How far is Portage, IN from Millgrove, IN?
The driving distance from Portage, IN to Millgrove, IN is about 162.5 miles (261.5 km), with a travel time of about 03h 52m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 127.8 miles (205.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 44m 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 03h 52m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Fulton County, Indiana, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Portage and Millgrove.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Portage and Millgrove.
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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
40.3 mi · 52 min · East Morthland Drive
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Take the exit slight right toward US 31 South
2480 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
4.1 mi · 5 min
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Merge slight left
1.4 km · 1 min
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Turn slight right
156 m · 7 sec
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Continue straight
27.5 mi · 35 min
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Turn left onto West 1000 North
11.1 mi · 16 min · West 1000 North
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Continue on State Road 16
3.1 mi · 5 min · State Road 16
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Turn right onto North 500 West
6.4 mi · 9 min · North 500 West
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Continue on County Road 500 West
2271 ft · 38 sec · County Road 500 West
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Continue on North Cass Street
1.3 km · 1 min · North Cass Street
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Continue on Cass Street
1.6 mi · 3 min · Cass Street
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Turn left onto West Canal Street
954 ft · 22 sec · West Canal Street
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Turn right onto South Wabash Street
11.8 mi · 17 min · South Wabash Street
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Continue on County Road 187 West
2304 ft · 39 sec · County Road 187 West
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Continue on North Wabash Road
4.8 mi · 7 min · North Wabash Road
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Continue on North Wabash Avenue
2919 ft · 53 sec · North Wabash Avenue
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Turn right onto North Baldwin Avenue
1.2 mi · 2 min · North Baldwin Avenue
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Turn left onto West 4th Street
1.4 km · 1 min · West 4th Street
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Continue on Sears Drive
2795 ft · 40 sec · Sears Drive
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Continue on East 4th Street
5.4 mi · 6 min · East 4th Street
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Continue on East North 00 South
9.4 mi · 11 min · East North 00 South
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Turn right
7 mi · 11 min
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Turn left onto West Washington Street
2656 ft · 55 sec · West Washington Street
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Turn right onto South Mill Street
110 m · 12 sec · South Mill Street
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Turn left onto Water Street
4.4 mi · 8 min · Water Street
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Turn right onto South 500 East
2.8 mi · 11 min · South 500 East
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Turn left
52 m · 13 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Portage and Millgrove.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
East Morthland Drive
Merge slight left onto East Morthland Drive
40.3 mi · 00h 52m
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Portage and Showers And Thunderstorms near Millgrove.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Portage to Millgrove?
The road trip is about 162.5 miles (261.5 km) and usually takes 03h 52m 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?
Rochester is a useful midpoint, sitting about 81.2 miles from Portage and 81.3 miles from Millgrove.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 127.8 miles (205.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 34.7 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 9:16 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.61 one way or $43.22 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 50.9 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Portage and Millgrove, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Portage and Showers And Thunderstorms near Millgrove.
Stop Ideas Near Rochester
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 Rochester.
South Bend station
Elkhart station
Rensselaer
Niles station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Portage and Millgrove. Straight-line distance: 127.81 mi (205.69 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 Millgrove
Unincorporated community in Blackford County, Indiana
| Population | 1,599 |
| Coordinates | 40.4083800, -85.2749700 |
| Altitude | 286 |
| Country | United States |
End: Millgrove (-85.27497, 40.40838)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 261 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 24m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 03m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 14m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 42m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 19m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 01m |
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 | $21.61 | $43.22 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $24.37 | $48.74 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $26.67 | $53.33 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $30.39 | $60.78 |
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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