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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City in Lake County, Indiana, United States of America
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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.
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Start on Central Avenue
1861 ft · 51 sec · Central Avenue
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Turn left onto Willowcreek Road
1.8 mi · 4 min · Willowcreek Road
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Turn right onto 37th Avenue
2 mi · 4 min · 37th Avenue
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Turn left onto North County Line Road
5.1 mi · 10 min · North County Line Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Old Lincoln Highway
1.1 mi · 3 min · Old Lincoln Highway
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Turn left onto Randolph Street
3.9 mi · 7 min · Randolph Street
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Turn left onto East 109th Avenue
1.3 km · 2 min · East 109th Avenue
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Turn right onto North Lake Shore Drive
2060 ft · 2 min · North Lake Shore Drive
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Turn left onto Sunnyslope Drive
826 ft · 38 sec · Sunnyslope Drive
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Turn right onto Shoreline Road
1619 ft · 1 min · Shoreline Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Happy Valley Road
889 ft · 44 sec · Happy Valley Road
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Turn left onto Deer Valley Road
929 ft · 41 sec · Deer Valley Road
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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.
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.
North County Line Road
Turn left onto North County Line Road
5.13 mi · 00h 10m
Route Summary
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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.
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
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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).
#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 Lakes of the Four Seasons
City in Indiana, United States of America
| Population | 7,033 |
| Coordinates | 41.4103200, -87.2130900 |
| Altitude | 233 |
| Country | United States |
End: Lakes of the Four Seasons (-87.21309, 41.41032)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 26 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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