How far is Portage, IN from North Liberty, IN?
The driving distance from Portage, IN to North Liberty, IN is about 48.5 miles (78 km), with a travel time of about 01h 09m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 38.8 miles (62.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 18m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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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 01h 09m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
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Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Slight Chance Rain And Snow Showers then Mostly Sunny
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Portage and North Liberty.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Portage and North Liberty.
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Start on Central Avenue
1861 ft · 53 sec · Central Avenue
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Turn right onto Willowcreek Road
1 km · 1 min · Willowcreek Road
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Continue on Crisman Road
1.2 mi · 2 min · Crisman Road
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 94 East: Detroit
2268 ft · 55 sec
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Merge slight left
20.3 mi · 22 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 20 East, US 35 South: La Porte, South Bend
2175 ft · 55 sec
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Merge slight left
851 ft · 16 sec
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Turn right
7.4 mi · 13 min
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Turn left onto Jefferson Avenue
662 ft · 24 sec · Jefferson Avenue
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Turn right onto Monroe Street
6.5 mi · 11 min · Monroe Street
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Turn left
7.2 mi · 11 min
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Keep slight right to continue on Pierce Road
3.6 mi · 5 min · Pierce Road
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Turn sharp right onto South State Street
52 m · 6 sec · South State Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South State Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Portage and North Liberty.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
I 94 East
Merge slight left
20.3 mi · 00h 22m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Slight Chance Rain And Snow Showers then Mostly Sunny leaving Portage and Slight Chance Snow Showers then Slight Chance Rain Showers near North Liberty.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Portage to North Liberty?
The road trip is about 48.5 miles (78 km) and usually takes 01h 09m 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?
Davis is a useful midpoint, sitting about 24.2 miles from Portage and 24.2 miles from North Liberty.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 38.8 miles (62.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.7 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:12 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.45 one way or $12.90 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 15.2 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Portage and North Liberty, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain And Snow Showers then Mostly Sunny around Portage and Slight Chance Snow Showers then Slight Chance Rain Showers near North Liberty.
Stop Ideas Near Davis
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 Davis.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Portage and North Liberty. Straight-line distance: 38.83 mi (62.49 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 North Liberty
Human settlement in St.
| Population | 1,909 |
| Coordinates | 41.5342100, -86.4272300 |
| Altitude | 223 |
| Country | United States |
End: North Liberty (-86.42723, 41.53421)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 78 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 36m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 12m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 58m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 48m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 41m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 36m |
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 | $6.45 | $12.90 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $7.27 | $14.55 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $7.96 | $15.92 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $9.07 | $18.14 |
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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