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

The driving distance from Portage, IN to Oak Park, IN is about 268.6 miles (432.3 km), with a travel time of about 05h 04m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 239.2 miles (384.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 09m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CST.
Trip Tools

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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
268.6 mi
05h 04m
Flight
239.15 mi
384.88 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
239.15 mi
Kilometers
384.88 km
Flight Time
00h 28m

Driving Distance

Road route
268.6 mi
Kilometers
432.27 km
Drive Time
05h 04m

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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 04m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Oak Park
Fri, Nov 6, 6:13 PM EST
Return by in Portage
Fri, Nov 6, 10:18 PM CST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Portage
2026-11-06T12:08
Arrive Oak Park
Fri, Nov 6, 5:13 PM CST
Route Timing
05h 04m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CST
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
12:05 PM to 2:05 PM EST

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
6:50 AM CST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Portage
9:00 PM CST
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
Whitestown
IN

Town in Indiana, USA

From Portage
134.3 mi
02h 32m
To Oak Park
134.3 mi
02h 32m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
43°F
Overnight

Chance Drizzle

Starts
Fri, Nov 6 1:00 AM CST
Wind
15 mph NNW
Destination
57°F
Today

Cloudy

Starts
Fri, Nov 6 10:00 AM EST
Wind
3 to 9 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    17.1 mi · 22 min

  15. 15

    Continue on I 70 East: Dayton

    1.9 mi · 3 min

  16. 16

    Keep slight left

    104.8 mi · 1 hr 55 min

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 62 East, SR 265 Toll East: Jeffersonville, Port of Indiana

    1237 ft · 43 sec

  18. 18

    Merge slight left

    2.4 mi · 3 min

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 62: Jeffersonville, Charlestown

    1337 ft · 25 sec

  20. 20

    Keep slight right to continue on 10th Street

    1555 ft · 30 sec

  21. 21

    Turn straight onto East 10th Street

    1.2 mi · 2 min · East 10th Street

  22. 22

    Turn left onto Allison Lane

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Allison Lane

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Allison Lane

Car Route Details

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

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
23 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
3 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Casimir Pulaski Memorial Highway
147 mi · 55%
I 70 East
107 mi · 40%
I 94 West
3.04 mi · 1%
SR 62 East
2.63 mi · 1%
Indiana Toll Road
2.55 mi · 1%
Allison Lane
1.5 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 04m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+29.4 mi
239.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Whitestown
02h 32m from Portage
Leave By
6:50 AM CST
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Drizzle leaving Portage and Cloudy near Oak Park.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 268.6 miles (432.3 km) and usually takes 05h 04m 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?

Whitestown is a useful midpoint, sitting about 134.3 miles from Portage and 134.3 miles from Oak Park.

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

The direct path is about 239.2 miles (384.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 29.4 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 CST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 6:50 AM CST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $35.23 one way or $70.46 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 84.2 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

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

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Drizzle around Portage and Cloudy near Oak Park.

Stop Ideas Near Whitestown

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

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

RAIL

Indianapolis Union Station

31 mi away
350 South Illinois Street
RAIL

Crawfordsville

47 mi away
Spring and Green Streets
BUS

Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana

48 mi away
1000 Smith Ave
RAIL

Lafayette station

66 mi away
200 North 2nd St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Portage and Oak Park. Straight-line distance: 239.15 mi (384.88 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 Oak Park

Oak Park is a place in Indiana, United States.

Population0
Coordinates38.3056200, -85.6963500
Altitude140
CountryUnited States
Start: Portage (-87.17615, 41.57587)
End: Oak Park (-85.69635, 38.30562)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 432 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 56m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 42m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 22m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 28m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 50m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 21m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.48 gal
35.88 L · about $35.23
Round trip
$70.46
18.96 gal · 71.76 L
Estimated CO2
84.2 kg one way
Round trip: 168.5 kg / 371 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.72 $35.23 $70.46
Mid-grade $4.32 $40.98 $81.96
Premium $4.85 $45.94 $91.88
Diesel $6.71 $63.63 $127.26

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 · Nov 06, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Portage, IN and Oak Park, IN. The current time in Portage is 12:08:12, although it is 13:08:12 in Oak Park.

Distance to Other Cities

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