How far is New Haven, IN from Portage, IN?

The driving distance from New Haven, IN to Portage, IN is about 135.1 miles (217.5 km), with a travel time of about 02h 30m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 117.5 miles (189.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 00m 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
135.15 mi
02h 30m
Flight
117.48 mi
189.06 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
117.48 mi
Kilometers
189.06 km
Flight Time
00h 14m

Driving Distance

Road route
135.15 mi
Kilometers
217.5 km
Drive Time
02h 30m

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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 30m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Portage
Tue, May 12, 7:15 PM CDT
Return by in New Haven
Tue, May 12, 10:45 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave New Haven
2026-05-12T17:45
Arrive Portage
Tue, May 12, 8:15 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 30m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:30 AM to 11:30 AM CDT

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

Leave by
1:30 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in New Haven
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 New Haven
65.6 mi
01h 15m
To Portage
69.6 mi
01h 15m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
72°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 New Haven and Portage.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between New Haven and Portage.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    35 m · 11 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Lincoln Highway East

    48 m · 9 sec · Lincoln Highway East

  3. 3

    Turn left onto College Avenue

    1172 ft · 54 sec · College Avenue

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn right

    3.8 mi · 5 min

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right

    1030 ft · 28 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto South Coliseum Boulevard

    1.6 mi · 3 min · South Coliseum Boulevard

  7. 7

    Turn left onto East State Boulevard

    2.6 mi · 4 min · East State Boulevard

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Spy Run Avenue

    929 ft · 23 sec · Spy Run Avenue

  9. 9

    Continue on North Clinton Street

    2084 ft · 28 sec · North Clinton Street

  10. 10

    Turn straight onto Lima Road

    1.1 mi · 1 min · Lima Road

  11. 11

    Turn left onto West Coliseum Boulevard

    1.6 mi · 2 min · West Coliseum Boulevard

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 930 West

    863 ft · 24 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto Goshen Road

    1625 ft · 21 sec · Goshen Road

  14. 14

    Continue straight

    12.7 mi · 16 min

  15. 15

    Continue straight

    88.8 mi · 1 hr 56 min

  16. 16

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

    9.2 mi · 13 min

  17. 17

    Turn left onto I 80, I 90: Toll Road

    120 m · 10 sec

  18. 18

    Continue straight

    757 ft · 18 sec

  19. 19

    Continue on I 80, I 90: Toll Road

    125 m · 10 sec

  20. 20

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

    1246 ft · 31 sec

  21. 21

    Merge slight left onto Indiana Toll Road

    6.5 mi · 8 min · Indiana Toll Road

  22. 22

    Take the exit slight right toward Portage

    3121 ft · 1 min

  23. 23

    Keep slight left

    47 m · 11 sec

  24. 24

    Turn left onto Willowcreek Road

    3071 ft · 1 min · Willowcreek Road

  25. 25

    Turn left onto Central Avenue

    1906 ft · 50 sec · Central Avenue

  26. 26

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Central Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between New Haven 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
26 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
19.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Goshen Road
102 mi · 75%
SR 49 North
9.22 mi · 7%
Indiana Toll Road
7.15 mi · 5%
East State Boulevard
2.55 mi · 2%
West Coliseum Boulevard
1.6 mi · 1%
South Coliseum Boulevard
1.56 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 30m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+17.6 mi
117.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Bourbon
01h 15m from New Haven
Leave By
1:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving New Haven 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 New Haven to Portage?

The road trip is about 135.1 miles (217.5 km) and usually takes 02h 30m 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 New Haven and 69.6 miles from Portage.

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

The direct path is about 117.5 miles (189.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 17.6 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 1:30 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.99 one way or $35.98 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 42.4 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between New Haven 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 New Haven and Patchy Frost then Rain Likely 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 New Haven and Portage. Straight-line distance: 117.48 mi (189.06 km).

New Haven

#1 New Haven

City in Indiana

Population15,966
Coordinates41.0706000, -85.0144100
Altitude231
CountryUnited States
Portage

#2 Portage

The second most populous city in Porter County, Indiana.

Population90,543
Coordinates41.5758700, -87.1761500
Altitude194
CountryUnited States
Start: (-85.014153, 41.070613)
End: Central Avenue (-87.17615, 41.575874)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 218 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 30m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 22m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 42m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 15m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 55m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 41m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.77 gal
18.05 L · about $17.99
Round trip
$35.98
9.54 gal · 36.1 L
Estimated CO2
42.4 kg one way
Round trip: 84.8 kg / 187 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $17.99 $35.98
Mid-grade $4.25 $20.29 $40.57
Premium $4.65 $22.20 $44.40
Diesel $5.30 $25.30 $50.60

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 12, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between New Haven, IN and Portage, IN. The current time in New Haven is 17:45:21, although it is 16:45:21 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.