How far is Portage, IN from Markle, IN?
The driving distance from Portage, IN to Markle, IN is about 125.5 miles (202 km), with a travel time of about 03h 02m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 108.7 miles (174.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 04m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 02m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Human settlement in Marshall County, Indiana, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Portage and Markle.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Portage and Markle.
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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
76.6 mi · 1 hr 40 min · East Morthland Drive
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Turn right onto North Binkley Road
2429 ft · 1 min · North Binkley Road
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Turn left onto West Old Trail Road
2815 ft · 1 min · West Old Trail Road
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Turn right
6.7 mi · 12 min
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Continue straight
15.8 mi · 28 min
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Turn right onto West Park Drive
107 m · 13 sec · West Park Drive
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Turn left onto Cherry Street
1379 ft · 27 sec · Cherry Street
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Turn right onto North Jefferson Street
1.7 mi · 3 min · North Jefferson Street
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Continue on West Markle Road
1.7 mi · 2 min · West Markle Road
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Continue on South Jefferson Street
5.3 mi · 8 min · South Jefferson Street
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Turn right onto West Morse Street
1 km · 1 min · West Morse Street
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Arrive at your destination
1 m · 1 sec · West Morse Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Portage and Markle.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
East Morthland Drive
Merge slight left onto East Morthland Drive
76.6 mi · 01h 40m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Mostly Sunny leaving Portage and Mostly Sunny near Markle.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Portage to Markle?
The road trip is about 125.5 miles (202 km) and usually takes 03h 02m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Bourbon is a useful midpoint, sitting about 62.7 miles from Portage and 62.8 miles from Markle.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 108.7 miles (174.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.8 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:56 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.71 one way or $33.41 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 39.4 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Portage and Markle, 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 Markle.
Stop Ideas Near Bourbon
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Bourbon.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Portage and Markle. Straight-line distance: 108.7 mi (174.94 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 Markle
Town in Huntington and Wells counties, Indiana
| Population | 1,090 |
| Coordinates | 40.8246200, -85.3388400 |
| Altitude | 238 |
| Country | United States |
End: Markle (-85.33884, 40.82462)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 202 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 10m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 08m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 30m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 05m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 47m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 33m |
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 | $16.71 | $33.41 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $18.84 | $37.68 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $20.62 | $41.23 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $23.50 | $46.99 |
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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