How far is Porter, IN from Furnessville, IN?

The driving distance from Porter, IN to Furnessville, IN is about 5.1 miles (8.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 08m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 4.2 miles (6.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 17m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
5.11 mi
00h 08m
Flight
4.25 mi
6.84 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
4.25 mi
Kilometers
6.84 km
Flight Time

Driving Distance

Road route
5.11 mi
Kilometers
8.23 km
Drive Time
00h 08m

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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 00h 08m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Furnessville
Sat, Apr 18, 5:32 AM CDT
Return by in Porter
Sat, Apr 18, 5:40 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Porter
2026-04-18T05:23
Arrive Furnessville
Sat, Apr 18, 5:32 AM CDT
Route Timing
00h 08m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:09 AM to 7:09 PM CDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
8:12 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Porter
10:00 PM CDT
Flexible departure

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.

Mid-route stop
Chesterton
IN

Town in the U.

From Porter
2.5 mi
00h 04m
To Furnessville
2.5 mi
00h 04m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
67°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 mph SW
Destination
56°F
Saturday

Rain Showers

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 mph W

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Porter and Furnessville.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Porter and Furnessville.

  1. 1

    Start on Franklin Street

    121 m · 21 sec · Franklin Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Wagner Road

    1.4 km · 2 min · Wagner Road

  3. 3

    Turn right onto US Highway 20

    4.1 mi · 6 min · US Highway 20

  4. 4

    Turn right onto 310 East

    54 m · 10 sec · 310 East

  5. 5

    Turn right onto East Furness Road

    19 m · 3 sec · East Furness Road

  6. 6

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Furness Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Porter and Furnessville.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
6 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
117.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US Highway 20
4.1 mi · 80%
Wagner Road
0.89 mi · 17%
Franklin Street
0.08 mi · 1%
310 East
0.03 mi · 1%
East Furness Road
0.01 mi
Longest Stretch

US Highway 20

Turn right onto US Highway 20

4.1 mi · 00h 06m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 08m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+0.9 mi
4.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Chesterton
00h 04m from Porter
Leave By
8:12 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Porter and Rain Showers near Furnessville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Porter to Furnessville?

The road trip is about 5.1 miles (8.2 km) and usually takes 00h 08m 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?

Chesterton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 2.5 miles from Porter and 2.5 miles from Furnessville.

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

The direct path is about 4.2 miles (6.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 0.9 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 8:12 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $0.68 one way or $1.36 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 1.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Porter and Rain Showers near Furnessville.

Stop Ideas Near Chesterton

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

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

RAIL

Michigan City

18 mi away
100 Washington St.
BUS

Gary, IN

23 mi away
100 West 4th Avenue
RAIL

New Buffalo, Michigan

33 mi away
517 South Whittaker Street
RAIL

New Buffalo

34 mi away
226 North Whittaker Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Porter and Furnessville. Straight-line distance: 4.25 mi (6.84 km).

Porter

#1 Porter

Settlement in Indiana, USA

Population4,840
Coordinates41.6155900, -87.0742000
Altitude195
CountryUnited States
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#2 Furnessville

Furnessville is a place in Indiana, United States.

Population0
Coordinates41.6517000, -87.0075300
Altitude201
CountryUnited States
Start: Porter (-87.0742, 41.61559)
End: Furnessville (-87.00753, 41.6517)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 8 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 10m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 07m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 06m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 05m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 04m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 03m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.18 gal
0.68 L · about $0.68
Round trip
$1.36
0.36 gal · 1.36 L
Estimated CO2
1.6 kg one way
Round trip: 3.2 kg / 7 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $0.68 $1.36
Mid-grade $4.25 $0.77 $1.53
Premium $4.65 $0.84 $1.68
Diesel $5.30 $0.95 $1.91

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 · Apr 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Porter and Furnessville. The current time is 05:23:31.

Distance to Other Cities

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