How far is Portage, IN from Cedar Lake, IN?
The driving distance from Portage, IN to Cedar Lake, IN is about 30.4 miles (49 km), with a travel time of about 00h 53m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 20 miles (32.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 46m 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 00h 53m.
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.
Town in Ross Township, Lake County, Indiana
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny
Patchy Frost then Isolated Rain Showers
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Portage and Cedar Lake.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Portage and Cedar Lake.
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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
9.7 mi · 12 min · Casimir Pulaski Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward 109th Avenue
1038 ft · 20 sec
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Continue on 109th Avenue
1527 ft · 37 sec
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Continue on East 109th Avenue
1 km · 2 min · East 109th Avenue
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Turn left onto Broadway
2668 ft · 55 sec · Broadway
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Turn right onto West 113th Avenue
1 km · 2 min · West 113th Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn right onto East Joliet Street
1.5 km · 2 min · East Joliet Street
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Turn right onto South Main Street
122 m · 12 sec · South Main Street
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Turn left onto West Clark Street
90 m · 8 sec · West Clark Street
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Turn left onto North Court Street
73 m · 10 sec · North Court Street
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Turn right onto West 109th Avenue
3.4 mi · 6 min · West 109th Avenue
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Turn left onto Cline Avenue
2.5 mi · 6 min · Cline Avenue
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward West Lakeshore Drive
4 m · 1 sec · West Lakeshore Drive
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Exit the roundabout onto West Lakeshore Drive
1 mi · 2 min · West Lakeshore Drive
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Continue on West 133rd Avenue
944 ft · 33 sec · West 133rd Avenue
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Turn left onto Parrish Avenue
1537 ft · 48 sec · Parrish Avenue
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Turn left onto West 135th Place
978 ft · 43 sec · West 135th Place
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Continue on Doffin Street
1104 ft · 54 sec · Doffin Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto West 137th Avenue
1189 ft · 54 sec · West 137th Avenue
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Turn right onto Birch Street
1403 ft · 1 min · Birch Street
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Turn right onto Lauerman Street
692 ft · 30 sec · Lauerman Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Lauerman Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Portage and Cedar Lake.
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.
Casimir Pulaski Memorial Highway
Merge slight left onto Casimir Pulaski Memorial Highway
9.71 mi · 00h 12m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Portage and Patchy Frost then Isolated Rain Showers near Cedar Lake.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Portage to Cedar Lake?
The road trip is about 30.4 miles (49 km) and usually takes 00h 53m 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?
Merrillville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 15.2 miles from Portage and 15.2 miles from Cedar Lake.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 20 miles (32.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.4 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 CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:44 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.07 one way or $8.15 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Portage and Patchy Frost then Isolated Rain Showers near Cedar Lake.
Stop Ideas Near Merrillville
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 Merrillville.
Gary, IN
Dyer station
Hammond–Whiting station
Homewood
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Portage and Cedar Lake. Straight-line distance: 20.03 mi (32.23 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 Cedar Lake
Town in Lake County, Indiana, United States
| Population | 13,588 |
| Coordinates | 41.3647600, -87.4411500 |
| Altitude | 216 |
| Country | United States |
End: Cedar Lake (-87.44115, 41.36476)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 49 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 00m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 45m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 36m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 30m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 26m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 22m |
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 | $4.07 | $8.15 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $4.59 | $9.19 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $5.03 | $10.05 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $5.73 | $11.46 |
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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