How far is Portage, IN from Ross, IN?
The driving distance from Portage, IN to Ross, IN is about 15.7 miles (25.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 26m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 10.8 miles (17.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 53m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
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Town in Lake County, Indiana, U.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Portage and Ross.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Portage and Ross.
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Start on Central Avenue
1861 ft · 53 sec · Central Avenue
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Turn right onto Willowcreek Road
2930 ft · 1 min · Willowcreek Road
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 80, I 90
132 m · 12 sec
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Keep slight right
673 ft · 16 sec
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Continue straight
1945 ft · 47 sec
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Merge slight left onto Indiana Toll Road
2.6 mi · 3 min · Indiana Toll Road
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Take the exit slight right toward I 80 West, I 94, US 6: Des Moines
3216 ft · 1 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 94 West, I 80 West, SR 51, US 6 East
543 ft · 13 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 94 West, I 80 West
6.3 mi · 9 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Grant Street
1831 ft · 45 sec
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Keep slight left
73 m · 8 sec
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Turn left onto Richard G. Hatcher Boulevard
1.5 mi · 3 min · Richard G. Hatcher Boulevard
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Turn right onto West Ridge Road
1321 ft · 42 sec · West Ridge Road
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Turn left onto Cleveland Street
1479 ft · 38 sec · Cleveland Street
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Continue on Main Street
1.2 km · 2 min · Main Street
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Turn right onto West 47th Avenue
1.4 km · 2 min · West 47th Avenue
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Continue on Wilson Street
1277 ft · 35 sec · Wilson Street
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Continue on West 49th Avenue
718 ft · 20 sec · West 49th Avenue
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Continue on Chase Street
1081 ft · 30 sec · Chase Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Chase Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Portage and Ross.
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 West
Keep slight left to continue on I 94 West, I 80 West
6.32 mi · 00h 09m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Rain Showers Likely leaving Portage and Rain Showers Likely near Ross.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Portage to Ross?
The road trip is about 15.7 miles (25.3 km) and usually takes 00h 26m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
New Chicago is a useful midpoint, sitting about 7.8 miles from Portage and 7.9 miles from Ross.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 10.8 miles (17.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.9 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:36 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.07 one way or $4.15 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Portage and Rain Showers Likely near Ross.
Stop Ideas Near New Chicago
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 New Chicago.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Portage and Ross. Straight-line distance: 10.82 mi (17.41 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 Ross
Unincorporated community in Lake County, Indiana
| Population | 1,540 |
| Coordinates | 41.5267000, -87.3747600 |
| Altitude | 195 |
| Country | United States |
End: Ross (-87.37476, 41.5267)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 25 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 31m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 23m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 18m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 15m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 13m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 11m |
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 | $2.07 | $4.15 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $2.34 | $4.68 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $2.56 | $5.12 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $2.92 | $5.83 |
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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