How far is Portage, IN from North Webster, IN?

The driving distance from Portage, IN to North Webster, IN is about 95.4 miles (153.5 km), with a travel time of about 02h 13m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 78.5 miles (126.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 26m 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
95.36 mi
02h 13m
Flight
78.49 mi
126.32 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
78.49 mi
Kilometers
126.32 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
95.36 mi
Kilometers
153.46 km
Drive Time
02h 13m

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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 13m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in North Webster
Mon, Jun 1, 10:29 PM EDT
Return by in Portage
Mon, Jun 1, 11:42 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Portage
2026-06-01T19:16
Arrive North Webster
Mon, Jun 1, 9:29 PM CDT
Route Timing
02h 13m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
11:13 AM to 1:13 PM EDT

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

Leave by
2:04 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
Koontz Lake
IN

City in Indiana, United States of America

From Portage
47.6 mi
01h 06m
To North Webster
47.8 mi
01h 06m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
63°F
This Afternoon

Partly Sunny

Starts
Mon, Jun 1 5:00 PM CDT
Wind
10 mph N
Destination
77°F
Monday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Mon, Jun 1 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph NE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Portage and North Webster.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Portage and North Webster.

  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

    67.4 mi · 1 hr 28 min · East Morthland Drive

  8. 8

    Turn left onto East Old Road 30

    5.6 mi · 10 min · East Old Road 30

  9. 9

    Turn left

    6.5 mi · 10 min

  10. 10

    Turn right onto East Washington Street

    13 m · 2 sec · East Washington Street

  11. 11

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Washington Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Portage and North Webster.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
11 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
East Morthland Drive
67.4 mi · 71%
SR 49 South
7.22 mi · 8%
East Old Road 30
5.6 mi · 6%
Airport Road
1.75 mi · 2%
Central Avenue
0.64 mi · 1%
US 30 East
0.29 mi
Longest Stretch

East Morthland Drive

Merge slight left onto East Morthland Drive

67.4 mi · 01h 28m

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 13m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+16.9 mi
78.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Koontz Lake
01h 06m from Portage
Leave By
2:04 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Portage and Mostly Sunny near North Webster.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Portage to North Webster?

The road trip is about 95.4 miles (153.5 km) and usually takes 02h 13m 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?

Koontz Lake is a useful midpoint, sitting about 47.6 miles from Portage and 47.8 miles from North Webster.

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

The direct path is about 78.5 miles (126.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.9 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 2:04 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.71 one way or $25.42 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 29.9 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

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

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Portage and Mostly Sunny near North Webster.

Stop Ideas Near Koontz Lake

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Koontz Lake, 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 Koontz Lake.

RAIL

South Bend station

33 mi away
2702 West Washington Avenue
RAIL

New Buffalo, Michigan

46 mi away
517 South Whittaker Street
RAIL

New Buffalo

47 mi away
226 North Whittaker Street
RAIL

Michigan City

49 mi away
100 Washington St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Portage and North Webster. Straight-line distance: 78.49 mi (126.32 km).

Portage

#1 Portage

The second most populous city in Porter County, Indiana.

Population90,543
Coordinates41.5758700, -87.1761500
Altitude194
CountryUnited States
North Webster

#2 North Webster

Town of the United States

Population1,161
Coordinates41.3256000, -85.6977600
Altitude269
CountryUnited States
Start: Portage (-87.17615, 41.57587)
End: North Webster (-85.69776, 41.3256)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 153 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 10m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 23m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 54m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 35m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 21m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 11m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.37 gal
12.74 L · about $12.71
Round trip
$25.42
6.74 gal · 25.48 L
Estimated CO2
29.9 kg one way
Round trip: 59.9 kg / 132 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $12.71 $25.42
Mid-grade $4.25 $14.33 $28.67
Premium $4.65 $15.68 $31.37
Diesel $5.30 $17.87 $35.75

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 · Jun 02, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Portage, IN and North Webster, IN. The current time in Portage is 19:16:17, although it is 20:16:17 in North Webster.

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.