How far is Burns Harbor, IN from Portage, IN?
The driving distance from Burns Harbor, IN to Portage, IN is about 7.3 miles (11.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 14m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 4.1 miles (6.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 28m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
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Halfway Point
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Town in Porter County, Indiana, United States
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Burns Harbor and Portage.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Burns Harbor and Portage.
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Start on R Street
1620 ft · 1 min · R Street
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Turn left onto 10th Street
1519 ft · 1 min · 10th Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto W Street
1996 ft · 1 min · W Street
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Continue on South Boundary Road
2012 ft · 2 min · South Boundary Road
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Turn right onto North Loop Drive
827 ft · 42 sec · North Loop Drive
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Turn left onto George Nelson Drive
2639 ft · 1 min · George Nelson Drive
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Continue straight
3.2 mi · 5 min
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Continue on Willowcreek Road
1 km · 1 min · Willowcreek Road
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Turn left onto Central Avenue
1906 ft · 52 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 Burns Harbor and Portage.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
George Nelson Drive
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3.16 mi · 00h 05m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Mostly Sunny leaving Burns Harbor and Mostly Sunny near Portage.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Burns Harbor to Portage?
The road trip is about 7.3 miles (11.8 km) and usually takes 00h 14m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Ogden Dunes is a useful midpoint, sitting about 3.1 miles from Burns Harbor and 4.2 miles from Portage.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 4.1 miles (6.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.2 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:02 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $0.98 one way or $1.96 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 2.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Burns Harbor and Mostly Sunny near Portage.
Stop Ideas Near Ogden Dunes
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Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Burns Harbor and Portage. Straight-line distance: 4.1 mi (6.6 km).
#1 Burns Harbor
Town in Indiana, United States
| Population | 1,922 |
| Coordinates | 41.6258700, -87.1333700 |
| Altitude | 186 |
| 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: 12 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 14m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 11m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 08m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 07m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 06m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 05m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.77 | $0.98 | $1.96 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $1.11 | $2.21 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $1.21 | $2.42 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $1.38 | $2.76 |
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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