How far is Portage, IN from Ossian, IN?
The driving distance from Portage, IN to Ossian, IN is about 134.3 miles (216.2 km), with a travel time of about 03h 04m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 115 miles (185 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 09m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 04m.
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.
Human settlement in Marshall County, Indiana, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Areas Of Frost
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Portage and Ossian.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Portage and Ossian.
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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
99.6 mi · 2 hr 10 min · East Morthland Drive
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Turn right onto Flaugh Road
1.3 km · 1 min · Flaugh Road
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Turn left onto Leesburg Road
2.3 mi · 4 min · Leesburg Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Hillegas Road
1.4 mi · 2 min · Hillegas Road
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Continue on Ardmore Avenue
4.9 mi · 8 min · Ardmore Avenue
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Turn left onto Airport Expressway
1 mi · 2 min · Airport Expressway
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Turn right onto Bluffton Road
6 mi · 8 min · Bluffton Road
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Continue on North Jefferson Street
2.5 mi · 4 min · North Jefferson Street
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Turn left onto East Mill Street
29 m · 4 sec · East Mill Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Mill Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Portage and Ossian.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
East Morthland Drive
Merge slight left onto East Morthland Drive
99.6 mi · 02h 10m
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.
Mostly Clear leaving Portage and Areas Of Frost near Ossian.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Portage to Ossian?
The road trip is about 134.3 miles (216.2 km) and usually takes 03h 04m 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?
Bourbon is a useful midpoint, sitting about 67 miles from Portage and 67.2 miles from Ossian.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 115 miles (185 km), while the road route adds roughly 19.3 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 10:50 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.87 one way or $35.75 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 42.1 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Portage and Ossian, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Clear around Portage and Areas Of Frost near Ossian.
Stop Ideas Near Bourbon
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 Bourbon.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Portage and Ossian. Straight-line distance: 114.95 mi (185 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 Ossian
Town in Jefferson Township, Wells County, Indiana, United States
| Population | 3,370 |
| Coordinates | 40.8806000, -85.1663600 |
| Altitude | 256 |
| Country | United States |
End: Ossian (-85.16636, 40.8806)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 216 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 28m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 21m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 41m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 14m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 55m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 40m |
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 | $17.87 | $35.75 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $20.16 | $40.32 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $22.06 | $44.12 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $25.14 | $50.28 |
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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