How far is Portage, IN from Lakes of the Four Seasons, IN?

The driving distance from Portage, IN to Lakes of the Four Seasons, IN is about 16.2 miles (26.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 34m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 11.6 miles (18.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 09m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
16.2 mi
00h 34m
Flight
11.59 mi
18.66 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
11.59 mi
Kilometers
18.66 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
16.2 mi
Kilometers
26.07 km
Drive Time
00h 34m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 34m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lakes of the Four Seasons
Thu, Apr 16, 1:33 AM CDT
Return by in Portage
Thu, Apr 16, 2:08 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Portage
2026-04-16T00:58
Arrive Lakes of the Four Seasons
Thu, Apr 16, 1:33 AM CDT
Route Timing
00h 34m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:35 AM to 7:35 PM CDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:20 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Portage
10:00 PM CDT
Flexible departure

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
Hobart
IN

City in Lake County, Indiana, United States of America

From Portage
8.1 mi
00h 17m
To Lakes of the Four Seasons
8.1 mi
00h 17m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
69°F
Thursday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph WSW
Destination
71°F
Thursday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph WSW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Portage and Lakes of the Four Seasons.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Portage and Lakes of the Four Seasons.

  1. 1

    Start on Central Avenue

    1861 ft · 51 sec · Central Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Willowcreek Road

    1.8 mi · 4 min · Willowcreek Road

  3. 3

    Turn right onto 37th Avenue

    2 mi · 4 min · 37th Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn left onto North County Line Road

    5.1 mi · 10 min · North County Line Road

  5. 5

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Old Lincoln Highway

    1.1 mi · 3 min · Old Lincoln Highway

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Randolph Street

    3.9 mi · 7 min · Randolph Street

  7. 7

    Turn left onto East 109th Avenue

    1.3 km · 2 min · East 109th Avenue

  8. 8

    Turn right onto North Lake Shore Drive

    2060 ft · 2 min · North Lake Shore Drive

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Sunnyslope Drive

    826 ft · 38 sec · Sunnyslope Drive

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Shoreline Road

    1619 ft · 1 min · Shoreline Road

  11. 11

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Happy Valley Road

    889 ft · 44 sec · Happy Valley Road

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Deer Valley Road

    929 ft · 41 sec · Deer Valley Road

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Deer Valley Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Portage and Lakes of the Four Seasons.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
13 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
80.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
North County Line Road
5.13 mi · 32%
Randolph Street
3.88 mi · 24%
37th Avenue
2.01 mi · 12%
Willowcreek Road
1.75 mi · 11%
Old Lincoln Highway
1.06 mi · 7%
East 109th Avenue
0.82 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

North County Line Road

Turn left onto North County Line Road

5.13 mi · 00h 10m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 34m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4.6 mi
11.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Hobart
00h 17m from Portage
Leave By
7:20 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Portage and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Lakes of the Four Seasons.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Portage to Lakes of the Four Seasons?

The road trip is about 16.2 miles (26.1 km) and usually takes 00h 34m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Hobart is a useful midpoint, sitting about 8.1 miles from Portage and 8.1 miles from Lakes of the Four Seasons.

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

The direct path is about 11.6 miles (18.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.6 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:20 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.15 one way or $4.30 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Portage and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Lakes of the Four Seasons.

Stop Ideas Near Hobart

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

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

BUS

Gary, IN

11 mi away
100 West 4th Avenue
RAIL

Dyer station

22 mi away
913 Sheffield Avenue
RAIL

Hammond–Whiting station

28 mi away
1135 South Calumet Ave.
RAIL

Homewood

35 mi away
18015 Park Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Portage and Lakes of the Four Seasons. Straight-line distance: 11.59 mi (18.66 km).

Portage

#1 Portage

The second most populous city in Porter County, Indiana.

Population90,543
Coordinates41.5758700, -87.1761500
Altitude194
CountryUnited States
Lakes of the Four Seasons

#2 Lakes of the Four Seasons

City in Indiana, United States of America

Population7,033
Coordinates41.4103200, -87.2130900
Altitude233
CountryUnited States
Start: Portage (-87.17615, 41.57587)
End: Lakes of the Four Seasons (-87.21309, 41.41032)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 26 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 32m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 24m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 19m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 16m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 13m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 12m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.57 gal
2.16 L · about $2.15
Round trip
$4.30
1.14 gal · 4.32 L
Estimated CO2
5.1 kg one way
Round trip: 10.1 kg / 22 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $2.15 $4.30
Mid-grade $4.25 $2.42 $4.85
Premium $4.65 $2.65 $5.31
Diesel $5.30 $3.02 $6.05

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 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Portage and Lakes of the Four Seasons. The current time is 00:58:53.

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.