How far is Trail Creek, IN from Portage, IN?
The driving distance from Trail Creek, IN to Portage, IN is about 26.8 miles (43.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 30m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 18.5 miles (29.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 00m 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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This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in the U.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Areas Of Frost then Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Trail Creek and Portage.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Trail Creek and Portage.
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Start on Whipporwill Avenue
1528 ft · 1 min · Whipporwill Avenue
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Turn left onto South Roeske Avenue
1337 ft · 39 sec · South Roeske Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn right onto East Coolspring Avenue
2652 ft · 1 min · East Coolspring Avenue
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Turn left onto South Woodland Avenue
2661 ft · 1 min · South Woodland Avenue
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Turn right
1.2 mi · 2 min
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Turn left onto Franklin Street
1.2 mi · 3 min · Franklin Street
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 94 West: Chicago
3131 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
14.8 mi · 16 min
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 249: Portage, Port of Indiana
2430 ft · 60 sec
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Keep slight left
99 m · 9 sec
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Turn straight
1.5 mi · 3 min
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Continue on Willowcreek Road
1 km · 1 min · Willowcreek Road
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Turn left onto Central Avenue
1906 ft · 50 sec · 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 Trail Creek 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.
I 94 West
Merge slight left
14.8 mi · 00h 16m
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.
Sunny leaving Trail Creek and Areas Of Frost then Sunny near Portage.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Trail Creek to Portage?
The road trip is about 26.8 miles (43.1 km) and usually takes 00h 30m 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 11.2 miles from Trail Creek and 15.6 miles from Portage.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 18.5 miles (29.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.3 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:30 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.58 one way or $7.16 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Trail Creek and Areas Of Frost then Sunny near Portage.
Stop Ideas Near Chesterton
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Chesterton.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Trail Creek and Portage. Straight-line distance: 18.42 mi (29.65 km).
#1 Trail Creek
City in LaPorte County, Indiana, United States of America
| Population | 1,985 |
| Coordinates | 41.6983700, -86.8592000 |
| Altitude | 191 |
| 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: 43 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 53m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 40m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 32m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 26m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 22m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 20m |
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 | $3.58 | $7.16 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $4.04 | $8.08 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $4.42 | $8.84 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $5.04 | $10.08 |
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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