How far is Portage, IN from Lagro, IN?

The driving distance from Portage, IN to Lagro, IN is about 117.1 miles (188.4 km), with a travel time of about 02h 40m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 90.8 miles (146.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 21m 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
117.08 mi
02h 40m
Flight
90.81 mi
146.15 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
90.81 mi
Kilometers
146.15 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
117.08 mi
Kilometers
188.43 km
Drive Time
02h 40m

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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 40m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lagro
Thu, Apr 23, 10:50 AM EDT
Return by in Portage
Thu, Apr 23, 12:31 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Portage
2026-04-23T07:09
Arrive Lagro
Thu, Apr 23, 9:50 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 40m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
11:41 AM to 1:41 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:08 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
Plymouth
IN

City in Marshall County, Indiana, United States

From Portage
58.5 mi
01h 20m
To Lagro
58.6 mi
01h 20m

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
81°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 Lagro.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    27.5 mi · 35 min

  13. 13

    Turn left onto West 1000 North

    11.1 mi · 16 min · West 1000 North

  14. 14

    Continue on State Road 16

    3.1 mi · 5 min · State Road 16

  15. 15

    Turn right onto North 500 West

    6.4 mi · 9 min · North 500 West

  16. 16

    Continue on County Road 500 West

    2271 ft · 38 sec · County Road 500 West

  17. 17

    Continue on North Cass Street

    1.3 km · 1 min · North Cass Street

  18. 18

    Turn left

    4.6 mi · 6 min

  19. 19

    Turn right

    1.6 mi · 3 min

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Davis Street

    12 m · 1 sec · Davis Street

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Davis Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
21 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
4 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
17.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
East Morthland Drive
40.3 mi · 34%
US 31 South
33 mi · 28%
West 1000 North
11.1 mi · 9%
SR 49 South
7.22 mi · 6%
North 500 West
6.39 mi · 5%
State Road 16
3.07 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

East Morthland Drive

Merge slight left onto East Morthland Drive

40.3 mi · 00h 52m

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 40m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+26.3 mi
90.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Plymouth
01h 20m from Portage
Leave By
1:08 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Portage and Mostly Sunny near Lagro.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 117.1 miles (188.4 km) and usually takes 02h 40m 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?

Plymouth is a useful midpoint, sitting about 58.5 miles from Portage and 58.6 miles from Lagro.

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

The direct path is about 90.8 miles (146.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 26.3 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 1:08 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.57 one way or $31.15 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 36.7 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

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

Stop Ideas Near Plymouth

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

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

RAIL

South Bend station

37 mi away
2702 West Washington Avenue
RAIL

Elkhart station

47 mi away
131 Tyler Avenue
RAIL

Niles station

55 mi away
598 Dey St.
RAIL

New Buffalo, Michigan

61 mi away
517 South Whittaker Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Portage and Lagro. Straight-line distance: 90.81 mi (146.15 km).

Portage

#1 Portage

The second most populous city in Porter County, Indiana.

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

#2 Lagro

Township in Wabash County, Indiana

Population388
Coordinates40.8381000, -85.7302600
Altitude215
CountryUnited States
Start: Portage (-87.17615, 41.57587)
End: Lagro (-85.73026, 40.8381)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 188 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 54m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 55m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 20m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 57m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 40m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 27m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.13 gal
15.64 L · about $15.57
Round trip
$31.15
8.26 gal · 31.28 L
Estimated CO2
36.7 kg one way
Round trip: 73.4 kg / 162 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $15.57 $31.15
Mid-grade $4.25 $17.56 $35.13
Premium $4.65 $19.22 $38.44
Diesel $5.30 $21.91 $43.81

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 Lagro, IN. The current time in Portage is 07:09:54, although it is 08:09:54 in Lagro.

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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.