How far is Portage, IN from Kendallville, IN?
The driving distance from Portage, IN to Kendallville, IN is about 126.9 miles (204.3 km), with a travel time of about 02h 32m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 99.3 miles (159.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 04m 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.
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 32m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Portage and Kendallville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Portage and Kendallville.
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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 · 11 sec
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Keep slight left
1.4 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto Indiana Toll Road
96 mi · 1 hr 43 min · Indiana Toll Road
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 9: Howe, Lagrange
1.3 km · 2 min
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Turn straight
762 ft · 19 sec
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Turn straight
22.1 mi · 33 min
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At the end of the road, turn left onto County Road 700 North
3 mi · 4 min · County Road 700 North
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Continue on West North Street
2.4 mi · 4 min · West North Street
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Turn right onto North Main Street
1.2 km · 2 min · North Main Street
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Turn left onto East Rush Street
14 m · 2 sec · East Rush Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Rush Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Portage and Kendallville.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
Indiana Toll Road
Merge slight left onto Indiana Toll Road
96 mi · 01h 43m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Portage and Showers And Thunderstorms near Kendallville.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Portage to Kendallville?
The road trip is about 126.9 miles (204.3 km) and usually takes 02h 32m 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?
Granger is a useful midpoint, sitting about 63.4 miles from Portage and 63.6 miles from Kendallville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 99.3 miles (159.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 27.6 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 1:26 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.89 one way or $33.79 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 39.8 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Portage and Kendallville, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Portage and Showers And Thunderstorms near Kendallville.
Stop Ideas Near Granger
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Granger.
Elkhart station
Niles station
South Bend station
Dowagiac station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Portage and Kendallville. Straight-line distance: 99.32 mi (159.84 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 Kendallville
City in Indiana, USA
| Population | 9,893 |
| Coordinates | 41.4414400, -85.2649800 |
| Altitude | 301 |
| Country | United States |
End: Kendallville (-85.26498, 41.44144)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 204 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 13m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 10m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 32m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 06m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 48m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 35m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.77 | $16.89 | $33.79 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $19.05 | $38.11 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $20.85 | $41.70 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $23.76 | $47.52 |
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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