How far is Portage, IN from York, IN?

The driving distance from Portage, IN to York, IN is about 134.3 miles (216.2 km), with a travel time of about 02h 37m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 121.8 miles (196 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 14m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CST.
Trip Tools

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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.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
134.31 mi
02h 37m
Flight
121.79 mi
196.01 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
121.79 mi
Kilometers
196.01 km
Flight Time
00h 14m

Driving Distance

Road route
134.31 mi
Kilometers
216.15 km
Drive Time
02h 37m

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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 37m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in York
Fri, Nov 6, 1:01 PM EST
Return by in Portage
Fri, Nov 6, 2:38 PM CST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Portage
2026-11-06T09:23
Arrive York
Fri, Nov 6, 12:01 PM CST
Route Timing
02h 37m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CST
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
11:37 AM to 1:37 PM EST

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

Leave by
1:16 PM CST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Portage
9:30 PM CST
Morning start is best

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Simonton Lake
IN

Census-designated place in Elkhart County, Indiana

From Portage
67 mi
01h 18m
To York
67.4 mi
01h 18m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
43°F
Overnight

Chance Drizzle

Starts
Fri, Nov 6 1:00 AM CST
Wind
15 mph NNW
Destination
39°F
Overnight

Isolated Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, Nov 6 3:00 AM EST
Wind
10 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Portage and York.

  1. 1

    Start on Central Avenue

    1861 ft · 53 sec · Central Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Willowcreek Road

    2930 ft · 1 min · Willowcreek Road

  3. 3

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 80, I 90

    132 m · 12 sec

  4. 4

    Keep slight left

    1.4 km · 2 min

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Indiana Toll Road

    119.7 mi · 2 hr 9 min · Indiana Toll Road

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward I 69: Angola, Fort Wayne, Lansing

    2252 ft · 1 min

  7. 7

    Keep slight left

    50 m · 4 sec

  8. 8

    Continue straight

    1850 ft · 45 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight right

    153 m · 17 sec

  10. 10

    Turn left onto North Old US 27

    84 m · 8 sec · North Old US 27

  11. 11

    Turn left

    9.9 mi · 18 min

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Old State Road 1

    1.9 mi · 5 min · Old State Road 1

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Old State Road 1

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
13 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Indiana Toll Road
120 mi · 89%
Old State Road 1
1.88 mi · 1%
I 80
0.93 mi · 1%
I 69
0.9 mi · 1%
Willowcreek Road
0.55 mi
Central Avenue
0.35 mi
Longest Stretch

Indiana Toll Road

Merge slight left onto Indiana Toll Road

120 mi · 02h 09m

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 37m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+12.5 mi
121.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Simonton Lake
01h 18m from Portage
Leave By
1:16 PM CST
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Drizzle leaving Portage and Isolated Rain Showers near York.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Portage to York?

The road trip is about 134.3 miles (216.2 km) and usually takes 02h 37m 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?

Simonton Lake is a useful midpoint, sitting about 67 miles from Portage and 67.4 miles from York.

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

The direct path is about 121.8 miles (196 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.5 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:16 PM CST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.77 one way or $35.53 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 42.1 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

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

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Drizzle around Portage and Isolated Rain Showers near York.

Stop Ideas Near Simonton Lake

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

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

RAIL

Elkhart station

8 mi away
131 Tyler Avenue
RAIL

Niles station

25 mi away
598 Dey St.
RAIL

South Bend station

27 mi away
2702 West Washington Avenue
RAIL

Dowagiac station

28 mi away
200 Depot Drive

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Portage and York. Straight-line distance: 121.79 mi (196.01 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 York

City in Indiana, United States of America

Population746
Coordinates41.6883800, -84.8224600
Altitude324
CountryUnited States
Start: Portage (-87.17615, 41.57587)
End: York (-84.82246, 41.68838)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 216 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 28m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 21m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 41m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 14m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 55m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 40m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.74 gal
17.94 L · about $17.77
Round trip
$35.53
9.48 gal · 35.88 L
Estimated CO2
42.1 kg one way
Round trip: 84.2 kg / 186 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.75 $17.77 $35.53
Mid-grade $4.35 $20.62 $41.24
Premium $4.88 $23.14 $46.28
Diesel $6.73 $31.90 $63.80

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 · Nov 05, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Portage, IN and York, IN. The current time in Portage is 09:23:42, although it is 10:23:42 in York.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.