How far is Portage, IN from Fowler, IN?
The driving distance from Portage, IN to Fowler, IN is about 81.5 miles (131.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 48m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 66.7 miles (107.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 36m 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 01h 48m.
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 Indiana, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Sunny then Chance Rain Showers
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Portage and Fowler.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Portage and Fowler.
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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
44.3 mi · 49 min · Casimir Pulaski Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 114: Morocco, Rensselaer
1590 ft · 39 sec
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Turn right
3.9 mi · 5 min
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Turn left onto County Road 500 E
2 mi · 3 min · County Road 500 E
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Continue on East 600 South
10.1 mi · 15 min · East 600 South
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Continue on E 1550 S
2622 ft · 50 sec · E 1550 S
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Turn left onto South 400 E
2648 ft · 47 sec · South 400 E
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Continue straight
2637 ft · 46 sec
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Turn left
10.2 mi · 18 min
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Turn left onto East 5th Street
696 ft · 21 sec · East 5th Street
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Turn right onto Madison Avenue
106 m · 21 sec · Madison Avenue
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Turn left onto East 6th Street
6 m · 1 sec · East 6th Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East 6th Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Portage and Fowler.
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
44.3 mi · 00h 49m
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.
Sunny then Chance Rain Showers leaving Portage and Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Fowler.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Portage to Fowler?
The road trip is about 81.5 miles (131.1 km) and usually takes 01h 48m 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?
Roselawn is a useful midpoint, sitting about 40.8 miles from Portage and 40.7 miles from Fowler.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 66.7 miles (107.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.8 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 2:54 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.82 one way or $21.65 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 25.5 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Portage and Fowler, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny then Chance Rain Showers around Portage and Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Fowler.
Stop Ideas Near Roselawn
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 Roselawn.
Rensselaer
Dyer station
Kankakee
Gary, IN
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Portage and Fowler. Straight-line distance: 66.7 mi (107.34 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 Fowler
County seat in Indiana
| Population | 2,305 |
| Coordinates | 40.6167000, -87.3208500 |
| Altitude | 251 |
| Country | United States |
End: Fowler (-87.32085, 40.6167)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 131 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 42m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 02m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 37m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 21m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 09m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 00m |
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 | $10.82 | $21.65 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $12.21 | $24.41 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $13.36 | $26.71 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $15.22 | $30.44 |
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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