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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Settlement in Indiana, USA
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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.
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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
3.2 mi · 3 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 20 East: Porter
1648 ft · 40 sec
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Turn straight
6.3 mi · 9 min
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Turn right onto 310 East
54 m · 10 sec · 310 East
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Turn right onto East Furness Road
19 m · 3 sec · East Furness Road
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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
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Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Portage and Furnessville. Straight-line distance: 10.17 mi (16.36 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 Furnessville
Furnessville is a place in Indiana, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 41.6517000, -87.0075300 |
| Altitude | 201 |
| Country | United States |
End: Furnessville (-87.00753, 41.6517)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 20 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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