How far is Auburn, IN from Portage, IN?
The driving distance from Auburn, IN to Portage, IN is about 150.1 miles (241.5 km), with a travel time of about 02h 20m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 110.5 miles (177.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 41m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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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 20m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Patchy Frost then Mostly Sunny
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Auburn and Portage.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Auburn and Portage.
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Start on West 7th Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · West 7th Street
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Take the ramp slight right
1049 ft · 26 sec
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Merge slight left
26.5 mi · 28 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 80 Toll, I 90 Toll: Chicago, Toledo
2407 ft · 1 min
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Keep slight left
2630 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Indiana Toll Road
119.9 mi · 2 hr 9 min · Indiana Toll Road
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Take the exit slight right toward Portage
3121 ft · 1 min
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Keep slight left
47 m · 11 sec
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Turn left onto Willowcreek Road
3071 ft · 1 min · Willowcreek Road
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Turn left onto Central Avenue
1906 ft · 50 sec · Central Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Central Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Auburn and Portage.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Indiana Toll Road
Merge slight left onto Indiana Toll Road
120 mi · 02h 09m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Patchy Frost then Mostly Sunny leaving Auburn 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 Auburn to Portage?
The road trip is about 150.1 miles (241.5 km) and usually takes 02h 20m 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?
Bristol is a useful midpoint, sitting about 74.9 miles from Auburn and 75.1 miles from Portage.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 110.5 miles (177.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 39.6 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 1:48 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.95 one way or $39.90 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 47 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Auburn and Portage, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Patchy Frost then Mostly Sunny around Auburn and Patchy Frost then Rain Likely near Portage.
Stop Ideas Near Bristol
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Bristol.
Elkhart station
Dowagiac station
Niles station
South Bend station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Auburn and Portage. Straight-line distance: 110.55 mi (177.92 km).
#1 Auburn
City in DeKalb County, Indiana, United States
| Population | 13,617 |
| Coordinates | 41.3669900, -85.0588600 |
| Altitude | 264 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Portage
The second most populous city in Porter County, Indiana.
| Population | 90,543 |
| Coordinates | 41.5758700, -87.1761500 |
| Altitude | 194 |
| Country | United States |
End: Central Avenue (-87.17615, 41.575874)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 241 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 59m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 45m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 00m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 30m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 08m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 52m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.77 | $19.95 | $39.90 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $22.50 | $45.00 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $24.62 | $49.24 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $28.06 | $56.12 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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