How far is Portage, IN from Avon, IN?

The driving distance from Portage, IN to Avon, IN is about 150.3 miles (241.9 km), with a travel time of about 03h 00m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 131.7 miles (212 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 00m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
150.3 mi
03h 00m
Flight
131.71 mi
211.97 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
131.71 mi
Kilometers
211.97 km
Flight Time
00h 15m

Driving Distance

Road route
150.3 mi
Kilometers
241.89 km
Drive Time
03h 00m

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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 00m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Avon
Thu, Apr 16, 6:43 AM EDT
Return by in Portage
Thu, Apr 16, 8:43 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Portage
2026-04-16T02:42
Arrive Avon
Thu, Apr 16, 5:43 AM CDT
Route Timing
03h 00m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
12:00 PM to 2:00 PM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
12:30 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Portage
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

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
Round Grove
IN

Township in White County, Indiana

From Portage
75.2 mi
01h 30m
To Avon
75.1 mi
01h 30m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
69°F
Thursday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph WSW
Destination
76°F
Thursday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Central Avenue

    1861 ft · 53 sec · Central Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Willowcreek Road

    2930 ft · 1 min · Willowcreek Road

  3. 3

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 80, I 90

    132 m · 12 sec

  4. 4

    Keep slight right

    673 ft · 16 sec

  5. 5

    Continue straight

    1945 ft · 47 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Indiana Toll Road

    2.6 mi · 3 min · Indiana Toll Road

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward I 80 West, I 94, US 6: Des Moines

    3216 ft · 1 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on I 94 West, I 80 West, SR 51, US 6 East

    543 ft · 13 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on I 94 West, I 80 West

    2.9 mi · 4 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward I 65: Gary, Toll Road, Indianapolis

    1 km · 52 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on I 65 South, I 80 West, I 94 West, US 6 West: Indianapolis, Chicago

    618 ft · 10 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on I 65 South: Indianapolis

    2686 ft · 60 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto Casimir Pulaski Memorial Highway

    125.7 mi · 2 hr 17 min · Casimir Pulaski Memorial Highway

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 267 South: Brownsburg, Albert Street, White Drive

    1342 ft · 33 sec

  15. 15

    Keep slight right to continue on Brownsburg

    557 ft · 16 sec

  16. 16

    Turn straight onto State Road 267

    8.1 mi · 14 min · State Road 267

  17. 17

    Continue on North Green Street

    1.4 mi · 3 min · North Green Street

  18. 18

    Turn straight onto North Green Street

    1.7 mi · 4 min · North Green Street

  19. 19

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Avon Avenue

    25 m · 5 sec · Avon Avenue

  20. 20

    Exit the roundabout onto Avon Avenue

    1.6 km · 2 min · Avon Avenue

  21. 21

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Avon Avenue

    39 m · 4 sec · Avon Avenue

  22. 22

    Exit the roundabout onto Avon Avenue

    3 mi · 5 min · Avon Avenue

  23. 23

    Turn right onto Rockville Road

    14 m · 1 sec · Rockville Road

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Rockville Road

Car Route Details

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

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
24 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
2 merges, 8 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
16 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Casimir Pulaski Memorial Highway
126 mi · 84%
State Road 267
8.08 mi · 5%
Avon Avenue
4.07 mi · 3%
North Green Street
3.12 mi · 2%
I 94 West
3.04 mi · 2%
Indiana Toll Road
2.55 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Casimir Pulaski Memorial Highway

Merge slight left onto Casimir Pulaski Memorial Highway

126 mi · 02h 17m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
03h 00m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
06h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+18.6 mi
131.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Round Grove
01h 30m from Portage
Leave By
12:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Portage and Showers And Thunderstorms near Avon.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 150.3 miles (241.9 km) and usually takes 03h 00m 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?

Round Grove is a useful midpoint, sitting about 75.2 miles from Portage and 75.1 miles from Avon.

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

The direct path is about 131.7 miles (212 km), while the road route adds roughly 18.6 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 CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 12:30 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.99 one way or $39.97 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 47.1 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

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

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Portage and Showers And Thunderstorms near Avon.

Stop Ideas Near Round Grove

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

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

RAIL

Lafayette station

22 mi away
200 North 2nd St.
RAIL

Rensselaer

41 mi away
619 North Cullen Street
BUS

Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana

58 mi away
1000 Smith Ave
RAIL

Crawfordsville

62 mi away
Spring and Green Streets

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Portage and Avon. Straight-line distance: 131.71 mi (211.97 km).

Portage

#1 Portage

The second most populous city in Porter County, Indiana.

Population90,543
Coordinates41.5758700, -87.1761500
Altitude194
CountryUnited States
Avon

#2 Avon

Town in Indiana

Population19,361
Coordinates39.7628200, -86.3997200
Altitude254
CountryUnited States
Start: Portage (-87.17615, 41.57587)
End: Avon (-86.39972, 39.76282)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 242 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 00m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 45m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 00m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 30m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 08m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 52m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.3 gal
20.08 L · about $19.99
Round trip
$39.97
10.6 gal · 40.16 L
Estimated CO2
47.1 kg one way
Round trip: 94.2 kg / 208 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $19.99 $39.97
Mid-grade $4.25 $22.54 $45.08
Premium $4.65 $24.67 $49.33
Diesel $5.30 $28.11 $56.22

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 16, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Portage, IN and Avon, IN. The current time in Portage is 02:42:46, although it is 03:42:46 in Avon.

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.