The drive from Uniontown, IN to Portage, IN covers 286.8 miles and takes about 5h 45m behind the wheel.
This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 65, I 69, North Gospel Street for much of the mileage,
and the overall profile is highway-focused drive.
The longest uninterrupted segment is about 135.4 miles on I 65.
At current regular gas prices, budget about $44.84 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
143.4 miles from Uniontown, IN
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 3h 2m into the drive
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Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 5h 45m. Total distance: 286.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
5h 45m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (76%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 5h 45m highway drive covering 286.8 miles, with most of the trip on I 65 and I 69. The longest continuous stretch is about 135.4 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 24 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 135.4 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 65 and I 69. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 28.7 miles in near SR 56 / North Main Street.
Driving Effort10/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 16 significant decision points across 286.8 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 28.7 miles (SR 56 / North Main Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 39.4 miles (SR 37 / North Gospel Street): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 143 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 16 key points
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
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28.7 mi into trip|~43m in|SR 56 / North Main Street
Turn right onto SR 56 / North Main Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
6
39.4 mi into trip|~58m in|SR 37 / North Gospel Street
Enter roundabout onto SR 37 / North Gospel Street
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
7
143 mi into trip|~3h 1m in
Take the exit toward I 65 North: Chicago
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left lane.
Exit 20
Toward I 65 North: Chicago
8
279.9 mi into trip|~5h 32m 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
280.8 mi into trip|~5h 33m 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
135.4 mi
2h 27m
I 69
47.6 mi
53m
North Gospel Street
41.5 mi
51m
SR 145
16.2 mi
24m
I 74
9.2 mi
10m
State Road 56
8.9 mi
12m
SR 37
7.4 mi
10m
Central Avenue
5.7 mi
11m
Longest stretch:
I 65
— 135.4 mi, about 2h 27m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Uniontown, IN and Portage, IN.
1
Start on County Rd S Indian Lake
42 ft·8 sec·County Rd S Indian Lake
2
Turn left onto SR 62
4.0 mi·7 min·South Indian Lake Road
3
Turn left onto SR 37
7.4 mi·10 min·SR 37
4
Turn straight onto SR 64
1.1 mi·1 min·SR 64
5
Continue on SR 145
16 mi·24 min·SR 145
6
Turn right onto SR 56
1.7 mi·2 min·North Main Street
Use the right lane.
7
Continue on SR 56
8.9 mi·12 min·State Road 56
8
Continue on US 150; SR 37; SR 56
259 ft·4 sec·West Main Street
9
Enter roundabout onto SR 37
0.1 mi·8 sec·North Gospel Street
10
Continue on SR 37
41 mi·51 min·North Gospel Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
11
Merge onto I 69
48 mi·53 min·I 69
Use the straight lane.
12
Take the exit
1.4 mi·3 min
Exit 163Toward I 465 West, I 74 West: Peoria
13
Merge onto I 74; I 465
9.2 mi·10 min·I 74; I 465
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Keep slight left at fork onto 65
3.9 mi·4 min·65
Use the straight lane.
15
Take the exit
1.1 mi·2 min
Exit 20Toward I 65 North: ChicagoUse the slight left lane.
16
Merge onto I 65
18 mi·19 min·I 65
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
17
Take the exit onto US 52
0.2 mi·15 sec·US 52
Exit 141Toward US 52 West
18
Keep slight left at fork
0.1 mi·9 sec
19
Merge onto I 65
118 mi·2 hr 8 min·I 65
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
20
Take the exit
0.9 mi·1 min
Exit 259BToward I 80 East, I 94 East, US 6 East: Toledo, DetroitUse the slight right lane.
21
Keep slight right at fork
0.3 mi·37 sec
Exit 13Toward Central AvenueUse the slight right lane.
22
Turn right onto Central Avenue
4.3 mi·8 min·Central Avenue
23
Continue on Central Avenue
1.4 mi·3 min·Central Avenue
24
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 143.4 miles from Uniontown, IN, or about 3h 2m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 135.4 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 63 miles or 1h 28m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 143.4 miles or 3h 2m 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 43m
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 Uniontown, 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 Uniontown, IN
This is one driving day of about 286.8 miles and 5h 45m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 63 miles from Uniontown, 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 135.4 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 143.4 mi from Uniontown, IN
· 3h 2m into the drive
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
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 286.8
Park Closure: Partial Closures to Marquette Greenway Trail and Glenwood Dunes Trail
Abraham Lincoln grew from youth to manhood on this southern Indiana soil. Many character and moral traits of one of the world's most respected leaders was formed and nurtured here. Explore Lincoln's b...
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$44.84 one way
$89.68 round trip
$3.97/gal25.4 MPG avg100 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.36
$49.23
$98.46
premium
$4.89
$55.19
$110.38
diesel
$5.61
$63.32
$126.64
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$45
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$70–$95
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 100.3 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
EV Charging Along Route
4 DC fast chargers
· Coverage: fair
Tesla Supercharger
Bloomington, Indiana
Tesla
1 DCFC
EV Connect Charging Station
Bloomington, Indiana
EV Connect
1 DCFC
ChargePoint Charging Station
Bloomington, Indiana
ChargePoint
1 DCFC
EVBOLT Charging Station
Bloomington, Indiana
Other
1 DCFC
Tesla: 1
EV Connect: 1
ChargePoint: 1
Other: 1
Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.
Driving Electric?
About $30 in charging
· 1 stop
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
86
1
$30.11
$13.77
Efficient EV
71.7
0
$25.10
$11.47
EV Truck/SUV
114.7
1
$40.15
$18.36
Gas CO2
100 kg
EV CO2
34 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.
Forecast as of Apr 17, 2026
Origin
Uniontown, IN
Evening
in Uniontown on Friday
Local time
6:44 PM
CDT
Current temp
54°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Portage, IN
Evening
in Portage on Friday
Local time
6:44 PM
CDT
Current temp
45°F
Showers And Thunderstorms
SSW 15 to 20 mph93% chanceLive 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
9 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
5h 45m 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 Uniontown, IN to Portage, IN covers 286.8 miles and takes about 5h 45m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 65, I 69, North Gospel Street. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 143.4 miles from Uniontown, IN. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $44.84 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 demanding drive. With 16 significant decision points across 286.8 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 28.7 miles (SR 56 / North Main Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 39.4 miles (SR 37 / North Gospel Street): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 143 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Uniontown, IN to Portage, IN does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Indiana Dunes National Park and Lincoln Boyhood National Memorial.
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, EIA for fuel prices, NREL for EV charging, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
