How far is Stockton, IN from Portage, IN?

The driving distance from Stockton, IN to Portage, IN is about 205.8 miles (331.2 km), with a travel time of about 03h 46m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 161.7 miles (260.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 33m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
205.8 mi
03h 46m
Flight
161.67 mi
260.18 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
161.67 mi
Kilometers
260.18 km
Flight Time
00h 19m

Driving Distance

Road route
205.8 mi
Kilometers
331.21 km
Drive Time
03h 46m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 46m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Portage
Tue, May 12, 11:17 PM CDT
Return by in Stockton
Wed, May 13, 4:03 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Stockton
2026-05-12T20:30
Arrive Portage
Wed, May 13, 12:17 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 46m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
8:47 AM to 10:47 AM CDT

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

Leave by
9:26 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Stockton
9:00 PM EDT
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
West Lafayette
IN

The most populous city in Tippecanoe County, Indiana.

From Stockton
94.9 mi
01h 53m
To Portage
110.9 mi
01h 53m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
78°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 12 mph SSE
Destination
78°F
Tuesday

Patchy Frost then Rain Likely

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 20 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Dalton Road

    621 ft · 29 sec · Dalton Road

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Stockton Road

    1.3 mi · 5 min · Stockton Road

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Beech Church Road

    1316 ft · 38 sec · Beech Church Road

  4. 4

    Turn sharp right onto State Road 157

    4 mi · 7 min · State Road 157

  5. 5

    Turn left

    1.8 mi · 3 min

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Fair Street

    1760 ft · 40 sec · Fair Street

  7. 7

    At the end of the road, turn left onto East 9th Street

    1707 ft · 36 sec · East 9th Street

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Main Street

    1.6 mi · 2 min · Main Street

  9. 9

    Continue straight

    38.9 mi · 57 min

  10. 10

    At the end of the road, turn right

    2.6 mi · 4 min

  11. 11

    Turn left

    2.7 mi · 4 min

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Cross Street

    1853 ft · 33 sec · Cross Street

  13. 13

    Turn right

    13.2 mi · 20 min

  14. 14

    Turn left onto South Washington Street

    11.7 mi · 18 min · South Washington Street

  15. 15

    Continue on Holden Street

    137 m · 8 sec · Holden Street

  16. 16

    Turn slight left onto North Main Street

    104 m · 6 sec · North Main Street

  17. 17

    Continue on Base Line Road

    1.6 mi · 2 min · Base Line Road

  18. 18

    Continue on Base Line Rd

    4 mi · 6 min · Base Line Rd

  19. 19

    Continue on Base Line Road

    9.6 mi · 14 min · Base Line Road

  20. 20

    Turn right onto South River Road

    1 mi · 2 min · South River Road

  21. 21

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward South River Road

    57 m · 8 sec · South River Road

  22. 22

    Exit the roundabout onto South River Road

    5.5 mi · 10 min · South River Road

  23. 23

    Continue on N River Road

    2146 ft · 43 sec · N River Road

  24. 24

    Take the ramp slight right

    1644 ft · 40 sec

  25. 25

    Merge slight left

    81.1 mi · 1 hr 28 min

  26. 26

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

    1.4 km · 1 min

  27. 27

    Keep slight right to continue on Central Avenue

    1760 ft · 38 sec

  28. 28

    Turn right onto Central Avenue

    4.3 mi · 9 min · Central Avenue

  29. 29

    Continue on Central Avenue

    1.4 mi · 3 min · Central Avenue

  30. 30

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Central Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Stockton 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
30 steps
17 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
N River Road
81.8 mi · 40%
Main Street
40.5 mi · 20%
South Washington Street
11.7 mi · 6%
Base Line Road
11.1 mi · 5%
South River Road
6.6 mi · 3%
Central Avenue
6.01 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

N River Road

Merge slight left

81.1 mi · 01h 28m

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 46m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+44.1 mi
161.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
West Lafayette
01h 53m from Stockton
Leave By
9:26 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Stockton and Patchy Frost then Rain Likely near Portage.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 205.8 miles (331.2 km) and usually takes 03h 46m 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?

West Lafayette is a useful midpoint, sitting about 94.9 miles from Stockton and 110.9 miles from Portage.

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

The direct path is about 161.7 miles (260.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 44.1 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 EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:26 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $27.38 one way or $54.75 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 64.5 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

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

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Stockton and Patchy Frost then Rain Likely near Portage.

Stop Ideas Near West Lafayette

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around West Lafayette and the surrounding midpoint area.
Town of Mulberry - Town Hall & Municipal Utilities
Scenic stop 13.8 mi away

Town of Mulberry - Town Hall & Municipal Utilities

Mulberry , IN
123 S Glick St, Mulberry, IN 46058, United States
Park,Municipal corporation,City or town hall,Public library,Water works
Lafayette City Hall
Meeting point 1.3 mi away

Lafayette City Hall

Lafayette , IN
20 N 6th St, Lafayette, IN 47901
Rating 5.0/5 3 reviews City Hall,City government office
Morton Community Center
Nearby stop 1 mi away

Morton Community Center

West Lafayette , IN
222 N Chauncey Ave, West Lafayette, IN 47906
Rating 4.1/5 7 reviews Community center,Dance school

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to West Lafayette.

RAIL

Lafayette station

1 mi away
200 North 2nd St.
BUS

Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana

39 mi away
1000 Smith Ave
RAIL

Crawfordsville

42 mi away
Spring and Green Streets
RAIL

Rensselaer

61 mi away
619 North Cullen Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Stockton and Portage. Straight-line distance: 161.67 mi (260.18 km).

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#1 Stockton

Human settlement in United States of America

Population8,190
Coordinates39.2389300, -87.0222300
Altitude172
CountryUnited States
Portage

#2 Portage

The second most populous city in Porter County, Indiana.

Population90,543
Coordinates41.5758700, -87.1761500
Altitude194
CountryUnited States
Start: Dalton Road (-87.022125, 39.23893)
End: Central Avenue (-87.17615, 41.575874)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 331 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 51m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 08m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 06m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 25m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 56m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 34m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.26 gal
27.49 L · about $27.38
Round trip
$54.75
14.52 gal · 54.98 L
Estimated CO2
64.5 kg one way
Round trip: 129 kg / 284 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $27.38 $54.75
Mid-grade $4.25 $30.88 $61.75
Premium $4.65 $33.79 $67.58
Diesel $5.30 $38.51 $77.01

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 13, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Stockton, IN and Portage, IN. The current time in Stockton is 20:30:11, although it is 19:30:11 in Portage.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.