How far is Portage, IN from Brooklyn, IN?

The driving distance from Portage, IN to Brooklyn, IN is about 171.2 miles (275.5 km), with a travel time of about 03h 21m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 147 miles (236.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 43m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
171.21 mi
03h 21m
Flight
146.95 mi
236.5 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
146.95 mi
Kilometers
236.5 km
Flight Time
00h 17m

Driving Distance

Road route
171.21 mi
Kilometers
275.54 km
Drive Time
03h 21m

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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 21m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Brooklyn
Wed, Apr 15, 9:32 AM EDT
Return by in Portage
Wed, Apr 15, 11:54 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Portage
2026-04-15T05:11
Arrive Brooklyn
Wed, Apr 15, 8:32 AM CDT
Route Timing
03h 21m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:22 AM to 12:22 PM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
10:16 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Portage
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
Battle Ground
IN

Town in Indiana, United States

From Portage
85.6 mi
01h 40m
To Brooklyn
85.6 mi
01h 40m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
65°F
Wednesday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 mph SSW
Destination
81°F
Wednesday

Chance T-storms then Light Rain Likely

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
13 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    11 mi · 13 min

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 67 South: Kentucky Avenue

    1437 ft · 35 sec

  19. 19

    Keep slight left to continue on SR 67 South: Mooresville

    50 m · 6 sec

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Kentucky Avenue

    12.9 mi · 20 min · Kentucky Avenue

  21. 21

    Turn left onto East Sunset Lane

    2557 ft · 2 min · East Sunset Lane

  22. 22

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Observatory Road

    1597 ft · 49 sec · Observatory Road

  23. 23

    Turn left onto West Knox Street

    692 ft · 22 sec · West Knox Street

  24. 24

    Turn right onto North Church Street

    2698 ft · 1 min · North Church Street

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Church Street

Car Route Details

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

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
25 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
3 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Casimir Pulaski Memorial Highway
136 mi · 79%
Kentucky Avenue
12.9 mi · 8%
I 465 South
11.8 mi · 7%
I 94 West
3.04 mi · 2%
Indiana Toll Road
2.55 mi · 1%
I 65
0.63 mi
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

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 21m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+24.2 mi
147 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Battle Ground
01h 40m from Portage
Leave By
10:16 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Portage and Chance T-storms then Light Rain Likely near Brooklyn.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 171.2 miles (275.5 km) and usually takes 03h 21m 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?

Battle Ground is a useful midpoint, sitting about 85.6 miles from Portage and 85.6 miles from Brooklyn.

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

The direct path is about 147 miles (236.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 24.2 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 10:16 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.78 one way or $45.55 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 53.7 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Portage and Brooklyn, 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 Chance T-storms then Light Rain Likely near Brooklyn.

Stop Ideas Near Battle Ground

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

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

RAIL

Lafayette station

11 mi away
200 North 2nd St.
BUS

Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana

48 mi away
1000 Smith Ave
RAIL

Crawfordsville

52 mi away
Spring and Green Streets
RAIL

Rensselaer

55 mi away
619 North Cullen Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Portage and Brooklyn. Straight-line distance: 146.95 mi (236.5 km).

Portage

#1 Portage

The second most populous city in Porter County, Indiana.

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

#2 Brooklyn

Town in Indiana, United States

Population2,472
Coordinates39.5392100, -86.3691600
Altitude202
CountryUnited States
Start: Portage (-87.17615, 41.57587)
End: Brooklyn (-86.36916, 39.53921)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 276 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 42m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 16m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 25m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 51m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 26m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 08m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.04 gal
22.87 L · about $22.78
Round trip
$45.55
12.08 gal · 45.74 L
Estimated CO2
53.7 kg one way
Round trip: 107.4 kg / 237 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $22.78 $45.55
Mid-grade $4.25 $25.69 $51.38
Premium $4.65 $28.11 $56.22
Diesel $5.30 $32.04 $64.07

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 15, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Portage, IN and Brooklyn, IN. The current time in Portage is 05:11:25, although it is 06:11:25 in Brooklyn.

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.