How far is Hall, IN from Portage, IN?

The driving distance from Hall, IN to Portage, IN is about 165.7 miles (266.6 km), with a travel time of about 02h 52m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 144 miles (231.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 44m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
165.65 mi
02h 52m
Flight
143.95 mi
231.66 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
143.95 mi
Kilometers
231.66 km
Flight Time
00h 17m

Driving Distance

Road route
165.65 mi
Kilometers
266.59 km
Drive Time
02h 52m

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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 52m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Portage
Sat, May 30, 10:39 AM CDT
Return by in Hall
Sat, May 30, 2:31 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hall
2026-05-30T08:47
Arrive Portage
Sat, May 30, 11:39 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 52m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:52 AM to 11:52 AM CDT

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

Leave by
12:46 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Hall
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Brookston
IN

City in St.

From Hall
81.8 mi
01h 26m
To Portage
83.8 mi
01h 26m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
79°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 7 mph ENE
Destination
75°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on West Hurt Road

    3 m · 2 sec · West Hurt Road

  2. 2

    Turn right onto North Hall Road

    2647 ft · 2 min · North Hall Road

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Yale Road

    1347 ft · 1 min · Yale Road

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Lake Ditch Road

    2606 ft · 2 min · Lake Ditch Road

  5. 5

    Turn slight right onto Ira Hinshaw

    1374 ft · 1 min · Ira Hinshaw

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Lake Ditch Road

    1 mi · 4 min · Lake Ditch Road

  7. 7

    Turn right onto West Main Street

    1344 ft · 32 sec · West Main Street

  8. 8

    Turn left onto North Hazelwood Road

    1.5 mi · 4 min · North Hazelwood Road

  9. 9

    Continue on County Road 0

    5 mi · 12 min · County Road 0

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on County Road 0

    1 mi · 2 min · County Road 0

  11. 11

    Continue on Iowa Street

    158 m · 16 sec · Iowa Street

  12. 12

    Continue on South State Road 39

    2.9 mi · 4 min · South State Road 39

  13. 13

    Turn left

    969 ft · 18 sec

  14. 14

    Turn right onto South State Road 39

    1.4 mi · 2 min · South State Road 39

  15. 15

    Continue on South Cross Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · South Cross Street

  16. 16

    Turn left onto West Main Street

    1895 ft · 58 sec · West Main Street

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Urban Street

    2549 ft · 43 sec · Urban Street

  18. 18

    Continue on County Road 100 W

    4.7 mi · 7 min · County Road 100 W

  19. 19

    Continue on North State Street

    3.9 mi · 6 min · North State Street

  20. 20

    Continue on County Road 50 West

    2.3 mi · 3 min · County Road 50 West

  21. 21

    Continue on South Lebanon Street

    8.7 mi · 13 min · South Lebanon Street

  22. 22

    Take the ramp left

    896 ft · 19 sec

  23. 23

    Merge slight left

    2.5 mi · 3 min

  24. 24

    Take the exit slight right toward US 52 West

    1281 ft · 16 sec

  25. 25

    Keep slight left

    786 ft · 10 sec

  26. 26

    Merge slight left

    117.5 mi · 2 hr 8 min

  27. 27

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

    1.4 km · 1 min

  28. 28

    Keep slight right to continue on Central Avenue

    1760 ft · 38 sec

  29. 29

    Turn right onto Central Avenue

    4.3 mi · 9 min · Central Avenue

  30. 30

    Continue on Central Avenue

    1.4 mi · 3 min · Central Avenue

  31. 31

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Central Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Hall 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
31 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
18.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 52 West
118 mi · 71%
South Lebanon Street
11.4 mi · 7%
Central Avenue
6.01 mi · 4%
County Road 0
6 mi · 4%
County Road 100 W
4.74 mi · 3%
South State Road 39
4.33 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 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 52m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+21.7 mi
144 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Brookston
01h 26m from Hall
Leave By
12:46 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Hall 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 Hall to Portage?

The road trip is about 165.7 miles (266.6 km) and usually takes 02h 52m 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 81.8 miles from Hall and 83.8 miles from Portage.

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

The direct path is about 144 miles (231.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 21.7 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 12:46 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.06 one way or $44.12 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 52 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

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

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Hall and Mostly Sunny 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 Hall and Portage. Straight-line distance: 143.95 mi (231.66 km).

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#1 Hall

Unincorporated community in Gregg Township, Morgan County, Indiana

Population1,286
Coordinates39.5500500, -86.5358300
Altitude244
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 Hall Road (-86.535863, 39.550073)
End: Central Avenue (-87.17615, 41.575874)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 267 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 31m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 08m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 18m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 45m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 21m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 03m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.85 gal
22.13 L · about $22.06
Round trip
$44.12
11.7 gal · 44.26 L
Estimated CO2
52 kg one way
Round trip: 104 kg / 229 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $22.06 $44.12
Mid-grade $4.25 $24.88 $49.76
Premium $4.65 $27.23 $54.45
Diesel $5.30 $31.03 $62.06

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 30, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Hall, IN and Portage, IN. The current time in Hall is 08:47:00, although it is 07:47:00 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.