How far is Portage, IN from Crawfordsville, IN?

The driving distance from Portage, IN to Crawfordsville, IN is about 124.3 miles (200.1 km), with a travel time of about 02h 36m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 107.2 miles (172.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 13m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
124.34 mi
02h 36m
Flight
107.21 mi
172.53 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
107.21 mi
Kilometers
172.53 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
124.34 mi
Kilometers
200.11 km
Drive Time
02h 36m

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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 02h 36m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Crawfordsville
Thu, Jun 11, 9:53 AM EDT
Return by in Portage
Thu, Jun 11, 11:30 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Portage
2026-06-11T06:16
Arrive Crawfordsville
Thu, Jun 11, 8:53 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 36m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
11:37 AM to 1:37 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:16 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
Remington
IN

Indiana

From Portage
62.2 mi
01h 18m
To Crawfordsville
62.1 mi
01h 18m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
87°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Jun 11 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 20 mph SSW
Destination
89°F
Thursday

Isolated Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Jun 11 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 16 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    80.8 mi · 1 hr 28 min · Casimir Pulaski Memorial Highway

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 43: Brookston, West Lafayette

    2054 ft · 45 sec

  15. 15

    Keep slight right to continue on West Lafayette, Indiana Veterans Home, Purdue University, VA Clinic, Tippecanoe, Battlefield, Prophetstown State Park

    65 m · 5 sec

  16. 16

    Turn straight onto North River Road

    5.8 mi · 10 min · North River Road

  17. 17

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward South River Road

    37 m · 5 sec · South River Road

  18. 18

    Exit the roundabout onto South River Road

    1 mi · 2 min · South River Road

  19. 19

    Turn left

    25.8 mi · 39 min

  20. 20

    Turn left onto East Market Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · East Market Street

  21. 21

    Turn right onto North Oak Street

    127 m · 14 sec · North Oak Street

  22. 22

    Turn left onto East Main Street

    3221 ft · 1 min · East Main Street

  23. 23

    Turn left onto North Englewood Drive

    127 m · 20 sec · North Englewood Drive

  24. 24

    Turn right onto Eastwood Drive

    121 m · 17 sec · Eastwood Drive

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Eastwood Drive

Car Route Details

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

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
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
2 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
20.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Casimir Pulaski Memorial Highway
80.8 mi · 65%
North River Road
5.79 mi · 5%
I 94 West
3.04 mi · 2%
Indiana Toll Road
2.55 mi · 2%
South River Road
1.05 mi · 1%
East Market Street
0.78 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Casimir Pulaski Memorial Highway

Merge slight left onto Casimir Pulaski Memorial Highway

80.8 mi · 01h 28m

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
02h 36m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+17.1 mi
107.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Remington
01h 18m from Portage
Leave By
1:16 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Portage and Isolated Showers And Thunderstorms near Crawfordsville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 124.3 miles (200.1 km) and usually takes 02h 36m 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?

Remington is a useful midpoint, sitting about 62.2 miles from Portage and 62.1 miles from Crawfordsville.

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

The direct path is about 107.2 miles (172.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 17.1 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 1:16 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.55 one way or $33.11 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 39 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

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

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Portage and Isolated Showers And Thunderstorms near Crawfordsville.

Stop Ideas Near Remington

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

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

RAIL

Rensselaer

20 mi away
619 North Cullen Street
RAIL

Lafayette station

44 mi away
200 North 2nd St.
RAIL

Gilman

71 mi away
US Hwy 24 & West Wenona St.
RAIL

Kankakee

72 mi away
199 South East Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Portage and Crawfordsville. Straight-line distance: 107.21 mi (172.53 km).

Portage

#1 Portage

The second most populous city in Porter County, Indiana.

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

#2 Crawfordsville

City in Montgomery County, Indiana

Population16,151
Coordinates40.0411500, -86.8744500
Altitude242
CountryUnited States
Start: Portage (-87.17615, 41.57587)
End: Crawfordsville (-86.87445, 40.04115)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 200 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 08m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 06m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 29m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 04m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 46m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 33m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.39 gal
16.61 L · about $16.55
Round trip
$33.11
8.78 gal · 33.22 L
Estimated CO2
39 kg one way
Round trip: 78 kg / 172 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $16.55 $33.11
Mid-grade $4.25 $18.67 $37.34
Premium $4.65 $20.43 $40.86
Diesel $5.30 $23.28 $46.57

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 · Jun 11, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Portage, IN and Crawfordsville, IN. The current time in Portage is 06:16:29, although it is 07:16:29 in Crawfordsville.

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.