How far is Portage, IN from Kosciusko County, IN?
The driving distance from Portage, IN to Kosciusko County, IN is about 79.8 miles (128.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 51m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 71.9 miles (115.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 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.
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 51m.
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 Kosciusko County.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Portage and Kosciusko County.
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Start on Central Avenue
1 km · 1 min · Central Avenue
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Turn right onto Airport Road
1.7 mi · 4 min · Airport Road
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Turn left
5.9 mi · 9 min
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Take the ramp slight right toward SR 49 South: Valparaiso
2031 ft · 56 sec
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Merge slight left
6.8 mi · 9 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 30 East: Plymouth
1548 ft · 39 sec
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Merge slight left onto East Morthland Drive
56.8 mi · 1 hr 13 min · East Morthland Drive
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Turn right onto North 750 West
118 m · 20 sec · North 750 West
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Turn left onto West Old Road 30
2725 ft · 54 sec · West Old Road 30
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Continue on West Main Street
2632 ft · 52 sec · West Main Street
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Turn straight onto West Old Road 30
4.6 mi · 8 min · West Old Road 30
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward West Old Road 30
51 m · 3 sec · West Old Road 30
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Exit the roundabout onto West Old Road 30
677 ft · 14 sec · West Old Road 30
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Continue on West Lake Street
1.3 km · 1 min · West Lake Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward North Lake Street
26 m · 2 sec · North Lake Street
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Exit the roundabout onto North Lake Street
2805 ft · 56 sec · North Lake Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North Lake Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Portage and Kosciusko County.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
East Morthland Drive
Merge slight left onto East Morthland Drive
56.8 mi · 01h 13m
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.
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Portage and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Kosciusko County.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Portage to Kosciusko County?
The road trip is about 79.8 miles (128.4 km) and usually takes 01h 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?
Koontz Lake is a useful midpoint, sitting about 39.8 miles from Portage and 40 miles from Kosciusko County.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 71.9 miles (115.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.9 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 2:48 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.95 one way or $21.90 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 25.1 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Portage and Kosciusko County, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Portage and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Kosciusko County.
Stop Ideas Near Koontz Lake
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Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Portage and Kosciusko County. Straight-line distance: 71.92 mi (115.74 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 Kosciusko County
County in Indiana, United States
| Population | 78,988 |
| Coordinates | 41.2441000, -85.8607200 |
| Altitude | 248 |
| Country | United States |
End: Kosciusko County (-85.86072, 41.2441)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 128 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 39m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 59m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 35m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 19m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 08m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 59m |
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 | $3.88 | $10.95 | $21.90 |
| Mid-grade | $4.47 | $12.61 | $25.22 |
| Premium | $5.01 | $14.11 | $28.23 |
| Diesel | $6.62 | $18.68 | $37.36 |
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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