How far is Portage, IN from Maumee, IN?
The driving distance from Portage, IN to Maumee, IN is about 231 miles (371.7 km), with a travel time of about 04h 53m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 183 miles (294.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 46m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 53m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Perry Township, Clinton County, Indiana, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Areas Of Frost then Sunny
Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Portage and Maumee.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Portage and Maumee.
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Start on Central Avenue
1861 ft · 53 sec · Central Avenue
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Turn right onto Willowcreek Road
2930 ft · 1 min · Willowcreek Road
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 80, I 90
132 m · 12 sec
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Keep slight right
673 ft · 16 sec
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Continue straight
1945 ft · 47 sec
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Merge slight left onto Indiana Toll Road
2.6 mi · 3 min · Indiana Toll Road
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Take the exit slight right toward I 80 West, I 94, US 6: Des Moines
3216 ft · 1 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 94 West, I 80 West, SR 51, US 6 East
543 ft · 13 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 94 West, I 80 West
2.9 mi · 4 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 65: Gary, Toll Road, Indianapolis
1 km · 52 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 65 South, I 80 West, I 94 West, US 6 West: Indianapolis, Chicago
618 ft · 10 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 65 South: Indianapolis
2686 ft · 60 sec
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Merge slight left onto Casimir Pulaski Memorial Highway
130 mi · 2 hr 21 min · Casimir Pulaski Memorial Highway
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Keep slight left
17.1 mi · 22 min
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Continue on I 70 East: Dayton
1.9 mi · 3 min
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Keep slight left
46.5 mi · 52 min
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 58 West: Ogilville, Walesboro
1156 ft · 25 sec
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Turn right onto County Road 450 South
12.5 mi · 21 min · County Road 450 South
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Turn right onto West County Road 950 North
3.1 mi · 5 min · West County Road 950 North
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Continue straight
1 mi · 2 min
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Turn slight right onto West Columbus Pike
1881 ft · 1 min · West Columbus Pike
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At the end of the road, turn right
1 km · 58 sec
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Turn left
1.9 mi · 3 min
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Turn left onto West County Road 890 North
1.3 mi · 5 min · West County Road 890 North
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Keep slight right to continue on Old 925 North
1.4 km · 3 min · Old 925 North
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Turn right onto Buffalo Pike
1346 ft · 59 sec · Buffalo Pike
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Continue on West County Road 975 North
757 ft · 34 sec · West County Road 975 North
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At the end of the road, turn right onto North County Road 800 West
1208 ft · 55 sec · North County Road 800 West
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Turn left onto West County Road 1000 North
4 mi · 15 min · West County Road 1000 North
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Turn left onto Pike Road
565 ft · 26 sec · Pike Road
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Continue on Pike Road
8 m · 1 sec · Pike Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Pike Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Portage and Maumee.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Casimir Pulaski Memorial Highway
Merge slight left onto Casimir Pulaski Memorial Highway
130 mi · 02h 21m
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.
Areas Of Frost then Sunny leaving Portage and Mostly Sunny near Maumee.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Portage to Maumee?
The road trip is about 231 miles (371.7 km) and usually takes 04h 53m 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?
Colfax is a useful midpoint, sitting about 115.5 miles from Portage and 115.5 miles from Maumee.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 183 miles (294.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 48 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 7:14 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $30.73 one way or $61.47 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 72.4 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Portage and Maumee, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Areas Of Frost then Sunny around Portage and Mostly Sunny near Maumee.
Stop Ideas Near Colfax
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Town of Mulberry - Town Hall & Municipal Utilities
Darlington Municipal Utilities
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Colfax.
Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana
Crawfordsville
Lafayette station
Indianapolis Union Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Portage and Maumee. Straight-line distance: 182.97 mi (294.46 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 Maumee
Unincorporated community in Jackson County, Indiana
| Population | 2,824 |
| Coordinates | 39.0211600, -86.2616500 |
| Altitude | 176 |
| Country | United States |
End: Maumee (-86.26165, 39.02116)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 372 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 41m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 46m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 37m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 50m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 17m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 52m |
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 | $30.73 | $61.47 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $34.66 | $69.32 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $37.93 | $75.86 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $43.23 | $86.46 |
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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