Road Trips from Portage, IN
Portage is a solid launchpad for exploring Indiana, offering a range of day trips. You've got options within a few hours, most with a drive score of 9, and all touching on Indiana Dunes National Park. For longer hauls, you can reach destinations over 5 hours away. The terrain is consistently flat, making for straightforward driving.
Total Routes
34
Shortest
2.4h
With Parks Nearby
34
Full-day getaway
14 total in this range
Ashland, IN
3h 58m201.4 mi one way
This 201.4-mile trip to Ashland is one of the longer options, taking about 4 hours. It has a high drive score of 9 and includes access to Indiana Dunes National Park, similar to many other routes from Portage.
Bloomington, IN
3h 55m204 mi one way
Seelyville, IN
3h 50m173.6 mi one way
At 173.6 miles and 3.8 hours, Seelyville is a moderately distant option. It matches the common drive score of 9 and features Indiana Dunes National Park, aligning with other accessible natural areas.
Bargersville, IN
3h 22m174.9 mi one way
This 174.9-mile drive to Bargersville takes 3.4 hours. It uses mostly surface roads and has a solid drive score of 9, plus access to Indiana Dunes National Park.
Daleville, IN
3h 36m190.6 mi one way
Daleville is 190.6 miles away and a 3.6-hour drive. This route uses mostly surface roads and maintains a drive score of 9, with Indiana Dunes National Park nearby.
Weekend trip
20 total in this range
Clarksville, IN
5h266.5 mi one way
Clarksville offers the longest drive at 266.5 miles, taking 5 hours. It boasts the highest drive score of 10 and includes Indiana Dunes National Park, making it a more substantial excursion.
Scottsburg, IN
4h 33m240.4 mi one way
At 240.4 miles and 4.6 hours, Scottsburg is a longer haul with a top drive score of 10. It provides access to Indiana Dunes National Park, similar to many other choices.
Saint John, IN
5h 50m309.8 mi one way
Hanover, IN
4h 59m257.7 mi one way
Hanover is a 257.7-mile destination requiring 5 hours of driving. This route achieves a drive score of 10 and includes access to Indiana Dunes National Park.
Jeffersonville, IN
5h 4m268.4 mi one way
Browse by Mood
Clarksville, IN
5h266.5 mi one way
Scottsburg, IN
4h 33m240.4 mi one way
Saint John, IN
5h 50m309.8 mi one way
Hanover, IN
4h 59m257.7 mi one way
When to Go
Spring
Spring offers mild weather for exploring Indiana Dunes National Park, with consistently flat terrain making for easy drives to nearby destinations.
Summer
Summer is ideal for longer drives to destinations like Ferdinand, taking advantage of the 10 drive scores and access to national parks.
Fall
Fall foliage can be enjoyed on the drives to destinations like Hanover, with the generally flat terrain remaining consistent.
Winter
Winter drives are manageable with high drive scores across most routes, though park access may be limited.
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