How far is Georgetown, IN from Portage, IN?
The driving distance from Georgetown, IN to Portage, IN is about 57.5 miles (92.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 00m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 50.1 miles (80.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 01m 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 01h 00m.
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.
Unincorporated community in Indiana, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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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 the route
103 m · 25 sec
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At the end of the road, turn right
79 m · 24 sec
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Turn left
45 m · 11 sec
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Continue on East Cypress Circle
778 ft · 36 sec · East Cypress Circle
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Turn right onto South Cypress Circle
65 m · 15 sec · South Cypress Circle
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Turn left onto Camellia Drive
823 ft · 38 sec · Camellia Drive
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Turn right onto Cleveland Road
1.2 mi · 2 min · Cleveland Road
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Turn left onto Dixie Way
1.5 km · 2 min · Dixie Way
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Take the ramp right toward I 80, I 90: Indiana Toll Road
1.4 km · 2 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 80 West, I 90 West: Chicago
2913 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Indiana Toll Road
52.2 mi · 56 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 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.
Indiana Toll Road
Merge slight left onto Indiana Toll Road
52.2 mi · 00h 56m
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.
Chance 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 57.5 miles (92.6 km) and usually takes 01h 00m 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?
Smith is a useful midpoint, sitting about 28.8 miles from Georgetown and 28.8 miles from Portage.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 50.1 miles (80.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.4 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:28 PM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.54 one way or $15.09 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 18 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 Chance Rain Showers around Georgetown and Chance Drizzle near Portage.
Stop Ideas Near Smith
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 Smith.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Georgetown and Portage. Straight-line distance: 50.07 mi (80.58 km).
#1 Georgetown
Georgetown is a place in Indiana, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 41.7294900, -86.2283400 |
| Altitude | 223 |
| 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: 93 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 55m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 26m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 09m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 57m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 49m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 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 | $3.72 | $7.54 | $15.09 |
| Mid-grade | $4.32 | $8.78 | $17.55 |
| Premium | $4.85 | $9.84 | $19.67 |
| Diesel | $6.71 | $13.63 | $27.25 |
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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