How far is Dale, IN from Portage, IN?
The driving distance from Dale, IN to Portage, IN is about 134.8 miles (217 km), with a travel time of about 02h 13m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 115.1 miles (185.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 26m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST.
Reverse, save, or send this route
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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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 13m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Slight Chance Light Rain then Mostly Cloudy
Chance Drizzle
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Dale and Portage.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Dale and Portage.
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Start on Holmes Road
1.1 km · 3 min · Holmes Road
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Turn left onto Copeland-Neese Road
2.2 mi · 5 min · Copeland-Neese Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Indianapolis Avenue
2495 ft · 1 min · Indianapolis Avenue
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Hall Baker Road
67 m · 12 sec · Hall Baker Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Hall Baker Road
1015 ft · 25 sec · Hall Baker Road
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Take the ramp right
852 ft · 18 sec
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Merge slight right
3.7 mi · 4 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 52 West
1281 ft · 16 sec
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Keep slight left
786 ft · 10 sec
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Merge slight left
117.5 mi · 2 hr 8 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 80 East, I 94 East, US 6 East: Toledo, Detroit
1.4 km · 1 min
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Keep slight right to continue on Central Avenue
1760 ft · 38 sec
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Turn right onto Central Avenue
4.3 mi · 9 min · Central Avenue
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Continue on Central Avenue
1.4 mi · 3 min · 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 Dale and Portage.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
US 52 West
Merge slight left
118 mi · 02h 08m
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.
Slight Chance Light Rain then Mostly Cloudy leaving Dale 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 Dale to Portage?
The road trip is about 134.8 miles (217 km) and usually takes 02h 13m 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?
Remington is a useful midpoint, sitting about 66.1 miles from Dale and 68.7 miles from Portage.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 115.1 miles (185.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 19.7 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:04 PM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.84 one way or $35.68 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 42.3 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Dale and Portage, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Light Rain then Mostly Cloudy around Dale and Chance Drizzle near Portage.
Stop Ideas Near Remington
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 Remington.
Rensselaer
Lafayette station
Gilman
Kankakee
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Dale and Portage. Straight-line distance: 115.12 mi (185.27 km).
#1 Dale
Dale is a place in Indiana, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 40.0167100, -86.4000000 |
| Altitude | 294 |
| 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: 217 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 29m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 22m |
| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.75 | $17.84 | $35.68 |
| Mid-grade | $4.35 | $20.71 | $41.41 |
| Premium | $4.88 | $23.24 | $46.48 |
| Diesel | $6.73 | $32.03 | $64.07 |
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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