How far is Portage, IN from Versailles, IN?
The driving distance from Portage, IN to Versailles, IN is about 232.9 miles (374.8 km), with a travel time of about 04h 32m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 200.5 miles (322.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 05m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
Reverse, save, or send this route
This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.
This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
Gas Cost Calculator
Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 04h 32m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
Town in Perry Township, Clinton County, Indiana, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Portage and Versailles.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Portage and Versailles.
-
1
Start on Central Avenue
1861 ft · 53 sec · Central Avenue
-
2
Turn right onto Willowcreek Road
2930 ft · 1 min · Willowcreek Road
-
3
Take the ramp slight right toward I 80, I 90
132 m · 12 sec
-
4
Keep slight right
673 ft · 16 sec
-
5
Continue straight
1945 ft · 47 sec
-
6
Merge slight left onto Indiana Toll Road
2.6 mi · 3 min · Indiana Toll Road
-
7
Take the exit slight right toward I 80 West, I 94, US 6: Des Moines
3216 ft · 1 min
-
8
Keep slight right to continue on I 94 West, I 80 West, SR 51, US 6 East
543 ft · 13 sec
-
9
Keep slight left to continue on I 94 West, I 80 West
2.9 mi · 4 min
-
10
Take the exit slight right toward I 65: Gary, Toll Road, Indianapolis
1 km · 52 sec
-
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
Keep slight left to continue on I 65 South: Indianapolis
2686 ft · 60 sec
-
13
Merge slight left onto Casimir Pulaski Memorial Highway
130 mi · 2 hr 21 min · Casimir Pulaski Memorial Highway
-
14
Keep slight right
5.1 mi · 6 min
-
15
Merge slight right
12.5 mi · 15 min
-
16
Merge slight right
10.5 mi · 12 min
-
17
Take the exit slight right toward I 74 East, US 421 South: Cincinnati, Southeastern Avenue
742 ft · 16 sec
-
18
Keep slight left to continue on I 74 East, US 421 South: Cincinnati
38.8 mi · 43 min
-
19
Take the exit slight right toward US 421: Greensburg
2181 ft · 55 sec
-
20
Turn right
532 ft · 12 sec
-
21
Continue straight
1.9 mi · 3 min
-
22
Turn right onto North Ireland Street
1854 ft · 38 sec · North Ireland Street
-
23
Turn left onto West Main Street
2149 ft · 37 sec · West Main Street
-
24
Turn slight right onto South Michigan Avenue
22.4 mi · 33 min · South Michigan Avenue
-
25
At the end of the road, turn left
1 mi · 2 min
-
26
Turn left onto North Adams Street
743 ft · 35 sec · North Adams Street
-
27
Turn right onto Tyson Street
113 m · 22 sec · Tyson Street
-
28
Turn left onto North Washington Street
39 m · 6 sec · North Washington Street
-
29
Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North Washington Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Portage and Versailles.
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.
Partly Sunny leaving Portage and Mostly Sunny near Versailles.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Portage to Versailles?
The road trip is about 232.9 miles (374.8 km) and usually takes 04h 32m 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?
Colfax is a useful midpoint, sitting about 116.4 miles from Portage and 116.4 miles from Versailles.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 200.5 miles (322.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 32.4 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 CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:54 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $31.00 one way or $62.00 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 73.1 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Portage and Versailles, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Portage and Mostly Sunny near Versailles.
Stop Ideas Near Colfax
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Town of Mulberry - Town Hall & Municipal Utilities
Darlington Municipal Utilities
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Colfax.
Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana
Crawfordsville
Lafayette station
Indianapolis Union Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Portage and Versailles. Straight-line distance: 200.49 mi (322.66 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 Versailles
Town in Indiana, United States
| Population | 2,089 |
| Coordinates | 39.0720000, -85.2519000 |
| Altitude | 294 |
| Country | United States |
End: Versailles (-85.2519, 39.072)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 375 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 45m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 49m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 39m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 52m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 19m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 54m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.77 | $31.00 | $62.00 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $34.96 | $69.92 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $38.26 | $76.51 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $43.60 | $87.20 |
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 · Jun 01, 2026
Distance to Other Cities
Planning a road trip? See the full trip guide on Trip.ovh — stops, fuel costs, weather, and departure timing.