How far is Portage, IN from Farmersburg, IN?

The driving distance from Portage, IN to Farmersburg, IN is about 185.2 miles (298.1 km), with a travel time of about 04h 01m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 161.2 miles (259.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 02m 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
185.26 mi
04h 01m
Flight
161.16 mi
259.36 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
161.16 mi
Kilometers
259.36 km
Flight Time
00h 19m

Driving Distance

Road route
185.26 mi
Kilometers
298.15 km
Drive Time
04h 01m

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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 04h 01m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Farmersburg
Sun, Apr 19, 6:35 PM EDT
Return by in Portage
Sun, Apr 19, 9:36 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Portage
2026-04-19T13:34
Arrive Farmersburg
Sun, Apr 19, 5:35 PM CDT
Route Timing
04h 01m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:01 AM to 1:01 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
8:58 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
Boswell
IN

Town in Grant Township, Benton County, Indiana, United State

From Portage
92.7 mi
02h 00m
To Farmersburg
92.6 mi
02h 00m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
50°F
Sunday

Slight Chance Rain And Snow Showers then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph WNW
Destination
60°F
Sunday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 14 mph WNW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    38.5 mi · 43 min · Casimir Pulaski Memorial Highway

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 14: Winamac

    2432 ft · 46 sec

  15. 15

    Turn right onto State Road 14

    9.2 mi · 13 min · State Road 14

  16. 16

    Turn left

    25.5 mi · 33 min

  17. 17

    Keep slight left

    21.6 mi · 27 min

  18. 18

    Continue straight

    63.4 mi · 1 hr 21 min

  19. 19

    Continue straight

    17.3 mi · 29 min

  20. 20

    Turn left onto West Sawmill Road

    2006 ft · 2 min · West Sawmill Road

  21. 21

    Turn left onto 3rd Street

    45 m · 6 sec · 3rd Street

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 3rd Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
22 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
State Road 14
111 mi · 60%
Casimir Pulaski Memorial Highway
38.5 mi · 21%
I 94 West
3.04 mi · 2%
Indiana Toll Road
2.55 mi · 1%
I 65
0.63 mi
I 65 South
0.63 mi
Longest Stretch

State Road 14

Continue straight

63.4 mi · 01h 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
04h 01m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+24 mi
161.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Boswell
02h 00m from Portage
Leave By
8:58 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain And Snow Showers then Mostly Sunny leaving Portage and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Sunny near Farmersburg.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 185.2 miles (298.1 km) and usually takes 04h 01m 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?

Boswell is a useful midpoint, sitting about 92.7 miles from Portage and 92.6 miles from Farmersburg.

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

The direct path is about 161.2 miles (259.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 24 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 8:58 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $24.66 one way or $49.32 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 58.1 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

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

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain And Snow Showers then Mostly Sunny around Portage and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Sunny near Farmersburg.

Stop Ideas Near Boswell

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

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

RAIL

Lafayette station

42 mi away
200 North 2nd St.
BUS

Danville, Illinois

50 mi away
379 Lynch Road
RAIL

Rensselaer

51 mi away
619 North Cullen Street
RAIL

Gilman

59 mi away
US Hwy 24 & West Wenona St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Portage and Farmersburg. Straight-line distance: 161.16 mi (259.36 km).

Portage

#1 Portage

The second most populous city in Porter County, Indiana.

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

#2 Farmersburg

City in Clayton County, Iowa, United States of America

Population1,066
Coordinates39.2486500, -87.3819600
Altitude172
CountryUnited States
Start: Portage (-87.17615, 41.57587)
End: Farmersburg (-87.38196, 39.24865)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 298 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 10m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 37m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 42m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 05m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 38m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 18m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.54 gal
24.75 L · about $24.66
Round trip
$49.32
13.08 gal · 49.5 L
Estimated CO2
58.1 kg one way
Round trip: 116.2 kg / 256 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $24.66 $49.32
Mid-grade $4.25 $27.81 $55.63
Premium $4.65 $30.44 $60.87
Diesel $5.30 $34.69 $69.38

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 19, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Portage, IN and Farmersburg, IN. The current time in Portage is 13:34:27, although it is 14:34:27 in Farmersburg.

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.