How far is Oak Grove, IN from Portage, IN?

The driving distance from Oak Grove, IN to Portage, IN is about 313.7 miles (504.8 km), with a travel time of about 05h 36m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 262.3 miles (422.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 13m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
313.65 mi
05h 36m
Flight
262.26 mi
422.07 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
262.26 mi
Kilometers
422.07 km
Flight Time
00h 31m

Driving Distance

Road route
313.65 mi
Kilometers
504.77 km
Drive Time
05h 36m

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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 05h 36m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Portage
Sun, Apr 19, 11:07 AM CDT
Return by in Oak Grove
Sun, Apr 19, 4:44 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Oak Grove
2026-04-19T05:30
Arrive Portage
Sun, Apr 19, 11:07 AM CDT
Route Timing
05h 36m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:37 AM to 1:37 PM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
5:46 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Oak Grove
9:00 PM CDT
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
Fairview Park
IN

Human settlement in Vermillion County, Indiana, United States of America

From Oak Grove
154.5 mi
02h 48m
To Portage
159.2 mi
02h 48m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
65°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
6 to 12 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 Oak Grove and Portage.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Oak Grove and Portage.

  1. 1

    Start on Oak Grove Road

    1.4 mi · 5 min · Oak Grove Road

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Bonebank Road

    3.6 mi · 14 min · Bonebank Road

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Spencer Ditch Road

    1.2 km · 3 min · Spencer Ditch Road

  4. 4

    Turn left

    3.6 mi · 6 min

  5. 5

    At the end of the road, turn right

    22.9 mi · 26 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward US 41 North

    1.3 mi · 3 min

  7. 7

    Continue straight

    51.4 mi · 1 hr 3 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward US 41 North, US 150: Terre Haute

    57.7 mi · 1 hr 18 min

  9. 9

    Turn straight onto Chicago

    63.3 mi · 1 hr 21 min

  10. 10

    Continue straight

    47.3 mi · 1 hr

  11. 11

    Turn right onto State Road 14

    9.5 mi · 13 min · State Road 14

  12. 12

    Take the ramp left

    2584 ft · 1 min

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    38.5 mi · 43 min

  14. 14

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

    1.4 km · 1 min

  15. 15

    Keep slight right to continue on Central Avenue

    1760 ft · 38 sec

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Central Avenue

    4.3 mi · 9 min · Central Avenue

  17. 17

    Continue on Central Avenue

    1.4 mi · 3 min · Central Avenue

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Central Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Oak Grove and Portage.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
18 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
5.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Chicago
111 mi · 35%
US 41 North
110 mi · 35%
State Road 14
48.6 mi · 15%
Central Avenue
6.01 mi · 2%
Bonebank Road
3.59 mi · 1%
Oak Grove Road
1.39 mi
Longest Stretch

Chicago

Turn straight onto Chicago

63.3 mi · 01h 21m

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
05h 36m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
11h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+51.4 mi
262.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Fairview Park
02h 48m from Oak Grove
Leave By
5:46 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Oak Grove 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 Oak Grove to Portage?

The road trip is about 313.7 miles (504.8 km) and usually takes 05h 36m 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?

Fairview Park is a useful midpoint, sitting about 154.5 miles from Oak Grove and 159.2 miles from Portage.

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

The direct path is about 262.3 miles (422.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 51.4 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 CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 5:46 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $41.74 one way or $83.49 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 98.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Fairview Park

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Fairview Park, 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 Fairview Park.

BUS

Danville, Illinois

52 mi away
379 Lynch Road
RAIL

Crawfordsville

60 mi away
Spring and Green Streets
BUS

Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana

62 mi away
1000 Smith Ave
RAIL

Illinois Terminal

85 mi away
45 East University Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Oak Grove and Portage. Straight-line distance: 262.26 mi (422.07 km).

Oak Grove

#1 Oak Grove

Township in Benton County, Indiana

Population1,565
Coordinates37.8361600, -88.0217000
Altitude110
CountryUnited States
Portage

#2 Portage

The second most populous city in Porter County, Indiana.

Population90,543
Coordinates41.5758700, -87.1761500
Altitude194
CountryUnited States
Start: Oak Grove Road (-88.021742, 37.836156)
End: Central Avenue (-87.17615, 41.575874)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 505 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)10h 27m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 50m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 16m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 13m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 28m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 54m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
11.07 gal
41.9 L · about $41.74
Round trip
$83.49
22.14 gal · 83.8 L
Estimated CO2
98.4 kg one way
Round trip: 196.8 kg / 434 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $41.74 $83.49
Mid-grade $4.25 $47.08 $94.16
Premium $4.65 $51.52 $103.04
Diesel $5.30 $58.72 $117.43

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

There is no time difference between Oak Grove and Portage. The current time is 05:30:46.

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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.