How far is Merrillville, IN from Portage, IN?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Merrillville and Portage is 10.34 miles (16.65 km).
Flight distance from Merrillville, IN to Portage, IN is 10.34 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 02 minutes.
Driving distance
The driving distance from Merrillville, Indiana to Portage, Indiana is: 16.93 miles (27.25 km) by car.
Driving from Merrillville to Portage will take approximately 00 hours 24 minutes.
#1 Merrillville
Town in Ross Township, Lake County, Indiana
| Population | 34916 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 41°28'58"N 87°19'58"W |
| Latitude | 41.4828100 |
| Longitude | -87.3328100 |
| Altitude | 200 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Portage
The second most populous city in Porter County, Indiana. It is located on the southern shore of Lake Michigan in northwestern Indiana. Portage is known for its many parks and green spaces, its many historical sites, and its many attractions, such as the Portage Lakefront and Riverwalk and the Portage Historical Society.
| Population | 90543 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 41°34'33"N 87°10'34"W |
| Latitude | 41.5758700 |
| Longitude | -87.1761500 |
| Altitude | 194 |
| Country | United States |
Ending point in Portage: Central Avenue (-87.17615,41.575874)
Estimated Travel Time Between Merrillville and Portage
The distance between Merrillville and Portage is 27 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 00 hours 18 minutes if you drive your car at an average speed of 90 kilometers / hour. For different choices, please review the avg. speed travel time table on the below.
There is no time difference between Merrillville and Portage. The current time is 00:55:40.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00 hours 33 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00 hours 25 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00 hours 20 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00 hours 16 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00 hours 14 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 00 hours 13 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 00 hours 12 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 2.26 liters (0.6 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Merrillville and Portage.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Merrillville to Portage is $2.02 (diesel $2.61).
Indiana gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.39 | $3.88 | $4.33 | $4.37 |
| Total | $2.02 | $2.31 | $2.59 | $2.61 |
Take a look at our Gas Cost Calculator feature. It will figure out how much it will cost to drive this particular distance.
The average gas price (in Indiana ) per gallon of daily gas for calculations is $3.385 (Diesel $4.366) /gallon. Last changed prices on April 19, 2024.
How did we calculate the distance?
The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Merrillville and Portage (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.
Distance to Other Cities
Driving distance from Saint Joseph, IN to Merrillville 247.73 miles (399 km)
Driving distance from Nebraska, IN to Merrillville 223.21 miles (359 km)
