How far is Portage, IN from Whiteland, IN?

The driving distance from Portage, IN to Whiteland, IN is about 174.3 miles (280.5 km), with a travel time of about 03h 22m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 151.4 miles (243.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 45m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
Trip Tools

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.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
174.3 mi
03h 22m
Flight
151.33 mi
243.55 km direct

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

Learn Distance

Choose another destination from Portage.

Flight Distance

Direct air line
151.33 mi
Kilometers
243.55 km
Flight Time
00h 18m

Driving Distance

Road route
174.3 mi
Kilometers
280.51 km
Drive Time
03h 22m

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 03h 22m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Whiteland
Sun, May 3, 8:14 AM EDT
Return by in Portage
Sun, May 3, 10:37 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Portage
2026-05-03T03:51
Arrive Whiteland
Sun, May 3, 7:14 AM CDT
Route Timing
03h 22m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:23 AM to 12:23 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
10:14 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
Battle Ground
IN

Town in Indiana, United States

From Portage
87.2 mi
01h 41m
To Whiteland
87.1 mi
01h 41m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
39°F
Overnight

Mostly Clear

Starts
Sun, May 3 2:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 mph SW
Destination
36°F
Overnight

Areas Of Frost

Starts
Sun, May 3 3:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    5.9 mi · 7 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward I 465 South

    1210 ft · 30 sec

  16. 16

    Continue on I 465 South

    1 km · 1 min

  17. 17

    Merge slight left

    17 mi · 20 min

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward US 31 South: East Street

    1612 ft · 41 sec

  19. 19

    Turn right onto South East Street

    11 mi · 18 min · South East Street

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Whiteland Road

    2058 ft · 43 sec · Whiteland Road

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Whiteland Road

Car Route Details

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

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
21 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
3 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Casimir Pulaski Memorial Highway
136 mi · 78%
I 465 South
17.8 mi · 10%
South East Street
11 mi · 6%
I 94 West
3.04 mi · 2%
Indiana Toll Road
2.55 mi · 1%
I 65
0.63 mi
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
03h 22m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+22.9 mi
151.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Battle Ground
01h 41m from Portage
Leave By
10:14 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Clear leaving Portage and Areas Of Frost near Whiteland.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 174.3 miles (280.5 km) and usually takes 03h 22m 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?

Battle Ground is a useful midpoint, sitting about 87.2 miles from Portage and 87.1 miles from Whiteland.

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

The direct path is about 151.4 miles (243.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 22.9 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 10:14 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.19 one way or $46.38 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 54.7 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

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

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Clear around Portage and Areas Of Frost near Whiteland.

Stop Ideas Near Battle Ground

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

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

RAIL

Lafayette station

11 mi away
200 North 2nd St.
BUS

Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana

48 mi away
1000 Smith Ave
RAIL

Crawfordsville

52 mi away
Spring and Green Streets
RAIL

Rensselaer

55 mi away
619 North Cullen Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Portage and Whiteland. Straight-line distance: 151.33 mi (243.55 km).

Portage

#1 Portage

The second most populous city in Porter County, Indiana.

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

#2 Whiteland

City in Johnson County, Indiana, United States of America

Population4,697
Coordinates39.5500500, -86.0797100
Altitude242
CountryUnited States
Start: Portage (-87.17615, 41.57587)
End: Whiteland (-86.07971, 39.55005)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 281 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 48m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 21m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 29m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 54m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 29m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 10m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.15 gal
23.28 L · about $23.19
Round trip
$46.38
12.3 gal · 46.56 L
Estimated CO2
54.7 kg one way
Round trip: 109.3 kg / 241 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $23.19 $46.38
Mid-grade $4.25 $26.16 $52.31
Premium $4.65 $28.62 $57.24
Diesel $5.30 $32.62 $65.24

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 · May 03, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Portage, IN and Whiteland, IN. The current time in Portage is 03:51:39, although it is 04:51:39 in Whiteland.

Distance to Other Cities

Planning a road trip? See the full trip guide on Trip.ovh — stops, fuel costs, weather, and departure timing.

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