How far is Noble, IN from Portage, IN?
The driving distance from Noble, IN to Portage, IN is about 188.4 miles (303.2 km), with a travel time of about 03h 40m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 144.4 miles (232.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 21m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 40m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Human settlement in Kosciusko County, Indiana, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Noble and Portage.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Noble and Portage.
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Start on North 800 East
1 mi · 4 min · North 800 East
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Turn right onto East 300 North
1.2 mi · 3 min · East 300 North
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Turn left onto State Line Road
4.2 mi · 10 min · State Line Road
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Turn left
8.6 mi · 10 min
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Turn right
41 mi · 47 min
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Continue on Lafayette Street
1.4 km · 1 min · Lafayette Street
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Continue on Spy Run Avenue
1.1 mi · 2 min · Spy Run Avenue
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Continue on North Clinton Street
2084 ft · 28 sec · North Clinton Street
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Turn straight onto Lima Road
1.1 mi · 1 min · Lima Road
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Turn left onto West Coliseum Boulevard
1.6 mi · 2 min · West Coliseum Boulevard
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 930 West
863 ft · 24 sec
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Merge slight left onto Goshen Road
1625 ft · 21 sec · Goshen Road
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Continue straight
12.7 mi · 16 min
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Continue straight
88.8 mi · 1 hr 56 min
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 49 North, SR 2 East: Valparaiso, Chesterton
5.8 mi · 8 min
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Continue straight
3.4 mi · 5 min
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Turn left onto I 80, I 90: Toll Road
120 m · 10 sec
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Continue straight
757 ft · 18 sec
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Continue on I 80, I 90: Toll Road
125 m · 10 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 80 West, I 90 West: Chicago
1246 ft · 31 sec
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Merge slight left onto Indiana Toll Road
6.5 mi · 8 min · Indiana Toll Road
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Take the exit slight right toward Portage
3121 ft · 1 min
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Keep slight left
47 m · 11 sec
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Turn left onto Willowcreek Road
3071 ft · 1 min · Willowcreek Road
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Turn left onto Central Avenue
1906 ft · 52 sec · Central Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Central Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Noble and Portage.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
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.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Sunny leaving Noble 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 Noble to Portage?
The road trip is about 188.4 miles (303.2 km) and usually takes 03h 40m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Pierceton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 90.3 miles from Noble and 98.1 miles from Portage.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 144.4 miles (232.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 44 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:38 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $25.08 one way or $50.15 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 59.1 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Noble and Portage, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Noble and Mostly Sunny near Portage.
Stop Ideas Near Pierceton
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Pierceton.
Elkhart station
Waterloo
South Bend station
Niles station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Noble and Portage. Straight-line distance: 144.39 mi (232.37 km).
#1 Noble
Township in Noble County, Indiana
| Population | 65,835 |
| Coordinates | 40.4694900, -84.8260700 |
| Altitude | 281 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Portage
The second most populous city in Porter County, Indiana.
| Population | 90,543 |
| Coordinates | 41.5758700, -87.1761500 |
| Altitude | 194 |
| Country | United States |
End: Central Avenue (-87.17615, 41.575874)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 303 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 16m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 42m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 46m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 08m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 41m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 21m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.77 | $25.08 | $50.15 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $28.28 | $56.56 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $30.95 | $61.90 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $35.27 | $70.54 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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