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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Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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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 03h 46m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
The most populous city in Tippecanoe County, Indiana.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Patchy Frost then Rain Likely
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.
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Start on Dalton Road
621 ft · 29 sec · Dalton Road
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Turn right onto Stockton Road
1.3 mi · 5 min · Stockton Road
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Turn left onto Beech Church Road
1316 ft · 38 sec · Beech Church Road
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Turn sharp right onto State Road 157
4 mi · 7 min · State Road 157
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Turn left
1.8 mi · 3 min
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Turn right onto Fair Street
1760 ft · 40 sec · Fair Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto East 9th Street
1707 ft · 36 sec · East 9th Street
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Turn right onto Main Street
1.6 mi · 2 min · Main Street
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Continue straight
38.9 mi · 57 min
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At the end of the road, turn right
2.6 mi · 4 min
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Turn left
2.7 mi · 4 min
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Turn left onto Cross Street
1853 ft · 33 sec · Cross Street
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Turn right
13.2 mi · 20 min
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Turn left onto South Washington Street
11.7 mi · 18 min · South Washington Street
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Continue on Holden Street
137 m · 8 sec · Holden Street
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Turn slight left onto North Main Street
104 m · 6 sec · North Main Street
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Continue on Base Line Road
1.6 mi · 2 min · Base Line Road
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Continue on Base Line Rd
4 mi · 6 min · Base Line Rd
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Continue on Base Line Road
9.6 mi · 14 min · Base Line Road
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Turn right onto South River Road
1 mi · 2 min · South River Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward South River Road
57 m · 8 sec · South River Road
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Exit the roundabout onto South River Road
5.5 mi · 10 min · South River Road
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Continue on N River Road
2146 ft · 43 sec · N River Road
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Take the ramp slight right
1644 ft · 40 sec
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Merge slight left
81.1 mi · 1 hr 28 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 80 East, I 94 East, US 6 East: Toledo, Detroit
1.4 km · 1 min
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Keep slight right to continue on Central Avenue
1760 ft · 38 sec
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Turn right onto Central Avenue
4.3 mi · 9 min · Central Avenue
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Continue on Central Avenue
1.4 mi · 3 min · Central Avenue
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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.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
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.
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.
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.
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Lafayette City Hall
Morton Community Center
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to West Lafayette.
Lafayette station
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Rensselaer
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Stockton and Portage. Straight-line distance: 161.67 mi (260.18 km).
#1 Stockton
Human settlement in United States of America
| Population | 8,190 |
| Coordinates | 39.2389300, -87.0222300 |
| Altitude | 172 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Portage
The second most populous city in Porter County, Indiana.
| Population | 90,543 |
| Coordinates | 41.5758700, -87.1761500 |
| Altitude | 194 |
| Country | United States |
End: Central Avenue (-87.17615, 41.575874)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 331 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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