How far is Portage, IN from Furnessville, IN?

The driving distance from Portage, IN to Furnessville, IN is about 12.5 miles (20.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 19m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 10.2 miles (16.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 38m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
12.46 mi
00h 19m
Flight
10.17 mi
16.36 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
10.17 mi
Kilometers
16.36 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
12.46 mi
Kilometers
20.05 km
Drive Time
00h 19m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 19m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Furnessville
Sat, Apr 18, 6:12 AM CDT
Return by in Portage
Sat, Apr 18, 6:31 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Portage
2026-04-18T05:53
Arrive Furnessville
Sat, Apr 18, 6:12 AM CDT
Route Timing
00h 19m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:19 AM to 7:19 PM CDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:52 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Portage
10:00 PM CDT
Flexible departure

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
Porter
IN

Settlement in Indiana, USA

From Portage
6.2 mi
00h 09m
To Furnessville
6.2 mi
00h 09m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
67°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 mph SW
Destination
56°F
Saturday

Rain Showers

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Central Avenue

    1861 ft · 53 sec · Central Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Willowcreek Road

    1 km · 1 min · Willowcreek Road

  3. 3

    Continue on Crisman Road

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Crisman Road

  4. 4

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 94 East: Detroit

    2268 ft · 55 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    3.2 mi · 3 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward US 20 East: Porter

    1648 ft · 40 sec

  7. 7

    Turn straight

    6.3 mi · 9 min

  8. 8

    Turn right onto 310 East

    54 m · 10 sec · 310 East

  9. 9

    Turn right onto East Furness Road

    19 m · 3 sec · East Furness Road

  10. 10

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Furness Road

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
10 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
80 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 94 East
3.6 mi · 29%
Crisman Road
1.25 mi · 10%
Willowcreek Road
0.63 mi · 5%
Central Avenue
0.35 mi · 3%
US 20 East
0.31 mi · 3%
310 East
0.03 mi
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

Turn straight

6.27 mi · 00h 09m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 19m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+2.3 mi
10.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Porter
00h 09m from Portage
Leave By
7:52 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Portage and Rain Showers near Furnessville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 12.5 miles (20.1 km) and usually takes 00h 19m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Porter is a useful midpoint, sitting about 6.2 miles from Portage and 6.2 miles from Furnessville.

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

The direct path is about 10.2 miles (16.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.3 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:52 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.66 one way or $3.32 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 3.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Portage and Rain Showers near Furnessville.

Stop Ideas Near Porter

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

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

RAIL

Michigan City

18 mi away
100 Washington St.
BUS

Gary, IN

22 mi away
100 West 4th Avenue
RAIL

New Buffalo

34 mi away
226 North Whittaker Street
RAIL

New Buffalo, Michigan

34 mi away
517 South Whittaker Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Portage and Furnessville. Straight-line distance: 10.17 mi (16.36 km).

Portage

#1 Portage

The second most populous city in Porter County, Indiana.

Population90,543
Coordinates41.5758700, -87.1761500
Altitude194
CountryUnited States
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#2 Furnessville

Furnessville is a place in Indiana, United States.

Population0
Coordinates41.6517000, -87.0075300
Altitude201
CountryUnited States
Start: Portage (-87.17615, 41.57587)
End: Furnessville (-87.00753, 41.6517)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 20 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 24m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 18m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 14m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 12m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 10m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 09m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.44 gal
1.66 L · about $1.66
Round trip
$3.32
0.88 gal · 3.32 L
Estimated CO2
3.9 kg one way
Round trip: 7.8 kg / 17 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $1.66 $3.32
Mid-grade $4.25 $1.87 $3.74
Premium $4.65 $2.05 $4.10
Diesel $5.30 $2.33 $4.67

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Portage and Furnessville. The current time is 05:53:34.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.