How far is Portage, IN from Boonville, IN?

The driving distance from Portage, IN to Boonville, IN is about 322.1 miles (518.3 km), with a travel time of about 06h 03m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 243.7 miles (392.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 12h 06m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
322.08 mi
06h 03m
Flight
243.73 mi
392.24 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
243.73 mi
Kilometers
392.24 km
Flight Time
00h 29m

Driving Distance

Road route
322.08 mi
Kilometers
518.34 km
Drive Time
06h 03m

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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 06h 03m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Boonville
Thu, Apr 16, 4:18 PM CDT
Return by in Portage
Thu, Apr 16, 10:21 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Portage
2026-04-16T10:14
Arrive Boonville
Thu, Apr 16, 4:18 PM CDT
Route Timing
06h 03m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
12:03 PM to 1:33 PM CDT

Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

Leave by
11:54 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Portage
8:00 PM CDT
Overnight-style route

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
Edgewood
IN

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

From Portage
161.1 mi
03h 01m
To Boonville
161 mi
03h 01m

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
80°F
Thursday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
12 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    130 mi · 2 hr 21 min · Casimir Pulaski Memorial Highway

  14. 14

    Keep slight left

    5.9 mi · 7 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward I 465 South

    1210 ft · 30 sec

  16. 16

    Continue on I 465 South

    1 km · 1 min

  17. 17

    Merge slight left

    13.7 mi · 16 min

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward I 69 South: Evansville

    1.3 km · 2 min

  19. 19

    Continue straight

    47.5 mi · 53 min

  20. 20

    Keep slight left to continue on I 69 South: Evansville

    93.8 mi · 1 hr 41 min

  21. 21

    Take the exit slight right toward I 64 East: Louisville

    1331 ft · 45 sec

  22. 22

    Merge slight left

    9.6 mi · 10 min

  23. 23

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 61: Lynnville, Boonville

    1665 ft · 36 sec

  24. 24

    Keep slight right

    48 m · 4 sec

  25. 25

    Turn slight right onto State Road 61

    7.3 mi · 11 min · State Road 61

  26. 26

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward State Road 61

    76 m · 5 sec · State Road 61

  27. 27

    Exit the roundabout onto State Road 61

    2.2 mi · 3 min · State Road 61

  28. 28

    Continue on North 3rd Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · North 3rd Street

  29. 29

    Turn right onto West Main Street

    106 m · 13 sec · West Main Street

  30. 30

    Turn left onto South 2nd Street

    105 m · 14 sec · South 2nd Street

  31. 31

    Turn left onto West Locust Street

    106 m · 14 sec · West Locust Street

  32. 32

    Turn left onto South 3rd Street

    19 m · 1 sec · South 3rd Street

  33. 33

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South 3rd Street

Car Route Details

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

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
33 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
13
4 merges, 9 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 69 South
142 mi · 44%
Casimir Pulaski Memorial Highway
136 mi · 42%
I 465 South
14.6 mi · 5%
I 64 East
9.87 mi · 3%
State Road 61
9.47 mi · 3%
I 94 West
3.04 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Casimir Pulaski Memorial Highway

Merge slight left onto Casimir Pulaski Memorial Highway

130 mi · 02h 21m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

Better with a longer stop

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

Drive Time
06h 03m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
12h 06m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+78.4 mi
243.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Edgewood
03h 01m from Portage
Leave By
11:54 PM CDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Portage and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Boonville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 322.1 miles (518.3 km) and usually takes 06h 03m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Edgewood is a useful midpoint, sitting about 161.1 miles from Portage and 161 miles from Boonville.

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

The direct path is about 243.7 miles (392.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 78.4 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 7:30 AM CDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $42.84 one way or $85.68 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 101 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Edgewood

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Edgewood and the surrounding midpoint area.
Avon Town Hall Park
Scenic stop 12.8 mi away

Avon Town Hall Park

Avon , IN
6570 E US Hwy 36, Avon, IN 46123, United States
Rating 4.7/5 886 reviews Tourist attraction,City park
Stop photo coming soon
Meeting point 10.7 mi away

Whiteland Town Hall

Whiteland , IN
549 E Main St, Whiteland, IN 46184
Rating 4.2/5 6 reviews City Hall
City Centre
Nearby stop 6.1 mi away

City Centre

Indianapolis , IN
W Empire St, Indianapolis, IN 46225
Rating 3.0/5 1 reviews

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Edgewood.

RAIL

Indianapolis Union Station

9 mi away
350 South Illinois Street
RAIL

Crawfordsville

77 mi away
Spring and Green Streets
BUS

Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana

79 mi away
1000 Smith Ave
RAIL

Connersville station

86 mi away
1012 Eastern Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Portage and Boonville. Straight-line distance: 243.73 mi (392.24 km).

Portage

#1 Portage

The second most populous city in Porter County, Indiana.

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

#2 Boonville

County seat in Warrick County, Indiana, USA

Population6,409
Coordinates38.0492100, -87.2741700
Altitude129
CountryUnited States
Start: Portage (-87.17615, 41.57587)
End: Boonville (-87.27417, 38.04921)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 518 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)10h 43m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)08h 03m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 26m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 22m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 36m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 01m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
11.36 gal
43.02 L · about $42.84
Round trip
$85.68
22.72 gal · 86.04 L
Estimated CO2
101 kg one way
Round trip: 201.9 kg / 445 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $42.84 $85.68
Mid-grade $4.25 $48.31 $96.63
Premium $4.65 $52.87 $105.74
Diesel $5.30 $60.25 $120.51

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

There is no time difference between Portage and Boonville. The current time is 10:14:48.

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.