How far is Indian Heights, IN from Portage, IN?
The driving distance from Indian Heights, IN to Portage, IN is about 134.5 miles (216.4 km), with a travel time of about 02h 20m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 96.4 miles (155.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 41m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 20m.
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
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
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Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Indian Heights and Portage.
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Start on Arrowhead Boulevard
952 ft · 44 sec · Arrowhead Boulevard
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Turn right onto Tomahawk Boulevard
750 ft · 33 sec · Tomahawk Boulevard
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Turn left onto South Lafountain Street
2011 ft · 43 sec · South Lafountain Street
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Turn right onto West County Road 400 South
7.1 mi · 11 min · West County Road 400 South
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Continue on East Main Street
1.2 km · 1 min · East Main Street
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Continue on County Road West 400 South
1.8 mi · 3 min · County Road West 400 South
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Continue on State Road 26
10.4 mi · 14 min · State Road 26
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Continue on East Main Street
4.5 mi · 7 min · East Main Street
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Continue on County Road 900 North
1023 ft · 17 sec · County Road 900 North
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Continue on West Main Street
2092 ft · 35 sec · West Main Street
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Continue on County Road 900 North
11.5 mi · 17 min · County Road 900 North
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Take the ramp slight right
2011 ft · 28 sec
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Merge slight left
87.1 mi · 1 hr 35 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 Indian Heights 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.
County Road 900 North
Merge slight left
87.1 mi · 01h 35m
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 leaving Indian Heights and Showers And Thunderstorms near Portage.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Indian Heights to Portage?
The road trip is about 134.5 miles (216.4 km) and usually takes 02h 20m 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?
Remington is a useful midpoint, sitting about 65.8 miles from Indian Heights and 68.7 miles from Portage.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 96.4 miles (155.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 38.1 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 1:48 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.87 one way or $35.75 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 42.1 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Indian Heights 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 around Indian Heights and Showers And Thunderstorms near Portage.
Stop Ideas Near Remington
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 Remington.
Rensselaer
Lafayette station
Gilman
Kankakee
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Indian Heights and Portage. Straight-line distance: 96.43 mi (155.19 km).
#1 Indian Heights
Census-designated place in Howard County, Indiana
| Population | 3,011 |
| Coordinates | 40.4272600, -86.1255500 |
| Altitude | 262 |
| 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: 216 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 28m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 21m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 41m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 14m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 55m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 40m |
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 | $17.87 | $35.75 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $20.16 | $40.32 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $22.06 | $44.12 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $25.14 | $50.28 |
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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