How far is Hagerstown, IN from Portage, IN?

The driving distance from Hagerstown, IN to Portage, IN is about 214.4 miles (345.1 km), with a travel time of about 03h 27m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 156 miles (251.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 55m 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
214.43 mi
03h 27m
Flight
156.04 mi
251.12 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
156.04 mi
Kilometers
251.12 km
Flight Time
00h 18m

Driving Distance

Road route
214.43 mi
Kilometers
345.09 km
Drive Time
03h 27m

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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 27m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Portage
Tue, May 5, 6:38 AM CDT
Return by in Hagerstown
Tue, May 5, 11:06 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hagerstown
2026-05-05T04:11
Arrive Portage
Tue, May 5, 7:38 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 27m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
8:28 AM to 10:28 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
10:04 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Hagerstown
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
Clarks Hill
IN

City in Tippecanoe County, Indiana, United States of America

From Hagerstown
106.4 mi
01h 43m
To Portage
108 mi
01h 43m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
66°F
Tuesday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 14 mph SW
Destination
55°F
Tuesday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    35 m · 14 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left onto West Main Street

    1.6 km · 2 min · West Main Street

  3. 3

    Turn right

    3.8 mi · 6 min

  4. 4

    Take the ramp right

    1544 ft · 38 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    47 mi · 51 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward I 465 South, I 465 North

    1463 ft · 26 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on I 465 North

    2479 ft · 54 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight right

    6.1 mi · 7 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight left

    1477 ft · 20 sec

  10. 10

    Continue on I-465 WB

    1.3 km · 57 sec · I-465 WB

  11. 11

    Continue straight

    10.9 mi · 13 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on I 865 West: Chicago

    5 mi · 6 min

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    12.3 mi · 13 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 Hagerstown 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
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
4 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 52 West
118 mi · 55%
West Main Street
48.3 mi · 23%
I 865 West
17.2 mi · 8%
I-465 WB
11.7 mi · 5%
I 465 North
6.85 mi · 3%
Central Avenue
6.01 mi · 3%
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 27m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+58.4 mi
156 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Clarks Hill
01h 43m from Hagerstown
Leave By
10:04 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Hagerstown and Rain Showers Likely near Portage.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 214.4 miles (345.1 km) and usually takes 03h 27m 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?

Clarks Hill is a useful midpoint, sitting about 106.4 miles from Hagerstown and 108 miles from Portage.

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

The direct path is about 156 miles (251.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 58.4 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 10:04 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $28.55 one way or $57.09 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 67.3 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Hagerstown 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 Hagerstown and Rain Showers Likely near Portage.

Stop Ideas Near Clarks Hill

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 Clarks Hill and the surrounding midpoint area.
Town of Mulberry - Town Hall & Municipal Utilities
Scenic stop 4.6 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
Lafayette City Hall
Meeting point 14.4 mi away

Lafayette City Hall

Lafayette , IN
20 N 6th St, Lafayette, IN 47901
Rating 5.0/5 3 reviews City Hall,City government office

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Clarks Hill.

BUS

Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana

24 mi away
1000 Smith Ave
RAIL

Lafayette station

24 mi away
200 North 2nd St.
RAIL

Crawfordsville

27 mi away
Spring and Green Streets
RAIL

Indianapolis Union Station

72 mi away
350 South Illinois Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Hagerstown and Portage. Straight-line distance: 156.04 mi (251.12 km).

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#1 Hagerstown

High school in Hagerstown, Wayne County, Indiana

Population1,684
Coordinates39.9111600, -85.1616300
Altitude307
CountryUnited States
Portage

#2 Portage

The second most populous city in Porter County, Indiana.

Population90,543
Coordinates41.5758700, -87.1761500
Altitude194
CountryUnited States
Start: (-85.161732, 39.911162)
End: Central Avenue (-87.17615, 41.575874)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 345 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 08m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 21m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 17m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 34m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 03m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 40m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.57 gal
28.64 L · about $28.55
Round trip
$57.09
15.14 gal · 57.28 L
Estimated CO2
67.3 kg one way
Round trip: 134.5 kg / 297 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $28.55 $57.09
Mid-grade $4.25 $32.20 $64.39
Premium $4.65 $35.23 $70.46
Diesel $5.30 $40.15 $80.30

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 05, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Hagerstown, IN and Portage, IN. The current time in Hagerstown is 04:11:01, although it is 03:11:01 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.