How far is Odon, IN from Portage, IN?

The driving distance from Odon, IN to Portage, IN is about 240 miles (386.2 km), with a travel time of about 03h 58m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 189.1 miles (304.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 56m 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
239.99 mi
03h 58m
Flight
189.08 mi
304.3 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
189.08 mi
Kilometers
304.3 km
Flight Time
00h 22m

Driving Distance

Road route
239.99 mi
Kilometers
386.23 km
Drive Time
03h 58m

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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 58m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Portage
Sun, May 3, 2:28 PM CDT
Return by in Odon
Sun, May 3, 7:26 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Odon
2026-05-03T11:30
Arrive Portage
Sun, May 3, 3:28 PM EDT
Route Timing
03h 58m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
8:58 AM to 10:58 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
9:04 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Odon
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
Pike
IN

Unincorporated community in Boone County, Indiana

From Odon
120.9 mi
01h 59m
To Portage
119.1 mi
01h 59m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
67°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 3 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 10 mph SW
Destination
39°F
Overnight

Mostly Clear

Starts
Sun, May 3 2:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on North Spring Street

    601 ft · 28 sec · North Spring Street

  2. 2

    Turn right

    3.8 mi · 7 min

  3. 3

    Continue straight

    4.7 mi · 6 min

  4. 4

    Take the exit right

    1430 ft · 35 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    74.5 mi · 1 hr 22 min

  6. 6

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

    1.4 mi · 3 min

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    9.2 mi · 11 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight left

    3.9 mi · 5 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight left toward I 65 North: Chicago

    1.1 mi · 2 min

  10. 10

    Merge slight right

    17.9 mi · 20 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward US 52 West

    1281 ft · 16 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight left

    786 ft · 10 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    117.5 mi · 2 hr 8 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 Odon 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
18 steps
2 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
4 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 52 West
118 mi · 49%
North Spring Street
79.6 mi · 33%
I 65 North
19 mi · 8%
I 465 West
14.6 mi · 6%
Central Avenue
6.01 mi · 3%
I 80 East
0.87 mi
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 58m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+50.9 mi
189.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Pike
01h 59m from Odon
Leave By
9:04 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Odon and Mostly Clear near Portage.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 240 miles (386.2 km) and usually takes 03h 58m 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?

Pike is a useful midpoint, sitting about 120.9 miles from Odon and 119.1 miles from Portage.

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

The direct path is about 189.1 miles (304.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 50.9 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 9:04 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $31.94 one way or $63.88 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 75.3 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

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

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Odon and Mostly Clear near Portage.

Stop Ideas Near Pike

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

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

BUS

Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana

36 mi away
1000 Smith Ave
RAIL

Crawfordsville

37 mi away
Spring and Green Streets
RAIL

Lafayette station

48 mi away
200 North 2nd St.
RAIL

Indianapolis Union Station

49 mi away
350 South Illinois Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Odon and Portage. Straight-line distance: 189.08 mi (304.3 km).

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#1 Odon

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

Population1,390
Coordinates38.8428300, -86.9914000
Altitude167
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 Spring Street (-86.991274, 38.84283)
End: Central Avenue (-87.17615, 41.575874)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 386 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 59m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 00m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 47m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 59m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 25m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 59m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.47 gal
32.06 L · about $31.94
Round trip
$63.88
16.94 gal · 64.12 L
Estimated CO2
75.3 kg one way
Round trip: 150.5 kg / 332 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $31.94 $63.88
Mid-grade $4.25 $36.02 $72.05
Premium $4.65 $39.42 $78.84
Diesel $5.30 $44.92 $89.85

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 03, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Odon, IN and Portage, IN. The current time in Odon is 11:30:16, although it is 10:30:16 in Portage.

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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.