How far is Milford, IN from Portage, IN?

The driving distance from Milford, IN to Portage, IN is about 77.8 miles (125.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 37m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 69.8 miles (112.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 14m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
Trip Tools

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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
77.78 mi
01h 37m
Flight
69.81 mi
112.35 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
69.81 mi
Kilometers
112.35 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
77.78 mi
Kilometers
125.17 km
Drive Time
01h 37m

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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 37m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Portage
Fri, Apr 17, 9:06 AM CDT
Return by in Milford
Fri, Apr 17, 11:43 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Milford
2026-04-17T08:29
Arrive Portage
Fri, Apr 17, 10:06 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 37m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:37 AM to 10:37 AM CDT

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

Leave by
3:16 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Milford
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Walkerton
IN

Town in Indiana, USA

From Milford
39.2 mi
00h 48m
To Portage
38.5 mi
00h 48m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
77°F
Friday

Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph SE
Destination
78°F
Friday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SSE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on East Catherine Street

    39 m · 10 sec · East Catherine Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto North Main Street

    1437 ft · 49 sec · North Main Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto West Syracuse Street

    1176 ft · 37 sec · West Syracuse Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto North Higbee Street

    2.5 mi · 4 min · North Higbee Street

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Grand Army of the Republic Highway

    6.6 mi · 9 min · Grand Army of the Republic Highway

  6. 6

    Continue on East Market Street

    3.7 mi · 7 min · East Market Street

  7. 7

    Continue on Grand Army of the Republic Highway

    22.9 mi · 31 min · Grand Army of the Republic Highway

  8. 8

    Continue on Roosevelt Road

    24.7 mi · 36 min · Roosevelt Road

  9. 9

    Turn slight right

    1.2 mi · 2 min

  10. 10

    Turn left

    1.2 km · 1 min

  11. 11

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

    45 m · 3 sec

  12. 12

    Exit the roundabout

    13.2 mi · 19 min

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Airport Road

    1.7 mi · 4 min · Airport Road

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Central Avenue

    1 km · 1 min · Central Avenue

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Central Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Milford 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
15 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
0 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
19.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Roosevelt Road
38 mi · 49%
Grand Army of the Republic Highway
29.4 mi · 38%
East Market Street
3.74 mi · 5%
North Higbee Street
2.53 mi · 3%
Airport Road
1.75 mi · 2%
Central Avenue
0.64 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Roosevelt Road

Continue on Roosevelt Road

24.7 mi · 00h 36m

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 37m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8 mi
69.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Walkerton
00h 48m from Milford
Leave By
3:16 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny leaving Milford and Partly Sunny near Portage.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 77.8 miles (125.2 km) and usually takes 01h 37m 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?

Walkerton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 39.2 miles from Milford and 38.5 miles from Portage.

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

The direct path is about 69.8 miles (112.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 8 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 3:16 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.33 one way or $20.67 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 24.4 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

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

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny around Milford and Partly Sunny near Portage.

Stop Ideas Near Walkerton

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

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

RAIL

South Bend station

29 mi away
2702 West Washington Avenue
RAIL

New Buffalo, Michigan

42 mi away
517 South Whittaker Street
RAIL

New Buffalo

43 mi away
226 North Whittaker Street
RAIL

Michigan City

45 mi away
100 Washington St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Milford and Portage. Straight-line distance: 69.81 mi (112.35 km).

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#1 Milford

Town in Kosciusko County, Indiana, United States

Population1,562
Coordinates41.4097700, -85.8455500
Altitude255
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 Catherine Street (-85.845551, 41.409818)
End: Central Avenue (-87.17615, 41.575874)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 125 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 35m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 56m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 33m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 17m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 06m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 58m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.74 gal
10.39 L · about $10.33
Round trip
$20.67
5.48 gal · 20.78 L
Estimated CO2
24.4 kg one way
Round trip: 48.7 kg / 107 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $10.33 $20.67
Mid-grade $4.25 $11.65 $23.31
Premium $4.65 $12.75 $25.50
Diesel $5.30 $14.53 $29.07

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 · Apr 17, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Milford, IN and Portage, IN. The current time in Milford is 08:29:05, although it is 07:29:05 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.