How far is Portage, IN from Oak Grove, IN?

The driving distance from Portage, IN to Oak Grove, IN is about 310.1 miles (499.1 km), with a travel time of about 06h 48m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 262.3 miles (422.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 13h 36m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
310.16 mi
06h 48m
Flight
262.26 mi
422.07 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
262.26 mi
Kilometers
422.07 km
Flight Time
00h 31m

Driving Distance

Road route
310.16 mi
Kilometers
499.15 km
Drive Time
06h 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 06h 48m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Oak Grove
Sun, Apr 19, 1:42 PM CDT
Return by in Portage
Sun, Apr 19, 8:31 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Portage
2026-04-19T06:54
Arrive Oak Grove
Sun, Apr 19, 1:42 PM CDT
Route Timing
06h 48m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
12:48 PM to 2:18 PM CDT

Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

Leave by
10:24 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Portage
8:00 PM CDT
Overnight-style route

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Fairview Park
IN

Human settlement in Vermillion County, Indiana, United States of America

From Portage
155.2 mi
03h 24m
To Oak Grove
155 mi
03h 24m

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
65°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
6 to 12 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Portage and Oak Grove.

  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

    57.7 mi · 1 hr 17 min

  20. 20

    Take the exit slight right

    1162 ft · 28 sec

  21. 21

    Merge slight left

    1.5 km · 1 min

  22. 22

    Keep slight right

    51.5 mi · 1 hr 4 min

  23. 23

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 62 West: Lloyd Expressway

    1547 ft · 38 sec

  24. 24

    Merge slight left onto East Lloyd Expressway

    22.7 mi · 26 min · East Lloyd Expressway

  25. 25

    Turn left

    3.6 mi · 6 min

  26. 26

    Turn right onto Spencer Ditch Road

    1.2 km · 3 min · Spencer Ditch Road

  27. 27

    Turn left onto Bonebank Road

    3.6 mi · 14 min · Bonebank Road

  28. 28

    Turn right onto Oak Grove Road

    1.4 mi · 5 min · Oak Grove Road

  29. 29

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Oak Grove Road

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
29 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
4 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
State Road 14
204 mi · 66%
Casimir Pulaski Memorial Highway
38.5 mi · 12%
East Lloyd Expressway
22.7 mi · 7%
Bonebank Road
3.59 mi · 1%
I 94 West
3.04 mi · 1%
Indiana Toll Road
2.55 mi · 1%
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

Better with a longer stop

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

Drive Time
06h 48m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
13h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+47.8 mi
262.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Fairview Park
03h 24m from Portage
Leave By
10:24 PM CDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

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

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Portage to Oak Grove?

The road trip is about 310.1 miles (499.1 km) and usually takes 06h 48m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Fairview Park is a useful midpoint, sitting about 155.2 miles from Portage and 155 miles from Oak Grove.

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

The direct path is about 262.3 miles (422.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 47.8 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 7:30 AM CDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $41.25 one way or $82.51 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 97.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Fairview Park

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

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

BUS

Danville, Illinois

52 mi away
379 Lynch Road
RAIL

Crawfordsville

60 mi away
Spring and Green Streets
BUS

Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana

62 mi away
1000 Smith Ave
RAIL

Illinois Terminal

85 mi away
45 East University Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Portage and Oak Grove. Straight-line distance: 262.26 mi (422.07 km).

Portage

#1 Portage

The second most populous city in Porter County, Indiana.

Population90,543
Coordinates41.5758700, -87.1761500
Altitude194
CountryUnited States
Oak Grove

#2 Oak Grove

Township in Benton County, Indiana

Population1,565
Coordinates37.8361600, -88.0217000
Altitude110
CountryUnited States
Start: Portage (-87.17615, 41.57587)
End: Oak Grove (-88.0217, 37.83616)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 499 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)10h 20m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 45m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 12m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 10m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 25m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 52m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
10.94 gal
41.43 L · about $41.25
Round trip
$82.51
21.88 gal · 82.86 L
Estimated CO2
97.2 kg one way
Round trip: 194.4 kg / 429 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $41.25 $82.51
Mid-grade $4.25 $46.53 $93.06
Premium $4.65 $50.91 $101.83
Diesel $5.30 $58.03 $116.05

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

There is no time difference between Portage and Oak Grove. The current time is 06:54:40.

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.