How far is Benton, IN from Portage, IN?
The driving distance from Benton, IN to Portage, IN is about 88.6 miles (142.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 39m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 73.3 miles (118 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 19m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST.
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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 01h 39m.
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.
Unincorporated community in St.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Scattered Rain Showers
Chance Drizzle
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Benton and Portage.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Benton and Portage.
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Start on the route
14.5 mi · 27 min
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Take the exit left
2403 ft · 58 sec
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Merge slight left onto Saint Joseph Valley Parkway
25.8 mi · 30 min · Saint Joseph Valley Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 80 Toll, I 90 Toll
2299 ft · 56 sec
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Continue straight
142 m · 11 sec
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Keep slight left
2198 ft · 53 sec
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Merge slight left onto Indiana Toll Road
48.4 mi · 52 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 Benton 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
48.4 mi · 00h 52m
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.
Scattered Rain Showers leaving Benton and Chance Drizzle near Portage.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Benton to Portage?
The road trip is about 88.6 miles (142.6 km) and usually takes 01h 39m 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?
Olive is a useful midpoint, sitting about 45.8 miles from Benton and 42.9 miles from Portage.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 73.3 miles (118 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.3 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:10 PM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.63 one way or $23.26 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 27.8 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Benton and Portage, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Scattered Rain Showers around Benton and Chance Drizzle near Portage.
Stop Ideas Near Olive
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 Olive.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Benton and Portage. Straight-line distance: 73.32 mi (118 km).
#1 Benton
Unincorporated community in Elkhart County, Indiana
| Population | 445 |
| Coordinates | 41.5092200, -85.7611000 |
| Altitude | 253 |
| 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: 143 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 57m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 12m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 46m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 28m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 15m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 06m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.72 | $11.63 | $23.26 |
| Mid-grade | $4.32 | $13.53 | $27.06 |
| Premium | $4.85 | $15.17 | $30.34 |
| Diesel | $6.71 | $21.01 | $42.02 |
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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