How far is Portage, IN from Chesterton, IN?
The driving distance from Portage, IN to Chesterton, IN is about 9 miles (14.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 16m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 6.3 miles (10.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 33m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
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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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Patchy Frost then Rain Likely
Patchy Frost then Scattered Rain Showers
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Portage and Chesterton.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Portage and Chesterton.
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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
3.2 mi · 3 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 20 East: Porter
1648 ft · 40 sec
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Turn straight
1 mi · 2 min
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Turn right onto West Beam Street
1.3 km · 3 min · West Beam Street
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Turn right onto Wagner Road
1271 ft · 36 sec · Wagner Road
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Continue on North Jackson Boulevard
712 ft · 27 sec · North Jackson Boulevard
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Turn left onto Broadway
2783 ft · 1 min · Broadway
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Turn right onto South 9th Street
115 m · 17 sec · South 9th Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South 9th Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Portage and Chesterton.
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.
I 94 East
Merge slight left
3.17 mi · 00h 03m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Patchy Frost then Rain Likely leaving Portage and Patchy Frost then Scattered Rain Showers near Chesterton.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Portage to Chesterton?
The road trip is about 9 miles (14.5 km) and usually takes 00h 16m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Burns Harbor is a useful midpoint, sitting about 4.5 miles from Portage and 4.5 miles from Chesterton.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 6.3 miles (10.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.7 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:56 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.21 one way or $2.41 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 2.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Patchy Frost then Rain Likely around Portage and Patchy Frost then Scattered Rain Showers near Chesterton.
Stop Ideas Near Burns Harbor
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 Burns Harbor.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Portage and Chesterton. Straight-line distance: 6.26 mi (10.08 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 Chesterton
Town in the U.
| Population | 13,433 |
| Coordinates | 41.6105900, -87.0642000 |
| Altitude | 195 |
| Country | United States |
End: Chesterton (-87.0642, 41.61059)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 14 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 17m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 13m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 10m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 08m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 07m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 06m |
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 | $1.21 | $2.41 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $1.36 | $2.72 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $1.49 | $2.98 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $1.70 | $3.39 |
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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