How far is Portage, IN from Vienna, IN?
The driving distance from Portage, IN to Vienna, IN is about 242.7 miles (390.6 km), with a travel time of about 04h 36m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 215.5 miles (346.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 13m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 36m.
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.
Unincorporated community in Boone County, Indiana
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Portage and Vienna.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Portage and Vienna.
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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
17.1 mi · 22 min
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Continue on I 70 East: Dayton
1.9 mi · 3 min
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Keep slight left
81.2 mi · 1 hr 29 min
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 56 East: Scottsburg
1197 ft · 41 sec
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Turn straight onto West McClain Avenue
2921 ft · 1 min · West McClain Avenue
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Turn right onto South Gardner Street
1.5 mi · 3 min · South Gardner Street
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Continue on US Highway 31
1 mi · 2 min · US Highway 31
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Turn left onto East Main Street
1663 ft · 33 sec · East Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Portage and Vienna.
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Portage and Mostly Sunny near Vienna.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Portage to Vienna?
The road trip is about 242.7 miles (390.6 km) and usually takes 04h 36m 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?
Pike is a useful midpoint, sitting about 121.4 miles from Portage and 121.3 miles from Vienna.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 215.5 miles (346.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 27.2 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 7:46 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $32.28 one way or $64.56 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 76.1 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Portage and Vienna, 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 Mostly Sunny near Vienna.
Stop Ideas Near Pike
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 Pike.
Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana
Crawfordsville
Lafayette station
Indianapolis Union Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Portage and Vienna. Straight-line distance: 215.46 mi (346.75 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 Vienna
Township in Scott County, Indiana
| Population | 9,897 |
| Coordinates | 38.6489500, -85.7688600 |
| Altitude | 174 |
| Country | United States |
End: Vienna (-85.76886, 38.64895)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 391 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08h 05m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 04m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 51m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 02m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 28m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 01m |
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 | $3.77 | $32.28 | $64.56 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $36.41 | $72.81 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $39.84 | $79.68 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $45.40 | $90.80 |
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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