How far is Van Buren, IN from Portage, IN?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Van Buren and Portage is 109.36 miles (176 km).
Flight distance from Van Buren, IN to Portage, IN is 109.36 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 16 minutes.
It takes 00 hours 15 minutes to travel from Van Buren to Portage with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from Van Buren, Indiana to Portage, Indiana is: 138.06 miles (222.19 km) by car.
Driving from Van Buren to Portage will take approximately 02 hours 37 minutes.
#1 Van Buren
Human settlement in Grant County, Indiana, United States of America
| Population | 1475 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 40°37'2"N 85°30'17"W |
| Latitude | 40.6172700 |
| Longitude | -85.5047000 |
| Altitude | 258 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Portage
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 |
Ending point in Portage: Central Avenue (-87.17615,41.575874)
Estimated Travel Time Between Van Buren and Portage
The distance between Van Buren and Portage is 222 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 02 hours 28 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 Van Buren, IN and Portage, IN. The current time in Van Buren is 08:55:37, although it is 07:55:37 in Portage.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04 hours 36 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03 hours 27 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02 hours 45 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02 hours 18 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01 hours 58 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 01 hours 50 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 01 hours 43 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 18.44 liters (4.87 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Van Buren and Portage.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Van Buren to Portage is $16.49 (diesel $21.27).
Indiana gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.39 | $3.88 | $4.33 | $4.37 |
| Total | $16.49 | $18.88 | $21.09 | $21.27 |
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 May 20, 2025.
How did we calculate the distance?
The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Van Buren and Portage (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.
Distance to Other Cities
Driving distance from Saint Joseph, IN to Van Buren 187.25 miles (301 km)
Driving distance from Alaska, IN to Van Buren 128.48 miles (207 km)
Driving distance from Nebraska, IN to Van Buren 131.03 miles (211 km)
Driving distance from Utah, IN to Van Buren 144.68 miles (233 km)
