How far is Scott, IN from Portage, IN?

The driving distance from Scott, IN to Portage, IN is about 93.6 miles (150.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 32m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 84.3 miles (135.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 05m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
93.57 mi
01h 32m
Flight
84.3 mi
135.66 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
84.3 mi
Kilometers
135.66 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
93.57 mi
Kilometers
150.59 km
Drive Time
01h 32m

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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 01h 32m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Portage
Sun, Nov 8, 4:14 PM CST
Return by in Scott
Sun, Nov 8, 6:47 PM EST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Scott
2026-11-08T15:41
Arrive Portage
Sun, Nov 8, 5:14 PM EST
Route Timing
01h 32m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:33 AM to 10:33 AM CST

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
3:24 PM EST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Scott
9:30 PM EST
Morning start is best

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
Olive
IN

Unincorporated community in St.

From Scott
46.7 mi
00h 46m
To Portage
46.9 mi
00h 46m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
33°F
Overnight

Mostly Clear

Starts
Sun, Nov 8 2:00 AM EST
Wind
5 to 10 mph SW
Destination
57°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Nov 8 6:00 AM CST
Wind
10 to 15 mph WSW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Scott and Portage.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Scott and Portage.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    46 m · 11 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right

    41 m · 14 sec

  3. 3

    Turn left onto North 675 West

    2764 ft · 1 min · North 675 West

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn right onto State Road 120

    6.5 mi · 10 min · State Road 120

  5. 5

    Turn right

    1.7 mi · 3 min

  6. 6

    Take the ramp left

    1952 ft · 48 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight right

    1284 ft · 31 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Indiana Toll Road

    82.7 mi · 1 hr 29 min · Indiana Toll Road

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward Portage

    3121 ft · 1 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight left

    47 m · 11 sec

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Willowcreek Road

    3071 ft · 1 min · Willowcreek Road

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Central Avenue

    1906 ft · 50 sec · Central Avenue

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Central Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Scott and Portage.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
13 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Indiana Toll Road
83.4 mi · 89%
State Road 120
7.09 mi · 8%
Willowcreek Road
0.58 mi · 1%
North 675 West
0.52 mi · 1%
Central Avenue
0.36 mi
Longest Stretch

Indiana Toll Road

Merge slight left onto Indiana Toll Road

82.7 mi · 01h 29m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
01h 32m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 06m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9.3 mi
84.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Olive
00h 46m from Scott
Leave By
3:24 PM EST
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Clear leaving Scott and Mostly Sunny near Portage.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Scott to Portage?

The road trip is about 93.6 miles (150.6 km) and usually takes 01h 32m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Olive is a useful midpoint, sitting about 46.7 miles from Scott and 46.9 miles from Portage.

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

The direct path is about 84.3 miles (135.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.3 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:24 PM EST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.02 one way or $24.04 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 29.3 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Scott and Portage, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Clear around Scott and Mostly Sunny near Portage.

Stop Ideas Near Olive

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

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

RAIL

South Bend station

13 mi away
2702 West Washington Avenue
RAIL

Niles station

22 mi away
598 Dey St.
RAIL

New Buffalo, Michigan

26 mi away
517 South Whittaker Street
RAIL

New Buffalo

27 mi away
226 North Whittaker Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Scott and Portage. Straight-line distance: 84.3 mi (135.66 km).

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#1 Scott

Unincorporated community in Indiana, United States

Population823
Coordinates41.7336600, -85.5569300
Altitude254
CountryUnited States
Portage

#2 Portage

The second most populous city in Porter County, Indiana.

Population90,543
Coordinates41.5758700, -87.1761500
Altitude194
CountryUnited States
Start: (-85.557107, 41.733296)
End: Central Avenue (-87.17615, 41.575874)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 151 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 07m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 20m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 52m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 33m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 20m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 10m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.3 gal
12.5 L · about $12.02
Round trip
$24.04
6.6 gal · 25 L
Estimated CO2
29.3 kg one way
Round trip: 58.7 kg / 129 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.64 $12.02 $24.04
Mid-grade $4.25 $14.02 $28.05
Premium $4.79 $15.79 $31.59
Diesel $6.65 $21.95 $43.90

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 · Nov 08, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Scott, IN and Portage, IN. The current time in Scott is 15:41:10, although it is 14:41:10 in Portage.

Distance to Other Cities

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