How far is Lakes of the Four Seasons, IN from Portage, IN?
The driving distance from Lakes of the Four Seasons, IN to Portage, IN is about 18.8 miles (30.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 38m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 11.6 miles (18.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 16m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
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City in Lake County, Indiana, United States of America
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Lakes of the Four Seasons and Portage.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lakes of the Four Seasons and Portage.
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Start on Deer Valley Road
929 ft · 43 sec · Deer Valley Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Happy Valley Road
889 ft · 44 sec · Happy Valley Road
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Turn left onto Shoreline Road
1619 ft · 1 min · Shoreline Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Sunnyslope Drive
826 ft · 40 sec · Sunnyslope Drive
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At the end of the road, turn right onto North Lake Shore Drive
2063 ft · 2 min · North Lake Shore Drive
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Turn left onto East 109th Avenue
1.3 km · 2 min · East 109th Avenue
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Turn right onto Randolph Street
3.9 mi · 7 min · Randolph Street
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Turn right onto Old Lincoln Highway
1.1 mi · 3 min · Old Lincoln Highway
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Turn left onto County Line Road
5.1 mi · 10 min · County Line Road
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Turn right onto 37th Avenue
2 mi · 3 min · 37th Avenue
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Turn left onto Willowcreek Road
1.8 mi · 4 min · Willowcreek Road
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Turn right onto Central Avenue
1861 ft · 49 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 Lakes of the Four Seasons and Portage.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
County Line Road
Turn left onto County Line Road
5.13 mi · 00h 10m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Lakes of the Four Seasons 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 Lakes of the Four Seasons to Portage?
The road trip is about 18.8 miles (30.2 km) and usually takes 00h 38m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Hobart is a useful midpoint, sitting about 8.1 miles from Lakes of the Four Seasons and 10.6 miles from Portage.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 11.6 miles (18.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.2 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:14 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.49 one way or $4.98 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Lakes of the Four Seasons and Showers And Thunderstorms near Portage.
Stop Ideas Near Hobart
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lakes of the Four Seasons and Portage. Straight-line distance: 11.59 mi (18.66 km).
#1 Lakes of the Four Seasons
City in Indiana, United States of America
| Population | 7,033 |
| Coordinates | 41.4103200, -87.2130900 |
| Altitude | 233 |
| 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: 30 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 37m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 28m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 22m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 18m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 16m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 14m |
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 | $2.49 | $4.98 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $2.81 | $5.61 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $3.07 | $6.14 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $3.50 | $7.00 |
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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