How far is Logansport, IN from Portage, IN?

The driving distance from Logansport, IN to Portage, IN is about 88 miles (141.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 45m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 71 miles (114.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 30m 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. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
87.99 mi
01h 45m
Flight
70.98 mi
114.23 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
70.98 mi
Kilometers
114.23 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
87.99 mi
Kilometers
141.6 km
Drive Time
01h 45m

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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 45m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Portage
Tue, May 12, 9:45 PM CDT
Return by in Logansport
Wed, May 13, 12:30 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Logansport
2026-05-12T20:59
Arrive Portage
Tue, May 12, 10:45 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 45m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:45 AM to 10:45 AM CDT

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

Leave by
3:00 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Logansport
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
North Judson
IN

City in Starke County, Indiana, United States of America

From Logansport
45.2 mi
00h 52m
To Portage
42.8 mi
00h 52m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
76°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph S
Destination
78°F
Tuesday

Patchy Frost then Rain Likely

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 20 mph S

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Logansport and Portage.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Logansport and Portage.

  1. 1

    Start on East Market Street

    46 m · 8 sec · East Market Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto 11th Street

    127 m · 24 sec · 11th Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto East Broadway Street

    1.1 km · 2 min · East Broadway Street

  4. 4

    Continue on Eel River Avenue

    680 ft · 14 sec · Eel River Avenue

  5. 5

    Turn right onto East Market Street

    1.6 mi · 3 min · East Market Street

  6. 6

    Turn slight right onto US 35 North: LaPorte

    1761 ft · 1 min

  7. 7

    Turn straight

    35.1 mi · 52 min

  8. 8

    Turn left onto East 600 S

    4 mi · 5 min · East 600 S

  9. 9

    Continue on West 600 South

    2 mi · 3 min · West 600 South

  10. 10

    Turn right onto S 200 W

    8.6 mi · 12 min · S 200 W

  11. 11

    Continue on State Road 39

    4.6 mi · 6 min · State Road 39

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Lincoln Highway

    15.5 mi · 20 min · Lincoln Highway

  13. 13

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

    9.2 mi · 13 min

  14. 14

    Turn left onto I 80, I 90: Toll Road

    120 m · 10 sec

  15. 15

    Continue straight

    757 ft · 18 sec

  16. 16

    Continue on I 80, I 90: Toll Road

    125 m · 10 sec

  17. 17

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

    1246 ft · 31 sec

  18. 18

    Merge slight left onto Indiana Toll Road

    6.5 mi · 8 min · Indiana Toll Road

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right toward Portage

    3121 ft · 1 min

  20. 20

    Keep slight left

    47 m · 11 sec

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Willowcreek Road

    3071 ft · 1 min · Willowcreek Road

  22. 22

    Turn left onto Central Avenue

    1906 ft · 50 sec · Central Avenue

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Central Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Logansport and Portage.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
23 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
26.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Lincoln Highway
15.5 mi · 18%
SR 49 North
9.22 mi · 10%
S 200 W
8.58 mi · 10%
Indiana Toll Road
7.15 mi · 8%
State Road 39
4.64 mi · 5%
East 600 S
4.02 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

Turn straight

35.1 mi · 00h 52m

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
01h 45m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+17 mi
71 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
North Judson
00h 52m from Logansport
Leave By
3:00 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Logansport and Patchy Frost then Rain Likely near Portage.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Logansport to Portage?

The road trip is about 88 miles (141.6 km) and usually takes 01h 45m 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?

North Judson is a useful midpoint, sitting about 45.2 miles from Logansport and 42.8 miles from Portage.

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

The direct path is about 71 miles (114.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 17 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 3:00 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.69 one way or $23.38 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 27.5 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Logansport 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 Logansport and Patchy Frost then Rain Likely near Portage.

Stop Ideas Near North Judson

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around North Judson, 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 North Judson.

RAIL

Rensselaer

44 mi away
619 North Cullen Street
RAIL

Michigan City

57 mi away
100 Washington St.
BUS

Gary, IN

64 mi away
100 West 4th Avenue
RAIL

New Buffalo, Michigan

64 mi away
517 South Whittaker Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Logansport and Portage. Straight-line distance: 70.98 mi (114.23 km).

Logansport

#1 Logansport

City in Indiana

Population17,454
Coordinates40.7544800, -86.3566700
Altitude195
CountryUnited States
Portage

#2 Portage

The second most populous city in Porter County, Indiana.

Population90,543
Coordinates41.5758700, -87.1761500
Altitude194
CountryUnited States
Start: East Market Street (-86.356638, 40.754386)
End: Central Avenue (-87.17615, 41.575874)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 142 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 55m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 11m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 45m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 27m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 15m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 05m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.1 gal
11.75 L · about $11.69
Round trip
$23.38
6.2 gal · 23.5 L
Estimated CO2
27.5 kg one way
Round trip: 55.1 kg / 121 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $11.69 $23.38
Mid-grade $4.25 $13.18 $26.37
Premium $4.65 $14.43 $28.85
Diesel $5.30 $16.44 $32.88

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 13, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Logansport, IN and Portage, IN. The current time in Logansport is 20:59:43, although it is 19:59:43 in Portage.

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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.