How far is Cloverdale, IN from Portage, IN?
The driving distance from Cloverdale, IN to Portage, IN is about 160.9 miles (258.9 km), with a travel time of about 02h 54m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 143.8 miles (231.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 48m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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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 02h 54m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Township in White County, Indiana
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Cloverdale and Portage.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Cloverdale and Portage.
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Start on East Robert Weist Avenue
30 m · 6 sec · East Robert Weist Avenue
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Turn right onto North Main Street
2.1 mi · 3 min · North Main Street
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Continue on US Highway 231
5.3 mi · 8 min · US Highway 231
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Continue on South Bloomington Street
2.4 mi · 4 min · South Bloomington Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto East Washington Street
2830 ft · 1 min · East Washington Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto North Gillespie Street
1299 ft · 1 min · North Gillespie Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Jacob Street
583 ft · 26 sec · Jacob Street
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Continue on Rockville Road
2087 ft · 2 min · Rockville Road
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Continue on South County Road 125 West
1954 ft · 1 min · South County Road 125 West
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Turn right onto West County Road 25 South
2027 ft · 2 min · West County Road 25 South
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Turn left onto North Jackson Street
25.1 mi · 37 min · North Jackson Street
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Continue on South Washington Street
12.7 mi · 19 min · South Washington Street
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Continue on Holden Street
137 m · 8 sec · Holden Street
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Turn slight left onto North Main Street
104 m · 6 sec · North Main Street
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Continue on Base Line Road
1.6 mi · 2 min · Base Line Road
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Continue on Base Line Rd
4 mi · 6 min · Base Line Rd
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Continue on Base Line Road
9.6 mi · 14 min · Base Line Road
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Turn right onto South River Road
1 mi · 2 min · South River Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward South River Road
57 m · 8 sec · South River Road
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Exit the roundabout onto South River Road
5.5 mi · 10 min · South River Road
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Continue on N River Road
2146 ft · 43 sec · N River Road
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Take the ramp slight right
1644 ft · 40 sec
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Merge slight left
81.1 mi · 1 hr 28 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 80 East, I 94 East, US 6 East: Toledo, Detroit
1.4 km · 1 min
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Keep slight right to continue on Central Avenue
1760 ft · 38 sec
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Turn right onto Central Avenue
4.3 mi · 9 min · Central Avenue
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Continue on Central Avenue
1.4 mi · 3 min · Central Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Central Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Cloverdale and Portage.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
N River Road
Merge slight left
81.1 mi · 01h 28m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Partly Sunny leaving Cloverdale and Sunny near Portage.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Cloverdale to Portage?
The road trip is about 160.9 miles (258.9 km) and usually takes 02h 54m 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 80.2 miles from Cloverdale and 80.8 miles from Portage.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 143.8 miles (231.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 17.1 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 12:42 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.42 one way or $42.84 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 50.5 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Cloverdale and Portage, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Cloverdale and Sunny near Portage.
Stop Ideas Near Round Grove
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Round Grove.
Lafayette station
Rensselaer
Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana
Crawfordsville
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Cloverdale and Portage. Straight-line distance: 143.82 mi (231.45 km).
#1 Cloverdale
Township in Putnam County, Indiana
| Population | 2,128 |
| Coordinates | 39.5147700, -86.7939000 |
| Altitude | 250 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Portage
The second most populous city in Porter County, Indiana.
| Population | 90,543 |
| Coordinates | 41.5758700, -87.1761500 |
| Altitude | 194 |
| Country | United States |
End: Central Avenue (-87.17615, 41.575874)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 259 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 21m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 01m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 13m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 40m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 17m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 00m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.77 | $21.42 | $42.84 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $24.16 | $48.31 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $26.43 | $52.87 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $30.13 | $60.25 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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