How far is Portage, WI from Dekorra, WI?
The driving distance from Portage, WI to Dekorra, WI is about 10.1 miles (16.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 20m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 5.7 miles (9.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 40m 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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Town in Columbia County, Wisconsin
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
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Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Portage and Dekorra.
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Start on West Cook Street
109 m · 8 sec · West Cook Street
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Turn right onto West Wisconsin Street
1.6 mi · 4 min · West Wisconsin Street
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Continue on US Highway 51 & State Highway 16
5.2 mi · 8 min · US Highway 51 & State Highway 16
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Turn right onto County Road V
3 mi · 7 min · County Road V
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Turn right onto Parkway Drive
42 m · 12 sec · Parkway Drive
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Continue on Parkway Drive
153 m · 28 sec · Parkway Drive
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Turn left onto Beach Garden Road
75 m · 16 sec · Beach Garden Road
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Turn left onto Red Boulder Court
42 m · 6 sec · Red Boulder Court
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Red Boulder Court
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Portage and Dekorra.
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.
US Highway 51 & State Highway 16
Continue on US Highway 51 & State Highway 16
5.19 mi · 00h 08m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Portage and Mostly Sunny near Dekorra.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Portage to Dekorra?
The road trip is about 10.1 miles (16.2 km) and usually takes 00h 20m 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?
Wyocena is a useful midpoint, sitting about 5 miles from Portage and 5 miles from Dekorra.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 5.7 miles (9.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.4 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 7:50 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.32 one way or $2.64 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 3.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Portage and Mostly Sunny near Dekorra.
Stop Ideas Near Wyocena
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 Wyocena.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Portage and Dekorra. Straight-line distance: 5.65 mi (9.09 km).
#1 Portage
Fourth-class city in Columbia County, Wisconsin
| Population | 10,381 |
| Coordinates | 43.5391500, -89.4626200 |
| Altitude | 241 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Dekorra
Human settlement in Columbia County, Wisconsin, United States of America
| Population | 2,347 |
| Coordinates | 43.4574800, -89.4676200 |
| Altitude | 246 |
| Country | United States |
End: Dekorra (-89.46762, 43.45748)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 16 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 20m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 15m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 12m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 10m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 08m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 07m |
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 | $1.32 | $2.64 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $1.49 | $2.98 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $1.63 | $3.26 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $1.86 | $3.71 |
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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