How far is Portage, IN from Fish Lake, IN?
The driving distance from Portage, IN to Fish Lake, IN is about 40.9 miles (65.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 57m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 32.2 miles (51.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 55m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CST.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 57m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in LaPorte County, Indiana, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Portage and Fish Lake.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Portage and Fish Lake.
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Start on Central Avenue
1861 ft · 53 sec · Central Avenue
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Turn right onto Willowcreek Road
1 km · 1 min · Willowcreek Road
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Continue on Crisman Road
1.2 mi · 2 min · Crisman Road
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 94 East: Detroit
2268 ft · 55 sec
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Merge slight left
20.3 mi · 22 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 20 East, US 35 South: La Porte, South Bend
2175 ft · 55 sec
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Merge slight left
851 ft · 16 sec
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Turn right
7.4 mi · 13 min
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Turn left onto Jefferson Avenue
662 ft · 24 sec · Jefferson Avenue
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Turn right onto Monroe Street
6.5 mi · 11 min · Monroe Street
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Turn left
3.3 mi · 5 min
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Turn right onto South Longshore Drive
11 m · 2 sec · South Longshore Drive
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South Longshore Drive
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Portage and Fish Lake.
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.
I 94 East
Merge slight left
20.3 mi · 00h 22m
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.
Chance Drizzle leaving Portage and Chance Rain Showers near Fish Lake.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Portage to Fish Lake?
The road trip is about 40.9 miles (65.8 km) and usually takes 00h 57m 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?
Trail Creek is a useful midpoint, sitting about 20.4 miles from Portage and 20.5 miles from Fish Lake.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 32.2 miles (51.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.7 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 CST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:34 PM CST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.39 one way or $10.78 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Drizzle around Portage and Chance Rain Showers near Fish Lake.
Stop Ideas Near Trail Creek
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 Trail Creek.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Portage and Fish Lake. Straight-line distance: 32.27 mi (51.94 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 Fish Lake
Fish Lake is a place in Indiana, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 41.5667100, -86.5519600 |
| Altitude | 214 |
| Country | United States |
End: Fish Lake (-86.55196, 41.56671)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 66 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 21m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 01m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 49m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 40m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 35m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 30m |
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 | $3.72 | $5.39 | $10.78 |
| Mid-grade | $4.32 | $6.27 | $12.54 |
| Premium | $4.85 | $7.03 | $14.05 |
| Diesel | $6.71 | $9.73 | $19.46 |
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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