How far is Portage, IN from Stony Creek, IN?

The driving distance from Portage, IN to Stony Creek, IN is about 94.2 miles (151.6 km), with a travel time of about 02h 04m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 79 miles (127.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 08m 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
94.21 mi
02h 04m
Flight
78.96 mi
127.07 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
78.96 mi
Kilometers
127.07 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
94.21 mi
Kilometers
151.61 km
Drive Time
02h 04m

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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 04m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Stony Creek
Thu, Apr 16, 8:35 AM EDT
Return by in Portage
Thu, Apr 16, 9:40 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Portage
2026-04-16T05:31
Arrive Stony Creek
Thu, Apr 16, 7:35 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 04m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
11:04 AM to 1:04 PM EDT

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

Leave by
2:22 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
Olive
IN

Unincorporated community in St.

From Portage
47 mi
01h 02m
To Stony Creek
47.2 mi
01h 02m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
69°F
Thursday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph WSW
Destination
72°F
Thursday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Portage and Stony Creek.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Portage and Stony Creek.

  1. 1

    Start on Central Avenue

    1861 ft · 53 sec · Central Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Willowcreek Road

    1 km · 1 min · Willowcreek Road

  3. 3

    Continue on Crisman Road

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Crisman Road

  4. 4

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 94 East: Detroit

    2268 ft · 55 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    20.3 mi · 22 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward US 20 East, US 35 South: La Porte, South Bend

    2175 ft · 55 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    11.7 mi · 16 min

  8. 8

    Continue straight

    12.5 mi · 16 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward US 20 East, US 31 South: Mishawaka, Plymouth

    2273 ft · 1 min

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Saint Joseph Valley Parkway

    29 mi · 35 min · Saint Joseph Valley Parkway

  11. 11

    Turn slight right

    4.2 mi · 5 min

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    2.2 mi · 4 min

  13. 13

    Turn right onto South Main Street

    3.5 mi · 5 min · South Main Street

  14. 14

    At the end of the road, turn left

    2649 ft · 47 sec

  15. 15

    Turn right

    4.5 mi · 7 min

  16. 16

    Turn left onto County Road 40

    2 mi · 5 min · County Road 40

  17. 17

    At the end of the road, turn right onto East County Line Road; South 1200 West

    1267 ft · 40 sec · East County Line Road; South 1200 West

  18. 18

    Turn left

    848 ft · 1 min

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Portage and Stony Creek.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
19 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
4 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
20.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Saint Joseph Valley Parkway
31.1 mi · 33%
US 20 East
25 mi · 27%
I 94 East
20.7 mi · 22%
South Main Street
3.51 mi · 4%
County Road 40
1.99 mi · 2%
Crisman Road
1.25 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Saint Joseph Valley Parkway

Merge slight left onto Saint Joseph Valley Parkway

29 mi · 00h 35m

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 04m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+15.2 mi
79 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Olive
01h 02m from Portage
Leave By
2:22 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Portage and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Stony Creek.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Portage to Stony Creek?

The road trip is about 94.2 miles (151.6 km) and usually takes 02h 04m 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?

Olive is a useful midpoint, sitting about 47 miles from Portage and 47.2 miles from Stony Creek.

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

The direct path is about 79 miles (127.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.2 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 2:22 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.52 one way or $25.04 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 29.5 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

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

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Portage and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Stony Creek.

Stop Ideas Near Olive

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

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

RAIL

South Bend station

13 mi away
2702 West Washington Avenue
RAIL

Niles station

22 mi away
598 Dey St.
RAIL

New Buffalo, Michigan

26 mi away
517 South Whittaker Street
RAIL

New Buffalo

27 mi away
226 North Whittaker Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Portage and Stony Creek. Straight-line distance: 78.96 mi (127.07 km).

Portage

#1 Portage

The second most populous city in Porter County, Indiana.

Population90,543
Coordinates41.5758700, -87.1761500
Altitude194
CountryUnited States
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#2 Stony Creek

Human settlement in United States of America

Population3,891
Coordinates41.5347700, -85.6499900
Altitude269
CountryUnited States
Start: Portage (-87.17615, 41.57587)
End: Stony Creek (-85.64999, 41.53477)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 152 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 08m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 21m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 53m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 34m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 20m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 10m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.32 gal
12.58 L · about $12.52
Round trip
$25.04
6.64 gal · 25.16 L
Estimated CO2
29.5 kg one way
Round trip: 59 kg / 130 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $12.52 $25.04
Mid-grade $4.25 $14.12 $28.24
Premium $4.65 $15.45 $30.90
Diesel $5.30 $17.61 $35.22

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 · Apr 16, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Portage, IN and Stony Creek, IN. The current time in Portage is 05:31:29, although it is 06:31:29 in Stony Creek.

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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.