How far is Portage, IN from Sims, IN?
The driving distance from Portage, IN to Sims, IN is about 134 miles (215.7 km), with a travel time of about 03h 01m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 101.3 miles (163.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 02m 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.
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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 03h 01m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
Unincorporated community in Marshall County, Indiana
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Portage and Sims.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Portage and Sims.
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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
40.3 mi · 52 min · East Morthland Drive
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Take the exit slight right toward US 31 South
2480 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
4.1 mi · 5 min
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Merge slight left
1.4 km · 1 min
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Turn slight right
156 m · 7 sec
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Continue straight
58.2 mi · 1 hr 12 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 35 South, SR 22: Kokomo, Gas City
2453 ft · 1 min
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Turn left onto East County Road 00 North South
1.2 mi · 2 min · East County Road 00 North South
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Continue on County Road East 00 North South
4.7 mi · 7 min · County Road East 00 North South
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Continue on West Main Street
1.5 km · 1 min · West Main Street
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Continue on East 00 N
4.5 mi · 7 min · East 00 N
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Turn left onto North 1350 East
1 mi · 2 min · North 1350 East
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Turn right onto East 100 N
2642 ft · 45 sec · East 100 N
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Continue on West 400 South
1331 ft · 28 sec · West 400 South
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Turn left onto South Main Street
2627 ft · 2 min · South Main Street
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Turn right onto East Howard Street
990 ft · 46 sec · East Howard Street
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Turn right onto South Washington Street
92 m · 13 sec · South Washington Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South Washington Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Portage and Sims.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
US 31 South
Continue straight
58.2 mi · 01h 12m
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.
Sunny then Chance Rain Showers leaving Portage and Showers And Thunderstorms near Sims.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Portage to Sims?
The road trip is about 134 miles (215.7 km) and usually takes 03h 01m 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?
Walnut is a useful midpoint, sitting about 67 miles from Portage and 67 miles from Sims.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 101.3 miles (163.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 32.7 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:58 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.84 one way or $35.67 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 42 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Portage and Sims, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny then Chance Rain Showers around Portage and Showers And Thunderstorms near Sims.
Stop Ideas Near Walnut
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 Walnut.
South Bend station
Elkhart station
Niles station
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Portage and Sims. Straight-line distance: 101.32 mi (163.06 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 Sims
Census-designated place in Grant County, Indiana
| Population | 1,645 |
| Coordinates | 40.4997600, -85.8552600 |
| Altitude | 262 |
| Country | United States |
End: Sims (-85.85526, 40.49976)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 216 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 27m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 21m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 40m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 14m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 54m |
| 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 | $17.84 | $35.67 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $20.12 | $40.23 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $22.01 | $44.03 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $25.09 | $50.18 |
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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