How far is Vincennes, IN from Portage, IN?

The driving distance from Vincennes, IN to Portage, IN is about 227.5 miles (366.2 km), with a travel time of about 04h 00m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 201.1 miles (323.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 00m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
227.57 mi
04h 00m
Flight
201.14 mi
323.7 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
201.14 mi
Kilometers
323.7 km
Flight Time
00h 24m

Driving Distance

Road route
227.57 mi
Kilometers
366.24 km
Drive Time
04h 00m

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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 00m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Portage
Tue, May 5, 3:45 AM CDT
Return by in Vincennes
Tue, May 5, 8:45 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Vincennes
2026-05-05T00:45
Arrive Portage
Tue, May 5, 4:45 AM EDT
Route Timing
04h 00m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:00 AM to 11:00 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
9:00 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Vincennes
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 Lebanon
IN

Human settlement in Warren County, Indiana, United States of America

From Vincennes
113 mi
02h 00m
To Portage
114.5 mi
02h 00m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
69°F
Tuesday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
12 to 17 mph SSW
Destination
76°F
Monday

Sunny then Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Mon, May 4 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on North 6th Street

    2.5 mi · 4 min · North 6th Street

  2. 2

    Continue straight

    57.3 mi · 1 hr 17 min

  3. 3

    Turn straight onto Chicago

    63.3 mi · 1 hr 21 min

  4. 4

    Continue straight

    47.3 mi · 1 hr

  5. 5

    Turn right onto State Road 14

    9.5 mi · 13 min · State Road 14

  6. 6

    Take the ramp left

    2584 ft · 1 min

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    38.5 mi · 43 min

  8. 8

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

    1.4 km · 1 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on Central Avenue

    1760 ft · 38 sec

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Central Avenue

    4.3 mi · 9 min · Central Avenue

  11. 11

    Continue on Central Avenue

    1.4 mi · 3 min · Central Avenue

  12. 12

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Central Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Vincennes 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
12 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
5.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Chicago
111 mi · 49%
North 6th Street
59.8 mi · 26%
State Road 14
48.6 mi · 21%
Central Avenue
6.01 mi · 3%
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 00m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+26.4 mi
201.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
West Lebanon
02h 00m from Vincennes
Leave By
9:00 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Vincennes and Sunny then Chance Rain Showers near Portage.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 227.5 miles (366.2 km) and usually takes 04h 00m 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 Lebanon is a useful midpoint, sitting about 113 miles from Vincennes and 114.5 miles from Portage.

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

The direct path is about 201.1 miles (323.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 26.4 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:00 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $30.28 one way or $60.56 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 71.4 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

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

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near West Lebanon

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

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

BUS

Danville, Illinois

27 mi away
379 Lynch Road
RAIL

Lafayette station

45 mi away
200 North 2nd St.
BUS

Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana

46 mi away
1000 Smith Ave
RAIL

Crawfordsville

48 mi away
Spring and Green Streets

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Vincennes and Portage. Straight-line distance: 201.14 mi (323.7 km).

Vincennes

#1 Vincennes

Township in Knox County, Indiana, United States

Population16,801
Coordinates38.6772700, -87.5286300
Altitude128
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 6th Street (-87.528578, 38.677218)
End: Central Avenue (-87.17615, 41.575874)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 366 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 34m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 41m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 33m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 47m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 15m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 50m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.03 gal
30.4 L · about $30.28
Round trip
$60.56
16.06 gal · 60.8 L
Estimated CO2
71.4 kg one way
Round trip: 142.7 kg / 315 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $30.28 $60.56
Mid-grade $4.25 $34.15 $68.30
Premium $4.65 $37.37 $74.74
Diesel $5.30 $42.59 $85.18

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 05, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Vincennes, IN and Portage, IN. The current time in Vincennes is 00:45:29, although it is 23:45:29 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.