How far is Portage, IN from Wanatah, IN?
The driving distance from Portage, IN to Wanatah, IN is about 23 miles (37 km), with a travel time of about 00h 35m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 17.5 miles (28.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 11m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CST.
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Town in Porter County, Indiana, United States
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Portage and Wanatah.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Portage and Wanatah.
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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
6.9 mi · 9 min · East Morthland Drive
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Turn right onto North Illinois Street
1181 ft · 57 sec · North Illinois Street
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Turn left onto West Cross Street
38 m · 6 sec · West Cross Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West Cross Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Portage and Wanatah.
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.
East Morthland Drive
Merge slight left onto East Morthland Drive
6.89 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.
Sunny leaving Portage and Sunny near Wanatah.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Portage to Wanatah?
The road trip is about 23 miles (37 km) and usually takes 00h 35m 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?
Valparaiso is a useful midpoint, sitting about 11.4 miles from Portage and 11.5 miles from Wanatah.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 17.5 miles (28.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.5 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 CST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:18 PM CST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.93 one way or $5.87 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Portage and Sunny near Wanatah.
Stop Ideas Near Valparaiso
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Portage and Wanatah. Straight-line distance: 17.53 mi (28.21 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 Wanatah
Human settlement in LaPorte County, Indiana, United States of America
| Population | 999 |
| Coordinates | 41.4306000, -86.8983600 |
| Altitude | 223 |
| Country | United States |
End: Wanatah (-86.89836, 41.4306)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 37 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 45m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 34m |
| 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 17m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.62 | $2.93 | $5.87 |
| Mid-grade | $4.22 | $3.42 | $6.84 |
| Premium | $4.76 | $3.85 | $7.71 |
| Diesel | $6.63 | $5.37 | $10.75 |
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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