How far is Elwood, IN from Portage, IN?
The driving distance from Elwood, IN to Portage, IN is about 147.5 miles (237.4 km), with a travel time of about 02h 40m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 113.6 miles (182.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 20m 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.
Flight 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 40m.
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.
Township in White County, Indiana
Route Weather Snapshot
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Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Elwood and Portage.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Elwood and Portage.
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Start on Main Street
1.6 km · 2 min · Main Street
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Continue on East 150 South
1.5 mi · 2 min · East 150 South
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Continue on State Road 28
3.2 mi · 5 min · State Road 28
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Continue on East 150 South
4 mi · 6 min · East 150 South
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Continue on East Jefferson Street
1.5 mi · 2 min · East Jefferson Street
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Continue on West Old State Road 28
1.1 km · 1 min · West Old State Road 28
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Continue on West 200 South
3.4 mi · 5 min · West 200 South
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward West 200 South
28 m · 2 sec · West 200 South
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Exit the roundabout onto West 200 South
693 ft · 13 sec · West 200 South
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward West 200 South
42 m · 2 sec · West 200 South
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Exit the roundabout onto West 200 South
734 ft · 14 sec · West 200 South
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward West 200 South
49 m · 3 sec · West 200 South
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Exit the roundabout onto West 200 South
6.1 mi · 9 min · West 200 South
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Continue on County Road 100 South
7.8 mi · 12 min · County Road 100 South
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At the end of the road, turn right
2657 ft · 51 sec
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Turn left onto East County Road 50 South
2 mi · 3 min · East County Road 50 South
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Continue on East Wabash Street
3.4 mi · 6 min · East Wabash Street
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Turn slight right
66 m · 5 sec
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Turn slight right onto South Hoke Avenue
55 m · 8 sec · South Hoke Avenue
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Turn left onto East Walnut Street
1.3 mi · 2 min · East Walnut Street
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Turn straight onto Walnut Avenue
7.3 mi · 11 min · Walnut Avenue
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Take the ramp right
1503 ft · 37 sec
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Merge slight left
101.4 mi · 1 hr 51 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 Elwood and Portage.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Walnut Avenue
Merge slight left
101 mi · 01h 51m
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 Elwood and Sunny near Portage.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Elwood to Portage?
The road trip is about 147.5 miles (237.4 km) and usually takes 02h 40m 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?
Round Grove is a useful midpoint, sitting about 76.2 miles from Elwood and 71.3 miles from Portage.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 113.6 miles (182.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 33.9 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 1:10 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.65 one way or $39.29 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 46.3 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Elwood 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 Elwood and Sunny near Portage.
Stop Ideas Near Round Grove
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 Round Grove.
Lafayette station
Rensselaer
Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana
Crawfordsville
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Elwood and Portage. Straight-line distance: 113.6 mi (182.82 km).
#1 Elwood
City in Indiana
| Population | 8,379 |
| Coordinates | 40.2769800, -85.8419200 |
| Altitude | 263 |
| 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: 237 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 54m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 41m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 57m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 27m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 06m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 50m |
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 | $19.65 | $39.29 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $22.16 | $44.32 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $24.25 | $48.49 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $27.63 | $55.27 |
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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