How far is Cayuga, IN from Portage, IN?

The driving distance from Cayuga, IN to Portage, IN is about 134.5 miles (216.5 km), with a travel time of about 02h 18m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 113.4 miles (182.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 37m 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
134.51 mi
02h 18m
Flight
113.41 mi
182.51 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
113.41 mi
Kilometers
182.51 km
Flight Time
00h 13m

Driving Distance

Road route
134.51 mi
Kilometers
216.48 km
Drive Time
02h 18m

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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 18m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Portage
Sat, May 2, 2:43 PM CDT
Return by in Cayuga
Sat, May 2, 6:02 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Cayuga
2026-05-02T13:24
Arrive Portage
Sat, May 2, 3:43 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 18m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:19 AM to 11:19 AM CDT

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

Leave by
1:52 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Cayuga
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
Brook
IN

Town in Indiana, United States

From Cayuga
66.5 mi
01h 09m
To Portage
68 mi
01h 09m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
57°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 2 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 8 mph NNW
Destination
52°F
Saturday

Areas Of Frost then Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 2 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph NNW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    17 m · 4 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto South Logan Street

    1380 ft · 1 min · South Logan Street

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn right onto East Ferry Street

    1457 ft · 29 sec · East Ferry Street

  4. 4

    Continue on County Road 480 North

    855 ft · 17 sec · County Road 480 North

  5. 5

    Turn left

    29.6 mi · 38 min

  6. 6

    Continue straight

    47.3 mi · 1 hr

  7. 7

    Turn right onto State Road 14

    9.5 mi · 13 min · State Road 14

  8. 8

    Take the ramp left

    2584 ft · 1 min

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    38.5 mi · 43 min

  10. 10

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

    1.4 km · 1 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on Central Avenue

    1760 ft · 38 sec

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Central Avenue

    4.3 mi · 9 min · Central Avenue

  13. 13

    Continue on Central Avenue

    1.4 mi · 3 min · Central Avenue

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Central Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Cayuga 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
14 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
State Road 14
48.6 mi · 36%
County Road 480 North
47.5 mi · 35%
Central Avenue
6.01 mi · 4%
I 80 East
0.87 mi · 1%
East Ferry Street
0.28 mi
South Logan Street
0.26 mi
Longest Stretch

County Road 480 North

Continue straight

47.3 mi · 01h 00m

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 18m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+21.1 mi
113.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Brook
01h 09m from Cayuga
Leave By
1:52 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Cayuga and Areas Of Frost then Sunny near Portage.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 134.5 miles (216.5 km) and usually takes 02h 18m 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?

Brook is a useful midpoint, sitting about 66.5 miles from Cayuga and 68 miles from Portage.

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

The direct path is about 113.4 miles (182.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 21.1 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 1:52 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.91 one way or $35.82 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 42.2 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Cayuga 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 Cayuga and Areas Of Frost then Sunny near Portage.

Stop Ideas Near Brook

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

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

RAIL

Rensselaer

20 mi away
619 North Cullen Street
RAIL

Kankakee

51 mi away
199 South East Ave.
RAIL

Gilman

54 mi away
US Hwy 24 & West Wenona St.
RAIL

Lafayette station

63 mi away
200 North 2nd St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Cayuga and Portage. Straight-line distance: 113.41 mi (182.51 km).

Cayuga

#1 Cayuga

Town in Indiana, USA

Population1,095
Coordinates39.9486500, -87.4597400
Altitude155
CountryUnited States
Portage

#2 Portage

The second most populous city in Porter County, Indiana.

Population90,543
Coordinates41.5758700, -87.1761500
Altitude194
CountryUnited States
Start: South Logan Street (-87.459991, 39.948654)
End: Central Avenue (-87.17615, 41.575874)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 216 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 28m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 21m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 41m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 14m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 55m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 40m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.75 gal
17.97 L · about $17.91
Round trip
$35.82
9.5 gal · 35.94 L
Estimated CO2
42.2 kg one way
Round trip: 84.4 kg / 186 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $17.91 $35.82
Mid-grade $4.25 $20.20 $40.40
Premium $4.65 $22.11 $44.21
Diesel $5.30 $25.19 $50.39

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 02, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Cayuga, IN and Portage, IN. The current time in Cayuga is 13:24:51, although it is 12:24:51 in Portage.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.