Origin
Portage, IN
Morning in Portage on Wednesday
Local time
6:44 AM
CDT
Current temp
46°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Portage, IN to Brazil, IN
Data updated 0 seconds ago
Drive Time
3h 37m
Distance
165.5 mi
266 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$26
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
3h 25m
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6 AM
3h 38m
8 AM
4h 3m
10 AM
3h 46m
12 PM
3h 44m
3 PM
3h 48m
5 PM
4h 1m
8 PM
3h 30m
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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Brazil, IN
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Trip Overview
The drive from Portage, IN to Brazil, IN covers 165.5 miles and takes about 3h 37m 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 $25.87 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
82.7 miles from Portage, IN
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 48m into the drive .
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Drive Character
Expect a 3h 37m drive with frequent turns across 165.5 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 26 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. 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 Portage, IN to Brazil, IN is easy. At 3h 37m 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 Portage, IN to Brazil, IN is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Willowcreek Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 80 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Indiana Toll Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 80 West | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 94 West | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 65 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 65 South | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Casimir Pulaski Memorial Highway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
Willowcreek Road
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Portage, IN and Brazil, 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
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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
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Indiana Toll Road
7
Take the exit slight right toward I 80 West, I 94, US 6: Des Moines
0.6 mi
·
1 min
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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
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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
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I 94 West, I 80 West
10
Take the exit slight right toward I 65: Gary, Toll Road, Indianapolis
0.6 mi
·
52 sec
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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
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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
81 mi
·
1 hr 27 min
·
Casimir Pulaski Memorial Highway
14
Take the exit slight right toward SR 43: Brookston, West Lafayette
0.4 mi
·
45 sec
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SR 43: Brookston, West Lafayette
15
Keep slight right to continue on West Lafayette, Indiana Veterans Home, Purdue University, VA Clinic, Tippecanoe, Battlefield, Prophetstown State Park
213 ft
·
5 sec
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West Lafayette, Indiana Veterans Home, Purdue University, VA Clinic, Tippecanoe, Battlefield, Prophetstown State Park
16
Turn straight onto North River Road
5.8 mi
·
10 min
·
North River Road
17
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward South River Road
121 ft
·
5 sec
·
South River Road
18
Exit the roundabout onto South River Road
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
South River Road
19
Turn left
27 mi
·
40 min
20
Turn right onto West South Boulevard
13 mi
·
19 min
·
West South Boulevard
21
Turn left
0.4 mi
·
33 sec
22
Turn right onto Main Street
2.7 mi
·
3 min
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Main Street
23
At the end of the road, turn right
2.6 mi
·
3 min
24
Turn left
23 mi
·
33 min
25
Turn left onto East National Avenue
39 ft
·
1 sec
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East National Avenue
26
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 82.7 miles from Portage, IN, or about 1h 48m 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 45m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 82.7 miles or 1h 48m 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 58m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Brazil, 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.
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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 Portage, IN
This is one driving day of about 165.5 miles and 3h 37m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 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 82.7 mi from Portage, IN · 1h 48m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
83 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 82.7 miles from Portage, IN, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Brazil, IN
The final approach into Brazil, 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 Brazil, 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
$25.87 one way
$51.75 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
58 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $28.41 | $56.82 |
| premium | $4.89 | $31.85 | $63.70 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $36.54 | $73.08 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$26
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$51–$76
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 57.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $17 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 49.7 | 0 | $17.38 | $7.94 |
| Efficient EV | 41.4 | 0 | $14.48 | $6.62 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 66.2 | 0 | $23.17 | $10.59 |
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
Brazil, IN
Morning in Brazil on Wednesday
Local time
7:44 AM
EDT
Current temp
71°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 later
The destination clock does not match departure time, so double-check hotel check-in windows and late arrival plans.
Temperature spread
25 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
3h 37m 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 Portage, IN to Brazil, IN covers 165.5 miles and takes about 3h 37m 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 82.7 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 $25.87 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 Portage, IN to Brazil, IN is easy. At 3h 37m 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 Portage, IN to Brazil, IN is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Portage, IN to Brazil, IN does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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