How far is Salem, IN from Portage, IN?

Distance by Flight

Shortest distance between Salem and Portage is 181.9 miles (292.73 km).

Flight distance from Salem, IN to Portage, IN is 181.9 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 29 minutes.

It takes 00 hours 26 minutes to travel from Salem to Portage with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).

Driving distance

The driving distance from Salem, Indiana to Portage, Indiana is: 244.35 miles (393.24 km) by car.

Driving from Salem to Portage will take approximately 03 hours 58 minutes.

#1 Salem

City in Washington Township, Washington County, Indiana, United States

Population	6236
GPS Coordinates	39°35'47"N 84°53'25"W
Latitude	39.5964400
Longitude	-84.8902400
Altitude	318
Country	United States

The second most populous city in Porter County, Indiana. It is located on the southern shore of Lake Michigan in northwestern Indiana. Portage is known for its many parks and green spaces, its many historical sites, and its many attractions, such as the Portage Lakefront and Riverwalk and the Portage Historical Society.

Population	90543
GPS Coordinates	41°34'33"N 87°10'34"W
Latitude	41.5758700
Longitude	-87.1761500
Altitude	194
Country	United States

Starting point in Salem: County Road 250 South (-84.890238,39.596616)
Ending point in Portage: Central Avenue (-87.17615,41.575874)

Estimated Travel Time Between Salem and Portage

The distance between Salem and Portage is 393 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 04 hours 22 minutes if you drive your car at an average speed of 90 kilometers / hour. For different choices, please review the avg. speed travel time table on the below.

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Salem, IN and Portage, IN. The current time in Salem is 10:35:40, although it is 09:35:40 in Portage.

Average Speed	Travel Time
30 mph (48.3 km/h)	08 hours 08 minutes
40 mph (64.37 km/h)	06 hours 06 minutes
50 mph (80.47 km/h)	04 hours 53 minutes
60 mph (96.56 km/h)	04 hours 04 minutes
70 mph (112.65 km/h)	03 hours 29 minutes
75 mph (120.7 km/h)	03 hours 15 minutes
80 mph (128.75 km/h)	03 hours 02 minutes

Gas Consumption

A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 32.64 liters (8.62 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Salem and Portage.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Salem to Portage is $29.19 (diesel $37.64).

Indiana gas prices.

	Gasoline	Mid Grade	Premium	Diesel
Gallon	$3.39	$3.88	$4.33	$4.37
Total	$29.19	$33.41	$37.32	$37.64

Take a look at our Gas Cost Calculator feature. It will figure out how much it will cost to drive this particular distance.

The average gas price (in Indiana ) per gallon of daily gas for calculations is $3.385 (Diesel $4.366) /gallon. Last changed prices on April 19, 2024.

How did we calculate the distance?

The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Salem and Portage (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.