How far is Dyer, IN from Portage, IN?
The driving distance from Dyer, IN to Portage, IN is about 30.8 miles (49.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 38m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 18.8 miles (30.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 16m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
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Halfway Point
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Town in Lake County, Indiana, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Patchy Frost then Mostly Sunny
Areas Of Frost then Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Dyer and Portage.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Dyer and Portage.
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Start on Hart Street
1548 ft · 45 sec · Hart Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Matteson Street
590 ft · 18 sec · Matteson Street
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Turn left onto Sheffield Avenue
1.1 km · 2 min · Sheffield Avenue
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Turn right onto East 213th Street
2650 ft · 1 min · East 213th Street
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Turn left onto Calumet Avenue
4.4 mi · 8 min · Calumet Avenue
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 80 East, I 94 East, US 6 East, US 41: Detroit
1452 ft · 35 sec
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Merge slight left onto Borman Expressway
10.3 mi · 14 min · Borman Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 65 North: Central Avenue
1781 ft · 30 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 80 East, I 94 East, US 6 East: Detroit, Central Avenue
3268 ft · 56 sec
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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 Dyer and Portage.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
Borman Expressway
Merge slight left onto Borman Expressway
10.3 mi · 00h 14m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Patchy Frost then Mostly Sunny leaving Dyer 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 Dyer to Portage?
The road trip is about 30.8 miles (49.6 km) and usually takes 00h 38m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Highland is a useful midpoint, sitting about 11.7 miles from Dyer and 19.1 miles from Portage.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 18.8 miles (30.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 12 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:14 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.11 one way or $8.22 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Patchy Frost then Mostly Sunny around Dyer and Areas Of Frost then Sunny near Portage.
Stop Ideas Near Highland
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 Highland.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Dyer and Portage. Straight-line distance: 18.74 mi (30.16 km).
#1 Dyer
Town in Indiana
| Population | 15,955 |
| Coordinates | 41.4942000, -87.5217100 |
| Altitude | 195 |
| 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: 50 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 01m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 46m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 36m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 30m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 26m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 23m |
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 | $4.11 | $8.22 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $4.64 | $9.27 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $5.07 | $10.15 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $5.78 | $11.56 |
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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