How far is Veedersburg, IN from Portage, IN?

The driving distance from Veedersburg, IN to Portage, IN is about 125.6 miles (202.1 km), with a travel time of about 02h 12m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 101.2 miles (162.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 25m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
125.55 mi
02h 12m
Flight
101.17 mi
162.82 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
101.17 mi
Kilometers
162.82 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
125.55 mi
Kilometers
202.05 km
Drive Time
02h 12m

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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 02h 12m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Portage
Wed, Apr 22, 11:47 PM CDT
Return by in Veedersburg
Thu, Apr 23, 3:00 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Veedersburg
2026-04-22T22:34
Arrive Portage
Thu, Apr 23, 12:47 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 12m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:13 AM to 11:13 AM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
2:04 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Veedersburg
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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
Morocco
IN

Town in Indiana, United States

From Veedersburg
62.3 mi
01h 06m
To Portage
63.3 mi
01h 06m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
76°F
Wednesday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 mph WSW
Destination
66°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph NNW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on West 2nd Street

    1 mi · 2 min · West 2nd Street

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn left onto County Road 100 East

    1.3 km · 1 min · County Road 100 East

  3. 3

    Continue on South Council Street

    11.6 mi · 17 min · South Council Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto East Jackson Street

    7.1 mi · 11 min · East Jackson Street

  5. 5

    Turn left onto West 200 North

    1847 ft · 36 sec · West 200 North

  6. 6

    Turn right

    1.5 km · 1 min

  7. 7

    Continue straight

    47.3 mi · 1 hr

  8. 8

    Turn right onto State Road 14

    9.5 mi · 13 min · State Road 14

  9. 9

    Take the ramp left

    2584 ft · 1 min

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    38.5 mi · 43 min

  11. 11

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

    1.4 km · 1 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on Central Avenue

    1760 ft · 38 sec

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Central Avenue

    4.3 mi · 9 min · Central Avenue

  14. 14

    Continue on Central Avenue

    1.4 mi · 3 min · Central Avenue

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Central Avenue

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
15 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
State Road 14
48.6 mi · 39%
West 200 North
47.7 mi · 38%
South Council Street
11.6 mi · 9%
East Jackson Street
7.1 mi · 6%
Central Avenue
6.01 mi · 5%
West 2nd Street
1.02 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

West 200 North

Continue straight

47.3 mi · 01h 00m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
02h 12m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+24.4 mi
101.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Morocco
01h 06m from Veedersburg
Leave By
2:04 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Sunny leaving Veedersburg and Mostly Sunny near Portage.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 125.6 miles (202.1 km) and usually takes 02h 12m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Morocco is a useful midpoint, sitting about 62.3 miles from Veedersburg and 63.3 miles from Portage.

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

The direct path is about 101.2 miles (162.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 24.4 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:04 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.71 one way or $33.41 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 39.4 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

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

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Sunny around Veedersburg and Mostly Sunny near Portage.

Stop Ideas Near Morocco

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

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

RAIL

Rensselaer

25 mi away
619 North Cullen Street
RAIL

Kankakee

40 mi away
199 South East Ave.
RAIL

Gilman

50 mi away
US Hwy 24 & West Wenona St.
RAIL

Dyer station

62 mi away
913 Sheffield Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Veedersburg and Portage. Straight-line distance: 101.17 mi (162.82 km).

Veedersburg

#1 Veedersburg

Town in Fountain County, Indiana, United States

Population2,058
Coordinates40.1130900, -87.2625100
Altitude193
CountryUnited States
Portage

#2 Portage

The second most populous city in Porter County, Indiana.

Population90,543
Coordinates41.5758700, -87.1761500
Altitude194
CountryUnited States
Start: W 2nd St (-87.262509, 40.112996)
End: Central Avenue (-87.17615, 41.575874)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 202 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 10m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 08m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 30m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 05m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 47m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 33m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.43 gal
16.77 L · about $16.71
Round trip
$33.41
8.86 gal · 33.54 L
Estimated CO2
39.4 kg one way
Round trip: 78.7 kg / 174 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $16.71 $33.41
Mid-grade $4.25 $18.84 $37.68
Premium $4.65 $20.62 $41.23
Diesel $5.30 $23.50 $46.99

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 · Apr 23, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Veedersburg, IN and Portage, IN. The current time in Veedersburg is 22:34:39, although it is 21:34:39 in Portage.

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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.