How far is Monroeville, IN from Portage, IN?

The driving distance from Monroeville, IN to Portage, IN is about 145 miles (233.3 km), with a travel time of about 02h 40m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 126.8 miles (204.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 20m 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
144.97 mi
02h 40m
Flight
126.83 mi
204.11 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
126.83 mi
Kilometers
204.11 km
Flight Time
00h 15m

Driving Distance

Road route
144.97 mi
Kilometers
233.3 km
Drive Time
02h 40m

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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 02h 40m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Portage
Thu, Apr 23, 12:15 AM CDT
Return by in Monroeville
Thu, Apr 23, 3:55 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Monroeville
2026-04-22T22:35
Arrive Portage
Thu, Apr 23, 1:15 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 40m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:40 AM to 11:40 AM CDT

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

Leave by
1:10 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Monroeville
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
Etna Green
IN

Town in Indiana, United States

From Monroeville
71.4 mi
01h 20m
To Portage
73.6 mi
01h 20m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
75°F
Wednesday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph W
Destination
66°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph NNW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Main Street

    1714 ft · 34 sec · Main Street

  2. 2

    Continue on Hetrick Road

    2.5 mi · 5 min · Hetrick Road

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn right

    536 ft · 8 sec

  4. 4

    Take the exit slight left

    64 m · 10 sec

  5. 5

    Turn left

    7.4 mi · 9 min

  6. 6

    Continue straight

    5.3 mi · 7 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right

    1030 ft · 28 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto South Coliseum Boulevard

    1.6 mi · 3 min · South Coliseum Boulevard

  9. 9

    Turn left onto East State Boulevard

    2.6 mi · 4 min · East State Boulevard

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Spy Run Avenue

    929 ft · 23 sec · Spy Run Avenue

  11. 11

    Continue on North Clinton Street

    2084 ft · 28 sec · North Clinton Street

  12. 12

    Turn straight onto Lima Road

    1.1 mi · 1 min · Lima Road

  13. 13

    Turn left onto West Coliseum Boulevard

    1.6 mi · 2 min · West Coliseum Boulevard

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 930 West

    863 ft · 24 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left onto Goshen Road

    1625 ft · 21 sec · Goshen Road

  16. 16

    Continue straight

    12.7 mi · 16 min

  17. 17

    Continue straight

    88.8 mi · 1 hr 56 min

  18. 18

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

    9.2 mi · 13 min

  19. 19

    Turn left onto I 80, I 90: Toll Road

    120 m · 10 sec

  20. 20

    Continue straight

    757 ft · 18 sec

  21. 21

    Continue on I 80, I 90: Toll Road

    125 m · 10 sec

  22. 22

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

    1246 ft · 31 sec

  23. 23

    Merge slight left onto Indiana Toll Road

    6.5 mi · 8 min · Indiana Toll Road

  24. 24

    Take the exit slight right toward Portage

    3121 ft · 1 min

  25. 25

    Keep slight left

    47 m · 11 sec

  26. 26

    Turn left onto Willowcreek Road

    3071 ft · 1 min · Willowcreek Road

  27. 27

    Turn left onto Central Avenue

    1906 ft · 50 sec · Central Avenue

  28. 28

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Central Avenue

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
28 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
3 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
19.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Goshen Road
102 mi · 70%
SR 49 North
9.22 mi · 6%
Hetrick Road
8.09 mi · 6%
Indiana Toll Road
7.15 mi · 5%
East State Boulevard
2.55 mi · 2%
West Coliseum Boulevard
1.6 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Goshen Road

Continue straight

88.8 mi · 01h 56m

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 40m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 20m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+18.2 mi
126.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Etna Green
01h 20m from Monroeville
Leave By
1:10 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny leaving Monroeville 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 Monroeville to Portage?

The road trip is about 145 miles (233.3 km) and usually takes 02h 40m 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?

Etna Green is a useful midpoint, sitting about 71.4 miles from Monroeville and 73.6 miles from Portage.

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

The direct path is about 126.8 miles (204.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 18.2 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:10 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.27 one way or $38.54 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 45.4 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

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

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny around Monroeville and Mostly Sunny near Portage.

Stop Ideas Near Etna Green

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

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

RAIL

Elkhart station

45 mi away
131 Tyler Avenue
RAIL

South Bend station

49 mi away
2702 West Washington Avenue
RAIL

Niles station

64 mi away
598 Dey St.
RAIL

Dowagiac station

78 mi away
200 Depot Drive

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Monroeville and Portage. Straight-line distance: 126.83 mi (204.11 km).

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#1 Monroeville

City in Allen County, Indiana, United States of America

Population1,360
Coordinates40.9747700, -84.8683000
Altitude240
CountryUnited States
Portage

#2 Portage

The second most populous city in Porter County, Indiana.

Population90,543
Coordinates41.5758700, -87.1761500
Altitude194
CountryUnited States
Start: Main Street (-84.868245, 40.97475)
End: Central Avenue (-87.17615, 41.575874)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 233 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 49m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 37m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 53m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 24m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 04m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 48m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.11 gal
19.36 L · about $19.27
Round trip
$38.54
10.22 gal · 38.72 L
Estimated CO2
45.4 kg one way
Round trip: 90.8 kg / 200 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $19.27 $38.54
Mid-grade $4.25 $21.73 $43.47
Premium $4.65 $23.78 $47.56
Diesel $5.30 $27.10 $54.21

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 23, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Monroeville, IN and Portage, IN. The current time in Monroeville is 22:35:06, although it is 21:35:06 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.