How far is Owensville, IN from Portage, IN?

The driving distance from Owensville, IN to Portage, IN is about 261.7 miles (421.2 km), with a travel time of about 04h 33m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 229.9 miles (370 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 06m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
Trip Tools

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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
261.71 mi
04h 33m
Flight
229.88 mi
369.95 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
229.88 mi
Kilometers
369.95 km
Flight Time
00h 27m

Driving Distance

Road route
261.71 mi
Kilometers
421.18 km
Drive Time
04h 33m

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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 33m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Portage
Sun, May 31, 10:03 AM CDT
Return by in Owensville
Sun, May 31, 2:37 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Owensville
2026-05-31T05:30
Arrive Portage
Sun, May 31, 10:03 AM CDT
Route Timing
04h 33m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:33 AM to 12:33 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
7:54 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Owensville
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
Eugene
IN

Unincorporated community in Vermillion County, Indiana

From Owensville
130.1 mi
02h 16m
To Portage
131.6 mi
02h 16m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
Sunday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
3 to 7 mph E
Destination
74°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on South 1st Street

    2039 ft · 44 sec · South 1st Street

  2. 2

    Continue on State Road 65

    5.4 mi · 10 min · State Road 65

  3. 3

    Turn right onto West Broadway Street

    4.9 mi · 7 min · West Broadway Street

  4. 4

    Take the ramp slight right

    1213 ft · 34 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    25.3 mi · 29 min

  6. 6

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

    57.7 mi · 1 hr 18 min

  7. 7

    Turn straight onto Chicago

    63.3 mi · 1 hr 21 min

  8. 8

    Continue straight

    47.3 mi · 1 hr

  9. 9

    Turn right onto State Road 14

    9.5 mi · 13 min · State Road 14

  10. 10

    Take the ramp left

    2584 ft · 1 min

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    38.5 mi · 43 min

  12. 12

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

    1.4 km · 1 min

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on Central Avenue

    1760 ft · 38 sec

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Central Avenue

    4.3 mi · 9 min · Central Avenue

  15. 15

    Continue on Central Avenue

    1.4 mi · 3 min · Central Avenue

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Central Avenue

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
16 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
6.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Chicago
111 mi · 42%
US 41 North
57.7 mi · 22%
State Road 14
48.6 mi · 19%
West Broadway Street
30.4 mi · 12%
Central Avenue
6.01 mi · 2%
State Road 65
5.4 mi · 2%
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
04h 33m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 06m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+31.8 mi
229.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Eugene
02h 16m from Owensville
Leave By
7:54 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Owensville 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 Owensville to Portage?

The road trip is about 261.7 miles (421.2 km) and usually takes 04h 33m 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?

Eugene is a useful midpoint, sitting about 130.1 miles from Owensville and 131.6 miles from Portage.

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

The direct path is about 229.9 miles (370 km), while the road route adds roughly 31.8 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 7:54 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $34.84 one way or $69.69 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 82.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Owensville and Mostly Sunny near Portage.

Stop Ideas Near Eugene

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

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

BUS

Danville, Illinois

22 mi away
379 Lynch Road
BUS

Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana

50 mi away
1000 Smith Ave
RAIL

Crawfordsville

50 mi away
Spring and Green Streets
RAIL

Illinois Terminal

67 mi away
45 East University Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Owensville and Portage. Straight-line distance: 229.88 mi (369.95 km).

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#1 Owensville

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

Population1,356
Coordinates38.2719900, -87.6878000
Altitude155
CountryUnited States
Portage

#2 Portage

The second most populous city in Porter County, Indiana.

Population90,543
Coordinates41.5758700, -87.1761500
Altitude194
CountryUnited States
Start: South 1st Street (-87.687673, 38.271993)
End: Central Avenue (-87.17615, 41.575874)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 421 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 43m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 32m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 14m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 21m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 44m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 15m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.24 gal
34.96 L · about $34.84
Round trip
$69.69
18.48 gal · 69.92 L
Estimated CO2
82.1 kg one way
Round trip: 164.2 kg / 362 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $34.84 $69.69
Mid-grade $4.25 $39.30 $78.60
Premium $4.65 $43.00 $86.01
Diesel $5.30 $49.01 $98.02

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 31, 2026

There is no time difference between Owensville and Portage. The current time is 05:30:17.

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.