How far is Portage, IN from Graham, IN?

The driving distance from Portage, IN to Graham, IN is about 260.4 miles (419 km), with a travel time of about 05h 03m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 197.2 miles (317.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 06m 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
260.38 mi
05h 03m
Flight
197.2 mi
317.37 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
197.2 mi
Kilometers
317.37 km
Flight Time
00h 23m

Driving Distance

Road route
260.38 mi
Kilometers
419.04 km
Drive Time
05h 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 05h 03m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Graham
Thu, Apr 16, 8:04 AM EDT
Return by in Portage
Thu, Apr 16, 12:07 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Portage
2026-04-16T02:01
Arrive Graham
Thu, Apr 16, 7:04 AM CDT
Route Timing
05h 03m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
12:03 PM to 2:03 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
6:54 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
Lebanon
IN

City in Indiana, United States

From Portage
130.2 mi
02h 31m
To Graham
130.2 mi
02h 31m

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
79°F
Thursday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
13 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    38.3 mi · 41 min

  21. 21

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 58: Elnora, Odon

    1638 ft · 31 sec

  22. 22

    Turn right

    1.5 km · 2 min

  23. 23

    Continue straight

    1.8 mi · 3 min

  24. 24

    Turn left

    9.2 mi · 14 min

  25. 25

    Turn right onto West 500 North

    1 mi · 4 min · West 500 North

  26. 26

    Turn left onto North 100 West

    3065 ft · 1 min · North 100 West

  27. 27

    Turn right onto West 450 North

    3167 ft · 2 min · West 450 North

  28. 28

    Turn right

    66 m · 10 sec

  29. 29

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
29 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
3 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Casimir Pulaski Memorial Highway
136 mi · 52%
I 69 South
86.6 mi · 33%
I 465 South
14.6 mi · 6%
I 94 West
3.04 mi · 1%
Indiana Toll Road
2.55 mi · 1%
SR 58
2.12 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

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
05h 03m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 06m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+63.2 mi
197.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lebanon
02h 31m from Portage
Leave By
6:54 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

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

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 260.4 miles (419 km) and usually takes 05h 03m 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?

Lebanon is a useful midpoint, sitting about 130.2 miles from Portage and 130.2 miles from Graham.

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

The direct path is about 197.2 miles (317.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 63.2 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 6:54 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $34.66 one way or $69.31 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 81.7 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Portage and Graham, 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 Showers And Thunderstorms near Graham.

Stop Ideas Near Lebanon

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

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

BUS

Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana

37 mi away
1000 Smith Ave
RAIL

Crawfordsville

37 mi away
Spring and Green Streets
RAIL

Indianapolis Union Station

41 mi away
350 South Illinois Street
RAIL

Lafayette station

55 mi away
200 North 2nd St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Portage and Graham. Straight-line distance: 197.2 mi (317.37 km).

Portage

#1 Portage

The second most populous city in Porter County, Indiana.

Population90,543
Coordinates41.5758700, -87.1761500
Altitude194
CountryUnited States
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#2 Graham

Unincorporated community in Daviess County, Indiana

Population1,651
Coordinates38.7217100, -87.1964000
Altitude137
CountryUnited States
Start: Portage (-87.17615, 41.57587)
End: Graham (-87.1964, 38.72171)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 419 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 40m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 30m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 12m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 20m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 43m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 14m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.19 gal
34.78 L · about $34.66
Round trip
$69.31
18.38 gal · 69.56 L
Estimated CO2
81.7 kg one way
Round trip: 163.3 kg / 360 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $34.66 $69.31
Mid-grade $4.25 $39.09 $78.17
Premium $4.65 $42.77 $85.54
Diesel $5.30 $48.74 $97.49

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 Graham, IN. The current time in Portage is 02:01:53, although it is 03:01:53 in Graham.

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.