Origin
Hartford City, IN
Morning in Hartford City on Monday
Local time
11:07 AM
EDT
Current temp
57°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Hartford City, IN to Portage, IN
Drive Time
3h 1m
Distance
164.8 mi
265 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$25
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 50m
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6 AM
3h 1m
8 AM
3h 24m
10 AM
3h 9m
12 PM
3h 7m
3 PM
3h 10m
5 PM
3h 23m
8 PM
2h 54m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Hartford City, IN
Stephen Leonardi
Portage, IN
John Hanson
Trip Overview
The drive from Hartford City, IN to Portage, IN covers 164.8 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 North Walnut Street, West 700 North 5, East State Road 18 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $25.03 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
82.4 miles from Hartford City, IN
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 30m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 3h 1m drive with frequent turns across 164.8 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 33 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
North Walnut Street is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple — set it and forget it for most of the drive.
Route Complexity
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
The drive from Hartford City, IN to Portage, IN is easy. At 3h 1m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Hartford City, IN to Portage, IN is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| North Walnut Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| West 700 North 5 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| East State Road 18 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| West Delphi Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| West 2nd Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| South Baldwin Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| North Wabash Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| North Wabash Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
North Walnut Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hartford City, IN and Portage, IN.
1
Start on West Washington Street
56 ft
·
3 sec
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West Washington Street
2
Turn right onto North Walnut Street
7.0 mi
·
10 min
·
North Walnut Street
3
Turn left onto West 700 North 5
9.4 mi
·
10 min
·
West 700 North 5
4
Continue on East State Road 18
6.5 mi
·
7 min
·
East State Road 18
5
Continue on West Delphi Avenue
0.2 mi
·
14 sec
·
West Delphi Avenue
6
Continue on West 2nd Street
486 ft
·
10 sec
·
West 2nd Street
7
Turn right onto South Baldwin Avenue
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
South Baldwin Avenue
8
Turn left onto North Wabash Avenue
0.6 mi
·
50 sec
·
North Wabash Avenue
9
Continue on North Wabash Road
4.8 mi
·
7 min
·
North Wabash Road
10
Continue on County Road 187 West
0.4 mi
·
39 sec
·
County Road 187 West
11
Continue on South Wabash Street
12 mi
·
17 min
·
South Wabash Street
12
Turn left onto West Market Street
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
·
West Market Street
13
Turn right onto South Cass Street
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
South Cass Street
14
Continue on North Cass Street
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
North Cass Street
15
Continue on County Road 500 West
0.4 mi
·
38 sec
·
County Road 500 West
16
Continue on North 500 West
6.4 mi
·
9 min
·
North 500 West
17
Turn left onto State Road 16
3.1 mi
·
5 min
·
State Road 16
18
Continue on East 1000 North
11 mi
·
15 min
·
East 1000 North
19
Turn right
33 mi
·
41 min
20
Take the exit slight right toward US 30 West: Valparaiso
0.3 mi
·
49 sec
·
US 30 West: Valparaiso
21
Merge slight left
40 mi
·
52 min
22
Take the exit slight right toward SR 49 North, SR 2 East: Valparaiso, Chesterton
5.8 mi
·
8 min
·
SR 49 North, SR 2 East: Valparaiso, Chesterton
23
Continue straight
3.4 mi
·
4 min
24
Turn left onto I 80, I 90: Toll Road
394 ft
·
10 sec
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I 80, I 90: Toll Road
25
Continue straight
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
26
Continue on I 80, I 90: Toll Road
410 ft
·
10 sec
·
I 80, I 90: Toll Road
27
Keep slight right to continue on I 80 West, I 90 West: Chicago
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
·
I 80 West, I 90 West: Chicago
28
Merge slight left onto Indiana Toll Road
6.5 mi
·
7 min
·
Indiana Toll Road
29
Take the exit slight right toward Portage
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Portage
30
Keep slight left
154 ft
·
11 sec
31
Turn left onto Willowcreek Road
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Willowcreek Road
32
Turn left onto Central Avenue
0.4 mi
·
52 sec
·
Central Avenue
33
Arrive at your destination
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 82.4 miles from Hartford City, IN, or about 1h 30m into the drive.
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 80 miles or 1h 27m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 82.4 miles or 1h 30m 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 28m
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 Hartford City, 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 Hartford City, IN
This is one driving day of about 164.8 miles and 3h 1m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Hartford City, 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.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 82.4 mi from Hartford City, IN · 1h 30m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
82 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
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 82.4 miles from Hartford City, 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.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$25.03 one way
$50.06 round trip
$3.86/gal
25.4 MPG avg
58 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.25 | $27.59 | $55.19 |
| premium | $4.80 | $31.11 | $62.22 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $36.61 | $73.23 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$25
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$50–$75
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 57.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $17 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 49.4 | 0 | $17.30 | $7.91 |
| Efficient EV | 41.2 | 0 | $14.42 | $6.59 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 65.9 | 0 | $23.07 | $10.55 |
Gas CO2
58 kg
EV CO2
19 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.
Destination
Portage, IN
Morning in Portage on Monday
Local time
10:07 AM
CDT
Current temp
46°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
11 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 Hartford City, IN to Portage, IN covers 164.8 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 North Walnut Street, West 700 North 5, East State Road 18. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 82.4 miles from Hartford City, IN. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $25.03 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.
The drive from Hartford City, IN to Portage, IN is easy. At 3h 1m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Hartford City, IN to Portage, IN is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Hartford City, IN to Portage, IN does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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