How far is Portage, IN from Deer Creek, IN?
The driving distance from Portage, IN to Deer Creek, IN is about 95.4 miles (153.6 km), with a travel time of about 02h 19m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 78 miles (125.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 38m 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 19m.
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
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Portage and Deer Creek.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Portage and Deer Creek.
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Start on Central Avenue
1 km · 1 min · Central Avenue
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Turn right onto Airport Road
1.7 mi · 4 min · Airport Road
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Turn left
5.9 mi · 9 min
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Take the ramp slight right toward SR 49 South: Valparaiso
2031 ft · 56 sec
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Merge slight left
6.8 mi · 9 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 30 East: Plymouth
1548 ft · 39 sec
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Merge slight left onto East Morthland Drive
21.6 mi · 28 min · East Morthland Drive
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Take the exit slight right
949 ft · 26 sec
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Keep slight right
740 ft · 20 sec
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Turn straight onto North 400 East
6.2 mi · 9 min · North 400 East
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Continue on North Heaton Street
2.1 mi · 4 min · North Heaton Street
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Continue on South 400 E
3.9 mi · 5 min · South 400 E
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Continue on S 400 E
1.4 mi · 2 min · S 400 E
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Continue on South 400 East
11.3 mi · 17 min · South 400 East
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Continue on South Huddleston Road
25.3 mi · 37 min · South Huddleston Road
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At the end of the road, turn right
7.6 mi · 10 min
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Michigan Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Portage and Deer Creek.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
South Huddleston Road
Continue on South Huddleston Road
25.3 mi · 00h 37m
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 Mostly Sunny near Deer Creek.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Portage to Deer Creek?
The road trip is about 95.4 miles (153.6 km) and usually takes 02h 19m 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?
Bass Lake is a useful midpoint, sitting about 47.7 miles from Portage and 47.7 miles from Deer Creek.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 78 miles (125.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 17.4 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 1:52 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.71 one way or $25.42 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 29.9 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Portage and Deer Creek, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Portage and Mostly Sunny near Deer Creek.
Stop Ideas Near Bass Lake
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 Bass Lake.
Rensselaer
South Bend station
Michigan City
New Buffalo, Michigan
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Portage and Deer Creek. Straight-line distance: 78.01 mi (125.55 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 Deer Creek
Human settlement in United States of America
| Population | 874 |
| Coordinates | 40.6142000, -86.3911100 |
| Altitude | 217 |
| Country | United States |
End: Deer Creek (-86.39111, 40.6142)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 154 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 10m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 23m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 54m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 35m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 21m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 11m |
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 | $12.71 | $25.42 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $14.33 | $28.67 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $15.68 | $31.37 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $17.87 | $35.75 |
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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