How far is Garrett, IN from Portage, IN?
The driving distance from Garrett, IN to Portage, IN is about 137.9 miles (221.9 km), with a travel time of about 02h 24m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 106.8 miles (171.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 49m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
Reverse, save, or send this route
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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 24m.
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.
Census-designated place in Elkhart County, Indiana
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Sunny then Chance Rain Showers
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Garrett and Portage.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Garrett and Portage.
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Start on South Randolph Street
1.2 mi · 2 min · South Randolph Street
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Turn left
4.4 mi · 7 min
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Turn right
7.3 mi · 10 min
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Turn left onto West North Street
1.6 mi · 3 min · West North Street
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Continue on County Road 700 North
2.9 mi · 4 min · County Road 700 North
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Turn right
22.2 mi · 33 min
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Take the ramp left
1531 ft · 37 sec
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Keep slight right
1980 ft · 48 sec
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Merge slight left onto Indiana Toll Road
96 mi · 1 hr 43 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 · 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 Garrett and Portage.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
Indiana Toll Road
Merge slight left onto Indiana Toll Road
96 mi · 01h 43m
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 Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Garrett and Sunny then Chance Rain Showers near Portage.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Garrett to Portage?
The road trip is about 137.9 miles (221.9 km) and usually takes 02h 24m 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?
Simonton Lake is a useful midpoint, sitting about 68.8 miles from Garrett and 69 miles from Portage.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 106.8 miles (171.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 31.1 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 1:40 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.36 one way or $36.73 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 43.3 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Garrett and Portage, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Garrett and Sunny then Chance Rain Showers near Portage.
Stop Ideas Near Simonton Lake
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 Simonton Lake.
Elkhart station
Niles station
South Bend station
Dowagiac station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Garrett and Portage. Straight-line distance: 106.81 mi (171.89 km).
#1 Garrett
City in DeKalb County, Indiana, United States of America
| Population | 6,429 |
| Coordinates | 41.3494900, -85.1355300 |
| Altitude | 268 |
| 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: 222 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 35m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 26m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 45m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 17m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 58m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 43m |
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 | $18.36 | $36.73 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $20.71 | $41.42 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $22.66 | $45.33 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $25.83 | $51.66 |
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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