How far is Portage, IN from Whiting, IN?
The driving distance from Portage, IN to Whiting, IN is about 24.5 miles (39.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 33m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 18 miles (28.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 06m 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
Patchy Frost then Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Portage and Whiting.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Portage and Whiting.
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Start on Central Avenue
1861 ft · 53 sec · Central Avenue
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Turn right onto Willowcreek Road
2930 ft · 1 min · Willowcreek Road
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 80, I 90
132 m · 12 sec
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Keep slight right
673 ft · 16 sec
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Continue straight
1945 ft · 47 sec
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Merge slight left onto Indiana Toll Road
18.7 mi · 21 min · Indiana Toll Road
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Take the exit slight right toward US 41: Hammond, Calumet Avenue
2608 ft · 1 min
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Keep slight right to continue on US 41: Hammond, Calumet Avenue
591 ft · 14 sec
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Turn straight onto 141st Street
917 ft · 20 sec · 141st Street
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Turn right onto Calumet Avenue
2.8 mi · 5 min · Calumet Avenue
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Turn right onto 119th Street
1.2 km · 2 min · 119th Street
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Turn left onto Oliver Street
49 m · 15 sec · Oliver Street
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Turn left
9 m · 2 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Portage and Whiting.
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.
Indiana Toll Road
Merge slight left onto Indiana Toll Road
18.7 mi · 00h 21m
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 Patchy Frost then Mostly Sunny near Whiting.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Portage to Whiting?
The road trip is about 24.5 miles (39.5 km) and usually takes 00h 33m 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?
Pine is a useful midpoint, sitting about 12.2 miles from Portage and 12.3 miles from Whiting.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 18 miles (28.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.5 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 CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:24 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.28 one way or $6.56 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Areas Of Frost then Sunny around Portage and Patchy Frost then Mostly Sunny near Whiting.
Stop Ideas Near Pine
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 Pine.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Portage and Whiting. Straight-line distance: 17.94 mi (28.87 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 Whiting
City in Lake County, Indiana, United States
| Population | 4,814 |
| Coordinates | 41.6797600, -87.4944900 |
| Altitude | 179 |
| Country | United States |
End: Whiting (-87.49449, 41.67976)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 39 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 49m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 36m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 29m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 24m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 21m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 18m |
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 | $3.28 | $6.56 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $3.70 | $7.40 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $4.05 | $8.10 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $4.61 | $9.23 |
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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