How far is Portage, IN from Cayuga, IN?
The driving distance from Portage, IN to Cayuga, IN is about 134.6 miles (216.6 km), with a travel time of about 02h 49m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 113.4 miles (182.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 39m 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 49m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Indiana, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Portage and Cayuga.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Portage and Cayuga.
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Start on Central Avenue
1861 ft · 53 sec · Central Avenue
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Turn right onto Willowcreek Road
2930 ft · 1 min · Willowcreek Road
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 80, I 90
132 m · 12 sec
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Keep slight right
673 ft · 16 sec
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Continue straight
1945 ft · 47 sec
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Merge slight left onto Indiana Toll Road
2.6 mi · 3 min · Indiana Toll Road
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Take the exit slight right toward I 80 West, I 94, US 6: Des Moines
3216 ft · 1 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 94 West, I 80 West, SR 51, US 6 East
543 ft · 13 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 94 West, I 80 West
2.9 mi · 4 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 65: Gary, Toll Road, Indianapolis
1 km · 52 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 65 South, I 80 West, I 94 West, US 6 West: Indianapolis, Chicago
618 ft · 10 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 65 South: Indianapolis
2686 ft · 60 sec
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Merge slight left onto Casimir Pulaski Memorial Highway
38.5 mi · 43 min · Casimir Pulaski Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 14: Winamac
2432 ft · 46 sec
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Turn right onto State Road 14
9.2 mi · 13 min · State Road 14
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Turn left
25.5 mi · 33 min
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Keep slight left
21.6 mi · 27 min
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Continue straight
29.8 mi · 38 min
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Turn right onto County Road 480 North
855 ft · 17 sec · County Road 480 North
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Continue on East Ferry Street
1109 ft · 28 sec · East Ferry Street
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Turn left onto Grant Street
1676 ft · 1 min · Grant Street
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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 Cayuga.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Casimir Pulaski Memorial Highway
Merge slight left onto Casimir Pulaski Memorial Highway
38.5 mi · 00h 43m
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Portage and Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Cayuga.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Portage to Cayuga?
The road trip is about 134.6 miles (216.6 km) and usually takes 02h 49m 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?
Brook is a useful midpoint, sitting about 67.4 miles from Portage and 67.3 miles from Cayuga.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 113.4 miles (182.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 21.2 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 12:50 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.91 one way or $35.82 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 42.2 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Portage and Cayuga, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Portage and Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Cayuga.
Stop Ideas Near Brook
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 Brook.
Rensselaer
Kankakee
Gilman
Lafayette station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Portage and Cayuga. Straight-line distance: 113.41 mi (182.51 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 Cayuga
Town in Indiana, USA
| Population | 1,095 |
| Coordinates | 39.9486500, -87.4597400 |
| Altitude | 155 |
| Country | United States |
End: Cayuga (-87.45974, 39.94865)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 217 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 29m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 21m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 41m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 14m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 55m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 40m |
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 | $17.91 | $35.82 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $20.20 | $40.40 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $22.11 | $44.21 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $25.19 | $50.39 |
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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