How far is Portage, IN from Alexandria, IN?
The driving distance from Portage, IN to Alexandria, IN is about 165.1 miles (265.7 km), with a travel time of about 03h 28m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 119.9 miles (192.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 57m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 28m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Township in White County, Indiana
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Portage and Alexandria.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Portage and Alexandria.
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Start on Central Avenue
1861 ft · 53 sec · Central Avenue
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Turn right onto Willowcreek Road
2930 ft · 1 min · Willowcreek Road
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 80, I 90
132 m · 12 sec
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Keep slight right
673 ft · 16 sec
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Continue straight
1945 ft · 47 sec
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Merge slight left onto Indiana Toll Road
2.6 mi · 3 min · Indiana Toll Road
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Take the exit slight right toward I 80 West, I 94, US 6: Des Moines
3216 ft · 1 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 94 West, I 80 West, SR 51, US 6 East
543 ft · 13 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 94 West, I 80 West
2.9 mi · 4 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 65: Gary, Toll Road, Indianapolis
1 km · 52 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 65 South, I 80 West, I 94 West, US 6 West: Indianapolis, Chicago
618 ft · 10 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 65 South: Indianapolis
2686 ft · 60 sec
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Merge slight left onto Casimir Pulaski Memorial Highway
101.2 mi · 1 hr 51 min · Casimir Pulaski Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 28: Frankfort, Attica
1348 ft · 29 sec
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Turn left
7.4 mi · 11 min
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Turn straight onto West Walnut Street
1.2 mi · 2 min · West Walnut Street
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Turn right onto South Hoke Avenue
124 m · 13 sec · South Hoke Avenue
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Turn left onto East Wabash Street
3.4 mi · 6 min · East Wabash Street
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Continue on East County Road 50 S
2 mi · 3 min · East County Road 50 S
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Turn right
2657 ft · 51 sec
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Turn left onto County Road 100 South
7.8 mi · 12 min · County Road 100 South
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Continue on West 200 South
6.1 mi · 9 min · West 200 South
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward West 200 South
30 m · 2 sec · West 200 South
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Exit the roundabout onto West 200 South
770 ft · 14 sec · West 200 South
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward West 200 South
46 m · 2 sec · West 200 South
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Exit the roundabout onto West 200 South
710 ft · 13 sec · West 200 South
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward West 200 South
33 m · 2 sec · West 200 South
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Exit the roundabout onto West 200 South
3.4 mi · 5 min · West 200 South
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Continue on West Old State Road 28
1.1 km · 1 min · West Old State Road 28
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Continue on West Jefferson Street
1.5 mi · 2 min · West Jefferson Street
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Continue on East 150 South
4 mi · 6 min · East 150 South
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Continue on State Road 28
3.2 mi · 5 min · State Road 28
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Continue on East 150 South
1.5 mi · 2 min · East 150 South
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Continue on Main Street
2.7 mi · 4 min · Main Street
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Continue on 1200 North
6.1 mi · 9 min · 1200 North
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Continue on Cleveland Street
1.2 mi · 2 min · Cleveland Street
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Turn right onto Lincoln Avenue
1 mi · 2 min · Lincoln Avenue
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Turn right onto East Washington Street
1991 ft · 1 min · East Washington Street
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Turn right onto North Canal Street
19 m · 3 sec · North Canal Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North Canal Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Portage and Alexandria.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Casimir Pulaski Memorial Highway
Merge slight left onto Casimir Pulaski Memorial Highway
101 mi · 01h 51m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Partly Sunny leaving Portage and Mostly Sunny near Alexandria.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Portage to Alexandria?
The road trip is about 165.1 miles (265.7 km) and usually takes 03h 28m 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?
Round Grove is a useful midpoint, sitting about 82.5 miles from Portage and 82.6 miles from Alexandria.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 119.9 miles (192.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 45.2 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 10:02 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.95 one way or $43.89 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 51.7 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Portage and Alexandria, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Portage and Mostly Sunny near Alexandria.
Stop Ideas Near Round Grove
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 Round Grove.
Lafayette station
Rensselaer
Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana
Crawfordsville
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Portage and Alexandria. Straight-line distance: 119.86 mi (192.89 km).
#1 Portage
The second most populous city in Porter County, Indiana.
| Population | 90,543 |
| Coordinates | 41.5758700, -87.1761500 |
| Altitude | 194 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Alexandria
City in Madison County, Indiana, United States
| Population | 4,956 |
| Coordinates | 40.2628200, -85.6758100 |
| Altitude | 265 |
| Country | United States |
End: Alexandria (-85.67581, 40.26282)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 266 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 30m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 07m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 18m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 45m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 21m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 03m |
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 | $21.95 | $43.89 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $24.75 | $49.50 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $27.09 | $54.17 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $30.87 | $61.74 |
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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