How far is North Webster, IN from Portage, IN?

The driving distance from North Webster, IN to Portage, IN is about 95.1 miles (153.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 48m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 78.5 miles (126.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 36m 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
95.14 mi
01h 48m
Flight
78.49 mi
126.32 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
78.49 mi
Kilometers
126.32 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
95.14 mi
Kilometers
153.12 km
Drive Time
01h 48m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 48m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Portage
Mon, Jun 1, 8:09 PM CDT
Return by in North Webster
Mon, Jun 1, 10:58 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave North Webster
2026-06-01T19:21
Arrive Portage
Mon, Jun 1, 9:09 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 48m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:48 AM to 10:48 AM CDT

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

Leave by
2:54 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in North Webster
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
Koontz Lake
IN

City in Indiana, United States of America

From North Webster
48.5 mi
00h 54m
To Portage
46.7 mi
00h 54m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
77°F
Monday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Mon, Jun 1 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph NE
Destination
63°F
This Afternoon

Partly Sunny

Starts
Mon, Jun 1 5:00 PM CDT
Wind
10 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between North Webster and Portage.

  1. 1

    Start on East Washington Street

    13 m · 9 sec · East Washington Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto North Main Street

    6.5 mi · 10 min · North Main Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto East Old Road 30

    5.6 mi · 10 min · East Old Road 30

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Lake City Highway

    67.1 mi · 1 hr 27 min · Lake City Highway

  5. 5

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

    9.2 mi · 13 min

  6. 6

    Turn left onto I 80, I 90: Toll Road

    120 m · 10 sec

  7. 7

    Continue straight

    757 ft · 18 sec

  8. 8

    Continue on I 80, I 90: Toll Road

    125 m · 10 sec

  9. 9

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

    1246 ft · 31 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Indiana Toll Road

    6.5 mi · 8 min · Indiana Toll Road

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward Portage

    3121 ft · 1 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight left

    47 m · 11 sec

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Willowcreek Road

    3071 ft · 1 min · Willowcreek Road

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Central Avenue

    1906 ft · 50 sec · 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 North Webster and Portage.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
15 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
15.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Lake City Highway
67.1 mi · 71%
SR 49 North
9.22 mi · 10%
Indiana Toll Road
7.15 mi · 8%
North Main Street
6.55 mi · 7%
East Old Road 30
5.59 mi · 6%
Willowcreek Road
0.58 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Lake City Highway

Turn right onto Lake City Highway

67.1 mi · 01h 27m

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 48m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+16.6 mi
78.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Koontz Lake
00h 54m from North Webster
Leave By
2:54 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving North Webster 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 North Webster to Portage?

The road trip is about 95.1 miles (153.1 km) and usually takes 01h 48m 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?

Koontz Lake is a useful midpoint, sitting about 48.5 miles from North Webster and 46.7 miles from Portage.

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

The direct path is about 78.5 miles (126.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.6 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 2:54 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.67 one way or $25.34 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 29.9 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between North Webster 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 North Webster and Partly Sunny near Portage.

Stop Ideas Near Koontz Lake

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

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

RAIL

South Bend station

33 mi away
2702 West Washington Avenue
RAIL

New Buffalo, Michigan

46 mi away
517 South Whittaker Street
RAIL

New Buffalo

47 mi away
226 North Whittaker Street
RAIL

Michigan City

49 mi away
100 Washington St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between North Webster and Portage. Straight-line distance: 78.49 mi (126.32 km).

North Webster

#1 North Webster

Town of the United States

Population1,161
Coordinates41.3256000, -85.6977600
Altitude269
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 Washington Street (-85.697761, 41.325663)
End: Central Avenue (-87.17615, 41.575874)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 153 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 10m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 22m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 54m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 35m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 21m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 11m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.36 gal
12.71 L · about $12.67
Round trip
$25.34
6.72 gal · 25.42 L
Estimated CO2
29.9 kg one way
Round trip: 59.7 kg / 132 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $12.67 $25.34
Mid-grade $4.25 $14.29 $28.58
Premium $4.65 $15.64 $31.27
Diesel $5.30 $17.82 $35.64

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 · Jun 01, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between North Webster, IN and Portage, IN. The current time in North Webster is 19:21:10, although it is 18:21:10 in Portage.

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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.