How far is French Lick, IN from Portage, IN?
The driving distance from French Lick, IN to Portage, IN is about 256.9 miles (413.5 km), with a travel time of about 04h 30m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 211.2 miles (339.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 01m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 30m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
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City in Indiana, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between French Lick and Portage.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between French Lick and Portage.
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Start on West College Street
123 m · 19 sec · West College Street
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Turn right onto Wells Avenue
549 ft · 13 sec · Wells Avenue
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Continue on North Main Street
1.9 mi · 3 min · North Main Street
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Continue on State Road 56
8.9 mi · 12 min · State Road 56
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Continue on West Main Street
79 m · 5 sec · West Main Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 4 toward North Gospel Street
657 ft · 9 sec · North Gospel Street
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Exit the roundabout onto North Gospel Street
41.4 mi · 51 min · North Gospel Street
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Merge slight right
47.6 mi · 53 min
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Take the exit slight left toward I 465 West, I 74 West: Peoria
1.4 mi · 3 min
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Merge slight left
9.2 mi · 11 min
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Keep slight left
3.9 mi · 5 min
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Take the exit slight left toward I 65 North: Chicago
1.1 mi · 2 min
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Merge slight right
17.9 mi · 20 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 52 West
1281 ft · 16 sec
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Keep slight left
786 ft · 10 sec
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Merge slight left
117.5 mi · 2 hr 8 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 French Lick and Portage.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
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.
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.
Sunny leaving French Lick and Mostly Sunny near Portage.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from French Lick to Portage?
The road trip is about 256.9 miles (413.5 km) and usually takes 04h 30m 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?
Lebanon is a useful midpoint, sitting about 129.3 miles from French Lick and 127.6 miles from Portage.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 211.2 miles (339.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 45.7 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 7:58 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $34.20 one way or $68.41 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 80.6 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between French Lick and Portage, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around French Lick and Mostly Sunny near Portage.
Stop Ideas Near Lebanon
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 Lebanon.
Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana
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Indianapolis Union Station
Lafayette station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between French Lick and Portage. Straight-line distance: 211.2 mi (339.89 km).
#1 French Lick
Town in French Lick Township, Orange County, Indiana, United States
| Population | 2,312 |
| Coordinates | 38.5489400, -86.6199900 |
| Altitude | 152 |
| 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: 413 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08h 33m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 25m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 08m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 16m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 40m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 12m |
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 | $34.20 | $68.41 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $38.57 | $77.15 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $42.21 | $84.42 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $48.11 | $96.21 |
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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