How far is Portage, IN from Dunkirk, IN?
The driving distance from Portage, IN to Dunkirk, IN is about 85.7 miles (137.9 km), with a travel time of about 02h 06m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 69.7 miles (112.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 12m 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
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 02h 06m.
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
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Center Township, Starke County, Indiana, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Patchy Frost then Rain Likely
Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Portage and Dunkirk.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Portage and Dunkirk.
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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
22.4 mi · 33 min · South Huddleston Road
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Turn slight right onto US 24 Business, US 24 West: Logansport, Monticello
1714 ft · 1 min
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Turn straight
68 m · 9 sec
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Turn left onto US 24 Business: Logansport
1825 ft · 34 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West Market Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Portage and Dunkirk.
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
22.4 mi · 00h 33m
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 Mostly Sunny near Dunkirk.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Portage to Dunkirk?
The road trip is about 85.7 miles (137.9 km) and usually takes 02h 06m 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?
Knox is a useful midpoint, sitting about 42.8 miles from Portage and 42.9 miles from Dunkirk.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 69.7 miles (112.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 16 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 2:18 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.39 one way or $22.78 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 26.8 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Portage and Dunkirk, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Patchy Frost then Rain Likely around Portage and Mostly Sunny near Dunkirk.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Portage and Dunkirk. Straight-line distance: 69.73 mi (112.22 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 Dunkirk
Unincorporated community in Cass County, Indiana, United States
| Population | 2,249 |
| Coordinates | 40.7564300, -86.3936100 |
| Altitude | 184 |
| Country | United States |
End: Dunkirk (-86.39361, 40.75643)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 138 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 51m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 08m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 42m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 25m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 13m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 04m |
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 | $11.39 | $22.78 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $12.84 | $25.69 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $14.06 | $28.11 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $16.02 | $32.04 |
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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