How far is Leo-Cedarville, IN from Portage, IN?

The driving distance from Leo-Cedarville, IN to Portage, IN is about 129.4 miles (208.2 km), with a travel time of about 02h 25m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 114.7 miles (184.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 51m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
129.34 mi
02h 25m
Flight
114.71 mi
184.61 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
114.71 mi
Kilometers
184.61 km
Flight Time
00h 13m

Driving Distance

Road route
129.34 mi
Kilometers
208.15 km
Drive Time
02h 25m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 25m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Portage
Sat, May 30, 8:34 PM CDT
Return by in Leo-Cedarville
Sun, May 31, 12:00 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Leo-Cedarville
2026-05-30T19:08
Arrive Portage
Sat, May 30, 9:34 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 25m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:26 AM to 11:26 AM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
1:38 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Leo-Cedarville
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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.

Mid-route stop
Bourbon
IN

Human settlement in Marshall County, Indiana, United States of America

From Leo-Cedarville
65.6 mi
01h 12m
To Portage
63.8 mi
01h 12m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
47°F
Tonight

Mostly Clear

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 PM EDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph E
Destination
77°F
This Afternoon

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 30 4:00 PM CDT
Wind
15 mph ENE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Leo-Cedarville and Portage.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Leo-Cedarville and Portage.

  1. 1

    Start on Ivans Lane

    535 ft · 29 sec · Ivans Lane

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Leo Road

    2406 ft · 40 sec · Leo Road

  3. 3

    Continue on Main Street

    1077 ft · 18 sec · Main Street

  4. 4

    Continue on Saint Joseph Street

    1737 ft · 29 sec · Saint Joseph Street

  5. 5

    Continue on Leo Road

    3.1 mi · 5 min · Leo Road

  6. 6

    Continue on East Dupont Road

    1.5 mi · 2 min · East Dupont Road

  7. 7

    Take the ramp slight left toward I 69 South

    1001 ft · 24 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    6 mi · 7 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward US 30 West, US 33 North: Goshen Road

    101.6 mi · 2 hr 13 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 49 North, SR 2 East: Valparaiso, Chesterton

    9.2 mi · 13 min

  11. 11

    Turn left onto I 80, I 90: Toll Road

    120 m · 10 sec

  12. 12

    Continue straight

    757 ft · 18 sec

  13. 13

    Continue on I 80, I 90: Toll Road

    125 m · 10 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight right to continue on I 80 West, I 90 West: Chicago

    1246 ft · 31 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left onto Indiana Toll Road

    6.5 mi · 8 min · Indiana Toll Road

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward Portage

    3121 ft · 1 min

  17. 17

    Keep slight left

    47 m · 11 sec

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Willowcreek Road

    3071 ft · 1 min · Willowcreek Road

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Central Avenue

    1906 ft · 50 sec · Central Avenue

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Central Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Leo-Cedarville and Portage.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
20 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
15.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 30 West
102 mi · 79%
SR 49 North
9.22 mi · 7%
Indiana Toll Road
7.15 mi · 6%
I 69 South
6.23 mi · 5%
Leo Road
3.54 mi · 3%
East Dupont Road
1.49 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

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.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
02h 25m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+14.7 mi
114.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Bourbon
01h 12m from Leo-Cedarville
Leave By
1:38 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Clear leaving Leo-Cedarville and Mostly Sunny near Portage.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Leo-Cedarville to Portage?

The road trip is about 129.4 miles (208.2 km) and usually takes 02h 25m 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 65.6 miles from Leo-Cedarville and 63.8 miles from Portage.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 114.7 miles (184.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.7 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 EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:38 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.20 one way or $34.39 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 40.5 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Leo-Cedarville and Portage, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Clear around Leo-Cedarville and Mostly Sunny near Portage.

Stop Ideas Near Bourbon

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Bourbon, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Bourbon.

RAIL

Elkhart station

45 mi away
131 Tyler Avenue
RAIL

South Bend station

45 mi away
2702 West Washington Avenue
RAIL

Niles station

61 mi away
598 Dey St.
RAIL

New Buffalo, Michigan

75 mi away
517 South Whittaker Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Leo-Cedarville and Portage. Straight-line distance: 114.71 mi (184.61 km).

Leo-Cedarville

#1 Leo-Cedarville

Town in Indiana, United States

Population3,882
Coordinates41.2125500, -85.0166400
Altitude243
CountryUnited States
Portage

#2 Portage

The second most populous city in Porter County, Indiana.

Population90,543
Coordinates41.5758700, -87.1761500
Altitude194
CountryUnited States
Start: Ivans Lane (-85.016644, 41.212504)
End: Central Avenue (-87.17615, 41.575874)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 208 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 18m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 14m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 35m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 09m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 50m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 36m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.56 gal
17.28 L · about $17.20
Round trip
$34.39
9.12 gal · 34.56 L
Estimated CO2
40.5 kg one way
Round trip: 81 kg / 179 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $17.20 $34.39
Mid-grade $4.25 $19.39 $38.79
Premium $4.65 $21.22 $42.44
Diesel $5.30 $24.19 $48.37

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Indiana · May 30, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Leo-Cedarville, IN and Portage, IN. The current time in Leo-Cedarville is 19:08:32, although it is 18:08:32 in Portage.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.