How far is Geneva, IN from Portage, IN?
The driving distance from Geneva, IN to Portage, IN is about 171.4 miles (275.8 km), with a travel time of about 03h 17m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 134.1 miles (215.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 35m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EST.
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Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 17m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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 Indiana, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Geneva and Portage.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Geneva and Portage.
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Start on East Line Street
1015 ft · 30 sec · East Line Street
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Turn right onto North Main Street
4.3 mi · 5 min · North Main Street
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Continue on South Church Avenue
28.4 mi · 33 min · South Church Avenue
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Continue on Lafayette Street
4.7 mi · 6 min · Lafayette Street
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Keep slight right to continue on Lafayette Street
1.4 km · 1 min · Lafayette Street
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Continue on Spy Run Avenue
1.1 mi · 2 min · Spy Run Avenue
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Continue on North Clinton Street
2084 ft · 28 sec · North Clinton Street
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Turn straight onto Lima Road
1.1 mi · 1 min · Lima Road
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Turn left onto West Coliseum Boulevard
1.6 mi · 2 min · West Coliseum Boulevard
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 930 West
863 ft · 24 sec
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Merge slight left onto Goshen Road
1625 ft · 21 sec · Goshen Road
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Continue straight
12.7 mi · 16 min
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Continue straight
88.8 mi · 1 hr 56 min
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 49 North, SR 2 East: Valparaiso, Chesterton
9.2 mi · 13 min
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Turn left onto I 80, I 90: Toll Road
120 m · 10 sec
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Continue straight
757 ft · 18 sec
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Continue on I 80, I 90: Toll Road
125 m · 10 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 80 West, I 90 West: Chicago
1246 ft · 31 sec
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Merge slight left onto Indiana Toll Road
6.5 mi · 8 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 Geneva and Portage.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Goshen Road
Continue straight
88.8 mi · 01h 56m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Mostly Cloudy leaving Geneva and Chance Drizzle near Portage.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Geneva to Portage?
The road trip is about 171.4 miles (275.8 km) and usually takes 03h 17m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Warsaw is a useful midpoint, sitting about 81.2 miles from Geneva and 90.2 miles from Portage.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 134.1 miles (215.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 37.3 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:24 AM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.48 one way or $44.96 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 53.8 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Geneva and Portage, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Geneva and Chance Drizzle near Portage.
Stop Ideas Near Warsaw
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 Warsaw.
Elkhart station
South Bend station
Waterloo
Niles station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Geneva and Portage. Straight-line distance: 134.07 mi (215.76 km).
#1 Geneva
Geneva is a place in Indiana, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 40.5919900, -84.9571900 |
| Altitude | 258 |
| 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: 276 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 42m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 17m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 25m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 51m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 26m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 08m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.72 | $22.48 | $44.96 |
| Mid-grade | $4.32 | $26.15 | $52.31 |
| Premium | $4.85 | $29.32 | $58.64 |
| Diesel | $6.71 | $40.61 | $81.22 |
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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