How far is Georgetown, IN from Portage, IN?
The driving distance from Georgetown, IN to Portage, IN is about 92.5 miles (148.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 53m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 67.5 miles (108.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 47m 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.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 53m.
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.
Human settlement in Newton County, Indiana, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Scattered Rain Showers
Chance Drizzle
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Georgetown and Portage.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Georgetown and Portage.
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Start on West Georgetown Canal
16 m · 7 sec · West Georgetown Canal
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Turn left onto West Georgetown Jackson
127 m · 20 sec · West Georgetown Jackson
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Turn right onto West Georgetown Road
885 ft · 41 sec · West Georgetown Road
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Turn right
1441 ft · 1 min
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Continue on South Lockport Road
897 ft · 40 sec · South Lockport Road
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Continue on West County Road 150 South
1.2 km · 3 min · West County Road 150 South
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Turn right onto South County Road 800 West
1.5 mi · 6 min · South County Road 800 West
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Turn left
13 mi · 19 min
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Turn left onto North Illinois Street
133 m · 14 sec · North Illinois Street
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Turn right onto West Broadway Street
2.6 mi · 4 min · West Broadway Street
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Continue straight
13 mi · 21 min
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Turn straight onto West 100 North
4 mi · 6 min · West 100 North
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Take the ramp right
1961 ft · 49 sec
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Merge slight left
57.8 mi · 1 hr 3 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 Georgetown 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.
West 100 North
Merge slight left
57.8 mi · 01h 03m
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.
Scattered Rain Showers leaving Georgetown 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 Georgetown to Portage?
The road trip is about 92.5 miles (148.9 km) and usually takes 01h 53m 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?
Mount Ayr is a useful midpoint, sitting about 50.3 miles from Georgetown and 42.3 miles from Portage.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 67.5 miles (108.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 25 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 2:42 PM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.15 one way or $24.30 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 29.1 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Georgetown and Portage, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Scattered Rain Showers around Georgetown and Chance Drizzle near Portage.
Stop Ideas Near Mount Ayr
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 Mount Ayr.
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Kankakee
Gilman
Dyer station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Georgetown and Portage. Straight-line distance: 67.46 mi (108.56 km).
#1 Georgetown
Georgetown is a place in Indiana, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 40.7406000, -86.5047300 |
| Altitude | 180 |
| 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: 149 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 05m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 18m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 51m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 32m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 19m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 09m |
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 | $3.72 | $12.15 | $24.30 |
| Mid-grade | $4.32 | $14.14 | $28.27 |
| Premium | $4.85 | $15.85 | $31.69 |
| Diesel | $6.71 | $21.95 | $43.90 |
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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