How far is Portage, IN from Tri-Lakes, IN?
The driving distance from Portage, IN to Tri-Lakes, IN is about 107.9 miles (173.7 km), with a travel time of about 02h 29m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 92.7 miles (149.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 59m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
Reverse, save, or send this route
This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.
This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
Gas Cost Calculator
Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 02h 29m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
City in Marshall County, Indiana, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Portage and Tri-Lakes.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Portage and Tri-Lakes.
-
1
Start on Central Avenue
1 km · 1 min · Central Avenue
-
2
Turn right onto Airport Road
1.7 mi · 4 min · Airport Road
-
3
Turn left
5.9 mi · 9 min
-
4
Take the ramp slight right toward SR 49 South: Valparaiso
2031 ft · 56 sec
-
5
Merge slight left
6.8 mi · 9 min
-
6
Take the exit slight right toward US 30 East: Plymouth
1548 ft · 39 sec
-
7
Merge slight left onto East Morthland Drive
85.1 mi · 1 hr 51 min · East Morthland Drive
-
8
Turn left onto North Main Street
801 ft · 16 sec · North Main Street
-
9
Continue on Nort Main Street
5 mi · 8 min · Nort Main Street
-
10
Turn right onto East 500 North
1.5 km · 2 min · East 500 North
-
11
Turn slight left
145 m · 13 sec
-
12
Continue on North Old 102
1783 ft · 49 sec · North Old 102
-
13
Continue on East South Center Street
838 ft · 24 sec · East South Center Street
-
14
Turn left onto North Old 102
920 ft · 27 sec · North Old 102
-
15
Turn right onto Hall Street
67 m · 15 sec · Hall Street
-
16
Turn left onto East Beech Avenue
593 ft · 26 sec · East Beech Avenue
-
17
Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Beech Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Portage and Tri-Lakes.
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
85.1 mi · 01h 51m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Partly Sunny leaving Portage and Mostly Sunny near Tri-Lakes.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Portage to Tri-Lakes?
The road trip is about 107.9 miles (173.7 km) and usually takes 02h 29m 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?
Plymouth is a useful midpoint, sitting about 53.9 miles from Portage and 54.1 miles from Tri-Lakes.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 92.7 miles (149.2 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 1:30 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.37 one way or $28.74 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 33.9 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Portage and Tri-Lakes, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Portage and Mostly Sunny near Tri-Lakes.
Stop Ideas Near Plymouth
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 Plymouth.
South Bend station
Elkhart station
Niles station
New Buffalo, Michigan
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Portage and Tri-Lakes. Straight-line distance: 92.71 mi (149.2 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 Tri-Lakes
Unincorporated community in Whitley County, Indiana
| Population | 1,421 |
| Coordinates | 41.2458800, -85.4419200 |
| Altitude | 286 |
| Country | United States |
End: Tri-Lakes (-85.44192, 41.24588)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 174 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 35m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 41m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 09m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 47m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 32m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 20m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.77 | $14.37 | $28.74 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $16.20 | $32.41 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $17.73 | $35.46 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $20.21 | $40.42 |
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 · Jun 01, 2026
Distance to Other Cities
Planning a road trip? See the full trip guide on Trip.ovh — stops, fuel costs, weather, and departure timing.