Origin
Pleasant, IN
Late night in Pleasant on Saturday
Local time
4:33 AM
EDT
Current temp
74°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Pleasant, IN to Portage, IN
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
4h 9m
Distance
247 mi
397 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$39
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
3h 56m
★
6 AM
4h 9m
8 AM
4h 35m
10 AM
4h 18m
12 PM
4h 16m
3 PM
4h 20m
5 PM
4h 34m
8 PM
4h 1m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Pleasant, IN
Natan Karnushin
Portage, IN
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Trip Overview
The drive from Pleasant, IN to Portage, IN covers 247 miles and takes about 4h 9m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on State Road 250, South Adams Street, West Perry Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $38.62 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
123.5 miles from Pleasant, IN
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 4m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 4h 9m. Total distance: 247 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
4h 9m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 4h 9m drive with frequent turns across 247 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.
State Road 250 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. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 4h 9m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Pleasant, IN to Portage, IN is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| State Road 250 | — | — |
| South Adams Street | — | — |
| West Perry Street | — | — |
| South Buckeye Street | — | — |
| East Main Street | — | — |
| North Ireland Street | — | — |
| North Michigan Avenue | — | — |
| I 74 West | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
State Road 250
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Pleasant, IN and Portage, IN.
1
Start on the route
36 ft
·
8 sec
·
the route
2
Turn left onto State Road 250
79 ft
·
4 sec
·
State Road 250
3
Turn right
14 mi
·
25 min
4
Continue on South Adams Street
0.5 mi
·
53 sec
·
South Adams Street
5
Turn left onto West Perry Street
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
West Perry Street
6
Turn right onto South Buckeye Street
22 mi
·
33 min
·
South Buckeye Street
7
Continue on East Main Street
0.4 mi
·
40 sec
·
East Main Street
8
Turn right onto North Ireland Street
0.4 mi
·
32 sec
·
North Ireland Street
9
Turn left onto North Michigan Avenue
1.9 mi
·
2 min
·
North Michigan Avenue
10
Turn right
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
11
Take the ramp straight toward I 74 West, US 421: Indianapolis
39 mi
·
41 min
·
I 74 West, US 421: Indianapolis
12
Continue on Southeastern Avenue
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
Southeastern Avenue
13
Continue on Southeastern Avenue
3.6 mi
·
5 min
·
Southeastern Avenue
14
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Southeastern Avenue
105 ft
·
6 sec
·
Southeastern Avenue
15
Exit the roundabout onto Southeastern Avenue
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Southeastern Avenue
16
Continue on Cruse Street
423 ft
·
14 sec
·
Cruse Street
17
Turn right onto East Market Street
364 ft
·
16 sec
·
East Market Street
18
Turn left onto Dickson Street
525 ft
·
20 sec
·
Dickson Street
19
Turn left onto East Ohio Street
128 ft
·
6 sec
·
East Ohio Street
20
Turn right onto Dickson Street
0.1 mi
·
22 sec
·
Dickson Street
21
Turn left onto East New York Street
0.1 mi
·
26 sec
·
East New York Street
22
Turn right onto North Pine Street
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
·
North Pine Street
23
Take the ramp straight
125 ft
·
3 sec
24
Keep slight right to continue on I 65 North: Chicago
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
·
I 65 North: Chicago
25
Merge slight left
30 mi
·
35 min
26
Take the exit slight right toward US 52 West
0.2 mi
·
16 sec
·
US 52 West
27
Keep slight left
0.1 mi
·
10 sec
28
Merge slight left
118 mi
·
2 hr 8 min
29
Take the exit slight right toward I 80 East, I 94 East, US 6 East: Toledo, Detroit
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
I 80 East, I 94 East, US 6 East: Toledo, Detroit
30
Keep slight right to continue on Central Avenue
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
·
Central Avenue
31
Turn right onto Central Avenue
4.3 mi
·
8 min
·
Central Avenue
32
Continue on Central Avenue
1.4 mi
·
3 min
·
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 123.5 miles from Pleasant, IN, or about 2h 4m 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 54 miles or 54m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 123.5 miles or 2h 4m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 3h 24m
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 Pleasant, IN so your first major turns are already loaded.
+
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 Pleasant, IN
This is one driving day of about 247 miles and 4h 9m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 54 miles from Pleasant, 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 123.5 mi from Pleasant, IN · 2h 4m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
124 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 54 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 123.5 miles from Pleasant, 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
$38.62 one way
$77.23 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
86 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $42.40 | $84.80 |
| premium | $4.89 | $47.53 | $95.07 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $54.53 | $109.07 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$39
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$64–$89
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 86.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $26 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 74.1 | 0 | $25.93 | $11.86 |
| Efficient EV | 61.8 | 0 | $21.61 | $9.88 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 98.8 | 1 | $34.58 | $15.81 |
Gas CO2
86 kg
EV CO2
29 kg (66% less)
Plan for 0 charging stops, roughly every 270 miles. Allow 25-40 minutes per stop at a DC fast charger.
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
Late night in Portage on Saturday
Local time
3:33 AM
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
24 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
4h 9m on the road
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Pleasant, IN to Portage, IN covers 247 miles and takes about 4h 9m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are State Road 250, South Adams Street, West Perry Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 123.5 miles from Pleasant, IN. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $38.62 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. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
This is a straightforward 4h 9m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Pleasant, IN to Portage, IN is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Pleasant, IN to Portage, IN does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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