How far is Portage, MI from Flushing, MI?
The driving distance from Portage, MI to Flushing, MI is about 130.1 miles (209.3 km), with a travel time of about 02h 28m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 106.1 miles (170.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 56m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 28m.
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 Eaton County, Michigan, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Cloudy
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Portage and Flushing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Portage and Flushing.
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Start on the route
18 m · 10 sec
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Turn left onto East Centre Avenue
1 mi · 2 min · East Centre Avenue
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Turn left onto Portage Road
2.9 mi · 5 min · Portage Road
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 94 East: Detroit
1707 ft · 42 sec
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Merge slight left
29.7 mi · 32 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 69: Fort Wayne, Lansing
871 ft · 21 sec
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Keep slight left
2100 ft · 51 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 69 North: Lansing
2027 ft · 50 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 69 North
2752 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
39.8 mi · 43 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 69 East: Flint
43.8 mi · 45 min
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Take the exit slight right toward M 13: Saginaw
1149 ft · 39 sec
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Turn right onto South Sheridan Road
3.6 mi · 5 min · South Sheridan Road
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Continue on North Sheridan Avenue
1 mi · 2 min · North Sheridan Avenue
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Continue on Sheridan Road
2.1 mi · 3 min · Sheridan Road
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Turn right onto West Pierson Road
3.3 mi · 5 min · West Pierson Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto South Seymour Road
1195 ft · 43 sec · South Seymour Road
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Turn right onto West Main Street
3053 ft · 2 min · West Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Portage and Flushing.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 69 East
Keep slight right to continue on I 69 East: Flint
43.8 mi · 00h 45m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Portage and Mostly Cloudy near Flushing.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Portage to Flushing?
The road trip is about 130.1 miles (209.3 km) and usually takes 02h 28m 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?
Potterville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 64.9 miles from Portage and 65.1 miles from Flushing.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 106.1 miles (170.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 24 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:34 PM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.14 one way or $38.28 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 40.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Portage and Mostly Cloudy near Flushing.
Stop Ideas Near Potterville
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 Potterville.
East Lansing station
Albion station
Battle Creek Transportation Center
Jackson station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Portage and Flushing. Straight-line distance: 106.16 mi (170.85 km).
#1 Portage
City in Kalamazoo County, Michigan, United States of America
| Population | 971 |
| Coordinates | 42.2011500, -85.5800000 |
| Altitude | 268 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Flushing
City in Michigan
| Population | 7,840 |
| Coordinates | 43.0630800, -83.8510700 |
| Altitude | 213 |
| Country | United States |
End: Flushing (-83.85107, 43.06308)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 209 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 20m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 15m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 36m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 10m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 51m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 37m |
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 | $4.17 | $19.14 | $38.28 |
| Mid-grade | $4.87 | $22.33 | $44.67 |
| Premium | $5.45 | $25.03 | $50.06 |
| Diesel | $6.53 | $29.96 | $59.93 |
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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