How far is Portage, IN from Benton, IN?
The driving distance from Portage, IN to Benton, IN is about 84.7 miles (136.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 54m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 73.3 miles (118 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 49m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CST.
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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
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 01h 54m.
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.
Unincorporated community in St.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Chance Drizzle
Scattered Rain Showers
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Portage and Benton.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Portage and Benton.
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Start on Central Avenue
1861 ft · 53 sec · Central Avenue
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Turn right onto Willowcreek Road
1 km · 1 min · Willowcreek Road
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Continue on Crisman Road
1.2 mi · 2 min · Crisman Road
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 94 East: Detroit
2268 ft · 55 sec
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Merge slight left
20.3 mi · 22 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 20 East, US 35 South: La Porte, South Bend
2175 ft · 55 sec
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Merge slight left
11.7 mi · 16 min
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Continue straight
12.5 mi · 16 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 20 East, US 31 South: Mishawaka, Plymouth
2273 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Saint Joseph Valley Parkway
21.9 mi · 25 min · Saint Joseph Valley Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 33: Goshen, Elkhart
2208 ft · 54 sec
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Keep slight right
655 ft · 18 sec
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Merge slight left onto South Main Street
5.4 mi · 9 min · South Main Street
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Continue on Lincoln Highway
1.1 km · 2 min · Lincoln Highway
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Continue on Elkhart Road
935 ft · 23 sec · Elkhart Road
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Continue on West Pike Street
1.5 km · 2 min · West Pike Street
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Continue on Lincolnway East
7.1 mi · 13 min · Lincolnway East
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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 Benton.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Saint Joseph Valley Parkway
Merge slight left onto Saint Joseph Valley Parkway
21.9 mi · 00h 25m
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.
Chance Drizzle leaving Portage and Scattered Rain Showers near Benton.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Portage to Benton?
The road trip is about 84.7 miles (136.3 km) and usually takes 01h 54m 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?
Olive is a useful midpoint, sitting about 42.3 miles from Portage and 42.4 miles from Benton.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 73.3 miles (118 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.4 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 CST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:40 PM CST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.11 one way or $22.22 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 26.6 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Portage and Benton, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Drizzle around Portage and Scattered Rain Showers near Benton.
Stop Ideas Near Olive
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 Olive.
South Bend station
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Portage and Benton. Straight-line distance: 73.32 mi (118 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 Benton
Unincorporated community in Elkhart County, Indiana
| Population | 445 |
| Coordinates | 41.5092200, -85.7611000 |
| Altitude | 253 |
| Country | United States |
End: Benton (-85.7611, 41.50922)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 136 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 49m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 07m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 41m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 24m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 12m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 03m |
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 | $3.72 | $11.11 | $22.22 |
| Mid-grade | $4.32 | $12.93 | $25.85 |
| Premium | $4.85 | $14.49 | $28.98 |
| Diesel | $6.71 | $20.07 | $40.14 |
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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