How far is Portage, MI from Poynette, WI?
The driving distance from Portage, MI to Poynette, WI is about 315.2 miles (507.3 km), with a travel time of about 06h 13m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 210.5 miles (338.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 12h 26m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EST.
Reverse, save, or send this route
This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.
This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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 06h 13m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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.
Village in United States of America
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 Poynette.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Portage and Poynette.
-
1
Start on the route
18 m · 7 sec
-
2
Turn right onto East Centre Avenue
3.4 mi · 6 min · East Centre Avenue
-
3
Take the ramp right toward US 131 North: Grand Rapids
1704 ft · 42 sec
-
4
Merge slight left
2.4 mi · 3 min
-
5
Take the exit slight right toward I 94 West: Chicago
1374 ft · 47 sec
-
6
Merge slight left
103.5 mi · 1 hr 51 min
-
7
Take the exit slight right toward I 90, SR 51, US 6 East
1139 ft · 28 sec
-
8
Keep slight right to continue on I 80 East, I 90 Toll Road: Indiana Toll Road, Chicago Skyway
1932 ft · 51 sec
-
9
Keep slight left to continue on I 90 West: Chicago, Chicago Skyway West, Indiana Toll Road West
1 km · 1 min
-
10
Merge slight left onto Indiana Toll Road
19.2 mi · 21 min · Indiana Toll Road
-
11
Turn straight onto Indiana Toll Road
963 ft · 2 min · Indiana Toll Road
-
12
Merge slight right onto Indiana Toll Road
1.6 km · 2 min · Indiana Toll Road
-
13
Continue on Chicago Skyway
2.9 mi · 5 min · Chicago Skyway
-
14
Turn straight onto Chicago Skyway
724 ft · 18 sec · Chicago Skyway
-
15
Merge slight left onto Chicago Skyway
4.1 mi · 6 min · Chicago Skyway
-
16
Keep slight left to continue on Chicago Skyway
1987 ft · 31 sec · Chicago Skyway
-
17
Merge slight left onto Dan Ryan Expressway (Express)
7.2 mi · 11 min · Dan Ryan Expressway (Express)
-
18
Continue on Kennedy Expressway
7.9 mi · 11 min · Kennedy Expressway
-
19
Take the exit slight right toward Montrose Avenue
1041 ft · 29 sec
-
20
Turn left onto West Montrose Avenue
1.1 km · 1 min · West Montrose Avenue
-
21
Turn right onto North Milwaukee Avenue
1.1 mi · 2 min · North Milwaukee Avenue
-
22
Turn left onto North Northwest Highway
21 m · 2 sec · North Northwest Highway
-
23
Continue on North Northwest Highway
1.6 km · 2 min · North Northwest Highway
-
24
Turn slight left onto West Bryn Mawr Avenue
1.8 mi · 4 min · West Bryn Mawr Avenue
-
25
Continue on West Higgins Road
3.1 mi · 5 min · West Higgins Road
-
26
Take the ramp right toward I 90 Toll West
1334 ft · 33 sec
-
27
Merge slight left onto Jane Addams Memorial Tollway
81.6 mi · 1 hr 28 min · Jane Addams Memorial Tollway
-
28
Take the exit slight right toward CTH S
1757 ft · 33 sec
-
29
Keep slight right
81 m · 7 sec
-
30
Turn straight onto Shopiere Road
2 mi · 3 min · Shopiere Road
-
31
Turn left onto County Highway J
5.8 mi · 9 min · County Highway J
-
32
Turn left onto East Avalon Road
1862 ft · 35 sec · East Avalon Road
-
33
Take the ramp slight right
16.9 mi · 18 min
-
34
Continue straight
28.2 mi · 30 min
-
35
Take the exit slight right toward US 51, I 39 Alternate: Madison, De Forest
1633 ft · 31 sec
-
36
Keep slight right to continue on US-51 NORTH: DeForest
727 ft · 18 sec
-
37
Merge slight left onto US Highway 51
10.3 mi · 14 min · US Highway 51
-
38
Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward US HIghway 51
65 m · 3 sec · US HIghway 51
-
39
Exit the roundabout onto US HIghway 51
2.3 mi · 3 min · US HIghway 51
-
40
Continue on US Highway 51
4.1 mi · 6 min · US Highway 51
-
41
Turn left onto East Seward Street
2032 ft · 2 min · East Seward Street
-
42
Turn left onto North Main Street
156 m · 10 sec · North Main Street
-
43
Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Portage and Poynette.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
I 94 West
Merge slight left
104 mi · 01h 51m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
Better with a longer stop
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
Mostly Sunny leaving Portage and Mostly Sunny near Poynette.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Portage to Poynette?
The road trip is about 315.2 miles (507.3 km) and usually takes 06h 13m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Harwood Heights is a useful midpoint, sitting about 157.5 miles from Portage and 157.8 miles from Poynette.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 210.5 miles (338.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 104.7 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 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EST. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $46.37 one way or $92.74 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 98.8 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Portage and Poynette, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Portage and Mostly Sunny near Poynette.
Stop Ideas Near Harwood Heights
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 Harwood Heights.
Glenview station
Chicago Union Station
La Grange Road
Summit
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Portage and Poynette. Straight-line distance: 210.49 mi (338.75 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 Poynette
Village in Columbia County, Wisconsin
| Population | 2,508 |
| Coordinates | 43.3902600, -89.4029000 |
| Altitude | 256 |
| Country | United States |
End: Poynette (-89.4029, 43.39026)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 507 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 10h 30m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 52m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06h 18m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 15m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 30m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 55m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $4.17 | $46.37 | $92.74 |
| Mid-grade | $4.87 | $54.11 | $108.22 |
| Premium | $5.45 | $60.64 | $121.27 |
| Diesel | $6.53 | $72.59 | $145.18 |
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 Michigan · Nov 09, 2026