How far is Portage, IN from Leo-Cedarville, IN?

The driving distance from Portage, IN to Leo-Cedarville, IN is about 129.9 miles (209.1 km), with a travel time of about 02h 55m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 114.7 miles (184.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 50m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
129.95 mi
02h 55m
Flight
114.71 mi
184.61 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
114.71 mi
Kilometers
184.61 km
Flight Time
00h 13m

Driving Distance

Road route
129.95 mi
Kilometers
209.13 km
Drive Time
02h 55m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 55m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Leo-Cedarville
Sat, May 30, 10:55 PM EDT
Return by in Portage
Sun, May 31, 12:50 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Portage
2026-05-30T18:59
Arrive Leo-Cedarville
Sat, May 30, 9:55 PM CDT
Route Timing
02h 55m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
11:55 AM to 1:55 PM EDT

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

Leave by
12:40 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
Bourbon
IN

Human settlement in Marshall County, Indiana, United States of America

From Portage
64.9 mi
01h 27m
To Leo-Cedarville
65.1 mi
01h 27m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
77°F
This Afternoon

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 30 4:00 PM CDT
Wind
15 mph ENE
Destination
47°F
Tonight

Mostly Clear

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 PM EDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph E

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Portage and Leo-Cedarville.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Portage and Leo-Cedarville.

  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

    101.8 mi · 2 hr 13 min · East Morthland Drive

  8. 8

    Take the exit straight toward I 69 North

    5.8 mi · 7 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight left

    1.2 km · 54 sec

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 1 North: Dupont Road

    769 ft · 15 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight right

    107 m · 11 sec

  12. 12

    Turn straight onto East Dupont Road

    1.4 mi · 2 min · East Dupont Road

  13. 13

    Continue on Leo Road

    3.1 mi · 5 min · Leo Road

  14. 14

    Continue on Saint Joseph Street

    1737 ft · 29 sec · Saint Joseph Street

  15. 15

    Continue on Main Street

    1077 ft · 18 sec · Main Street

  16. 16

    Continue on Leo Road

    2406 ft · 43 sec · Leo Road

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Ivans Lane

    535 ft · 24 sec · Ivans Lane

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Ivans Lane

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Portage and Leo-Cedarville.

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
18 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
East Morthland Drive
102 mi · 78%
SR 49 South
7.22 mi · 6%
I 69 North
6.6 mi · 5%
Leo Road
3.55 mi · 3%
Airport Road
1.75 mi · 1%
East Dupont Road
1.37 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

East Morthland Drive

Merge slight left onto East Morthland Drive

102 mi · 02h 13m

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 55m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+15.2 mi
114.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Bourbon
01h 27m from Portage
Leave By
12:40 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Portage and Mostly Clear near Leo-Cedarville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Portage to Leo-Cedarville?

The road trip is about 129.9 miles (209.1 km) and usually takes 02h 55m 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?

Bourbon is a useful midpoint, sitting about 64.9 miles from Portage and 65.1 miles from Leo-Cedarville.

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

The direct path is about 114.7 miles (184.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.2 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 12:40 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.31 one way or $34.62 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 40.8 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Portage and Leo-Cedarville, 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 Clear near Leo-Cedarville.

Stop Ideas Near Bourbon

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

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

RAIL

Elkhart station

45 mi away
131 Tyler Avenue
RAIL

South Bend station

45 mi away
2702 West Washington Avenue
RAIL

Niles station

61 mi away
598 Dey St.
RAIL

New Buffalo, Michigan

75 mi away
517 South Whittaker Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Portage and Leo-Cedarville. Straight-line distance: 114.71 mi (184.61 km).

Portage

#1 Portage

The second most populous city in Porter County, Indiana.

Population90,543
Coordinates41.5758700, -87.1761500
Altitude194
CountryUnited States
Leo-Cedarville

#2 Leo-Cedarville

Town in Indiana, United States

Population3,882
Coordinates41.2125500, -85.0166400
Altitude243
CountryUnited States
Start: Portage (-87.17615, 41.57587)
End: Leo-Cedarville (-85.01664, 41.21255)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 209 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 19m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 14m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 35m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 09m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 51m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 37m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.59 gal
17.36 L · about $17.31
Round trip
$34.62
9.18 gal · 34.72 L
Estimated CO2
40.8 kg one way
Round trip: 81.6 kg / 180 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $17.31 $34.62
Mid-grade $4.25 $19.52 $39.04
Premium $4.65 $21.36 $42.72
Diesel $5.30 $24.35 $48.69

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 · May 30, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Portage, IN and Leo-Cedarville, IN. The current time in Portage is 18:59:55, although it is 19:59:55 in Leo-Cedarville.

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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.