Haubstadt, IN to Portage, IN is 260.6 miles and takes about 5h 36m via US 41 and I 65, with a fuel budget near $41 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within Indiana, traversing the Midwest region. It's a straightforward drive, mostly on major highways, making it a solid option for a single-day transit. You'll find it to be a practical choice if you need to get from point A to point B efficiently. The estimated fuel cost is around $41, so plan accordingly.
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
130.3 miles from Haubstadt, IN
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 2h 50m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
US 41
140.4 mi
2h 58m
SR 63
63.3 mi
1h 20m
I 65
38.5 mi
42m
State Road 14
9.5 mi
13m
Central Avenue
5.7 mi
11m
County Road 975
1 mi
3m
South Main Street
0.4 mi
1m
County Road 25 West
0.2 mi
<1m
Longest stretch:
US 41
— 140.4 mi, about 2h 58m
Traffic on I-65
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 44 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
4 PM
~1,963 veh/hr typical
· worst 2,344
Quietest
1 AM
~264 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
7.4×
busier at peak than in the quiet hours
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Averaged across 55 weeks of 2023 FHWA Travel Monitoring Analysis System data. Weekday hours only (Mon–Fri).
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Haubstadt, IN and Portage, IN.
1
Start on South Main Street
0.4 mi·1 min·South Main Street
2
Continue on County Road 25 West
0.2 mi·43 sec·County Road 25 West
3
Turn right onto County Road 975
1.0 mi·3 min·County Road 975
4
Turn left onto US 41
35 mi·41 min·US 41
5
Take the exit onto US 41; US 150
58 mi·1 hr 17 min·US 41; US 150
Toward US 41 North, US 150: Terre HauteUse the straight lane.
6
Turn straight onto SR 63
63 mi·1 hr 20 min·SR 63
Toward Chicago
7
Continue on US 41
47 mi·59 min·US 41
8
Turn right onto SR 14
9.5 mi·13 min·State Road 14
9
Take the ramp
0.5 mi·1 min
10
Merge onto I 65
39 mi·42 min·I 65
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
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.
12
Keep slight right at fork
0.3 mi·37 sec
Exit 13Toward Central AvenueUse the slight right lane.
13
Turn right onto Central Avenue
4.3 mi·8 min·Central Avenue
14
Continue on Central Avenue
1.4 mi·3 min·Central Avenue
15
Arrive at destination
Central Avenue
Trip Plan
Given the 5h 36m drive time, leaving Haubstadt in the morning should allow you to reach Portage with daylight to spare. The route includes a longest stretch of 140.4 miles on US 41, so plan your fuel and rest stops accordingly before you hit that segment. With only one recommended stop and a relatively short duration, you have flexibility in when you take breaks. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, especially before embarking on the longer highway sections, to avoid unexpected stops. The $41 fuel estimate is a good baseline for budgeting.
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 130.3 miles from Haubstadt, IN, or about 2h 50m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 140.4 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 57 miles or 1h 14m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 130.3 miles or 2h 50m 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 37m
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 Haubstadt, 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 Haubstadt, IN
This is one driving day of about 260.6 miles and 5h 36m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 57 miles from Haubstadt, 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 US 41 for about 140.4 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 7
5 decision points cluster between mile 0.5 and 254.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0.5 mi into trip|~2m in|County Road 975
Turn right onto County Road 975
Navigation decision point
7
36.9 mi into trip|~47m in|US 41; US 150
Take the exit onto US 41; US 150 toward US 41 North, US 150: Terre Haute
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight lane.
Toward US 41 North, US 150: Terre Haute
5
215.2 mi into trip|~4h 39m in|I 65
Merge onto I 65
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
253.7 mi into trip|~5h 22m 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
254.6 mi into trip|~5h 24m 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
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$35.40 one way
$70.79 round trip
$3.45/gal25.4 MPG avg91 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$3.85
$39.50
$79.00
premium
$4.15
$42.58
$85.16
diesel
$3.75
$38.47
$76.95
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$35
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$60–$85
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 91.2 kg one way.
Driving Electric?
About $27 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
78.2
0
$27.36
$12.51
Efficient EV
65.2
0
$22.80
$10.42
EV Truck/SUV
104.2
1
$36.48
$16.68
Gas CO2
91 kg
EV CO2
30 kg (67% less)
Plan for 0 charging stops, roughly every 270 miles. Allow 25-40 minutes per stop at a DC fast charger.
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 Oct 17, 2026
Origin
Haubstadt, IN
Morning
in Haubstadt on Sunday
Local time
6:50 AM
CDT
Current temp
58°F
Sunny
NNE 7 to 12 mph0% chanceLive forecast
Freeze Warning
Freeze Warning issued October 17 at 6:52AM EDT until October 18 at 9:00AM EDT by NWS Indianapolis IN
Freeze Warning
Freeze Warning issued October 17 at 1:34AM EDT until October 18 at 9:00AM EDT by NWS Northern Indiana
Destination
Portage, IN
Morning
in Portage on Sunday
Local time
6:50 AM
CDT
Current temp
56°F
Mostly Sunny
S 0 to 10 mph12% chanceLive forecast
Freeze Warning
Freeze Warning issued October 17 at 6:52AM EDT until October 18 at 9:00AM EDT by NWS Indianapolis IN
Freeze Warning
Freeze Warning issued October 17 at 1:34AM EDT until October 18 at 9:00AM EDT by NWS Northern Indiana
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
2 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 36m 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.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
George Rogers Clark National Historical Park
National Historical Park
The British flag would not be raised above Fort Sackville Feb. 25, 1779. At 10 A.M., the garrison surrendered to American Colonel George Rogers Clark. His American army, aided by French residents of t...
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 260.6
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
This route is predominantly highway driving, with 93% of the 260.6 miles on major roads like US 41 and I 65. The longest continuous stretch on a single highway is 140.4 miles on US 41, so expect long, uninterrupted stretches. Once you transition off the main highways, you'll encounter surface roads, likely with more frequent intersections and a change in speed limits. The high percentage of highway driving means you'll experience a consistent cruising speed for most of the trip.
93% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
15 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 140.4 mi on US 41.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 41 and SR 63. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.5 miles in near County Road 975.
Driving Effort3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 5h 36m drive. You will face about 7 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.5 miles (County Road 975): Navigation decision point; at 36.9 miles (US 41; US 150): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 215.2 miles (I 65): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
772 ft463 ft
Total Climb
421 ft
Total Descent
256 ft
Highest Point
772 ft
~167.5 mi in
Elevation Range
309 ft
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Haubstadt, IN to Portage, IN, road signs begin pointing toward Chicago along the way.
The longest stretch is about 140.4 miles on US 41. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes — we found about 23 rest areas or service plazas within a short detour of the route (from OpenStreetMap). See the Rest Stops tab under Nearby Places for locations and mile markers. Plan to stretch, use the bathroom, and top off fluids every 2–3 hours on longer drives.
Only with planning. This is a long drive for kids — consider splitting it into two days rather than pushing through. Plan at least 1 meaningful breaks. There are 23 rest areas along the route for bathroom stops.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.5 miles (County Road 975): Navigation decision point; at 36.9 miles (US 41; US 150): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 215.2 miles (I 65): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes — George Rogers Clark National Historical Park and Indiana Dunes National Park. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Not recommended in a single day. At 5.6 hours each way, a round trip means 11.2 hours of driving — that is an unsafe level of fatigue for most drivers. Plan at least one night at Portage, IN before the return drive.
