How far is Syracuse, IN from Portage, IN?
The driving distance from Syracuse, IN to Portage, IN is about 81.3 miles (130.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 40m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 74.4 miles (119.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 21m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 40m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Syracuse and Portage.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Syracuse and Portage.
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Start on East Main Street
21 m · 6 sec · East Main Street
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Turn right onto North Huntington Street
777 ft · 13 sec · North Huntington Street
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Turn straight onto North Indiana Avenue
2770 ft · 47 sec · North Indiana Avenue
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Continue on State Road 13
1.6 km · 1 min · State Road 13
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Grand Army of the Republic Highway
79 m · 4 sec · Grand Army of the Republic Highway
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Exit the roundabout onto Grand Army of the Republic Highway
11.4 mi · 16 min · Grand Army of the Republic Highway
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Continue on East Market Street
3.7 mi · 7 min · East Market Street
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Continue on Grand Army of the Republic Highway
22.9 mi · 31 min · Grand Army of the Republic Highway
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Continue on Roosevelt Road
24.7 mi · 36 min · Roosevelt Road
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Turn slight right
1.2 mi · 2 min
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Turn left
1.2 km · 1 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
45 m · 3 sec
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Exit the roundabout
13.2 mi · 19 min
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Turn right onto Airport Road
1.7 mi · 4 min · Airport Road
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Turn left onto Central Avenue
1 km · 1 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 Syracuse and Portage.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
Roosevelt Road
Continue on Roosevelt Road
24.7 mi · 00h 36m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Syracuse 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 Syracuse to Portage?
The road trip is about 81.3 miles (130.8 km) and usually takes 01h 40m 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?
Walkerton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 41 miles from Syracuse and 40.3 miles from Portage.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 74.4 miles (119.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.9 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:08 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.82 one way or $21.65 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 25.5 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Syracuse and Portage, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Syracuse and Rain Showers Likely near Portage.
Stop Ideas Near Walkerton
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 Syracuse and Portage. Straight-line distance: 74.38 mi (119.7 km).
#1 Syracuse
Town in Indiana, United States
| Population | 2,856 |
| Coordinates | 41.4278300, -85.7524900 |
| Altitude | 268 |
| 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: 131 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 42m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 01m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 37m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 21m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 09m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 00m |
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 | $10.82 | $21.65 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $12.21 | $24.41 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $13.36 | $26.71 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $15.22 | $30.44 |
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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