How far is Poseyville, IN from Portage, IN?

The driving distance from Poseyville, IN to Portage, IN is about 273.3 miles (439.9 km), with a travel time of about 04h 50m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 237.5 miles (382.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 40m 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
273.37 mi
04h 50m
Flight
237.51 mi
382.23 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
237.51 mi
Kilometers
382.23 km
Flight Time
00h 28m

Driving Distance

Road route
273.37 mi
Kilometers
439.94 km
Drive Time
04h 50m

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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 04h 50m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Portage
Tue, May 26, 3:12 AM CDT
Return by in Poseyville
Tue, May 26, 8:02 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Poseyville
2026-05-25T22:22
Arrive Portage
Tue, May 26, 3:12 AM CDT
Route Timing
04h 50m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:50 AM to 12:50 PM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
7:20 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Poseyville
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
Newport
IN

Town in Indiana, USA

From Poseyville
138.8 mi
02h 25m
To Portage
134.5 mi
02h 25m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Memorial Day

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Mon, May 25 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
2 to 6 mph ENE
Destination
81°F
Memorial Day

Sunny

Starts
Mon, May 25 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SSE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on North Cale Street

    29 m · 10 sec · North Cale Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto East Main Street

    684 ft · 21 sec · East Main Street

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn left onto St Francis

    604 ft · 12 sec · St Francis

  4. 4

    Continue on North Saint Francis Street

    1.3 km · 1 min · North Saint Francis Street

  5. 5

    Take the ramp right

    1628 ft · 40 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    12.8 mi · 14 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward US 41 North: Terre Haute

    1407 ft · 48 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    39.2 mi · 46 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward US 41 North, US 150: Terre Haute

    57.7 mi · 1 hr 18 min

  10. 10

    Turn straight onto Chicago

    63.3 mi · 1 hr 21 min

  11. 11

    Continue straight

    47.3 mi · 1 hr

  12. 12

    Turn right onto State Road 14

    9.5 mi · 13 min · State Road 14

  13. 13

    Take the ramp left

    2584 ft · 1 min

  14. 14

    Merge slight left

    38.5 mi · 43 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward I 80 East, I 94 East, US 6 East: Toledo, Detroit

    1.4 km · 1 min

  16. 16

    Keep slight right to continue on Central Avenue

    1760 ft · 38 sec

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Central Avenue

    4.3 mi · 9 min · Central Avenue

  18. 18

    Continue on Central Avenue

    1.4 mi · 3 min · Central Avenue

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Central Avenue

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
19 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
3 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
6.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Chicago
111 mi · 40%
US 41 North
97.2 mi · 36%
State Road 14
48.6 mi · 18%
North Saint Francis Street
14 mi · 5%
Central Avenue
6.01 mi · 2%
I 80 East
0.87 mi
Longest Stretch

Chicago

Turn straight onto Chicago

63.3 mi · 01h 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
04h 50m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+35.8 mi
237.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Newport
02h 25m from Poseyville
Leave By
7:20 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Poseyville and Sunny near Portage.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 273.3 miles (439.9 km) and usually takes 04h 50m 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?

Newport is a useful midpoint, sitting about 138.8 miles from Poseyville and 134.5 miles from Portage.

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

The direct path is about 237.5 miles (382.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 35.8 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 7:20 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $36.39 one way or $72.78 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 85.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Poseyville and Sunny near Portage.

Stop Ideas Near Newport

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

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

BUS

Danville, Illinois

33 mi away
379 Lynch Road
RAIL

Crawfordsville

47 mi away
Spring and Green Streets
BUS

Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana

48 mi away
1000 Smith Ave
RAIL

Lafayette station

74 mi away
200 North 2nd St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Poseyville and Portage. Straight-line distance: 237.51 mi (382.23 km).

Poseyville

#1 Poseyville

Town in Indiana, United States

Population1,031
Coordinates38.1700400, -87.7830800
Altitude134
CountryUnited States
Portage

#2 Portage

The second most populous city in Porter County, Indiana.

Population90,543
Coordinates41.5758700, -87.1761500
Altitude194
CountryUnited States
Start: North Cale Street (-87.783234, 38.170042)
End: Central Avenue (-87.17615, 41.575874)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 440 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 06m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 50m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 28m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 33m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 54m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 24m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.65 gal
36.52 L · about $36.39
Round trip
$72.78
19.3 gal · 73.04 L
Estimated CO2
85.8 kg one way
Round trip: 171.5 kg / 378 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $36.39 $72.78
Mid-grade $4.25 $41.04 $82.08
Premium $4.65 $44.91 $89.82
Diesel $5.30 $51.18 $102.37

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 26, 2026

There is no time difference between Poseyville and Portage. The current time is 22:22:17.

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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.