How far is Portage, IN from Akron, IN?
The driving distance from Portage, IN to Akron, IN is about 88 miles (141.6 km), with a travel time of about 02h 02m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 70.2 miles (113 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 05m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 02m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Portage and Akron.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Portage and Akron.
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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
5.9 mi · 9 min
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Take the ramp slight right toward SR 49 South: Valparaiso
2031 ft · 56 sec
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Merge slight left
6.8 mi · 9 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 30 East: Plymouth
1548 ft · 39 sec
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Merge slight left onto East Morthland Drive
40.3 mi · 52 min · East Morthland Drive
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Take the exit slight right toward US 31 South
2480 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
4.1 mi · 5 min
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Merge slight left
1.4 km · 1 min
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Turn slight right
156 m · 7 sec
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Continue straight
14.4 mi · 18 min
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Turn left onto West 6th Street
1.3 mi · 3 min · West 6th Street
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Turn right onto Main Street
1222 ft · 36 sec · Main Street
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Turn left onto 602 East 9th Street
1 mi · 2 min · 602 East 9th Street
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Continue on East 9th Street
9.4 mi · 14 min · East 9th Street
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Turn right onto South Mishawaka Street
54 m · 8 sec · South Mishawaka Street
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Turn left
20 m · 5 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Portage and Akron.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
East Morthland Drive
Merge slight left onto East Morthland Drive
40.3 mi · 00h 52m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Rain Showers Likely leaving Portage and Showers And Thunderstorms near Akron.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Portage to Akron?
The road trip is about 88 miles (141.6 km) and usually takes 02h 02m 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 43.9 miles from Portage and 44.1 miles from Akron.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 70.2 miles (113 km), while the road route adds roughly 17.8 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 CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:24 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.69 one way or $23.38 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 27.5 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Portage and Akron, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Portage and Showers And Thunderstorms near Akron.
Stop Ideas Near Koontz Lake
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Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Portage and Akron. Straight-line distance: 70.21 mi (113 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 Akron
Town in Fulton County, Indiana, United States
| Population | 1,103 |
| Coordinates | 41.0383800, -86.0280500 |
| Altitude | 259 |
| Country | United States |
End: Akron (-86.02805, 41.03838)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 142 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 55m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 11m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 45m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 27m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 15m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 05m |
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 | $11.69 | $23.38 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $13.18 | $26.37 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $14.43 | $28.85 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $16.44 | $32.88 |
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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