How far is Huntingburg, IN from Portage, IN?

The driving distance from Huntingburg, IN to Portage, IN is about 276.1 miles (444.4 km), with a travel time of about 04h 41m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 226.7 miles (364.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 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
276.12 mi
04h 41m
Flight
226.72 mi
364.87 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
226.72 mi
Kilometers
364.87 km
Flight Time
00h 27m

Driving Distance

Road route
276.12 mi
Kilometers
444.37 km
Drive Time
04h 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 04h 41m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Portage
Sun, Apr 19, 4:59 AM CDT
Return by in Huntingburg
Sun, Apr 19, 10:41 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Huntingburg
2026-04-19T01:17
Arrive Portage
Sun, Apr 19, 5:59 AM EDT
Route Timing
04h 41m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:42 AM to 11:42 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
7:36 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Huntingburg
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
Fayette
IN

Unincorporated community in Boone County, Indiana

From Huntingburg
138.9 mi
02h 20m
To Portage
137.2 mi
02h 20m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
61°F
Sunday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 13 mph NW
Destination
50°F
Sunday

Slight Chance Rain And Snow Showers then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph WNW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    6 m · 3 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto East 6th Street

    37 m · 6 sec · East 6th Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto North Main Street

    7 mi · 8 min · North Main Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Newton Street

    20.4 mi · 24 min · Newton Street

  5. 5

    Continue on West Broadway Street

    919 ft · 19 sec · West Broadway Street

  6. 6

    Turn left onto South John F Kennedy Avenue

    17 mi · 23 min · South John F Kennedy Avenue

  7. 7

    Take the exit right

    1430 ft · 35 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    74.5 mi · 1 hr 22 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight left toward I 465 West, I 74 West: Peoria

    1.4 mi · 3 min

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    9.2 mi · 11 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight left

    3.9 mi · 5 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight left toward I 65 North: Chicago

    1.1 mi · 2 min

  13. 13

    Merge slight right

    17.9 mi · 20 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 Huntingburg 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
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
4 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 52 West
118 mi · 43%
South John F Kennedy Avenue
91.7 mi · 33%
Newton Street
20.4 mi · 7%
I 65 North
19 mi · 7%
I 465 West
14.6 mi · 5%
North Main Street
7.02 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
04h 41m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+49.4 mi
226.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Fayette
02h 20m from Huntingburg
Leave By
7:36 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny leaving Huntingburg and Slight Chance Rain And Snow Showers then Mostly Sunny near Portage.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 276.1 miles (444.4 km) and usually takes 04h 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?

Fayette is a useful midpoint, sitting about 138.9 miles from Huntingburg and 137.2 miles from Portage.

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

The direct path is about 226.7 miles (364.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 49.4 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 7:36 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $36.73 one way or $73.46 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 86.6 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

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

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny around Huntingburg and Slight Chance Rain And Snow Showers then Mostly Sunny near Portage.

Stop Ideas Near Fayette

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 Fayette and the surrounding midpoint area.
Avon Town Hall Park
Scenic stop 11.4 mi away

Avon Town Hall Park

Avon , IN
6570 E US Hwy 36, Avon, IN 46123, United States
Rating 4.7/5 886 reviews Tourist attraction,City park
Carmel City Hall
Meeting point 11 mi away

Carmel City Hall

Carmel , IN
Carmel City Hall (second floor One, 1 Civic Square, Carmel, IN 46032
Rating 3.1/5 18 reviews Government office,City courthouse
Carmel Gazebo
Nearby stop 11 mi away

Carmel Gazebo

Carmel , IN
3 Civic Square, Carmel, IN 46032
Rating 4.5/5 47 reviews Event venue

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Fayette.

RAIL

Indianapolis Union Station

28 mi away
350 South Illinois Street
RAIL

Crawfordsville

45 mi away
Spring and Green Streets
BUS

Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana

46 mi away
1000 Smith Ave
RAIL

Lafayette station

69 mi away
200 North 2nd St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Huntingburg and Portage. Straight-line distance: 226.72 mi (364.87 km).

Huntingburg

#1 Huntingburg

City in Dubois County, Indiana, United States of America

Population6,297
Coordinates38.2989400, -86.9550000
Altitude149
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 6th Street (-86.954996, 38.298886)
End: Central Avenue (-87.17615, 41.575874)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 444 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 12m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 54m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 31m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 36m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 56m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 26m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.74 gal
36.88 L · about $36.73
Round trip
$73.46
19.48 gal · 73.76 L
Estimated CO2
86.6 kg one way
Round trip: 173.1 kg / 382 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $36.73 $73.46
Mid-grade $4.25 $41.42 $82.85
Premium $4.65 $45.33 $90.66
Diesel $5.30 $51.66 $103.32

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 19, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Huntingburg, IN and Portage, IN. The current time in Huntingburg is 01:17:18, although it is 00:17:18 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.