How far is Portage, IN from Aberdeen, IN?
The driving distance from Portage, IN to Aberdeen, IN is about 12.7 miles (20.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 24m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 10.1 miles (16.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 49m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CST.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 24m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Chance Drizzle
Slight Chance Rain Showers
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Portage and Aberdeen.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Portage and Aberdeen.
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Start on Central Avenue
1 km · 1 min · Central Avenue
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Turn right onto Airport Road
1.7 mi · 4 min · Airport Road
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Turn left
2 mi · 4 min
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Turn right onto North State Road 149
4 mi · 6 min · North State Road 149
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At the end of the road, turn left onto State Road 130
2628 ft · 49 sec · State Road 130
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Turn right onto Tower Road
3.8 mi · 9 min · Tower Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Tower Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Portage and Aberdeen.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
North State Road 149
Turn right onto North State Road 149
3.96 mi · 00h 06m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Chance Drizzle leaving Portage and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Aberdeen.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Portage to Aberdeen?
The road trip is about 12.7 miles (20.4 km) and usually takes 00h 24m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
South Haven is a useful midpoint, sitting about 6.3 miles from Portage and 6.3 miles from Aberdeen.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 10.1 miles (16.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.6 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:40 PM CST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.69 one way or $3.37 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Drizzle around Portage and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Aberdeen.
Stop Ideas Near South Haven
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 South Haven.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Portage and Aberdeen. Straight-line distance: 10.04 mi (16.15 km).
#1 Portage
The second most populous city in Porter County, Indiana.
| Population | 90,543 |
| Coordinates | 41.5758700, -87.1761500 |
| Altitude | 194 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Aberdeen
Aberdeen is a place in Indiana, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 41.4389300, -87.1114200 |
| Altitude | 221 |
| Country | United States |
End: Aberdeen (-87.11142, 41.43893)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 20 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 25m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 19m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 15m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 12m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 10m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 09m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.75 | $1.69 | $3.37 |
| Mid-grade | $4.35 | $1.96 | $3.91 |
| Premium | $4.88 | $2.20 | $4.39 |
| Diesel | $6.73 | $3.03 | $6.06 |
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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