How far is Ross, IN from Portage, IN?
The driving distance from Ross, IN to Portage, IN is about 14.9 miles (23.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 29m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 10.8 miles (17.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 58m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 29m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Lake County, Indiana, U.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Ross and Portage.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Ross and Portage.
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Start on Chase Street
1081 ft · 30 sec · Chase Street
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Continue on West 49th Avenue
718 ft · 20 sec · West 49th Avenue
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Continue on Wilson Street
1277 ft · 35 sec · Wilson Street
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Continue on West 47th Avenue
1.4 km · 2 min · West 47th Avenue
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Turn left onto Main Street
1.2 km · 2 min · Main Street
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Continue on Cleveland Street
1479 ft · 40 sec · Cleveland Street
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Turn right onto West Ridge Road
1321 ft · 39 sec · West Ridge Road
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Turn left onto Richard G. Hatcher Boulevard
1.2 mi · 2 min · Richard G. Hatcher Boulevard
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 80 East, I 94 East, US 6 East: Detroit
2661 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Borman Expressway
2.1 mi · 3 min · Borman Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 65 North: Central Avenue
1781 ft · 30 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 80 East, I 94 East, US 6 East: Detroit, Central Avenue
3268 ft · 56 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on Central Avenue
1760 ft · 38 sec
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Turn right onto Central Avenue
4.3 mi · 9 min · Central Avenue
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Continue on Central Avenue
1.4 mi · 3 min · Central Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Central Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Ross and Portage.
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.
Central Avenue
Turn right onto Central Avenue
4.27 mi · 00h 09m
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.
Rain Showers Likely leaving Ross and Rain Showers Likely near Portage.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Ross to Portage?
The road trip is about 14.9 miles (23.9 km) and usually takes 00h 29m 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?
New Chicago is a useful midpoint, sitting about 6.8 miles from Ross and 8.1 miles from Portage.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 10.8 miles (17.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.1 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 7:32 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.00 one way or $4.00 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Ross and Rain Showers Likely near Portage.
Stop Ideas Near New Chicago
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Ross and Portage. Straight-line distance: 10.82 mi (17.41 km).
#1 Ross
Unincorporated community in Lake County, Indiana
| Population | 1,540 |
| Coordinates | 41.5267000, -87.3747600 |
| Altitude | 195 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Portage
The second most populous city in Porter County, Indiana.
| Population | 90,543 |
| Coordinates | 41.5758700, -87.1761500 |
| Altitude | 194 |
| Country | United States |
End: Central Avenue (-87.17615, 41.575874)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 24 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 29m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 22m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 17m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 14m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 12m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 11m |
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 | $2.00 | $4.00 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $2.25 | $4.51 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $2.47 | $4.93 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $2.81 | $5.62 |
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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