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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Quick Snapshot
Road
230.96 mi
04h 53m
Flight
182.97 mi
294.46 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
182.97 mi
Kilometers
294.46 km
Flight Time
00h 22m

Driving Distance

Road route
230.96 mi
Kilometers
371.7 km
Drive Time
04h 53m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 53m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Maumee
Sat, May 2, 9:20 PM EDT
Return by in Portage
Sun, May 3, 1:13 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Portage
2026-05-02T15:27
Arrive Maumee
Sat, May 2, 8:20 PM CDT
Route Timing
04h 53m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:53 AM to 1:53 PM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
7:14 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Portage
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

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
Colfax
IN

Town in Perry Township, Clinton County, Indiana, United States

From Portage
115.5 mi
02h 26m
To Maumee
115.5 mi
02h 26m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
52°F
Saturday

Areas Of Frost then Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 2 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph NNW
Destination
59°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 2 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 6 mph N

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.

  1. 1

    Start on Central Avenue

    1861 ft · 53 sec · Central Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Willowcreek Road

    2930 ft · 1 min · Willowcreek Road

  3. 3

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 80, I 90

    132 m · 12 sec

  4. 4

    Keep slight right

    673 ft · 16 sec

  5. 5

    Continue straight

    1945 ft · 47 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Indiana Toll Road

    2.6 mi · 3 min · Indiana Toll Road

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward I 80 West, I 94, US 6: Des Moines

    3216 ft · 1 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on I 94 West, I 80 West, SR 51, US 6 East

    543 ft · 13 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on I 94 West, I 80 West

    2.9 mi · 4 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward I 65: Gary, Toll Road, Indianapolis

    1 km · 52 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on I 65 South, I 80 West, I 94 West, US 6 West: Indianapolis, Chicago

    618 ft · 10 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on I 65 South: Indianapolis

    2686 ft · 60 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto Casimir Pulaski Memorial Highway

    130 mi · 2 hr 21 min · Casimir Pulaski Memorial Highway

  14. 14

    Keep slight left

    17.1 mi · 22 min

  15. 15

    Continue on I 70 East: Dayton

    1.9 mi · 3 min

  16. 16

    Keep slight left

    46.5 mi · 52 min

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 58 West: Ogilville, Walesboro

    1156 ft · 25 sec

  18. 18

    Turn right onto County Road 450 South

    12.5 mi · 21 min · County Road 450 South

  19. 19

    Turn right onto West County Road 950 North

    3.1 mi · 5 min · West County Road 950 North

  20. 20

    Continue straight

    1 mi · 2 min

  21. 21

    Turn slight right onto West Columbus Pike

    1881 ft · 1 min · West Columbus Pike

  22. 22

    At the end of the road, turn right

    1 km · 58 sec

  23. 23

    Turn left

    1.9 mi · 3 min

  24. 24

    Turn left onto West County Road 890 North

    1.3 mi · 5 min · West County Road 890 North

  25. 25

    Keep slight right to continue on Old 925 North

    1.4 km · 3 min · Old 925 North

  26. 26

    Turn right onto Buffalo Pike

    1346 ft · 59 sec · Buffalo Pike

  27. 27

    Continue on West County Road 975 North

    757 ft · 34 sec · West County Road 975 North

  28. 28

    At the end of the road, turn right onto North County Road 800 West

    1208 ft · 55 sec · North County Road 800 West

  29. 29

    Turn left onto West County Road 1000 North

    4 mi · 15 min · West County Road 1000 North

  30. 30

    Turn left onto Pike Road

    565 ft · 26 sec · Pike Road

  31. 31

    Continue on Pike Road

    8 m · 1 sec · Pike Road

  32. 32

    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.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
32 steps
11 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
Casimir Pulaski Memorial Highway
147 mi · 64%
I 70 East
48.5 mi · 21%
County Road 450 South
12.5 mi · 5%
West County Road 950 North
4.1 mi · 2%
West County Road 1000 North
3.98 mi · 2%
I 94 West
3.04 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

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.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
04h 53m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+48 mi
183 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Colfax
02h 26m from Portage
Leave By
7:14 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

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.

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Colfax and the surrounding midpoint area.
Town of Mulberry - Town Hall & Municipal Utilities
Scenic stop 10.1 mi away

Town of Mulberry - Town Hall & Municipal Utilities

Mulberry , IN
123 S Glick St, Mulberry, IN 46058, United States
Park,Municipal corporation,City or town hall,Public library,Water works
Stop photo coming soon
Meeting point 12 mi away

Darlington Municipal Utilities

Darlington , IN
222 W Main St, Darlington, IN 47940
Rating 5.0/5 1 reviews City Hall

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Colfax.

BUS

Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana

24 mi away
1000 Smith Ave
RAIL

Crawfordsville

26 mi away
Spring and Green Streets
RAIL

Lafayette station

32 mi away
200 North 2nd St.
RAIL

Indianapolis Union Station

65 mi away
350 South Illinois Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Portage and Maumee. Straight-line distance: 182.97 mi (294.46 km).

Portage

#1 Portage

The second most populous city in Porter County, Indiana.

Population90,543
Coordinates41.5758700, -87.1761500
Altitude194
CountryUnited States
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#2 Maumee

Unincorporated community in Jackson County, Indiana

Population2,824
Coordinates39.0211600, -86.2616500
Altitude176
CountryUnited States
Start: Portage (-87.17615, 41.57587)
End: Maumee (-86.26165, 39.02116)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 372 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
8.15 gal
30.85 L · about $30.73
Round trip
$61.47
16.3 gal · 61.7 L
Estimated CO2
72.4 kg one way
Round trip: 144.9 kg / 319 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in Indiana · May 02, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Portage, IN and Maumee, IN. The current time in Portage is 15:27:05, although it is 16:27:05 in Maumee.

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.