How far is Edgewood, IN from Portage, IN?

The driving distance from Edgewood, IN to Portage, IN is about 164.2 miles (264.2 km), with a travel time of about 02h 40m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 141.6 miles (227.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 21m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
Trip Tools

Reverse, save, or send this route

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
164.2 mi
02h 40m
Flight
141.62 mi
227.92 km direct

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

Learn Distance

Choose another destination from Edgewood.

Flight Distance

Direct air line
141.62 mi
Kilometers
227.92 km
Flight Time
00h 17m

Driving Distance

Road route
164.2 mi
Kilometers
264.25 km
Drive Time
02h 40m

Gas Cost Calculator

Leave and Arrive Planner

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

Drive time stays fixed at 02h 40m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Portage
Sat, Apr 18, 8:44 PM CDT
Return by in Edgewood
Sun, Apr 19, 12:24 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Edgewood
2026-04-18T19:03
Arrive Portage
Sat, Apr 18, 9:44 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 40m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:41 AM to 11:41 AM CDT

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

Leave by
1:08 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Edgewood
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
Brookston
IN

City in St.

From Edgewood
81.3 mi
01h 20m
To Portage
82.8 mi
01h 20m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
71°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
12 to 15 mph WSW
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 Edgewood and Portage.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on East Dudley Avenue

    24 m · 10 sec · East Dudley Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Madison Avenue

    3244 ft · 1 min · Madison Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn left onto East Thompson Road

    3223 ft · 1 min · East Thompson Road

  4. 4

    Turn slight right

    691 ft · 28 sec

  5. 5

    Turn right onto South East Street

    8 m · 1 sec · South East Street

  6. 6

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 465 West, I 74 West, I 465 East, I 74 East, US 31 North

    569 ft · 14 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on I 465 West, I 74 West

    1677 ft · 41 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight right

    2.3 mi · 3 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight left

    10.8 mi · 13 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight left

    3.9 mi · 5 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight left toward I 65 North: Chicago

    1.1 mi · 2 min

  12. 12

    Merge slight right

    17.9 mi · 20 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward US 52 West

    1281 ft · 16 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight left

    786 ft · 10 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left

    117.5 mi · 2 hr 8 min

  16. 16

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

    1.4 km · 1 min

  17. 17

    Keep slight right to continue on Central Avenue

    1760 ft · 38 sec

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Central Avenue

    4.3 mi · 9 min · Central Avenue

  19. 19

    Continue on Central Avenue

    1.4 mi · 3 min · Central Avenue

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Central Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Edgewood 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
20 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 52 West
118 mi · 72%
I 65 North
19 mi · 12%
I 465 West
17.5 mi · 11%
Central Avenue
6.01 mi · 4%
I 80 East
0.87 mi · 1%
Madison Avenue
0.61 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 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 40m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+22.6 mi
141.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Brookston
01h 20m from Edgewood
Leave By
1:08 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Edgewood 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 Edgewood to Portage?

The road trip is about 164.2 miles (264.2 km) and usually takes 02h 40m 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?

Brookston is a useful midpoint, sitting about 81.3 miles from Edgewood and 82.8 miles from Portage.

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

The direct path is about 141.6 miles (227.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 22.6 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 1:08 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.83 one way or $43.67 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 51.5 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Edgewood 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 Edgewood and Showers And Thunderstorms near Portage.

Stop Ideas Near Brookston

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

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

RAIL

Lafayette station

20 mi away
200 North 2nd St.
RAIL

Rensselaer

45 mi away
619 North Cullen Street
BUS

Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana

59 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 Edgewood and Portage. Straight-line distance: 141.62 mi (227.92 km).

Edgewood

#1 Edgewood

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

Population1,850
Coordinates39.6847700, -86.1341500
Altitude231
CountryUnited States
Portage

#2 Portage

The second most populous city in Porter County, Indiana.

Population90,543
Coordinates41.5758700, -87.1761500
Altitude194
CountryUnited States
Start: East Dudley Avenue (-86.134151, 39.684905)
End: Central Avenue (-87.17615, 41.575874)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 264 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 28m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 06m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 17m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 44m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 20m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 02m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.79 gal
21.93 L · about $21.83
Round trip
$43.67
11.58 gal · 43.86 L
Estimated CO2
51.5 kg one way
Round trip: 102.9 kg / 227 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $21.83 $43.67
Mid-grade $4.25 $24.62 $49.25
Premium $4.65 $26.95 $53.89
Diesel $5.30 $30.71 $61.42

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 Edgewood, IN and Portage, IN. The current time in Edgewood is 19:03:44, although it is 18:03:44 in Portage.

Distance to Other Cities

Planning a road trip? See the full trip guide on Trip.ovh — stops, fuel costs, weather, and departure timing.

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.