How far is Portage, IN from Honey Creek, IN?

The driving distance from Portage, IN to Honey Creek, IN is about 192 miles (309 km), with a travel time of about 03h 48m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 138.4 miles (222.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 37m 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
192.03 mi
03h 48m
Flight
138.44 mi
222.8 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
138.44 mi
Kilometers
222.8 km
Flight Time
00h 16m

Driving Distance

Road route
192.03 mi
Kilometers
309.04 km
Drive Time
03h 48m

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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 48m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Honey Creek
Thu, Apr 23, 2:51 AM EDT
Return by in Portage
Thu, Apr 23, 5:40 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Portage
2026-04-22T22:02
Arrive Honey Creek
Thu, Apr 23, 1:51 AM CDT
Route Timing
03h 48m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:49 AM to 12:49 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
9:22 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
Lafayette
IN

The most populous city in Tippecanoe County, Indiana.

From Portage
96 mi
01h 54m
To Honey Creek
96.1 mi
01h 54m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
66°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph NNW
Destination
74°F
Wednesday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 10 mph WSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Portage and Honey Creek.

  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 right

    5.1 mi · 6 min

  15. 15

    Merge slight right

    10.7 mi · 13 min

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward Binford Boulevard, Indianapolis

    1.1 km · 2 min

  17. 17

    Keep slight left to continue on I 69 North: Fort Wayne

    2681 ft · 1 min

  18. 18

    Merge slight left onto Binford Boulevard

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Binford Boulevard

  19. 19

    Merge slight left

    2.8 mi · 4 min

  20. 20

    Keep slight left

    14.5 mi · 16 min

  21. 21

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 38 West: Noblesville, Pendleton

    1886 ft · 36 sec

  22. 22

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward State Street

    4 m · 1 sec · State Street

  23. 23

    Exit the roundabout onto State Street

    1669 ft · 28 sec · State Street

  24. 24

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward State Street

    29 m · 2 sec · State Street

  25. 25

    Exit the roundabout onto State Street

    1.6 mi · 3 min · State Street

  26. 26

    Turn left onto E 700 S

    835 ft · 16 sec · E 700 S

  27. 27

    Continue on E 700 S

    5.3 mi · 7 min · E 700 S

  28. 28

    Continue on East 700 South

    7.9 mi · 12 min · East 700 South

  29. 29

    Turn left onto North 525 W

    1.9 mi · 7 min · North 525 W

  30. 30

    Continue on Main Street

    859 ft · 48 sec · Main Street

  31. 31

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
31 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
14
5 merges, 9 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
16.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Casimir Pulaski Memorial Highway
146 mi · 76%
Binford Boulevard
19.1 mi · 10%
East 700 South
7.87 mi · 4%
E 700 S
5.44 mi · 3%
I 94 West
3.04 mi · 2%
Indiana Toll Road
2.55 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
03h 48m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+53.6 mi
138.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lafayette
01h 54m from Portage
Leave By
9:22 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Portage and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Honey Creek.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Portage to Honey Creek?

The road trip is about 192 miles (309 km) and usually takes 03h 48m 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?

Lafayette is a useful midpoint, sitting about 96 miles from Portage and 96.1 miles from Honey Creek.

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

The direct path is about 138.4 miles (222.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 53.6 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 9:22 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $25.57 one way or $51.13 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 60.3 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

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

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Portage and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Honey Creek.

Stop Ideas Near Lafayette

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 Lafayette and the surrounding midpoint area.
Town of Mulberry - Town Hall & Municipal Utilities
Scenic stop 9.8 mi away

Town of Mulberry - Town Hall & Municipal Utilities

Mulberry , IN
123 S Glick St, Mulberry, IN 46058, United States
Park,Municipal corporation,City or town hall,Public library,Water works
Lafayette City Hall
Meeting point 3.5 mi away

Lafayette City Hall

Lafayette , IN
20 N 6th St, Lafayette, IN 47901
Rating 5.0/5 3 reviews City Hall,City government office
Morton Community Center
Nearby stop 4.4 mi away

Morton Community Center

West Lafayette , IN
222 N Chauncey Ave, West Lafayette, IN 47906
Rating 4.1/5 7 reviews Community center,Dance school

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Lafayette station

2 mi away
200 North 2nd St.
BUS

Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana

38 mi away
1000 Smith Ave
RAIL

Crawfordsville

41 mi away
Spring and Green Streets
RAIL

Rensselaer

63 mi away
619 North Cullen Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Portage and Honey Creek. Straight-line distance: 138.44 mi (222.8 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 Honey Creek

Unincorporated community in Henry County, Indiana

Population1,151
Coordinates40.0339300, -85.4855300
Altitude311
CountryUnited States
Start: Portage (-87.17615, 41.57587)
End: Honey Creek (-85.48553, 40.03393)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 309 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 23m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 48m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 50m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 12m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 44m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 23m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.78 gal
25.65 L · about $25.57
Round trip
$51.13
13.56 gal · 51.3 L
Estimated CO2
60.3 kg one way
Round trip: 120.5 kg / 266 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $25.57 $51.13
Mid-grade $4.25 $28.84 $57.67
Premium $4.65 $31.55 $63.11
Diesel $5.30 $35.96 $71.92

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 23, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Portage, IN and Honey Creek, IN. The current time in Portage is 22:02:37, although it is 23:02:37 in Honey Creek.

Distance to Other Cities

Planning a road trip? See the full trip guide on Trip.ovh — stops, fuel costs, weather, and departure timing.

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.