How far is Portage, IN from Gary, IN?
The driving distance from Portage, IN to Gary, IN is about 11.9 miles (19.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 19m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 8.9 miles (14.3 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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Halfway Point
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City in Indiana, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Portage and Gary.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Portage and Gary.
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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
8.7 mi · 10 min · Indiana Toll Road
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 53: Broadway
2139 ft · 56 sec
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Turn left onto Broadway
549 ft · 30 sec · Broadway
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Turn right onto West 4th Avenue
1347 ft · 30 sec · West 4th Avenue
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Turn left onto Madison Street
1.2 km · 2 min · Madison Street
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Turn right onto 10th Place
1298 ft · 57 sec · 10th Place
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · 10th Place
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Portage and Gary.
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.
Indiana Toll Road
Merge slight left onto Indiana Toll Road
8.65 mi · 00h 10m
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 Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Gary.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Portage to Gary?
The road trip is about 11.9 miles (19.1 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?
Lake Station is a useful midpoint, sitting about 6 miles from Portage and 6 miles from Gary.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 8.9 miles (14.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 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 $1.58 one way or $3.17 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 3.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Portage and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Gary.
Stop Ideas Near Lake Station
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
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Hammond–Whiting station
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Portage and Gary. Straight-line distance: 8.89 mi (14.3 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 Gary
The most populous city in Lake County, Indiana.
| Population | 74,693 |
| Coordinates | 41.5933700, -87.3464300 |
| Altitude | 183 |
| Country | United States |
End: (-87.346439, 41.59327)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 19 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 23m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 17m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 14m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 11m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 10m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 08m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.77 | $1.58 | $3.17 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $1.79 | $3.57 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $1.95 | $3.91 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $2.23 | $4.46 |
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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