How far is Dunkirk, IN from Portage, IN?
The driving distance from Dunkirk, IN to Portage, IN is about 174.3 miles (280.5 km), with a travel time of about 03h 25m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 131.9 miles (212.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 51m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EST.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 25m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Dunkirk and Portage.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Dunkirk and Portage.
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Start on North Main Street
1437 ft · 29 sec · North Main Street
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Continue on North Main Street
2178 ft · 43 sec · North Main Street
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Continue on State Road 167
4.5 mi · 8 min · State Road 167
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Turn left onto Water Street
8.1 mi · 14 min · Water Street
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Turn right onto South Mill Street
110 m · 12 sec · South Mill Street
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Turn left onto East Washington Street
2656 ft · 55 sec · East Washington Street
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Turn right onto North Walnut Street
7 mi · 11 min · North Walnut Street
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Turn left onto West 700 North 5
9.4 mi · 11 min · West 700 North 5
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Continue on East State Road 18
6.5 mi · 8 min · East State Road 18
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Continue on West Delphi Avenue
939 ft · 14 sec · West Delphi Avenue
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Continue on West 2nd Street
148 m · 10 sec · West 2nd Street
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Turn right onto South Baldwin Avenue
1.1 mi · 1 min · South Baldwin Avenue
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Turn left onto North Wabash Avenue
2919 ft · 50 sec · North Wabash Avenue
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Continue on North Wabash Road
4.8 mi · 7 min · North Wabash Road
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Continue on County Road 187 West
2304 ft · 39 sec · County Road 187 West
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Continue on South Wabash Street
11.8 mi · 18 min · South Wabash Street
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Turn left onto West Market Street
957 ft · 22 sec · West Market Street
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Turn right onto South Cass Street
1.5 mi · 2 min · South Cass Street
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Continue on North Cass Street
1.3 km · 1 min · North Cass Street
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Continue on County Road 500 West
2271 ft · 38 sec · County Road 500 West
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Continue on North 500 West
6.4 mi · 10 min · North 500 West
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Turn left onto State Road 16
3.1 mi · 5 min · State Road 16
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Continue on East 1000 North
11.1 mi · 16 min · East 1000 North
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Turn right
32.9 mi · 41 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 30 West: Valparaiso
1453 ft · 49 sec
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Merge slight left
40.3 mi · 52 min
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 49 North, SR 2 East: Valparaiso, Chesterton
5.8 mi · 8 min
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Continue straight
3.4 mi · 5 min
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Turn left onto I 80, I 90: Toll Road
120 m · 10 sec
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Continue straight
757 ft · 18 sec
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Continue on I 80, I 90: Toll Road
125 m · 10 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 80 West, I 90 West: Chicago
1246 ft · 31 sec
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Merge slight left onto Indiana Toll Road
6.5 mi · 8 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 · 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 Dunkirk and Portage.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
US 30 West
Merge slight left
40.3 mi · 00h 52m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Partly Sunny leaving Dunkirk 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 Dunkirk to Portage?
The road trip is about 174.3 miles (280.5 km) and usually takes 03h 25m 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?
Macy is a useful midpoint, sitting about 85.2 miles from Dunkirk and 89.1 miles from Portage.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 131.9 miles (212.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 42.4 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:08 AM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.64 one way or $45.28 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 54.7 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Dunkirk and Portage, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Dunkirk and Mostly Sunny near Portage.
Stop Ideas Near Macy
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 Macy.
Elkhart station
South Bend station
Rensselaer
Lafayette station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Dunkirk and Portage. Straight-line distance: 131.93 mi (212.32 km).
#1 Dunkirk
Dunkirk is a place in Indiana, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 40.3753200, -85.2094100 |
| Altitude | 289 |
| 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: 280 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 48m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 21m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 29m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 54m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 29m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 10m |
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 | $3.68 | $22.64 | $45.28 |
| Mid-grade | $4.29 | $26.38 | $52.77 |
| Premium | $4.82 | $29.63 | $59.26 |
| Diesel | $6.68 | $41.09 | $82.18 |
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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