How far is Cass, IN from Portage, IN?

The driving distance from Cass, IN to Portage, IN is about 203.8 miles (328 km), with a travel time of about 03h 36m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 172.1 miles (276.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 13m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
203.78 mi
03h 36m
Flight
172.05 mi
276.89 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
172.05 mi
Kilometers
276.89 km
Flight Time
00h 20m

Driving Distance

Road route
203.78 mi
Kilometers
327.96 km
Drive Time
03h 36m

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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 03h 36m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Portage
Tue, May 5, 12:25 AM CDT
Return by in Cass
Tue, May 5, 5:02 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Cass
2026-05-04T21:49
Arrive Portage
Tue, May 5, 1:25 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 36m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
8:37 AM to 10:37 AM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
9:46 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Cass
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

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
Williamsport
IN

County seat in Indiana

From Cass
102.2 mi
01h 48m
To Portage
101.6 mi
01h 48m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
77°F
Monday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Mon, May 4 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 15 mph SW
Destination
76°F
Monday

Sunny then Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Mon, May 4 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Cass Washington Street

    953 ft · 42 sec · Cass Washington Street

  2. 2

    Continue on South County Road 700 East

    1.1 km · 3 min · South County Road 700 East

  3. 3

    Turn right onto East County Road 50 South

    1451 ft · 1 min · East County Road 50 South

  4. 4

    Turn straight

    6.8 mi · 9 min

  5. 5

    At the end of the road, turn left

    775 ft · 14 sec

  6. 6

    Turn right

    867 ft · 15 sec

  7. 7

    Turn right

    30 mi · 46 min

  8. 8

    Turn straight onto Chicago

    63.3 mi · 1 hr 21 min

  9. 9

    Continue straight

    47.3 mi · 1 hr

  10. 10

    Turn right onto State Road 14

    9.5 mi · 13 min · State Road 14

  11. 11

    Take the ramp left

    2584 ft · 1 min

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    38.5 mi · 43 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward I 80 East, I 94 East, US 6 East: Toledo, Detroit

    1.4 km · 1 min

  14. 14

    Keep slight right to continue on Central Avenue

    1760 ft · 38 sec

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Central Avenue

    4.3 mi · 9 min · Central Avenue

  16. 16

    Continue on Central Avenue

    1.4 mi · 3 min · Central Avenue

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Central Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Cass 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
17 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Chicago
111 mi · 54%
State Road 14
48.6 mi · 24%
Central Avenue
6.01 mi · 3%
I 80 East
0.87 mi
South County Road 700 East
0.65 mi
East County Road 50 South
0.27 mi
Longest Stretch

Chicago

Turn straight onto Chicago

63.3 mi · 01h 21m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
03h 36m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+31.7 mi
172.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Williamsport
01h 48m from Cass
Leave By
9:46 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Cass and Sunny then Chance Rain Showers near Portage.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 203.8 miles (328 km) and usually takes 03h 36m in normal driving conditions.

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

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Williamsport is a useful midpoint, sitting about 102.2 miles from Cass and 101.6 miles from Portage.

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

The direct path is about 172.1 miles (276.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 31.7 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:46 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $27.11 one way or $54.23 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 63.9 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

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

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Cass and Sunny then Chance Rain Showers near Portage.

Stop Ideas Near Williamsport

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

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

BUS

Danville, Illinois

35 mi away
379 Lynch Road
RAIL

Lafayette station

37 mi away
200 North 2nd St.
BUS

Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana

41 mi away
1000 Smith Ave
RAIL

Crawfordsville

43 mi away
Spring and Green Streets

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Cass and Portage. Straight-line distance: 172.05 mi (276.89 km).

Photo coming soon

#1 Cass

Unincorporated community in Sullivan County, Minnesota

Population1,791
Coordinates39.0869900, -87.2786300
Altitude174
CountryUnited States
Portage

#2 Portage

The second most populous city in Porter County, Indiana.

Population90,543
Coordinates41.5758700, -87.1761500
Altitude194
CountryUnited States
Start: Cass Washington Street (-87.278333, 39.086994)
End: Central Avenue (-87.17615, 41.575874)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 328 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 47m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 05m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 04m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 23m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 54m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 32m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.19 gal
27.22 L · about $27.11
Round trip
$54.23
14.38 gal · 54.44 L
Estimated CO2
63.9 kg one way
Round trip: 127.8 kg / 282 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $27.11 $54.23
Mid-grade $4.25 $30.58 $61.16
Premium $4.65 $33.46 $66.92
Diesel $5.30 $38.14 $76.27

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 Cass, IN and Portage, IN. The current time in Cass is 21:49:11, although it is 20:49:11 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.