How far is Portage, IN from New Haven, IN?

The driving distance from Portage, IN to New Haven, IN is about 129.6 miles (208.5 km), with a travel time of about 02h 54m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 117.5 miles (189.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 48m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
129.54 mi
02h 54m
Flight
117.48 mi
189.06 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
117.48 mi
Kilometers
189.06 km
Flight Time
00h 14m

Driving Distance

Road route
129.54 mi
Kilometers
208.48 km
Drive Time
02h 54m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 02h 54m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in New Haven
Tue, May 12, 9:12 PM EDT
Return by in Portage
Tue, May 12, 11:06 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Portage
2026-05-12T17:18
Arrive New Haven
Tue, May 12, 8:12 PM CDT
Route Timing
02h 54m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
11:54 AM to 1:54 PM EDT

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

Leave by
12:42 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
64.6 mi
01h 27m
To New Haven
64.9 mi
01h 27m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
78°F
Tuesday

Patchy Frost then Rain Likely

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 20 mph S
Destination
72°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph S

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Portage and New Haven.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Portage and New Haven.

  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

    Continue straight

    2056 ft · 31 sec

  9. 9

    Turn left onto West Coliseum Boulevard

    1.7 mi · 2 min · West Coliseum Boulevard

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on West Coliseum Boulevard

    5.5 mi · 7 min · West Coliseum Boulevard

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right

    4.1 mi · 5 min

  12. 12

    Turn left onto College Avenue

    1172 ft · 53 sec · College Avenue

  13. 13

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Lincoln Highway East

    48 m · 9 sec · Lincoln Highway East

  14. 14

    Turn left

    35 m · 9 sec

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Portage and New Haven.

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
15 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
East Morthland Drive
102 mi · 79%
West Coliseum Boulevard
11.3 mi · 9%
SR 49 South
7.22 mi · 6%
Airport Road
1.75 mi · 1%
Central Avenue
0.64 mi
US 30 East
0.29 mi
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 54m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+12.1 mi
117.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Bourbon
01h 27m from Portage
Leave By
12:42 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Patchy Frost then Rain Likely leaving Portage and Mostly Sunny near New Haven.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Portage to New Haven?

The road trip is about 129.6 miles (208.5 km) and usually takes 02h 54m 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 64.6 miles from Portage and 64.9 miles from New Haven.

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

The direct path is about 117.5 miles (189.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.1 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 12:42 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.23 one way or $34.47 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 40.6 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Portage and New Haven, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Patchy Frost then Rain Likely around Portage and Mostly Sunny near New Haven.

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 New Haven. Straight-line distance: 117.48 mi (189.06 km).

Portage

#1 Portage

The second most populous city in Porter County, Indiana.

Population90,543
Coordinates41.5758700, -87.1761500
Altitude194
CountryUnited States
New Haven

#2 New Haven

City in Indiana

Population15,966
Coordinates41.0706000, -85.0144100
Altitude231
CountryUnited States
Start: Portage (-87.17615, 41.57587)
End: New Haven (-85.01441, 41.0706)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 208 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 18m
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 36m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.57 gal
17.3 L · about $17.23
Round trip
$34.47
9.14 gal · 34.6 L
Estimated CO2
40.6 kg one way
Round trip: 81.2 kg / 179 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $17.23 $34.47
Mid-grade $4.25 $19.44 $38.87
Premium $4.65 $21.27 $42.54
Diesel $5.30 $24.24 $48.48

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 12, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Portage, IN and New Haven, IN. The current time in Portage is 17:18:09, although it is 18:18:09 in New Haven.

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.