How far is Portage, IN from Vevay, IN?

The driving distance from Portage, IN to Vevay, IN is about 261.2 miles (420.3 km), with a travel time of about 05h 21m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 224.9 miles (361.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 42m 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
261.14 mi
05h 21m
Flight
224.89 mi
361.92 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
224.89 mi
Kilometers
361.92 km
Flight Time
00h 27m

Driving Distance

Road route
261.14 mi
Kilometers
420.26 km
Drive Time
05h 21m

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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 21m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Vevay
Thu, Apr 23, 5:49 AM EDT
Return by in Portage
Thu, Apr 23, 10:10 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Portage
2026-04-22T23:28
Arrive Vevay
Thu, Apr 23, 4:49 AM CDT
Route Timing
05h 21m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
12:21 PM to 2:21 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
6:18 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
Lebanon
IN

City in Indiana, United States

From Portage
130.6 mi
02h 40m
To Vevay
130.6 mi
02h 40m

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
80°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 7 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Portage and Vevay.

  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

    12.5 mi · 15 min

  16. 16

    Merge slight right

    10.5 mi · 12 min

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward I 74 East, US 421 South: Cincinnati, Southeastern Avenue

    742 ft · 16 sec

  18. 18

    Keep slight left to continue on I 74 East, US 421 South: Cincinnati

    38.8 mi · 43 min

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right toward US 421: Greensburg

    2181 ft · 55 sec

  20. 20

    Turn right

    532 ft · 12 sec

  21. 21

    Continue straight

    1.9 mi · 3 min

  22. 22

    Turn right onto North Ireland Street

    1854 ft · 38 sec · North Ireland Street

  23. 23

    Turn left onto West Main Street

    2149 ft · 37 sec · West Main Street

  24. 24

    Turn slight right onto South Michigan Avenue

    22.4 mi · 33 min · South Michigan Avenue

  25. 25

    At the end of the road, turn left

    1 mi · 2 min

  26. 26

    Turn right onto South Adams Street

    2465 ft · 43 sec · South Adams Street

  27. 27

    Turn left

    26.5 mi · 47 min

  28. 28

    At the end of the road, turn left

    1.5 mi · 2 min

  29. 29

    Turn left onto Ferry Street

    16 m · 1 sec · Ferry Street

  30. 30

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Ferry Street

Car Route Details

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

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
30 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
4 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Casimir Pulaski Memorial Highway
158 mi · 61%
I 74 East
39 mi · 15%
South Michigan Avenue
22.4 mi · 9%
I 94 West
3.04 mi · 1%
Indiana Toll Road
2.55 mi · 1%
US 421
2.36 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 21m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 42m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+36.3 mi
224.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lebanon
02h 40m from Portage
Leave By
6:18 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Portage and Sunny near Vevay.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Portage to Vevay?

The road trip is about 261.2 miles (420.3 km) and usually takes 05h 21m 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?

Lebanon is a useful midpoint, sitting about 130.6 miles from Portage and 130.6 miles from Vevay.

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

The direct path is about 224.9 miles (361.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 36.3 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 6:18 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $34.73 one way or $69.46 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 81.8 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Portage and Vevay, 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 Sunny near Vevay.

Stop Ideas Near Lebanon

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

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

BUS

Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana

37 mi away
1000 Smith Ave
RAIL

Crawfordsville

37 mi away
Spring and Green Streets
RAIL

Indianapolis Union Station

41 mi away
350 South Illinois Street
RAIL

Lafayette station

55 mi away
200 North 2nd St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Portage and Vevay. Straight-line distance: 224.89 mi (361.92 km).

Portage

#1 Portage

The second most populous city in Porter County, Indiana.

Population90,543
Coordinates41.5758700, -87.1761500
Altitude194
CountryUnited States
Vevay

#2 Vevay

Town in Indiana, United States

Population1,639
Coordinates38.7478400, -85.0671700
Altitude147
CountryUnited States
Start: Portage (-87.17615, 41.57587)
End: Vevay (-85.06717, 38.74784)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 420 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 42m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 31m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 13m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 21m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 43m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 15m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.21 gal
34.88 L · about $34.73
Round trip
$69.46
18.42 gal · 69.76 L
Estimated CO2
81.8 kg one way
Round trip: 163.7 kg / 361 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $34.73 $69.46
Mid-grade $4.25 $39.17 $78.34
Premium $4.65 $42.86 $85.73
Diesel $5.30 $48.85 $97.70

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 Vevay, IN. The current time in Portage is 23:28:04, although it is 00:28:04 in Vevay.

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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.