reviews City Hall

Transit and Meeting Points

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

BUS

Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana

26 mi away
1000 Smith Ave
RAIL

Crawfordsville

27 mi away
Spring and Green Streets
RAIL

Lafayette station

41 mi away
200 North 2nd St.
RAIL

Indianapolis Union Station

56 mi away
350 South Illinois Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bloomfield and Portage. Straight-line distance: 176.56 mi (284.14 km).

Bloomfield

#1 Bloomfield

Town in Richland Township, Greene County, Indiana, USA

Population2,394
Coordinates39.0269900, -86.9375100
Altitude185
CountryUnited States
Portage

#2 Portage

The second most populous city in Porter County, Indiana.

Population90,543
Coordinates41.5758700, -87.1761500
Altitude194
CountryUnited States
Start: North Washington Street (-86.937338, 39.026987)
End: Central Avenue (-87.17615, 41.575874)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 334 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 54m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 10m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 08m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 27m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 57m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 35m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.31 gal
27.68 L · about $27.57
Round trip
$55.13
14.62 gal · 55.36 L
Estimated CO2
65 kg one way
Round trip: 129.9 kg / 286 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $27.57 $55.13
Mid-grade $4.25 $31.09 $62.18
Premium $4.65 $34.02 $68.04
Diesel $5.30 $38.77 $77.54

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 02, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Bloomfield, IN and Portage, IN. The current time in Bloomfield is 07:14:34, although it is 06:14:34 in Portage.

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.