How far is Portage, IN from Country Squire Lakes, IN?

The driving distance from Portage, IN to Country Squire Lakes, IN is about 220.6 miles (355.1 km), with a travel time of about 04h 24m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 192.1 miles (309.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 48m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CST.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
220.64 mi
04h 24m
Flight
192.05 mi
309.08 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
192.05 mi
Kilometers
309.08 km
Flight Time
00h 23m

Driving Distance

Road route
220.64 mi
Kilometers
355.08 km
Drive Time
04h 24m

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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 04h 24m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Country Squire Lakes
Mon, Nov 9, 10:26 AM EST
Return by in Portage
Mon, Nov 9, 1:50 PM CST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Portage
2026-11-09T05:02
Arrive Country Squire Lakes
Mon, Nov 9, 9:26 AM CST
Route Timing
04h 24m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CST
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:24 AM to 1:24 PM EST

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
8:12 AM CST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Portage
9:00 PM CST
Early departure recommended

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
Jefferson
IN

Unincorporated community in Clinton County, Indiana

From Portage
110.3 mi
02h 12m
To Country Squire Lakes
110.4 mi
02h 12m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
58°F
Monday

Sunny

Starts
Mon, Nov 9 6:00 AM CST
Wind
0 to 5 mph WSW
Destination
62°F
Monday

Sunny

Starts
Mon, Nov 9 6:00 AM EST
Wind
3 mph WNW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Portage and Country Squire Lakes.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Portage and Country Squire Lakes.

  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 right

    673 ft · 16 sec

  5. 5

    Continue straight

    1945 ft · 47 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Indiana Toll Road

    2.6 mi · 3 min · Indiana Toll Road

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward I 80 West, I 94, US 6: Des Moines

    3216 ft · 1 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on I 94 West, I 80 West, SR 51, US 6 East

    543 ft · 13 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on I 94 West, I 80 West

    2.9 mi · 4 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward I 65: Gary, Toll Road, Indianapolis

    1 km · 52 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on I 65 South, I 80 West, I 94 West, US 6 West: Indianapolis, Chicago

    618 ft · 10 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on I 65 South: Indianapolis

    2686 ft · 60 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto Casimir Pulaski Memorial Highway

    130 mi · 2 hr 21 min · Casimir Pulaski Memorial Highway

  14. 14

    Keep slight left

    17.1 mi · 22 min

  15. 15

    Continue on I 70 East: Dayton

    1.9 mi · 3 min

  16. 16

    Keep slight left

    41.9 mi · 47 min

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 46: Columbus, Nashville, Bloomington

    855 ft · 19 sec

  18. 18

    Keep slight left

    591 ft · 16 sec

  19. 19

    Merge slight right onto Jonathan Moore Pike

    2.7 mi · 6 min · Jonathan Moore Pike

  20. 20

    Continue on State Street

    3.9 mi · 6 min · State Street

  21. 21

    Continue straight

    12.4 mi · 18 min

  22. 22

    Turn right onto Squire Lakes Drive

    736 ft · 34 sec · Squire Lakes Drive

  23. 23

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Country Manor Street

    1.4 mi · 5 min · Country Manor Street

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Country Manor Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Portage and Country Squire Lakes.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
24 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Casimir Pulaski Memorial Highway
147 mi · 67%
I 70 East
43.9 mi · 20%
State Street
16.3 mi · 7%
I 94 West
3.04 mi · 1%
Jonathan Moore Pike
2.73 mi · 1%
Indiana Toll Road
2.55 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Casimir Pulaski Memorial Highway

Merge slight left onto Casimir Pulaski Memorial Highway

130 mi · 02h 21m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
04h 24m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+28.5 mi
192.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Jefferson
02h 12m from Portage
Leave By
8:12 AM CST
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Portage and Sunny near Country Squire Lakes.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Portage to Country Squire Lakes?

The road trip is about 220.6 miles (355.1 km) and usually takes 04h 24m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Jefferson is a useful midpoint, sitting about 110.3 miles from Portage and 110.4 miles from Country Squire Lakes.

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

The direct path is about 192.1 miles (309.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 28.5 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:12 AM CST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $28.37 one way or $56.74 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 69.2 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

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

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Portage and Sunny near Country Squire Lakes.

Stop Ideas Near Jefferson

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Jefferson and the surrounding midpoint area.
Town of Mulberry - Town Hall & Municipal Utilities
Scenic stop 5.6 mi away

Town of Mulberry - Town Hall & Municipal Utilities

Mulberry , IN
123 S Glick St, Mulberry, IN 46058, United States
Park,Municipal corporation,City or town hall,Public library,Water works
Dayton Town Hall
Meeting point 9.6 mi away

Dayton Town Hall

Dayton , IN
721 Walnut St, Dayton, IN 47941
Rating 5.0/5 1 reviews City government office

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Jefferson.

RAIL

Lafayette station

30 mi away
200 North 2nd St.
BUS

Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana

35 mi away
1000 Smith Ave
RAIL

Crawfordsville

37 mi away
Spring and Green Streets
RAIL

Indianapolis Union Station

68 mi away
350 South Illinois Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Portage and Country Squire Lakes. Straight-line distance: 192.05 mi (309.08 km).

Portage

#1 Portage

The second most populous city in Porter County, Indiana.

Population90,543
Coordinates41.5758700, -87.1761500
Altitude194
CountryUnited States
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#2 Country Squire Lakes

Country Squire Lakes is a place in Indiana, United States.

Population0
Coordinates39.0347800, -85.6985800
Altitude214
CountryUnited States
Start: Portage (-87.17615, 41.57587)
End: Country Squire Lakes (-85.69858, 39.03478)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 355 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 21m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 30m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 24m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 40m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 09m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 45m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.79 gal
29.47 L · about $28.37
Round trip
$56.74
15.58 gal · 58.94 L
Estimated CO2
69.2 kg one way
Round trip: 138.5 kg / 305 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.64 $28.37 $56.74
Mid-grade $4.25 $33.11 $66.22
Premium $4.79 $37.28 $74.57
Diesel $6.65 $51.82 $103.64

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 · Nov 08, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Portage, IN and Country Squire Lakes, IN. The current time in Portage is 05:02:30, although it is 06:02:30 in Country Squire Lakes.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.