How far is Portage, IN from Crown Point, IN?

The driving distance from Portage, IN to Crown Point, IN is about 22.1 miles (35.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 33m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 14.7 miles (23.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 06m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
22.04 mi
00h 33m
Flight
14.71 mi
23.67 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
14.71 mi
Kilometers
23.67 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
22.04 mi
Kilometers
35.47 km
Drive Time
00h 33m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 33m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Crown Point
Sat, May 2, 5:15 AM CDT
Return by in Portage
Sat, May 2, 5:48 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Portage
2026-05-02T04:42
Arrive Crown Point
Sat, May 2, 5:15 AM CDT
Route Timing
00h 33m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:33 AM to 7:33 PM CDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:24 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Portage
10:00 PM CDT
Flexible departure

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
New Chicago
IN

Town in Lake County, Indiana, U.

From Portage
11 mi
00h 16m
To Crown Point
11 mi
00h 16m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
52°F
Saturday

Areas Of Frost then Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 2 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph NNW
Destination
52°F
Saturday

Areas Of Frost then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 2 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph NW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Portage and Crown Point.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Portage and Crown Point.

  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

    9.7 mi · 12 min · Casimir Pulaski Memorial Highway

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward 109th Avenue

    1038 ft · 20 sec

  15. 15

    Continue on 109th Avenue

    1527 ft · 37 sec

  16. 16

    Continue on East 109th Avenue

    1 km · 2 min · East 109th Avenue

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Broadway

    2668 ft · 55 sec · Broadway

  18. 18

    Turn right onto West 113th Avenue

    1 km · 2 min · West 113th Avenue

  19. 19

    At the end of the road, turn right onto East Joliet Street

    1.5 km · 2 min · East Joliet Street

  20. 20

    Turn right onto South Main Street

    122 m · 12 sec · South Main Street

  21. 21

    Turn left onto West Clark Street

    90 m · 8 sec · West Clark Street

  22. 22

    Turn left onto North Court Street

    102 m · 8 sec · North Court Street

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Court Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Portage and Crown Point.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
23 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
104.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Casimir Pulaski Memorial Highway
9.71 mi · 44%
I 94 West
3.04 mi · 14%
Indiana Toll Road
2.55 mi · 12%
East Joliet Street
0.93 mi · 4%
East 109th Avenue
0.65 mi · 3%
I 65
0.63 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

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.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 33m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 06m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7.4 mi
14.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
New Chicago
00h 16m from Portage
Leave By
7:24 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Areas Of Frost then Sunny leaving Portage and Areas Of Frost then Mostly Sunny near Crown Point.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Portage to Crown Point?

The road trip is about 22.1 miles (35.5 km) and usually takes 00h 33m 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?

New Chicago is a useful midpoint, sitting about 11 miles from Portage and 11 miles from Crown Point.

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

The direct path is about 14.7 miles (23.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.4 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:24 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.94 one way or $5.88 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Areas Of Frost then Sunny around Portage and Areas Of Frost then Mostly Sunny near Crown Point.

Stop Ideas Near New Chicago

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around New Chicago, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to New Chicago.

BUS

Gary, IN

7 mi away
100 West 4th Avenue
RAIL

Dyer station

21 mi away
913 Sheffield Avenue
RAIL

Hammond–Whiting station

25 mi away
1135 South Calumet Ave.
RAIL

Homewood

33 mi away
18015 Park Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Portage and Crown Point. Straight-line distance: 14.71 mi (23.67 km).

Portage

#1 Portage

The second most populous city in Porter County, Indiana.

Population90,543
Coordinates41.5758700, -87.1761500
Altitude194
CountryUnited States
Crown Point

#2 Crown Point

City in Indiana, USA

Population30,906
Coordinates41.4169800, -87.3653100
Altitude223
CountryUnited States
Start: Portage (-87.17615, 41.57587)
End: Crown Point (-87.36531, 41.41698)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 35 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 44m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 33m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 26m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 22m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 18m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 16m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.78 gal
2.94 L · about $2.94
Round trip
$5.88
1.56 gal · 5.88 L
Estimated CO2
6.9 kg one way
Round trip: 13.9 kg / 31 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $2.94 $5.88
Mid-grade $4.25 $3.32 $6.63
Premium $4.65 $3.63 $7.26
Diesel $5.30 $4.14 $8.27

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 · May 02, 2026

There is no time difference between Portage and Crown Point. The current time is 04:42:14.

Distance to Other Cities

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