How far is Worthington, IN from Portage, IN?
The driving distance from Worthington, IN to Portage, IN is about 196.7 miles (316.6 km), with a travel time of about 03h 37m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 169.6 miles (273 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 15m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 37m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Unincorporated community in Clinton County, Indiana
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Sunny
Patchy Frost then Rain Likely
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Worthington and Portage.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Worthington and Portage.
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Start on North Jefferson Street
913 ft · 23 sec · North Jefferson Street
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Turn left onto 3rd Street
1324 ft · 1 min · 3rd Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Canal Street
8.7 mi · 12 min · Canal Street
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Continue on Main Street
1986 ft · 48 sec · Main Street
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Continue on US Highway 231
8 mi · 11 min · US Highway 231
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Continue on West Morgan Street
1.4 km · 2 min · West Morgan Street
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Turn left onto Fletcher Avenue
1628 ft · 46 sec · Fletcher Avenue
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Continue on US Highway 231
5.1 mi · 8 min · US Highway 231
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Turn right
43 m · 6 sec
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Turn right onto State Road 67
39.4 mi · 55 min · State Road 67
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Take the ramp slight right
1395 ft · 35 sec
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Merge slight left
6.9 mi · 8 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 Worthington 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.
Sunny leaving Worthington 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 Worthington to Portage?
The road trip is about 196.7 miles (316.6 km) and usually takes 03h 37m 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?
Jefferson is a useful midpoint, sitting about 109.1 miles from Worthington and 87.7 miles from Portage.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 169.6 miles (273 km), while the road route adds roughly 27.1 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 9:44 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $26.17 one way or $52.34 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 61.7 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Worthington 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 Worthington and Patchy Frost then Rain Likely near Portage.
Stop Ideas Near Jefferson
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Town of Mulberry - Town Hall & Municipal Utilities
Dayton Town Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Jefferson.
Lafayette station
Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana
Crawfordsville
Indianapolis Union Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Worthington and Portage. Straight-line distance: 169.65 mi (273.03 km).
#1 Worthington
City in Greene County, Indiana, United States of America
| Population | 1,417 |
| Coordinates | 39.1250400, -86.9794500 |
| Altitude | 157 |
| 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: 317 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 33m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 55m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 56m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 16m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 48m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 27m |
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 | $26.17 | $52.34 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $29.52 | $59.03 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $32.30 | $64.60 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $36.81 | $73.62 |
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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