How far is Lafayette, IN from Portland, IN?
The driving distance from Lafayette, IN to Portland, IN is about 115.3 miles (185.6 km), with a travel time of about 02h 35m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 99.8 miles (160.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 11m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 35m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Town in Indiana, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Chance Light Rain
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Lafayette and Portland.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lafayette and Portland.
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Start on the route
56 m · 16 sec
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Turn right onto Douglas Street
50 m · 8 sec · Douglas Street
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Turn left onto Grant Street
11 m · 4 sec · Grant Street
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Turn right onto South Street
2.8 mi · 6 min · South Street
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Continue straight
57.5 mi · 1 hr 24 min
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Turn left onto Strawtown Pike
7 mi · 8 min · Strawtown Pike
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Turn straight onto South Washington Street
1.8 mi · 3 min · South Washington Street
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Turn right onto East 29th Street
110 m · 7 sec · East 29th Street
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Continue on South Adams Street
1.6 mi · 3 min · South Adams Street
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Turn right onto Sears Drive
2455 ft · 34 sec · Sears Drive
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Continue on East 4th Street
5.4 mi · 6 min · East 4th Street
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Continue on East North 00 South
31.2 mi · 36 min · East North 00 South
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Turn right
7.5 mi · 9 min
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North Meridian Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Lafayette and Portland.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
South Street
Continue straight
57.5 mi · 01h 24m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Chance Light Rain leaving Lafayette and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Portland.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Lafayette to Portland?
The road trip is about 115.3 miles (185.6 km) and usually takes 02h 35m 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?
Swayzee is a useful midpoint, sitting about 57.6 miles from Lafayette and 57.8 miles from Portland.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 99.8 miles (160.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.5 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 1:18 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.35 one way or $30.70 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 36.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Light Rain around Lafayette and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Portland.
Stop Ideas Near Swayzee
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 Swayzee.
Indianapolis Union Station
Lafayette station
Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana
Crawfordsville
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lafayette and Portland. Straight-line distance: 99.81 mi (160.63 km).
#1 Lafayette
The most populous city in Tippecanoe County, Indiana.
| Population | 71,484 |
| Coordinates | 40.4167000, -86.8752900 |
| Altitude | 211 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Portland
City in and the county seat of Jay County, Indiana, United States of America
| Population | 5,992 |
| Coordinates | 40.4344900, -84.9777500 |
| Altitude | 277 |
| Country | United States |
End: Portland (-84.97775, 40.43449)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 186 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 50m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 53m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 18m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 55m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 38m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 26m |
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 | $15.35 | $30.70 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $17.31 | $34.62 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $18.94 | $37.88 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $21.59 | $43.17 |
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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