How far is Harlan, IN from Portage, IN?
The driving distance from Harlan, IN to Portage, IN is about 135.6 miles (218.2 km), with a travel time of about 02h 34m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 119.9 miles (192.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 08m 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
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 34m.
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 Marshall County, Indiana, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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Chance Drizzle
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Harlan and Portage.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Harlan and Portage.
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Start on Water Street
13 m · 5 sec · Water Street
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Turn right
6.2 mi · 9 min
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Take the ramp slight right
1654 ft · 41 sec
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Merge slight left onto Ronald Reagan Expressway
5.9 mi · 6 min · Ronald Reagan Expressway
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Continue on Ronald Reagan Expressway
1.2 km · 1 min · Ronald Reagan Expressway
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Merge slight left
4.9 mi · 6 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 30 West, US 33 North: Goshen Road
101.6 mi · 2 hr 13 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 Harlan and Portage.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
US 30 West
Take the exit slight right toward US 30 West, US 33 North: Goshen Road
102 mi · 02h 13m
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 Cloudy leaving Harlan 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 Harlan to Portage?
The road trip is about 135.6 miles (218.2 km) and usually takes 02h 34m 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?
Bourbon is a useful midpoint, sitting about 68.6 miles from Harlan and 67 miles from Portage.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 119.9 miles (192.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.7 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 1:22 PM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.76 one way or $35.52 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 42.5 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Harlan 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 Harlan and Chance Drizzle near Portage.
Stop Ideas Near Bourbon
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 Bourbon.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Harlan and Portage. Straight-line distance: 119.87 mi (192.92 km).
#1 Harlan
Harlan is a place in Indiana, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 41.1961600, -84.9196900 |
| Altitude | 239 |
| 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: 218 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 31m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 23m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 42m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 15m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 56m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 41m |
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 | $17.76 | $35.52 |
| Mid-grade | $4.32 | $20.66 | $41.33 |
| Premium | $4.85 | $23.16 | $46.33 |
| Diesel | $6.71 | $32.08 | $64.17 |
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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