How far is Albion, IN from Portage, IN?

The driving distance from Albion, IN to Portage, IN is about 101.6 miles (163.5 km), with a travel time of about 02h 06m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 91.5 miles (147.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 12m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
101.62 mi
02h 06m
Flight
91.52 mi
147.28 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
91.52 mi
Kilometers
147.28 km
Flight Time
00h 11m

Driving Distance

Road route
101.62 mi
Kilometers
163.54 km
Drive Time
02h 06m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 02h 06m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Portage
Tue, May 5, 7:06 AM CDT
Return by in Albion
Tue, May 5, 10:13 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Albion
2026-05-05T06:00
Arrive Portage
Tue, May 5, 8:06 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 06m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:06 AM to 11:06 AM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
2:18 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Albion
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
La Paz
IN

Town in Indiana, USA

From Albion
50.2 mi
01h 03m
To Portage
51.4 mi
01h 03m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
61°F
Tuesday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 mph W
Destination
55°F
Tuesday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 mph N

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Albion and Portage.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Albion and Portage.

  1. 1

    Start on West 300 North

    66 m · 8 sec · West 300 North

  2. 2

    Turn right onto North York Street

    107 m · 21 sec · North York Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto West Jefferson Street

    1001 ft · 19 sec · West Jefferson Street

  4. 4

    Continue on West Albion Road

    2.4 mi · 3 min · West Albion Road

  5. 5

    Turn right onto North 290 West

    3.4 mi · 4 min · North 290 West

  6. 6

    Turn left onto US Highway 6

    14.1 mi · 20 min · US Highway 6

  7. 7

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Grand Army of the Republic Highway

    40 m · 2 sec · Grand Army of the Republic Highway

  8. 8

    Exit the roundabout onto Grand Army of the Republic Highway

    11.4 mi · 16 min · Grand Army of the Republic Highway

  9. 9

    Continue on East Market Street

    3.7 mi · 7 min · East Market Street

  10. 10

    Continue on Grand Army of the Republic Highway

    22.9 mi · 31 min · Grand Army of the Republic Highway

  11. 11

    Continue on Roosevelt Road

    24.7 mi · 36 min · Roosevelt Road

  12. 12

    Turn slight right

    1.2 mi · 2 min

  13. 13

    Turn left

    1.2 km · 1 min

  14. 14

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

    45 m · 3 sec

  15. 15

    Exit the roundabout

    13.2 mi · 19 min

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Airport Road

    1.7 mi · 4 min · Airport Road

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Central Avenue

    1 km · 1 min · Central Avenue

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Central Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Albion and Portage.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
18 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
0 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
17.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Roosevelt Road
38 mi · 37%
Grand Army of the Republic Highway
34.3 mi · 34%
US Highway 6
14.1 mi · 14%
East Market Street
3.74 mi · 4%
North 290 West
3.38 mi · 3%
West Albion Road
2.38 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Roosevelt Road

Continue on Roosevelt Road

24.7 mi · 00h 36m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
02h 06m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+10.1 mi
91.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
La Paz
01h 03m from Albion
Leave By
2:18 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Albion and Rain Showers Likely near Portage.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Albion to Portage?

The road trip is about 101.6 miles (163.5 km) and usually takes 02h 06m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

La Paz is a useful midpoint, sitting about 50.2 miles from Albion and 51.4 miles from Portage.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 91.5 miles (147.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.1 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:18 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.50 one way or $27.00 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 31.8 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Albion and Portage, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Albion and Rain Showers Likely near Portage.

Stop Ideas Near La Paz

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around La Paz, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to La Paz.

RAIL

South Bend station

24 mi away
2702 West Washington Avenue
RAIL

Elkhart station

37 mi away
131 Tyler Avenue
RAIL

Niles station

42 mi away
598 Dey St.
RAIL

New Buffalo, Michigan

51 mi away
517 South Whittaker Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Albion and Portage. Straight-line distance: 91.52 mi (147.28 km).

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#1 Albion

Town in Noble County, Indiana, USA

Population2,325
Coordinates41.3956000, -85.4244200
Altitude291
CountryUnited States
Portage

#2 Portage

The second most populous city in Porter County, Indiana.

Population90,543
Coordinates41.5758700, -87.1761500
Altitude194
CountryUnited States
Start: West 300 North (-85.42442, 41.395582)
End: Central Avenue (-87.17615, 41.575874)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 164 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 23m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 32m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 01m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 41m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 27m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 16m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.58 gal
13.57 L · about $13.50
Round trip
$27.00
7.16 gal · 27.14 L
Estimated CO2
31.8 kg one way
Round trip: 63.6 kg / 140 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $13.50 $27.00
Mid-grade $4.25 $15.23 $30.45
Premium $4.65 $16.66 $33.32
Diesel $5.30 $18.99 $37.98

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Indiana · May 05, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Albion, IN and Portage, IN. The current time in Albion is 06:00:17, although it is 05:00:17 in Portage.

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.