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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
29.63 mi
00h 52m
Flight
26.34 mi
42.39 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
26.34 mi
Kilometers
42.39 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
29.63 mi
Kilometers
47.69 km
Drive Time
00h 52m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 52m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in DeMotte
Tue, May 12, 9:42 PM CDT
Return by in Portage
Tue, May 12, 10:35 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Portage
2026-05-12T20:50
Arrive DeMotte
Tue, May 12, 9:42 PM CDT
Route Timing
00h 52m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:52 AM to 10:52 AM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:46 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Portage
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

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
Lakes of the Four Seasons
IN

City in Indiana, United States of America

From Portage
14.9 mi
00h 26m
To DeMotte
14.8 mi
00h 26m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
78°F
Tuesday

Patchy Frost then Rain Likely

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 20 mph S
Destination
79°F
Tuesday

Areas Of Frost then Chance Rain

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 20 mph S

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.

  1. 1

    Start on Central Avenue

    1 km · 1 min · Central Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Airport Road

    1.7 mi · 4 min · Airport Road

  3. 3

    Turn left

    2818 ft · 1 min

  4. 4

    Turn right onto North 450 West

    3.3 mi · 8 min · North 450 West

  5. 5

    At the end of the road, turn right onto State Road 130

    1460 ft · 32 sec · State Road 130

  6. 6

    Turn left onto North 475 West

    2.3 mi · 5 min · North 475 West

  7. 7

    Turn right onto US Route 30

    2556 ft · 47 sec · US Route 30

  8. 8

    Turn left onto North 500 West

    5 mi · 9 min · North 500 West

  9. 9

    Turn right onto South State Road 2

    6.7 mi · 10 min · South State Road 2

  10. 10

    Continue on West Casey Street

    823 ft · 30 sec · West Casey Street

  11. 11

    Continue on South Main Street

    6.6 mi · 10 min · South Main Street

  12. 12

    Continue on North Halleck Street

    1.9 mi · 4 min · North Halleck Street

  13. 13

    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.

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
13 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
43.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
South State Road 2
6.66 mi · 22%
South Main Street
6.65 mi · 22%
North 500 West
4.98 mi · 17%
North 450 West
3.29 mi · 11%
North 475 West
2.33 mi · 8%
North Halleck Street
1.88 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

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.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 52m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+3.3 mi
26.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lakes of the Four Seasons
00h 26m from Portage
Leave By
4:46 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

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.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Lakes of the Four Seasons, 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 Lakes of the Four Seasons.

BUS

Gary, IN

24 mi away
100 West 4th Avenue
RAIL

Dyer station

27 mi away
913 Sheffield Avenue
RAIL

Hammond–Whiting station

40 mi away
1135 South Calumet Ave.
RAIL

Homewood

42 mi away
18015 Park Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Portage and DeMotte. Straight-line distance: 26.34 mi (42.39 km).

Portage

#1 Portage

The second most populous city in Porter County, Indiana.

Population90,543
Coordinates41.5758700, -87.1761500
Altitude194
CountryUnited States
DeMotte

#2 DeMotte

City in Jasper County, Indiana, United States of America

Population3,814
Coordinates41.1950400, -87.1986400
Altitude204
CountryUnited States
Start: Portage (-87.17615, 41.57587)
End: DeMotte (-87.19864, 41.19504)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 48 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
1.05 gal
3.96 L · about $3.96
Round trip
$7.92
2.1 gal · 7.92 L
Estimated CO2
9.3 kg one way
Round trip: 18.7 kg / 41 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in Indiana · May 13, 2026

There is no time difference between Portage and DeMotte. The current time is 20:50:15.

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.