How far is Dunlap, IN from Portage, IN?
The driving distance from Dunlap, IN to Portage, IN is about 73.1 miles (117.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 19m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 64.9 miles (104.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 38m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 19m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Dunlap and Portage.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Dunlap and Portage.
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Start on County Road 13
655 ft · 26 sec · County Road 13
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Turn sharp right onto South Main Street
1.6 mi · 3 min · South Main Street
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Take the exit left
2403 ft · 58 sec
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Merge slight left onto Saint Joseph Valley Parkway
25.8 mi · 30 min · Saint Joseph Valley Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 80 Toll, I 90 Toll
2763 ft · 1 min
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Keep slight left
2198 ft · 53 sec
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Merge slight left onto Indiana Toll Road
48.4 mi · 52 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 Dunlap and Portage.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Indiana Toll Road
Merge slight left onto Indiana Toll Road
48.4 mi · 00h 52m
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.
Sunny leaving Dunlap 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 Dunlap to Portage?
The road trip is about 73.1 miles (117.7 km) and usually takes 01h 19m 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?
New Carlisle is a useful midpoint, sitting about 39.4 miles from Dunlap and 33.7 miles from Portage.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 64.9 miles (104.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.2 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:52 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.73 one way or $19.46 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 22.9 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Dunlap and Portage, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Dunlap and Mostly Sunny near Portage.
Stop Ideas Near New Carlisle
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 New Carlisle.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Dunlap and Portage. Straight-line distance: 64.95 mi (104.53 km).
#1 Dunlap
Small city in Iowa
| Population | 6,235 |
| Coordinates | 41.6378300, -85.9216600 |
| Altitude | 237 |
| 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: 118 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 26m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 49m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 27m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 13m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 02m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 54m |
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 | $9.73 | $19.46 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $10.97 | $21.95 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $12.01 | $24.01 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $13.68 | $27.37 |
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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