How far is Portage, IN from Flora, IN?

The driving distance from Portage, IN to Flora, IN is about 103.9 miles (167.2 km), with a travel time of about 02h 19m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 80.7 miles (129.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 39m 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
103.91 mi
02h 19m
Flight
80.73 mi
129.93 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
80.73 mi
Kilometers
129.93 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
103.91 mi
Kilometers
167.23 km
Drive Time
02h 19m

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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 19m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Flora
Sun, Apr 19, 5:01 AM EDT
Return by in Portage
Sun, Apr 19, 6:21 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Portage
2026-04-19T01:41
Arrive Flora
Sun, Apr 19, 4:01 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 19m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
11:20 AM to 1:20 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:50 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
Plymouth
IN

City in Marshall County, Indiana, United States

From Portage
51.9 mi
01h 10m
To Flora
52 mi
01h 10m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
50°F
Sunday

Slight Chance Rain And Snow Showers then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph WNW
Destination
52°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 20 mph W

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Portage and Flora.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Portage and Flora.

  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

    5.9 mi · 9 min

  4. 4

    Take the ramp slight right toward SR 49 South: Valparaiso

    2031 ft · 56 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    6.8 mi · 9 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward US 30 East: Plymouth

    1548 ft · 39 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto East Morthland Drive

    40.3 mi · 52 min · East Morthland Drive

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward US 31 South

    2480 ft · 1 min

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    4.1 mi · 5 min

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    1.4 km · 1 min

  11. 11

    Turn slight right

    156 m · 7 sec

  12. 12

    Continue straight

    40.6 mi · 51 min

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Business US-31

    1.4 mi · 3 min · Business US-31

  14. 14

    Turn right onto South Hillcrest Drive

    627 ft · 34 sec · South Hillcrest Drive

  15. 15

    Turn left onto West James Drive

    156 m · 28 sec · West James Drive

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Rose Street

    118 m · 17 sec · Rose Street

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Rose Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Portage and Flora.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
17 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
4 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
16.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 31 South
46 mi · 44%
East Morthland Drive
40.3 mi · 39%
SR 49 South
7.22 mi · 7%
Airport Road
1.75 mi · 2%
Business US-31
1.39 mi · 1%
Central Avenue
0.64 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

US 31 South

Continue straight

40.6 mi · 00h 51m

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
02h 19m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+23.2 mi
80.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Plymouth
01h 10m from Portage
Leave By
1:50 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain And Snow Showers then Mostly Sunny leaving Portage and Mostly Sunny near Flora.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Portage to Flora?

The road trip is about 103.9 miles (167.2 km) and usually takes 02h 19m 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?

Plymouth is a useful midpoint, sitting about 51.9 miles from Portage and 52 miles from Flora.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 80.7 miles (129.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 23.2 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 1:50 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.84 one way or $27.68 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 32.6 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Portage and Flora, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain And Snow Showers then Mostly Sunny around Portage and Mostly Sunny near Flora.

Stop Ideas Near Plymouth

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Plymouth, 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 Plymouth.

RAIL

South Bend station

37 mi away
2702 West Washington Avenue
RAIL

Elkhart station

47 mi away
131 Tyler Avenue
RAIL

Niles station

55 mi away
598 Dey St.
RAIL

New Buffalo, Michigan

61 mi away
517 South Whittaker Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Portage and Flora. Straight-line distance: 80.73 mi (129.93 km).

Portage

#1 Portage

The second most populous city in Porter County, Indiana.

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

#2 Flora

Human settlement in Carroll County, Indiana, United States of America

Population1,998
Coordinates40.7339300, -86.0999900
Altitude203
CountryUnited States
Start: Portage (-87.17615, 41.57587)
End: Flora (-86.09999, 40.73393)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 167 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 27m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 35m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 04m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 43m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 29m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 17m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.67 gal
13.88 L · about $13.84
Round trip
$27.68
7.34 gal · 27.76 L
Estimated CO2
32.6 kg one way
Round trip: 65.2 kg / 144 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $13.84 $27.68
Mid-grade $4.25 $15.61 $31.22
Premium $4.65 $17.08 $34.16
Diesel $5.30 $19.47 $38.93

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 · Apr 19, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Portage, IN and Flora, IN. The current time in Portage is 01:41:27, although it is 02:41:27 in Flora.

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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.