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Trip from Avon, IN to Portage, IN

Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026

Drive Time

3h 1m

Distance

148.8 mi

239 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$23

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 35 min
4 AM
2h 50m ★
6 AM
3h 2m
8 AM
3h 25m
10 AM
3h 10m
12 PM
3h 7m
3 PM
3h 11m
5 PM
3h 23m
8 PM
2h 55m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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town in Indiana, United States

Avon, IN

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city in Porter County, Indiana, United States

Portage, IN

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Trip Overview

The drive from Avon, IN to Portage, IN covers 148.8 miles and takes about 3h 1m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on I 65, State Road 267, Central Avenue for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 125.3 miles on I 65. At current regular gas prices, budget about $23.26 one way before food or hotel costs.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.

Break Rhythm

1 planned break

A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

Midpoint

74.4 miles from Avon, IN

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 34m into the drive .

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 1m. Total distance: 148.8 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

3h 1m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (84%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Drive Character

This is a 3h 1m highway drive covering 148.8 miles, with most of the trip on I 65 and State Road 267. The longest continuous stretch is about 125.3 miles on I 65.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 18 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 65 is the longest continuous segment at about 125.3 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 65 and State Road 267. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.2 miles in near US 36 / Rockville Road.

Driving Effort 7/10

Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a demanding drive. With 11 significant decision points across 148.8 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 0.2 miles (US 36 / Rockville Road): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach; at 0.4 miles (267 / Avon Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 16.2 miles (I 65; US 52): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 11 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

8
0.2 mi into trip | ~0m in | US 36 / Rockville Road

Turn uturn onto US 36 / Rockville Road

Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach

6
0.4 mi into trip | ~1m in | 267 / Avon Avenue

Turn left onto 267 / Avon Avenue

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.
5
16.2 mi into trip | ~31m in | I 65; US 52

Merge onto I 65; US 52

Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
141.9 mi into trip | ~2h 47m in

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

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight right lane. Exit 259B Toward I 80 East, I 94 East, US 6 East: Toledo,...
8
142.8 mi into trip | ~2h 49m in

Keep slight right at fork toward Central Avenue

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight right lane. Exit 13 Toward Central Avenue

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 65 125.3 mi 2h 16m
State Road 267 8.2 mi 14m
Central Avenue 5.7 mi 11m
Avon Avenue 4.1 mi 7m
South Green Street 3.1 mi 7m
Rockville Road 0.4 mi 1m
US 52 0.2 mi <1m
Longest stretch: I 65 — 125.3 mi, about 2h 16m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Avon, IN and Portage, IN.

1

Start on US 36

0.2 mi · 45 sec · Rockville Road
2

Turn uturn onto US 36

0.2 mi · 26 sec · Rockville Road
3

Turn left onto 267

3.0 mi · 5 min · Avon Avenue
Use the left lane.
4

Enter roundabout onto 267

103 ft · 3 sec · Avon Avenue
5

Continue on 267

1.0 mi · 1 min · Avon Avenue
6

Enter roundabout onto South Green Street

114 ft · 6 sec · South Green Street
7

Continue on South Green Street

3.1 mi · 7 min · South Green Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
8

Continue on State Road 267

8.2 mi · 14 min · State Road 267
9

Take the ramp

0.4 mi · 54 sec
10

Merge onto I 65; US 52

7.8 mi · 8 min · I 65; US 52
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11

Take the exit onto US 52

0.2 mi · 15 sec · US 52
Exit 141 Toward US 52 West
12

Keep slight left at fork

0.1 mi · 9 sec
13

Merge onto I 65

118 mi · 2 hr 8 min · I 65
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14

Take the exit

0.9 mi · 1 min
Exit 259B Toward I 80 East, I 94 East, US 6 East: Toledo, Detroit Use the slight right lane.
15

Keep slight right at fork

0.3 mi · 37 sec
Exit 13 Toward Central Avenue Use the slight right lane.
16

Turn right onto Central Avenue

4.3 mi · 8 min · Central Avenue
17

Continue on Central Avenue

1.4 mi · 3 min · Central Avenue
18

Arrive at destination

Central Avenue

Trip Plan

Morning Departure

An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.

Evening Departure

A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.

You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 74.4 miles from Avon, IN, or about 1h 34m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 125.3 miles.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

Departure

Before you leave

Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.

First stop

Around 33 miles or 49m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 74.4 miles or 1h 34m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 2h 26m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Portage, IN than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

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Open the route before leaving Avon, IN so your first major turns are already loaded.

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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.

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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Avon, IN

This is one driving day of about 148.8 miles and 3h 1m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 33 miles from Avon, IN.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on I 65 for about 125.3 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 74.4 mi from Avon, IN · 1h 34m into the drive

city in Indiana, USA

Mid-route town

Meal stop

West Lafayette, IN

74 mi into the route

Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset

This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.

Pacing Suggestions

Orland Park, IL

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Champaign, IL

Meal break

The midpoint is around 78.2 miles from Avon, IN, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Portage, IN

The final approach into Portage, IN usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.

Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Portage, IN.

After long uninterrupted mileage, take five minutes before the last urban segment to reset and refocus on exits, merges, and city traffic.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

National Parks Near This Route

Worth a detour if your schedule allows.

Indiana Dunes National Park

Indiana Dunes National Park

National Park

Lake Michigan's might has influenced Indiana Dunes for millennia. Wind and waves have shaped the land, leaving a rich mosaic of habitats along these 15 miles of Indiana coast. Over 50 miles of trails...

6 mi from route ~15 min detour $20 near mile 148.8
Park Closure: Partial Closures to Marquette Greenway Trail and Glenwood Dunes Trail
Park Closure: Mount Baldy Closure
View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$23.26 one way

$46.53 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 52 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.36 $25.54 $51.08
premium $4.89 $28.64 $57.27
diesel $5.61 $32.85 $65.71

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$23

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$48–$73

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 52.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $16 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 44.6 0 $15.62 $7.14
Efficient EV 37.2 0 $13.02 $5.95
EV Truck/SUV 59.5 0 $20.83 $9.52

Gas CO2

52 kg

EV CO2

17 kg (67% less)

This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.

DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.

Travel Intel

Current conditions at both ends of the drive.

Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Avon, IN

Evening in Avon on Thursday

Local time

6:31 PM

EDT

Current temp

73°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Portage, IN

Evening in Portage on Thursday

Local time

5:31 PM

CDT

Current temp

50°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Seasonal Notes

Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.

Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.

Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.

Time zone

1 hour earlier

The destination clock does not match departure time, so double-check hotel check-in windows and late arrival plans.

Temperature spread

23 degrees cooler at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

3h 1m on the road

Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.

Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Avon, IN to Portage, IN covers 148.8 miles and takes about 3h 1m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 65, State Road 267, Central Avenue. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 74.4 miles from Avon, IN. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $23.26 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left. A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
This is a demanding drive. With 11 significant decision points across 148.8 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.2 miles (US 36 / Rockville Road): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach; at 0.4 miles (267 / Avon Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 16.2 miles (I 65; US 52): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Avon, IN to Portage, IN does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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