Origin
Portage, IN
Morning in Portage on Thursday
Local time
11:42 AM
CDT
Current temp
50°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Portage, IN to Boonville, IN
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
6h 3m
Distance
322.1 mi
518 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$50
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
5h 50m
★
6 AM
6h 3m
8 AM
6h 29m
10 AM
6h 12m
12 PM
6h 10m
3 PM
6h 14m
5 PM
6h 28m
8 PM
5h 56m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Portage, IN
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Boonville, IN
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Trip Overview
The drive from Portage, IN to Boonville, IN covers 322.1 miles and takes about 6h 3m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Willowcreek Road, I 80, Indiana Toll Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $50.36 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
161 miles from Portage, IN
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h 1m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 6h 3m. Total distance: 322.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
6h 3m drive, plan rest stops for pacing.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 6h 3m drive with frequent turns across 322.1 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.
Willowcreek Road 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.
The route itself is not hard, but at 6h 3m, endurance matters. Plan breaks every 2-3 hours. The 0 decision points are all manageable with basic attention.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Portage, IN to Boonville, IN is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Willowcreek Road | — | — |
| I 80 | — | — |
| Indiana Toll Road | — | — |
| I 80 West | — | — |
| I 94 West | — | — |
| I 65 | — | — |
| I 65 South | — | — |
| Casimir Pulaski Memorial Highway | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Willowcreek Road
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Portage, IN and Boonville, IN.
1
Start on Central Avenue
0.4 mi
·
53 sec
·
Central Avenue
2
Turn right onto Willowcreek Road
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Willowcreek Road
3
Take the ramp slight right toward I 80, I 90
433 ft
·
12 sec
·
I 80, I 90
4
Keep slight right
0.1 mi
·
16 sec
5
Continue straight
0.4 mi
·
47 sec
6
Merge slight left onto Indiana Toll Road
2.6 mi
·
3 min
·
Indiana Toll Road
7
Take the exit slight right toward I 80 West, I 94, US 6: Des Moines
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
I 80 West, I 94, US 6: Des Moines
8
Keep slight right to continue on I 94 West, I 80 West, SR 51, US 6 East
0.1 mi
·
13 sec
·
I 94 West, I 80 West, SR 51, US 6 East
9
Keep slight left to continue on I 94 West, I 80 West
2.9 mi
·
4 min
·
I 94 West, I 80 West
10
Take the exit slight right toward I 65: Gary, Toll Road, Indianapolis
0.6 mi
·
52 sec
·
I 65: Gary, Toll Road, Indianapolis
11
Keep slight left to continue on I 65 South, I 80 West, I 94 West, US 6 West: Indianapolis, Chicago
0.1 mi
·
10 sec
·
I 65 South, I 80 West, I 94 West, US 6 West: Indianapolis, Chicago
12
Keep slight left to continue on I 65 South: Indianapolis
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
I 65 South: Indianapolis
13
Merge slight left onto Casimir Pulaski Memorial Highway
130 mi
·
2 hr 21 min
·
Casimir Pulaski Memorial Highway
14
Keep slight left
5.9 mi
·
6 min
15
Take the exit slight right toward I 465 South
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
·
I 465 South
16
Continue on I 465 South
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
I 465 South
17
Merge slight left
14 mi
·
15 min
18
Take the exit slight right toward I 69 South: Evansville
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
I 69 South: Evansville
19
Continue straight
47 mi
·
53 min
20
Keep slight left to continue on I 69 South: Evansville
94 mi
·
1 hr 40 min
·
I 69 South: Evansville
21
Take the exit slight right toward I 64 East: Louisville
0.3 mi
·
45 sec
·
I 64 East: Louisville
22
Merge slight left
9.6 mi
·
10 min
23
Take the exit slight right toward SR 61: Lynnville, Boonville
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
·
SR 61: Lynnville, Boonville
24
Keep slight right
157 ft
·
4 sec
25
Turn slight right onto State Road 61
7.3 mi
·
10 min
·
State Road 61
26
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward State Road 61
249 ft
·
5 sec
·
State Road 61
27
Exit the roundabout onto State Road 61
2.2 mi
·
3 min
·
State Road 61
28
Continue on North 3rd Street
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
North 3rd Street
29
Turn right onto West Main Street
348 ft
·
13 sec
·
West Main Street
30
Turn left onto South 2nd Street
344 ft
·
14 sec
·
South 2nd Street
31
Turn left onto West Locust Street
348 ft
·
14 sec
·
West Locust Street
32
Turn left onto South 3rd Street
62 ft
·
1 sec
·
South 3rd Street
33
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.
Evening Departure
This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 161 miles from Portage, IN, or about 3h 1m 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 71 miles or 1h 20m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 161 miles or 3h 1m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 4h 57m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Boonville, IN than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Portage, IN so your first major turns are already loaded.
+
Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
+
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 Portage, IN
This is one driving day of about 322.1 miles and 6h 3m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 71 miles from Portage, 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 161 mi from Portage, IN · 3h 1m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
161 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 71 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 161 miles from Portage, IN, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Boonville, IN
The final approach into Boonville, 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 Boonville, 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
$50.36 one way
$100.71 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
113 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $55.29 | $110.58 |
| premium | $4.89 | $61.99 | $123.97 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $71.12 | $142.23 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$50
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$75–$100
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 112.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $34 in charging · 1 stop · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 96.6 | 1 | $33.82 | $15.46 |
| Efficient EV | 80.5 | 0 | $28.18 | $12.88 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 128.8 | 1 | $45.09 | $20.61 |
Gas CO2
113 kg
EV CO2
38 kg (66% less)
Plan for 1 charging stop. A 30-minute DC fast charge mid-route should be enough to complete the trip comfortably.
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
Boonville, IN
Morning in Boonville on Thursday
Local time
11:42 AM
CDT
Current temp
56°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
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
6 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
6h 3m on the road
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Portage, IN to Boonville, IN covers 322.1 miles and takes about 6h 3m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Willowcreek Road, I 80, Indiana Toll Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 161 miles from Portage, IN. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $50.36 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour. This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.
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.
The route itself is not hard, but at 6h 3m, endurance matters. Plan breaks every 2-3 hours. The 0 decision points are all manageable with basic attention.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Portage, IN to Boonville, IN is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Portage, IN to Boonville, IN does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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