How far is Crothersville, IN from Portage, IN?

The driving distance from Crothersville, IN to Portage, IN is about 230.7 miles (371.2 km), with a travel time of about 03h 41m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 204.2 miles (328.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 23m 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
230.67 mi
03h 41m
Flight
204.27 mi
328.74 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
204.27 mi
Kilometers
328.74 km
Flight Time
00h 24m

Driving Distance

Road route
230.67 mi
Kilometers
371.22 km
Drive Time
03h 41m

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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 41m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Portage
Sat, Apr 18, 4:07 AM CDT
Return by in Crothersville
Sat, Apr 18, 8:48 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Crothersville
2026-04-18T01:25
Arrive Portage
Sat, Apr 18, 5:07 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 41m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
8:42 AM to 10:42 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
9:36 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Crothersville
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

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
Colfax
IN

Town in Perry Township, Clinton County, Indiana, United States

From Crothersville
114.6 mi
01h 50m
To Portage
116.1 mi
01h 50m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
74°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SW
Destination
67°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on North Armstrong Street

    3.3 mi · 5 min · North Armstrong Street

  2. 2

    Turn right

    2635 ft · 56 sec

  3. 3

    Take the ramp left

    1261 ft · 31 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    70.4 mi · 1 hr 19 min

  5. 5

    Keep slight right

    29.8 mi · 36 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward US 52 West

    1281 ft · 16 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight left

    786 ft · 10 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    117.5 mi · 2 hr 8 min

  9. 9

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

    1.4 km · 1 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on Central Avenue

    1760 ft · 38 sec

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Central Avenue

    4.3 mi · 9 min · Central Avenue

  12. 12

    Continue on Central Avenue

    1.4 mi · 3 min · Central Avenue

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Central Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Crothersville 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
13 steps
2 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
5.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 52 West
118 mi · 51%
North Armstrong Street
104 mi · 45%
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 41m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+26.5 mi
204.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Colfax
01h 50m from Crothersville
Leave By
9:36 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Crothersville and Showers And Thunderstorms near Portage.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 230.7 miles (371.2 km) and usually takes 03h 41m 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?

Colfax is a useful midpoint, sitting about 114.6 miles from Crothersville and 116.1 miles from Portage.

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

The direct path is about 204.2 miles (328.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 26.5 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 9:36 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $30.70 one way or $61.39 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 72.3 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

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

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Crothersville and Showers And Thunderstorms near Portage.

Stop Ideas Near Colfax

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 Colfax and the surrounding midpoint area.
Town of Mulberry - Town Hall & Municipal Utilities
Scenic stop 11.1 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 12.3 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 Colfax.

BUS

Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana

24 mi away
1000 Smith Ave
RAIL

Crawfordsville

26 mi away
Spring and Green Streets
RAIL

Lafayette station

32 mi away
200 North 2nd St.
RAIL

Indianapolis Union Station

65 mi away
350 South Illinois Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Crothersville and Portage. Straight-line distance: 204.27 mi (328.74 km).

Crothersville

#1 Crothersville

City in Jackson County, Indiana, United States of America

Population1,529
Coordinates38.8006100, -85.8416400
Altitude170
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 Armstrong Street (-85.842572, 38.800825)
End: Central Avenue (-87.17615, 41.575874)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 371 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 41m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 46m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 36m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 50m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 17m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 52m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.14 gal
30.81 L · about $30.70
Round trip
$61.39
16.28 gal · 61.62 L
Estimated CO2
72.3 kg one way
Round trip: 144.7 kg / 319 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $30.70 $61.39
Mid-grade $4.25 $34.62 $69.24
Premium $4.65 $37.88 $75.77
Diesel $5.30 $43.17 $86.35

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 · Apr 18, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Crothersville, IN and Portage, IN. The current time in Crothersville is 01:25:27, although it is 00:25:27 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.