How far is Portage, IN from DeMotte, IN?
The driving distance from Portage, IN to DeMotte, IN is about 29.6 miles (47.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 52m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 26.3 miles (42.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 44m 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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Halfway Point
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City in Indiana, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Patchy Frost then Rain Likely
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Portage and DeMotte.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Portage and DeMotte.
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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
2818 ft · 1 min
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Turn right onto North 450 West
3.3 mi · 8 min · North 450 West
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At the end of the road, turn right onto State Road 130
1460 ft · 32 sec · State Road 130
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Turn left onto North 475 West
2.3 mi · 5 min · North 475 West
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Turn right onto US Route 30
2556 ft · 47 sec · US Route 30
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Turn left onto North 500 West
5 mi · 9 min · North 500 West
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Turn right onto South State Road 2
6.7 mi · 10 min · South State Road 2
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Continue on West Casey Street
823 ft · 30 sec · West Casey Street
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Continue on South Main Street
6.6 mi · 10 min · South Main Street
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Continue on North Halleck Street
1.9 mi · 4 min · North Halleck Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North Halleck Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Portage and DeMotte.
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.
South State Road 2
Turn right onto South State Road 2
6.66 mi · 00h 10m
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.
Patchy Frost then Rain Likely leaving Portage and Areas Of Frost then Chance Rain near DeMotte.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Portage to DeMotte?
The road trip is about 29.6 miles (47.7 km) and usually takes 00h 52m 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?
Lakes of the Four Seasons is a useful midpoint, sitting about 14.9 miles from Portage and 14.8 miles from DeMotte.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 26.3 miles (42.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.3 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 4:46 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.96 one way or $7.92 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Patchy Frost then Rain Likely around Portage and Areas Of Frost then Chance Rain near DeMotte.
Stop Ideas Near Lakes of the Four Seasons
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 Lakes of the Four Seasons.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Portage and DeMotte. Straight-line distance: 26.34 mi (42.39 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 DeMotte
City in Jasper County, Indiana, United States of America
| Population | 3,814 |
| Coordinates | 41.1950400, -87.1986400 |
| Altitude | 204 |
| Country | United States |
End: DeMotte (-87.19864, 41.19504)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 48 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 59m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 44m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 35m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 29m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 25m |
| 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 | $3.96 | $7.92 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $4.47 | $8.93 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $4.89 | $9.77 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $5.57 | $11.14 |
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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