How far is Portage, IN from Huntertown, IN?

The driving distance from Portage, IN to Huntertown, IN is about 122.5 miles (197.2 km), with a travel time of about 02h 51m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 106.6 miles (171.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 42m 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
122.56 mi
02h 51m
Flight
106.58 mi
171.52 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
106.58 mi
Kilometers
171.52 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
122.56 mi
Kilometers
197.24 km
Drive Time
02h 51m

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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 51m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Huntertown
Tue, May 12, 9:40 PM EDT
Return by in Portage
Tue, May 12, 11:32 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Portage
2026-05-12T17:49
Arrive Huntertown
Tue, May 12, 8:40 PM CDT
Route Timing
02h 51m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
11:51 AM to 1:51 PM EDT

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

Leave by
12:48 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
Bourbon
IN

Human settlement in Marshall County, Indiana, United States of America

From Portage
61.1 mi
01h 25m
To Huntertown
61.4 mi
01h 25m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
78°F
Tuesday

Patchy Frost then Rain Likely

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 20 mph S
Destination
71°F
Tuesday

Patchy Frost then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    86.4 mi · 1 hr 53 min · East Morthland Drive

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Old Trail Road

    8.5 mi · 13 min · Old Trail Road

  9. 9

    Continue on West Whitley Street

    6.7 mi · 10 min · West Whitley Street

  10. 10

    Turn slight right onto East 500 South

    1.5 mi · 4 min · East 500 South

  11. 11

    Turn right onto South Old State Road 3

    1.3 mi · 2 min · South Old State Road 3

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Lima Road

    2.5 mi · 4 min · Lima Road

  13. 13

    Turn right

    26 m · 6 sec

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
14 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
East Morthland Drive
86.4 mi · 70%
Old Trail Road
8.47 mi · 7%
SR 49 South
7.22 mi · 6%
West Whitley Street
6.66 mi · 5%
Lima Road
2.48 mi · 2%
Airport Road
1.75 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

East Morthland Drive

Merge slight left onto East Morthland Drive

86.4 mi · 01h 53m

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 51m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 42m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+15.9 mi
106.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Bourbon
01h 25m from Portage
Leave By
12:48 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Patchy Frost then Rain Likely leaving Portage and Patchy Frost then Mostly Sunny near Huntertown.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 122.5 miles (197.2 km) and usually takes 02h 51m 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?

Bourbon is a useful midpoint, sitting about 61.1 miles from Portage and 61.4 miles from Huntertown.

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

The direct path is about 106.6 miles (171.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.9 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 12:48 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.29 one way or $32.58 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 38.4 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

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

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Patchy Frost then Rain Likely around Portage and Patchy Frost then Mostly Sunny near Huntertown.

Stop Ideas Near Bourbon

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

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

RAIL

Elkhart station

45 mi away
131 Tyler Avenue
RAIL

South Bend station

45 mi away
2702 West Washington Avenue
RAIL

Niles station

61 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 Huntertown. Straight-line distance: 106.58 mi (171.52 km).

Portage

#1 Portage

The second most populous city in Porter County, Indiana.

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

#2 Huntertown

Town in Allen County, Indiana, United States

Population6,874
Coordinates41.2283800, -85.1724700
Altitude255
CountryUnited States
Start: Portage (-87.17615, 41.57587)
End: Huntertown (-85.17247, 41.22838)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 197 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 05m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 03m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 27m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 02m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 45m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 31m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.32 gal
16.37 L · about $16.29
Round trip
$32.58
8.64 gal · 32.74 L
Estimated CO2
38.4 kg one way
Round trip: 76.8 kg / 169 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $16.29 $32.58
Mid-grade $4.25 $18.37 $36.75
Premium $4.65 $20.11 $40.21
Diesel $5.30 $22.91 $45.83

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 · May 12, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Portage, IN and Huntertown, IN. The current time in Portage is 17:49:16, although it is 18:49:16 in Huntertown.

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.