How far is Portage, IN from Granger, IN?

The driving distance from Portage, IN to Granger, IN is about 64.1 miles (103.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 13m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 56.4 miles (90.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 27m 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. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
64.15 mi
01h 13m
Flight
56.34 mi
90.67 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
56.34 mi
Kilometers
90.67 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
64.15 mi
Kilometers
103.24 km
Drive Time
01h 13m

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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 13m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Granger
Thu, Apr 23, 8:07 AM EDT
Return by in Portage
Thu, Apr 23, 8:21 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Portage
2026-04-23T05:53
Arrive Granger
Thu, Apr 23, 7:07 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 13m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:14 AM to 12:14 PM EDT

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

Leave by
4:02 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Portage
9:30 PM CDT
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
32 mi
00h 36m
To Granger
32.1 mi
00h 36m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
79°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph S
Destination
79°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    58.6 mi · 1 hr 3 min · Indiana Toll Road

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 331: Mishawaka

    1.2 km · 2 min

  7. 7

    Continue straight

    118 m · 9 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight right

    57 m · 5 sec

  9. 9

    Turn straight onto Capital Avenue

    1460 ft · 28 sec · Capital Avenue

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Edwardsburg Highway

    2 mi · 3 min · Edwardsburg Highway

  11. 11

    Continue on Adams Road

    2736 ft · 52 sec · Adams Road

  12. 12

    Turn right

    21 m · 7 sec

  13. 13

    Turn right

    29 m · 7 sec

  14. 14

    Turn slight right

    37 m · 9 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 Granger.

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
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
23.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Indiana Toll Road
58.6 mi · 91%
Edwardsburg Highway
2.03 mi · 3%
I 80
0.93 mi · 1%
SR 331
0.85 mi · 1%
Willowcreek Road
0.55 mi · 1%
Adams Road
0.52 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Indiana Toll Road

Merge slight left onto Indiana Toll Road

58.6 mi · 01h 03m

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 13m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7.7 mi
56.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Smith
00h 36m from Portage
Leave By
4:02 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Portage and Mostly Sunny near Granger.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 64.1 miles (103.2 km) and usually takes 01h 13m 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 32 miles from Portage and 32.1 miles from Granger.

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

The direct path is about 56.4 miles (90.7 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 CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:02 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.52 one way or $17.04 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 20.1 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

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

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Portage and Mostly Sunny near Granger.

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 Granger. Straight-line distance: 56.34 mi (90.67 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 Granger

Census-designated place in St.

Population30,465
Coordinates41.7533800, -86.1108400
Altitude244
CountryUnited States
Start: Portage (-87.17615, 41.57587)
End: Granger (-86.11084, 41.75338)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 103 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 08m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 36m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 16m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 04m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 54m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 48m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.26 gal
8.57 L · about $8.52
Round trip
$17.04
4.52 gal · 17.14 L
Estimated CO2
20.1 kg one way
Round trip: 40.2 kg / 89 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $8.52 $17.04
Mid-grade $4.25 $9.61 $19.22
Premium $4.65 $10.52 $21.04
Diesel $5.30 $11.99 $23.97

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 23, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Portage, IN and Granger, IN. The current time in Portage is 05:53:29, although it is 06:53:29 in Granger.

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.