How far is Portage, IN from Georgetown, IN?

The driving distance from Portage, IN to Georgetown, IN is about 57.8 miles (93.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 09m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 50.1 miles (80.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 18m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CST.
Trip Tools

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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
57.85 mi
01h 09m
Flight
50.07 mi
80.58 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
50.07 mi
Kilometers
80.58 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
57.85 mi
Kilometers
93.1 km
Drive Time
01h 09m

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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 09m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Georgetown
Fri, Nov 6, 7:16 PM EST
Return by in Portage
Fri, Nov 6, 7:25 PM CST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Portage
2026-11-06T17:07
Arrive Georgetown
Fri, Nov 6, 6:16 PM CST
Route Timing
01h 09m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CST
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:09 AM to 12:09 PM EST

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

Leave by
4:12 PM CST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Portage
9:30 PM CST
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
Smith
IN

Unincorporated community in Indiana, United States

From Portage
28.8 mi
00h 34m
To Georgetown
29 mi
00h 34m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
43°F
Overnight

Chance Drizzle

Starts
Fri, Nov 6 1:00 AM CST
Wind
15 mph NNW
Destination
49°F
Today

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, Nov 6 7:00 AM EST
Wind
5 to 15 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Central Avenue

    1861 ft · 53 sec · Central Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Willowcreek Road

    2930 ft · 1 min · Willowcreek Road

  3. 3

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 80, I 90

    132 m · 12 sec

  4. 4

    Keep slight left

    1.4 km · 2 min

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Indiana Toll Road

    52.3 mi · 56 min · Indiana Toll Road

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 933, BUS US 31: South Bend, Notre Dame

    1.2 mi · 3 min

  7. 7

    Turn left onto North Michigan Street

    52 m · 4 sec · North Michigan Street

  8. 8

    Continue on Dixie Way

    1.4 km · 2 min · Dixie Way

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Cleveland Road

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Cleveland Road

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Camellia Drive

    823 ft · 38 sec · Camellia Drive

  11. 11

    Turn right onto South Cypress Circle

    65 m · 15 sec · South Cypress Circle

  12. 12

    Continue on East Cypress Circle

    778 ft · 34 sec · East Cypress Circle

  13. 13

    Turn straight

    45 m · 13 sec

  14. 14

    Turn right

    601 ft · 44 sec

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
15 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
26 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Indiana Toll Road
52.3 mi · 90%
SR 933
1.2 mi · 2%
Cleveland Road
1.16 mi · 2%
I 80
0.93 mi · 2%
Dixie Way
0.86 mi · 1%
Willowcreek Road
0.55 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Indiana Toll Road

Merge slight left onto Indiana Toll Road

52.3 mi · 00h 56m

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
01h 09m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7.7 mi
50.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Smith
00h 34m from Portage
Leave By
4:12 PM CST
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Drizzle leaving Portage and Chance Rain Showers near Georgetown.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 57.8 miles (93.1 km) and usually takes 01h 09m 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?

Smith is a useful midpoint, sitting about 28.8 miles from Portage and 29 miles from Georgetown.

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

The direct path is about 50.1 miles (80.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.7 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 CST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:12 PM CST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.58 one way or $15.16 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 18.1 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

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

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Drizzle around Portage and Chance Rain Showers near Georgetown.

Stop Ideas Near Smith

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

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

RAIL

New Buffalo, Michigan

10 mi away
517 South Whittaker Street
RAIL

New Buffalo

11 mi away
226 North Whittaker Street
RAIL

Michigan City

20 mi away
100 Washington St.
RAIL

South Bend station

32 mi away
2702 West Washington Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Portage and Georgetown. Straight-line distance: 50.07 mi (80.58 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 Georgetown

Georgetown is a place in Indiana, United States.

Population0
Coordinates41.7294900, -86.2283400
Altitude223
CountryUnited States
Start: Portage (-87.17615, 41.57587)
End: Georgetown (-86.22834, 41.72949)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 93 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 55m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 26m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 09m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 57m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 49m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 43m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.04 gal
7.73 L · about $7.58
Round trip
$15.16
4.08 gal · 15.46 L
Estimated CO2
18.1 kg one way
Round trip: 36.3 kg / 80 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.72 $7.58 $15.16
Mid-grade $4.32 $8.82 $17.64
Premium $4.85 $9.89 $19.77
Diesel $6.71 $13.69 $27.38

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 · Nov 06, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Portage, IN and Georgetown, IN. The current time in Portage is 17:07:05, although it is 18:07:05 in Georgetown.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.