How far is Washington, IN from Portage, IN?
The driving distance from Washington, IN to Portage, IN is about 239.5 miles (385.5 km), with a travel time of about 04h 18m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 201.5 miles (324.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 36m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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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 18m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Indiana, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Washington and Portage.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Washington and Portage.
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Start on Northeast 3rd Street
39 m · 8 sec · Northeast 3rd Street
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Turn right onto East Hefron Street
602 ft · 28 sec · East Hefron Street
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Turn right onto Northeast 5th Street
2219 ft · 38 sec · Northeast 5th Street
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Continue on Southeast 4th Street
152 m · 14 sec · Southeast 4th Street
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Turn left onto East National Highway
1.9 mi · 3 min · East National Highway
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward the route
14 m · 1 sec
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Exit the roundabout
1101 ft · 24 sec
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Turn left
1.4 km · 1 min
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Turn left
2424 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
99.5 mi · 1 hr 49 min
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Take the exit slight left toward I 465 West, I 74 West: Peoria
1.4 mi · 3 min
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Merge slight left
9.2 mi · 11 min
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Keep slight left
3.9 mi · 5 min
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Take the exit slight left toward I 65 North: Chicago
1.1 mi · 2 min
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Merge slight right
17.9 mi · 20 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 52 West
1281 ft · 16 sec
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Keep slight left
786 ft · 10 sec
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Merge slight left
117.5 mi · 2 hr 8 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 Washington and Portage.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
US 52 West
Merge slight left
118 mi · 02h 08m
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.
Partly Sunny leaving Washington 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 Washington to Portage?
The road trip is about 239.5 miles (385.5 km) and usually takes 04h 18m 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?
Whitestown is a useful midpoint, sitting about 131 miles from Washington and 108.5 miles from Portage.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 201.5 miles (324.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 38 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 8:24 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $31.86 one way or $63.73 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 75.1 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Washington and Portage, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Washington and Mostly Sunny near Portage.
Stop Ideas Near Whitestown
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Whitestown.
Indianapolis Union Station
Crawfordsville
Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana
Lafayette station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Washington and Portage. Straight-line distance: 201.52 mi (324.32 km).
#1 Washington
City in Daviess County, Indiana, United States
| Population | 12,635 |
| Coordinates | 38.6592200, -87.1727900 |
| Altitude | 153 |
| 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: 385 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 58m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 59m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 47m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 59m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 25m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 59m |
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 | $31.86 | $63.73 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $35.94 | $71.88 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $39.33 | $78.65 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $44.82 | $89.64 |
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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