How far is Woodburn, IN from Portage, IN?
The driving distance from Woodburn, IN to Portage, IN is about 141.3 miles (227.4 km), with a travel time of about 02h 35m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 124.5 miles (200.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 11m 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 02h 35m.
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.
Human settlement in Marshall County, Indiana, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Sunny
Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Woodburn and Portage.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Woodburn and Portage.
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Start on the route
3 m · 2 sec
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Turn right onto Center Street
33 m · 7 sec · Center Street
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Turn right onto Main Street
1224 ft · 25 sec · Main Street
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Turn slight right
48 m · 7 sec
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Continue on Woodburn Road
3.4 mi · 8 min · Woodburn Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto North Webster Road
2307 ft · 48 sec · North Webster Road
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Keep slight left to continue on Webster Road
666 ft · 13 sec · Webster Road
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Continue on Platter Road
2442 ft · 53 sec · Platter Road
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Turn left onto Thimlar Road
136 m · 9 sec · Thimlar Road
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Continue on Platter Road
2647 ft · 53 sec · Platter Road
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Continue on Rohman Road
1.3 mi · 2 min · Rohman Road
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Continue on Stellhorn Road
7.1 mi · 12 min · Stellhorn Road
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Continue on Crescent Avenue
1 km · 59 sec · Crescent Avenue
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Take the ramp slight right toward SR 930 Westbound: Coliseum Boulevard
96 m · 9 sec
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Merge slight left onto East Coliseum Boulevard
3.8 mi · 6 min · East Coliseum Boulevard
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 930 West
863 ft · 24 sec
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Merge slight left onto Goshen Road
1625 ft · 21 sec · Goshen Road
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Continue straight
12.7 mi · 16 min
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Continue straight
88.8 mi · 1 hr 56 min
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 49 North, SR 2 East: Valparaiso, Chesterton
9.2 mi · 13 min
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Turn left onto I 80, I 90: Toll Road
120 m · 10 sec
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Continue straight
757 ft · 18 sec
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Continue on I 80, I 90: Toll Road
125 m · 10 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 80 West, I 90 West: Chicago
1246 ft · 31 sec
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Merge slight left onto Indiana Toll Road
6.5 mi · 8 min · Indiana Toll Road
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Take the exit slight right toward Portage
3121 ft · 1 min
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Keep slight left
47 m · 11 sec
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Turn left onto Willowcreek Road
3071 ft · 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 Woodburn and Portage.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Goshen Road
Continue straight
88.8 mi · 01h 56m
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.
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Sunny leaving Woodburn 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 Woodburn to Portage?
The road trip is about 141.3 miles (227.4 km) and usually takes 02h 35m 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?
Bourbon is a useful midpoint, sitting about 68.8 miles from Woodburn and 72.5 miles from Portage.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 124.5 miles (200.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.8 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 1:18 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.78 one way or $37.56 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 44.3 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Woodburn and Portage, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers then Sunny around Woodburn and Mostly Sunny near Portage.
Stop Ideas Near Bourbon
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 Bourbon.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Woodburn and Portage. Straight-line distance: 124.43 mi (200.25 km).
#1 Woodburn
City in Indiana, USA
| Population | 1,655 |
| Coordinates | 41.1253300, -84.8533000 |
| Altitude | 229 |
| 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: 227 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 42m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 31m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 49m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 21m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 01m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 45m |
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 | $18.78 | $37.56 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $21.18 | $42.36 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $23.18 | $46.35 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $26.41 | $52.83 |
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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