How far is Walkerton, IN from Portage, IN?
The driving distance from Walkerton, IN to Portage, IN is about 41.1 miles (66.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 51m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 36.7 miles (59 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 42m 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 00h 51m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Showers And Thunderstorms
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Walkerton and Portage.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Walkerton and Portage.
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Start on Roosevelt Road
2543 ft · 1 min · Roosevelt Road
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Continue on Grand Army of the Republic Highway
1.3 km · 1 min · Grand Army of the Republic Highway
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Continue on Zietler Trail
1 mi · 1 min · Zietler Trail
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Continue on Grand Army of the Republic Highway
21.2 mi · 29 min · Grand Army of the Republic Highway
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Turn slight right onto Grand Army of the Republic Highway
1.2 mi · 2 min · Grand Army of the Republic Highway
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Continue on Grand Army of the Republic Highway
1.2 km · 1 min · Grand Army of the Republic Highway
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Grand Army of the Republic Highway
45 m · 3 sec · Grand Army of the Republic Highway
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Exit the rotary onto Grand Army of the Republic Highway
11.8 mi · 17 min · Grand Army of the Republic Highway
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Continue on West Highway 6
1509 ft · 37 sec · West Highway 6
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Continue on Grand Army of the Republic Highway
1.1 mi · 2 min · Grand Army of the Republic Highway
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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 Walkerton and Portage.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Grand Army of the Republic Highway
Continue on Grand Army of the Republic Highway
21.2 mi · 00h 29m
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 Walkerton 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 Walkerton to Portage?
The road trip is about 41.1 miles (66.2 km) and usually takes 00h 51m 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?
Westville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 20.5 miles from Walkerton and 20.6 miles from Portage.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 36.7 miles (59 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.4 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 4:48 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.47 one way or $10.94 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.9 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Walkerton 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 Walkerton and Rain Showers Likely near Portage.
Stop Ideas Near Westville
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 Westville.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Walkerton and Portage. Straight-line distance: 36.64 mi (58.96 km).
#1 Walkerton
Town in Indiana, USA
| Population | 2,250 |
| Coordinates | 41.4667100, -86.4830700 |
| Altitude | 221 |
| 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: 66 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 22m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 01m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 49m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 41m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 35m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 30m |
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 | $5.47 | $10.94 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $6.17 | $12.33 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $6.75 | $13.50 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $7.69 | $15.38 |
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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