How far is Portage, IN from Avilla, IN?

The driving distance from Portage, IN to Avilla, IN is about 132.1 miles (212.6 km), with a travel time of about 02h 38m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 101.3 miles (163.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 17m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
132.09 mi
02h 38m
Flight
101.34 mi
163.09 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
101.34 mi
Kilometers
163.09 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
132.09 mi
Kilometers
212.58 km
Drive Time
02h 38m

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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 38m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Avilla
Thu, Apr 23, 9:31 AM EDT
Return by in Portage
Thu, Apr 23, 11:10 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Portage
2026-04-23T05:52
Arrive Avilla
Thu, Apr 23, 8:31 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 38m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
11:39 AM to 1:39 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:12 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Portage
9:30 PM CDT
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
Simonton Lake
IN

Census-designated place in Elkhart County, Indiana

From Portage
65.9 mi
01h 19m
To Avilla
66.2 mi
01h 19m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
79°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph S
Destination
77°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Portage and Avilla.

  1. 1

    Start on Central Avenue

    1861 ft · 53 sec · Central Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Willowcreek Road

    2930 ft · 1 min · Willowcreek Road

  3. 3

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 80, I 90

    132 m · 12 sec

  4. 4

    Keep slight left

    1.4 km · 2 min

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Indiana Toll Road

    96 mi · 1 hr 43 min · Indiana Toll Road

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 9: Howe, Lagrange

    1.3 km · 2 min

  7. 7

    Turn straight

    762 ft · 19 sec

  8. 8

    Turn straight

    22.1 mi · 33 min

  9. 9

    At the end of the road, turn left onto County Road 700 North

    3 mi · 4 min · County Road 700 North

  10. 10

    Continue on West North Street

    1.5 mi · 2 min · West North Street

  11. 11

    Turn right onto South Lima Road

    5.2 mi · 7 min · South Lima Road

  12. 12

    Turn right onto North Old SR 3

    2702 ft · 54 sec · North Old SR 3

  13. 13

    Continue on Main Street

    1 mi · 2 min · Main Street

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Main Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Portage and Avilla.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
14 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Indiana Toll Road
96 mi · 73%
South Lima Road
5.2 mi · 4%
County Road 700 North
3 mi · 2%
West North Street
1.54 mi · 1%
Main Street
1 mi · 1%
I 80
0.93 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Indiana Toll Road

Merge slight left onto Indiana Toll Road

96 mi · 01h 43m

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 38m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+30.8 mi
101.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Simonton Lake
01h 19m from Portage
Leave By
1:12 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Portage and Mostly Sunny near Avilla.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Portage to Avilla?

The road trip is about 132.1 miles (212.6 km) and usually takes 02h 38m 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?

Simonton Lake is a useful midpoint, sitting about 65.9 miles from Portage and 66.2 miles from Avilla.

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

The direct path is about 101.3 miles (163.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 30.8 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 1:12 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.57 one way or $35.15 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 41.4 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Portage and Avilla, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Portage and Mostly Sunny near Avilla.

Stop Ideas Near Simonton Lake

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

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

RAIL

Elkhart station

8 mi away
131 Tyler Avenue
RAIL

Niles station

25 mi away
598 Dey St.
RAIL

South Bend station

27 mi away
2702 West Washington Avenue
RAIL

Dowagiac station

28 mi away
200 Depot Drive

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Portage and Avilla. Straight-line distance: 101.34 mi (163.09 km).

Portage

#1 Portage

The second most populous city in Porter County, Indiana.

Population90,543
Coordinates41.5758700, -87.1761500
Altitude194
CountryUnited States
Avilla

#2 Avilla

Human settlement in Noble County, Indiana, United States of America

Population2,474
Coordinates41.3658800, -85.2388600
Altitude294
CountryUnited States
Start: Portage (-87.17615, 41.57587)
End: Avilla (-85.23886, 41.36588)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 213 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 24m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 18m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 38m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 12m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 53m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 38m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.66 gal
17.64 L · about $17.57
Round trip
$35.15
9.32 gal · 35.28 L
Estimated CO2
41.4 kg one way
Round trip: 82.8 kg / 183 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $17.57 $35.15
Mid-grade $4.25 $19.82 $39.64
Premium $4.65 $21.69 $43.38
Diesel $5.30 $24.72 $49.43

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 · Apr 23, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Portage, IN and Avilla, IN. The current time in Portage is 05:52:44, although it is 06:52:44 in Avilla.

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.