How far is Portage, IN from Eden, IN?
The driving distance from Portage, IN to Eden, IN is about 172.1 miles (277 km), with a travel time of about 03h 28m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 136.8 miles (220.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 56m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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Town in Indiana, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Portage and Eden.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Portage and Eden.
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Start on Central Avenue
1861 ft · 53 sec · Central Avenue
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Turn right onto Willowcreek Road
2930 ft · 1 min · Willowcreek Road
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 80, I 90
132 m · 12 sec
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Keep slight right
673 ft · 16 sec
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Continue straight
1945 ft · 47 sec
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Merge slight left onto Indiana Toll Road
2.6 mi · 3 min · Indiana Toll Road
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Take the exit slight right toward I 80 West, I 94, US 6: Des Moines
3216 ft · 1 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 94 West, I 80 West, SR 51, US 6 East
543 ft · 13 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 94 West, I 80 West
2.9 mi · 4 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 65: Gary, Toll Road, Indianapolis
1 km · 52 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 65 South, I 80 West, I 94 West, US 6 West: Indianapolis, Chicago
618 ft · 10 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 65 South: Indianapolis
2686 ft · 60 sec
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Merge slight left onto Casimir Pulaski Memorial Highway
130 mi · 2 hr 21 min · Casimir Pulaski Memorial Highway
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Keep slight right
5.1 mi · 6 min
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Merge slight right
9 mi · 10 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Allisonville Road
1 mi · 2 min
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Keep slight right to continue on Indianapolis
572 ft · 15 sec
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Turn straight onto Allisonville Road
1302 ft · 30 sec · Allisonville Road
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Turn left onto East 82nd Street
4.6 mi · 9 min · East 82nd Street
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Continue on East 79th Street
1 mi · 2 min · East 79th Street
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Turn left onto Sunnyside Road
1242 ft · 25 sec · Sunnyside Road
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Continue on Fox Road
1.6 km · 2 min · Fox Road
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Turn right onto Oaklandon Road
1482 ft · 35 sec · Oaklandon Road
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Turn left onto East 79th Street
1 mi · 2 min · East 79th Street
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Continue on 800 N
1 mi · 2 min · 800 N
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Turn right onto North 600 West
1099 ft · 40 sec · North 600 West
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Turn sharp left onto West Broadway
1627 ft · 27 sec · West Broadway
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Turn slight right
73 m · 9 sec
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Continue on West 800 North
7.6 mi · 13 min · West 800 North
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Turn left
1930 ft · 41 sec
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Turn right onto Eden Road
69 m · 10 sec · Eden Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Eden Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Portage and Eden.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Casimir Pulaski Memorial Highway
Merge slight left onto Casimir Pulaski Memorial Highway
130 mi · 02h 21m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Portage and Widespread Showers And Thunderstorms near Eden.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Portage to Eden?
The road trip is about 172.1 miles (277 km) and usually takes 03h 28m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Battle Ground is a useful midpoint, sitting about 86.1 miles from Portage and 86.1 miles from Eden.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 136.8 miles (220.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 35.3 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:04 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.89 one way or $45.78 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 53.9 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Portage and Eden, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Portage and Widespread Showers And Thunderstorms near Eden.
Stop Ideas Near Battle Ground
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 Battle Ground.
Lafayette station
Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana
Crawfordsville
Rensselaer
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Portage and Eden. Straight-line distance: 136.84 mi (220.23 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 Eden
Unincorporated community Hancock County, Indiana
| Population | 4,577 |
| Coordinates | 39.9061500, -85.7699800 |
| Altitude | 268 |
| Country | United States |
End: Eden (-85.76998, 39.90615)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 277 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 44m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 18m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 26m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 52m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 27m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 08m |
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 | $22.89 | $45.78 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $25.82 | $51.63 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $28.25 | $56.50 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $32.20 | $64.39 |
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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