How far is Flushing, MI from Portage, MI?
The driving distance from Flushing, MI to Portage, MI is about 129.1 miles (207.8 km), with a travel time of about 02h 26m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 106.1 miles (170.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 52m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST.
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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
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 02h 26m.
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.
City in Eaton County, Michigan, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Flushing and Portage.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Flushing and Portage.
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Start on East Main Street
3053 ft · 2 min · East Main Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto South Seymour Road
1195 ft · 43 sec · South Seymour Road
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Turn right onto West Pierson Road
3.3 mi · 5 min · West Pierson Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Sheridan Road
2.1 mi · 3 min · Sheridan Road
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Continue on North Sheridan Avenue
1 mi · 2 min · North Sheridan Avenue
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Continue on South Sheridan Road
3.3 mi · 5 min · South Sheridan Road
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Take the ramp slight right
1549 ft · 38 sec
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Merge slight left
32.9 mi · 33 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 127: Clare, Lansing
2079 ft · 25 sec
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Keep slight left
3256 ft · 40 sec
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Keep slight left
1 km · 40 sec
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Merge slight left
14.4 mi · 15 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 69 South: Charlotte, Fort Wayne
34.4 mi · 37 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 94: Chicago, Detroit
839 ft · 20 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 94 West: Chicago
30.4 mi · 33 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Portage, Airport
810 ft · 20 sec
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Keep slight left
582 ft · 16 sec
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Turn slight left onto Portage Road
3 mi · 6 min · Portage Road
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Turn right onto East Centre Avenue
1 mi · 2 min · East Centre Avenue
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Turn right
18 m · 4 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Flushing 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.
I 69 South
Keep slight right to continue on I 69 South: Charlotte, Fort Wayne
34.4 mi · 00h 37m
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.
Mostly Cloudy leaving Flushing and Partly Cloudy near Portage.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Flushing to Portage?
The road trip is about 129.1 miles (207.8 km) and usually takes 02h 26m 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?
Potterville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 64.4 miles from Flushing and 64.6 miles from Portage.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 106.1 miles (170.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 23 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 1:38 PM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.97 one way or $37.95 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 40.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Flushing and Partly Cloudy near Portage.
Stop Ideas Near Potterville
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 Potterville.
East Lansing station
Albion station
Battle Creek Transportation Center
Jackson station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Flushing and Portage. Straight-line distance: 106.16 mi (170.85 km).
#1 Flushing
City in Michigan
| Population | 7,840 |
| Coordinates | 43.0630800, -83.8510700 |
| Altitude | 213 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Portage
City in Kalamazoo County, Michigan, United States of America
| Population | 971 |
| Coordinates | 42.2011500, -85.5800000 |
| Altitude | 268 |
| Country | United States |
End: Portage (-85.58, 42.20115)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 208 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 18m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 13m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 34m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 09m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 50m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 36m |
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 | $4.17 | $18.97 | $37.95 |
| Mid-grade | $4.87 | $22.14 | $44.28 |
| Premium | $5.45 | $24.81 | $49.62 |
| Diesel | $6.53 | $29.70 | $59.40 |
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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