How far is Portage, IN from Orange County, IN?
The driving distance from Portage, IN to Orange County, IN is about 252 miles (405.6 km), with a travel time of about 04h 55m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 212.7 miles (342.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 51m 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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Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 55m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Human settlement in Boone County, Indiana, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Portage and Orange County.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Portage and Orange County.
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Start on Central Avenue
1861 ft · 53 sec · Central Avenue
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Turn right onto Willowcreek Road
2930 ft · 1 min · Willowcreek Road
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 80, I 90
132 m · 12 sec
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Keep slight right
673 ft · 16 sec
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Continue straight
1945 ft · 47 sec
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Merge slight left onto Indiana Toll Road
2.6 mi · 3 min · Indiana Toll Road
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Take the exit slight right toward I 80 West, I 94, US 6: Des Moines
3216 ft · 1 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 94 West, I 80 West, SR 51, US 6 East
543 ft · 13 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 94 West, I 80 West
2.9 mi · 4 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 65: Gary, Toll Road, Indianapolis
1 km · 52 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 65 South, I 80 West, I 94 West, US 6 West: Indianapolis, Chicago
618 ft · 10 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 65 South: Indianapolis
2686 ft · 60 sec
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Merge slight left onto Casimir Pulaski Memorial Highway
130 mi · 2 hr 21 min · Casimir Pulaski Memorial Highway
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Keep slight left
5.9 mi · 7 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 465 South
1210 ft · 30 sec
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Continue on I 465 South
1 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left
13.7 mi · 16 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 69 South: Evansville
1.3 km · 2 min
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Continue straight
47.5 mi · 53 min
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Keep slight right to continue on SR 37 South: Bedford
41.6 mi · 52 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward West Main Street
47 m · 2 sec · West Main Street
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Exit the roundabout onto West Main Street
79 m · 6 sec · West Main Street
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Continue straight
1.5 km · 1 min
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Turn left onto Thompson Lane
93 m · 13 sec · Thompson Lane
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Continue on West Willowcreek Drive
2359 ft · 2 min · West Willowcreek Drive
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Turn left onto County Road 200 West
930 ft · 41 sec · County Road 200 West
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Continue on West County Road 25 South
1750 ft · 1 min · West County Road 25 South
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Turn left onto South County Road 225 West
1.2 km · 3 min · South County Road 225 West
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South County Road 225 West
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Portage and Orange County.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
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.
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Portage and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Orange County.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Portage to Orange County?
The road trip is about 252 miles (405.6 km) and usually takes 04h 55m 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?
Ulen is a useful midpoint, sitting about 126 miles from Portage and 126 miles from Orange County.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 212.7 miles (342.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 39.3 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 7:08 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $34.33 one way or $68.67 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 79 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Portage and Orange County, 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 Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Orange County.
Stop Ideas Near Ulen
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Ulen.
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Lafayette station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Portage and Orange County. Straight-line distance: 212.71 mi (342.32 km).
#1 Portage
The second most populous city in Porter County, Indiana.
| Population | 90,543 |
| Coordinates | 41.5758700, -87.1761500 |
| Altitude | 194 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Orange County
County in Indiana, United States
| Population | 19,651 |
| Coordinates | 38.5417800, -86.4950700 |
| Altitude | 191 |
| Country | United States |
End: Orange County (-86.49507, 38.54178)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 406 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08h 23m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 18m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 02m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 12m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 36m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 08m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.86 | $34.33 | $68.67 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $39.60 | $79.21 |
| Premium | $4.99 | $44.34 | $88.69 |
| Diesel | $6.62 | $58.86 | $117.72 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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