Origin
West Lafayette, IN
Evening in West Lafayette on Tuesday
Local time
5:27 PM
EDT
Current temp
52°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from West Lafayette, IN to Portland, IN
Data updated 2 hours ago
Drive Time
2h 41m
Distance
117.6 mi
189 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$18
one way
EV Charging
None
0 DC fast
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 31m
★
6 AM
2h 41m
8 AM
3h 3m
10 AM
2h 49m
12 PM
2h 47m
3 PM
2h 50m
5 PM
3h 2m
8 PM
2h 35m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
West Lafayette, IN
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Portland, IN
Brett Sayles
Trip Overview
The drive from West Lafayette, IN to Portland, IN covers 117.6 miles and takes about 2h 41m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on SR 26, East North 00 South, US 27 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 57.5 miles on SR 26. At current regular gas prices, budget about $18.39 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
58.8 miles from West Lafayette, IN
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 30m into the drive .
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Drive Character
The drive from West Lafayette, IN to Portland, IN covers 117.6 miles and takes about 2h 41m, using a mix of highways and local roads.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 17 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
SR 26 is the longest continuous segment at about 57.5 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. Navigation is very simple — set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Vine Street.
Route Complexity
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
The drive from West Lafayette, IN to Portland, IN is easy. At 2h 41m with 56% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Vine Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (Wiggins Street): Navigation decision point; at 2.6 miles (North Earl Avenue): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 7 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
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0 mi into trip
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Vine Street
Turn right onto Vine Street
Navigation decision point
5
0.1 mi into trip
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~0m in
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Wiggins Street
Turn right onto Wiggins Street
Navigation decision point
4
2.6 mi into trip
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~6m in
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North Earl Avenue
Turn right onto North Earl Avenue
Navigation decision point
3
3.1 mi into trip
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~7m in
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South Street
Turn left onto South Street
Navigation decision point
4
110.1 mi into trip
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~2h 32m in
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US 27; SR 67
Turn right onto US 27; SR 67
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| SR 26 | 57.5 mi | 1h 24m |
| East North 00 South | 31.2 mi | 35m |
| US 27 | 7.5 mi | 8m |
| Strawtown Pike | 7 mi | 8m |
| East 4th Street | 5.4 mi | 6m |
| South Street | 2 mi | 3m |
| South Washington Street | 1.8 mi | 3m |
| Union Street | 1.6 mi | 4m |
Longest stretch:
SR 26
— 57.5 mi, about 1h 24m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between West Lafayette, IN and Portland, IN.
1
Start on Northwestern Avenue
42 ft
·
2 sec
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Northwestern Avenue
2
Turn right onto Vine Street
275 ft
·
16 sec
·
Vine Street
3
Turn right onto Wiggins Street
0.3 mi
·
47 sec
·
Wiggins Street
4
Continue on Old US Highway 231
0.6 mi
·
1 min
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Old US Highway 231
5
Continue on Union Street
1.6 mi
·
4 min
·
Union Street
6
Turn right onto North Earl Avenue
0.5 mi
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1 min
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North Earl Avenue
7
Turn left onto South Street
2.0 mi
·
3 min
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South Street
8
Continue on SR 26
57 mi
·
1 hr 24 min
·
SR 26
9
Turn left onto SR 37
7.0 mi
·
8 min
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Strawtown Pike
10
Turn straight onto South Washington Street
1.8 mi
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3 min
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South Washington Street
11
Turn right onto East 29th Street
361 ft
·
7 sec
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East 29th Street
12
Continue on South Adams Street
1.6 mi
·
2 min
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South Adams Street
13
Turn right onto SR 18
0.5 mi
·
33 sec
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Sears Drive
14
Continue on SR 18
5.4 mi
·
6 min
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East 4th Street
15
Continue on SR 18
31 mi
·
35 min
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East North 00 South
16
Turn right onto US 27; SR 67
7.5 mi
·
8 min
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US 27; SR 67
17
Arrive at destination
US 27; SR 26
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 58.8 miles from West Lafayette, IN, or about 1h 30m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 57.5 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 80 miles or 1h 58m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 58.8 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 17m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Portland, IN than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving West Lafayette, 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 West Lafayette, IN
This is one driving day of about 117.6 miles and 2h 41m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from West Lafayette, 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 SR 26 for about 57.5 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 58.8 mi from West Lafayette, IN · 1h 30m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
59 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 58.8 miles from West Lafayette, IN, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Portland, IN
The final approach into Portland, 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 Portland, 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
$18.39 one way
$36.77 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
41 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $20.19 | $40.37 |
| premium | $4.89 | $22.63 | $45.26 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $25.96 | $51.93 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$18
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$43–$68
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 41.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $12 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 35.3 | 0 | $12.35 | $5.64 |
| Efficient EV | 29.4 | 0 | $10.29 | $4.70 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 47 | 0 | $16.46 | $7.53 |
Gas CO2
41 kg
EV CO2
14 kg (66% 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
Portland, IN
Evening in Portland on Tuesday
Local time
5:27 PM
EDT
Current temp
57°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
5 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
2h 41m 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 West Lafayette, IN to Portland, IN covers 117.6 miles and takes about 2h 41m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are SR 26, East North 00 South, US 27. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 58.8 miles from West Lafayette, IN. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $18.39 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
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 West Lafayette, IN to Portland, IN is easy. At 2h 41m with 56% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Vine Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (Wiggins Street): Navigation decision point; at 2.6 miles (North Earl Avenue): Navigation decision point.
The route from West Lafayette, IN to Portland, IN does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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