How far is Andrews, IN from Portage, IN?

The driving distance from Andrews, IN to Portage, IN is about 117.3 miles (188.7 km), with a travel time of about 02h 17m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 95.5 miles (153.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 35m 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
117.27 mi
02h 17m
Flight
95.52 mi
153.73 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
95.52 mi
Kilometers
153.73 km
Flight Time
00h 11m

Driving Distance

Road route
117.27 mi
Kilometers
188.73 km
Drive Time
02h 17m

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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 17m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Portage
Tue, May 12, 8:48 PM CDT
Return by in Andrews
Wed, May 13, 12:06 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Andrews
2026-05-12T19:30
Arrive Portage
Tue, May 12, 9:48 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 17m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:18 AM to 11:18 AM CDT

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

Leave by
1:54 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Andrews
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
Plymouth
IN

City in Marshall County, Indiana, United States

From Andrews
59.5 mi
01h 08m
To Portage
57.8 mi
01h 08m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
72°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph S
Destination
78°F
Tuesday

Patchy Frost then Rain Likely

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 20 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on North Main Street

    1.3 km · 1 min · North Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Wabash Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Wabash Road

  3. 3

    Turn right onto North 900 West

    5.3 mi · 9 min · North 900 West

  4. 4

    Continue on N 900 W

    4.3 mi · 8 min · N 900 W

  5. 5

    Continue on West River Road

    4.9 mi · 9 min · West River Road

  6. 6

    At the end of the road, turn right onto West River Road

    1133 ft · 29 sec · West River Road

  7. 7

    Turn left

    1 km · 1 min

  8. 8

    Turn right

    6.7 mi · 12 min

  9. 9

    Turn left onto West Old Trail Road

    2815 ft · 1 min · West Old Trail Road

  10. 10

    Turn right onto North Binkley Road

    2429 ft · 1 min · North Binkley Road

  11. 11

    Turn left

    76.3 mi · 1 hr 40 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 49 North, SR 2 East: Valparaiso, Chesterton

    5.8 mi · 8 min

  13. 13

    Continue straight

    3.4 mi · 5 min

  14. 14

    Turn left onto I 80, I 90: Toll Road

    120 m · 10 sec

  15. 15

    Continue straight

    757 ft · 18 sec

  16. 16

    Continue on I 80, I 90: Toll Road

    125 m · 10 sec

  17. 17

    Keep slight right to continue on I 80 West, I 90 West: Chicago

    1246 ft · 31 sec

  18. 18

    Merge slight left onto Indiana Toll Road

    6.5 mi · 8 min · Indiana Toll Road

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right toward Portage

    3121 ft · 1 min

  20. 20

    Keep slight left

    47 m · 11 sec

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Willowcreek Road

    3071 ft · 1 min · Willowcreek Road

  22. 22

    Turn left onto Central Avenue

    1906 ft · 52 sec · Central Avenue

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Central Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Andrews 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
23 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
19.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
SR 49 North
9.22 mi · 8%
Indiana Toll Road
7.15 mi · 6%
North 900 West
5.27 mi · 4%
West River Road
5.16 mi · 4%
N 900 W
4.3 mi · 4%
Wabash Road
1.14 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

Turn left

76.3 mi · 01h 40m

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 17m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+21.8 mi
95.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Plymouth
01h 08m from Andrews
Leave By
1:54 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Andrews and Patchy Frost then Rain Likely near Portage.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 117.3 miles (188.7 km) and usually takes 02h 17m 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?

Plymouth is a useful midpoint, sitting about 59.5 miles from Andrews and 57.8 miles from Portage.

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

The direct path is about 95.5 miles (153.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 21.8 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 1:54 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.61 one way or $31.22 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 36.8 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

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

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Andrews and Patchy Frost then Rain Likely near Portage.

Stop Ideas Near Plymouth

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Plymouth, 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 Plymouth.

RAIL

South Bend station

37 mi away
2702 West Washington Avenue
RAIL

Elkhart station

47 mi away
131 Tyler Avenue
RAIL

Niles station

55 mi away
598 Dey St.
RAIL

New Buffalo, Michigan

61 mi away
517 South Whittaker Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Andrews and Portage. Straight-line distance: 95.52 mi (153.73 km).

Andrews

#1 Andrews

Town in Huntington County, Indiana, United States

Population1,134
Coordinates40.8625400, -85.6016500
Altitude218
CountryUnited States
Portage

#2 Portage

The second most populous city in Porter County, Indiana.

Population90,543
Coordinates41.5758700, -87.1761500
Altitude194
CountryUnited States
Start: North Main Street (-85.601543, 40.862542)
End: Central Avenue (-87.17615, 41.575874)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 189 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 54m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 55m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 20m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 57m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 40m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 27m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.14 gal
15.66 L · about $15.61
Round trip
$31.22
8.28 gal · 31.32 L
Estimated CO2
36.8 kg one way
Round trip: 73.6 kg / 162 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $15.61 $31.22
Mid-grade $4.25 $17.61 $35.21
Premium $4.65 $19.27 $38.54
Diesel $5.30 $21.96 $43.92

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 12, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Andrews, IN and Portage, IN. The current time in Andrews is 19:30:41, although it is 18:30:41 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.