How far is Portage, IN from Greentown, IN?

The driving distance from Portage, IN to Greentown, IN is about 126.6 miles (203.7 km), with a travel time of about 02h 48m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 98.6 miles (158.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 36m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
126.59 mi
02h 48m
Flight
98.62 mi
158.72 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
98.62 mi
Kilometers
158.72 km
Flight Time
00h 11m

Driving Distance

Road route
126.59 mi
Kilometers
203.73 km
Drive Time
02h 48m

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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 02h 48m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Greentown
Thu, Apr 23, 6:00 AM EDT
Return by in Portage
Thu, Apr 23, 7:48 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Portage
2026-04-23T02:11
Arrive Greentown
Thu, Apr 23, 5:00 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 48m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
11:48 AM to 1:48 PM EDT

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

Leave by
12:54 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
Argos
IN

Town in Indiana

From Portage
63.3 mi
01h 24m
To Greentown
63.3 mi
01h 24m

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
80°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 16 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Central Avenue

    1 km · 1 min · Central Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Airport Road

    1.7 mi · 4 min · Airport Road

  3. 3

    Turn left

    5.9 mi · 9 min

  4. 4

    Take the ramp slight right toward SR 49 South: Valparaiso

    2031 ft · 56 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    6.8 mi · 9 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward US 30 East: Plymouth

    1548 ft · 39 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto East Morthland Drive

    40.3 mi · 52 min · East Morthland Drive

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward US 31 South

    2480 ft · 1 min

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    4.1 mi · 5 min

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    1.4 km · 1 min

  11. 11

    Turn slight right

    156 m · 7 sec

  12. 12

    Continue straight

    58.2 mi · 1 hr 12 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward US 35 South, SR 22: Kokomo, Gas City

    2453 ft · 1 min

  14. 14

    Turn left onto East County Road 00 North South

    1.2 mi · 2 min · East County Road 00 North South

  15. 15

    Continue on County Road East 00 North South

    4.7 mi · 7 min · County Road East 00 North South

  16. 16

    Continue on West Main Street

    2361 ft · 45 sec · West Main Street

  17. 17

    Turn left onto North Meridian Street

    15 m · 1 sec · North Meridian Street

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Meridian Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
18 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
4 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 31 South
63.6 mi · 50%
East Morthland Drive
40.3 mi · 32%
SR 49 South
7.22 mi · 6%
County Road East 00 North South
4.65 mi · 4%
Airport Road
1.75 mi · 1%
East County Road 00 North South
1.21 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

US 31 South

Continue straight

58.2 mi · 01h 12m

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
02h 48m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+28 mi
98.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Argos
01h 24m from Portage
Leave By
12:54 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Portage and Mostly Sunny near Greentown.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 126.6 miles (203.7 km) and usually takes 02h 48m 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?

Argos is a useful midpoint, sitting about 63.3 miles from Portage and 63.3 miles from Greentown.

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

The direct path is about 98.6 miles (158.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 28 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 12:54 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.86 one way or $33.71 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 39.7 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Portage and Greentown, 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 Greentown.

Stop Ideas Near Argos

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

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

RAIL

South Bend station

49 mi away
2702 West Washington Avenue
RAIL

Elkhart station

53 mi away
131 Tyler Avenue
RAIL

Niles station

67 mi away
598 Dey St.
RAIL

New Buffalo, Michigan

75 mi away
517 South Whittaker Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Portage and Greentown. Straight-line distance: 98.62 mi (158.72 km).

Portage

#1 Portage

The second most populous city in Porter County, Indiana.

Population90,543
Coordinates41.5758700, -87.1761500
Altitude194
CountryUnited States
Greentown

#2 Greentown

Town in Indiana, United States

Population2,367
Coordinates40.4780900, -85.9666500
Altitude255
CountryUnited States
Start: Portage (-87.17615, 41.57587)
End: Greentown (-85.96665, 40.47809)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 204 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 13m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 09m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 31m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 06m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 48m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 34m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.47 gal
16.91 L · about $16.86
Round trip
$33.71
8.94 gal · 33.82 L
Estimated CO2
39.7 kg one way
Round trip: 79.4 kg / 175 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $16.86 $33.71
Mid-grade $4.25 $19.01 $38.02
Premium $4.65 $20.80 $41.61
Diesel $5.30 $23.71 $47.42

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 Greentown, IN. The current time in Portage is 02:11:56, although it is 03:11:56 in Greentown.

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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.