How far is Furnessville, IN from Portage, IN?
The driving distance from Furnessville, IN to Portage, IN is about 11.6 miles (18.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 17m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 10.2 miles (16.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 34m 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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Settlement in Indiana, USA
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Furnessville and Portage.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Furnessville and Portage.
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Start on East Furness Road
19 m · 8 sec · East Furness Road
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Turn left onto 310 East
54 m · 13 sec · 310 East
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Turn left
2.4 mi · 3 min
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Turn left onto North Tremont Road
1843 ft · 52 sec · North Tremont Road
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Continue on County Road 100 East
783 ft · 24 sec · County Road 100 East
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Turn left
1029 ft · 24 sec
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 94 West: Chicago
2380 ft · 58 sec
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Merge slight left
6.3 mi · 7 min
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 249: Portage, Port of Indiana
2430 ft · 60 sec
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Keep slight left
99 m · 9 sec
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Turn straight
1.5 mi · 3 min
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Continue on Willowcreek Road
1 km · 1 min · Willowcreek Road
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Turn left onto Central Avenue
1906 ft · 50 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 Furnessville 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.
I 94 West
Merge slight left
6.26 mi · 00h 07m
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.
Rain Showers leaving Furnessville and Showers And Thunderstorms near Portage.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Furnessville to Portage?
The road trip is about 11.6 miles (18.6 km) and usually takes 00h 17m 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?
Porter is a useful midpoint, sitting about 6.5 miles from Furnessville and 5.2 miles from Portage.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 10.2 miles (16.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.4 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:56 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.55 one way or $3.09 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 3.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers around Furnessville and Showers And Thunderstorms near Portage.
Stop Ideas Near Porter
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Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Furnessville and Portage. Straight-line distance: 10.17 mi (16.36 km).
#1 Furnessville
Furnessville is a place in Indiana, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 41.6517000, -87.0075300 |
| Altitude | 201 |
| 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: 19 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 23m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 17m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 13m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 11m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 09m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 08m |
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 | $1.55 | $3.09 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $1.74 | $3.49 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $1.91 | $3.82 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $2.17 | $4.35 |
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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