How far is Portage, IN from Trail Creek, IN?
The driving distance from Portage, IN to Trail Creek, IN is about 22.6 miles (36.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 32m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 18.5 miles (29.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 04m 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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Halfway Point
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Areas Of Frost then Sunny
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Portage and Trail Creek.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Portage and Trail Creek.
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Start on Central Avenue
1861 ft · 53 sec · Central Avenue
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Turn right onto Willowcreek Road
1 km · 1 min · Willowcreek Road
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Continue on Crisman Road
1.2 mi · 2 min · Crisman Road
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 94 East: Detroit
2268 ft · 55 sec
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Merge slight left
15.4 mi · 16 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 421 North: Michigan City
1255 ft · 31 sec
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Turn straight
1.6 mi · 3 min
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Turn right
1.2 mi · 2 min
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Turn left onto South Woodland Avenue
2701 ft · 1 min · South Woodland Avenue
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Turn right onto East Coolspring Avenue
2652 ft · 1 min · East Coolspring Avenue
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Turn left onto South Roeske Avenue
1337 ft · 39 sec · South Roeske Avenue
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Turn right onto Whipporwill Avenue
1528 ft · 1 min · Whipporwill Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Whipporwill Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Portage and Trail Creek.
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 East
Merge slight left
15.4 mi · 00h 16m
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.
Areas Of Frost then Sunny leaving Portage and Sunny near Trail Creek.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Portage to Trail Creek?
The road trip is about 22.6 miles (36.3 km) and usually takes 00h 32m 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?
Chesterton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 11.2 miles from Portage and 11.3 miles from Trail Creek.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 18.5 miles (29.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.1 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 7:26 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.02 one way or $6.03 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Areas Of Frost then Sunny around Portage and Sunny near Trail Creek.
Stop Ideas Near Chesterton
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 Chesterton.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Portage and Trail Creek. Straight-line distance: 18.42 mi (29.65 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 Trail Creek
City in LaPorte County, Indiana, United States of America
| Population | 1,985 |
| Coordinates | 41.6983700, -86.8592000 |
| Altitude | 191 |
| Country | United States |
End: Trail Creek (-86.8592, 41.69837)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 36 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 45m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 33m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 27m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 22m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 19m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 16m |
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 | $3.02 | $6.03 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $3.40 | $6.80 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $3.72 | $7.45 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $4.24 | $8.49 |
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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