Origin
Andrews, IN
Morning in Andrews on Sunday
Local time
10:18 AM
EDT
Current temp
72°F
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Live forecast
Trip from Andrews, IN to Portage, IN
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
2h 49m
Distance
119.2 mi
192 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$19
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 38m
★
6 AM
2h 49m
8 AM
3h 11m
10 AM
2h 57m
12 PM
2h 55m
3 PM
2h 58m
5 PM
3h 10m
8 PM
2h 43m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Andrews, IN
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Portage, IN
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Trip Overview
Andrews, IN to Portage, IN is 119.2 miles and takes about 2h 49m via US 30 and Indiana Toll Road, with a fuel budget near $19 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within Indiana, traversing the Midwest region. Expect a drive primarily on highways, making it a straightforward journey. With a single day recommended, this route is ideal for a quick transition between locations without extensive planning.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
59.6 miles from Andrews, IN
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 29m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 30 | 76.3 mi | 1h 39m |
| SR 5 | 7.3 mi | 12m |
| Indiana Toll Road | 6.5 mi | 7m |
| North 900 West | 5.3 mi | 9m |
| West River Road | 5.2 mi | 9m |
| N 900 W | 4.3 mi | 7m |
| Wabash Road | 1.1 mi | 1m |
| North Main Street | 0.8 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
US 30
— 76.3 mi, about 1h 39m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Andrews, IN and Portage, IN.
1
Start on SR 105
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
North Main Street
2
Turn left onto US 24; SR 105
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Wabash Road
3
Turn right onto SR 105
5.3 mi
·
9 min
·
North 900 West
4
Continue on SR 105
4.3 mi
·
7 min
·
N 900 W
5
Continue on SR 105
4.9 mi
·
8 min
·
West River Road
6
At end of road, turn right onto SR 105
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
·
West River Road
7
Turn left onto SR 5; SR 14
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
SR 5; SR 14
8
Turn right onto SR 5
6.7 mi
·
11 min
·
SR 5
9
Turn left onto West Old Trail Road
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
West Old Trail Road
10
Turn right onto North Binkley Road
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
North Binkley Road
11
Turn left onto US 30
76 mi
·
1 hr 39 min
·
US 30
12
Take the exit
9.2 mi
·
13 min
Toward SR 49 North, SR 2 East: Valparaiso, Chesterton
13
Turn left
394 ft
·
9 sec
Toward I 80, I 90: Toll Road
14
Continue on this road
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
·
this road
15
Continue on this road
411 ft
·
10 sec
·
this road
Toward I 80, I 90: Toll Road
16
Keep slight right at fork
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
Toward I 80 West, I 90 West: Chicago
Use the straight lane.
17
Merge onto I 80; I 90
6.5 mi
·
7 min
·
Indiana Toll Road
18
Take the exit
0.6 mi
·
1 min
Exit 23
Toward Portage
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
19
Keep slight left at fork
155 ft
·
10 sec
20
Turn left onto Willowcreek Road
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Willowcreek Road
21
Turn left onto Central Avenue
0.4 mi
·
50 sec
·
Central Avenue
22
Arrive at destination
Central Avenue
Trip Plan
For this relatively short 2h 49m drive, leaving anytime after morning rush hour should provide ample daylight for completion. Since the longest stretch is manageable at 76.3 miles, you can plan for one stop midway if needed, perhaps around a significant junction. Keep an eye on the Indiana Toll Road for potential tolls, and ensure you have about $19 budgeted for fuel, as indicated. Given the 119.2-mile distance, flexibility is key; you can depart when convenient.
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 59.6 miles from Andrews, IN, or about 1h 29m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 76.3 miles.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 26 miles or 45m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 59.6 miles or 1h 29m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 19m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Portage, IN than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Andrews, IN so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Andrews, IN
This is one driving day of about 119.2 miles and 2h 49m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 26 miles from Andrews, IN.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on US 30 for about 76.3 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
60 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 26 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 59.6 miles from Andrews, IN, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before US 30 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 76.3 miles.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 155 decision points cluster between mile 16.5 and 117.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
16.5 mi into trip
|
~28m in
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SR 105 / West River Road
At end of road, turn right onto SR 105 / West River Road
Navigation decision point
5
101.3 mi into trip
|
~2h 23m in
Take the exit toward SR 49 North, SR 2 East: Valparaiso, Chesterton
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward SR 49 North, SR 2 East: Valparaiso, Ches...
6
110.5 mi into trip
|
~2h 37m in
Turn left toward I 80, I 90: Toll Road
Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 80, I 90: Toll Road
9
110.8 mi into trip
|
~2h 37m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 80 West, I 90 West: Chicago
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight lane.
Toward I 80 West, I 90 West: Chicago
7
117.6 mi into trip
|
~2h 45m in
Take the exit toward Portage
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 23
Toward Portage
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$18.64 one way
$37.27 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
42 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $20.46 | $40.92 |
| premium | $4.89 | $22.94 | $45.88 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $26.32 | $52.64 |
Estimated Tolls: $0.46
Indiana Toll Road
(6.5 mi)
$0.46
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$19
Tolls
$0
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$44–$69
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 41.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $13 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 35.8 | 0 | $12.52 | $5.72 |
| Efficient EV | 29.8 | 0 | $10.43 | $4.77 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 47.7 | 0 | $16.69 | $7.63 |
Gas CO2
42 kg
EV CO2
14 kg (67% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Portage, IN
Morning in Portage on Sunday
Local time
9:18 AM
CDT
Current temp
50°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
52°F
Plymouth, IN
60 mi in
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
Time zone
1 hour earlier
The destination clock does not match departure time, so double-check hotel check-in windows and late arrival plans.
Temperature spread
22 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
2h 49m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
Indiana Dunes National Park
National Park
Lake Michigan's might has influenced Indiana Dunes for millennia. Wind and waves have shaped the land, leaving a rich mosaic of habitats along these 15 miles of Indiana coast. Over 50 miles of trails...
5 mi from route
~12 min detour
$20
near mile 115
Park Closure: Partial Closures to Marquette Greenway Trail and Glenwood Dunes Trail
Park Closure: Mount Baldy Closure
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
What kind of drive is this?
This drive is predominantly highway-focused, with approximately 70% of the journey on faster roads like US 30 and the Indiana Toll Road. You'll experience a significant stretch of 76.3 miles on US 30, offering a consistent pace. While mainly highway, the route incorporates other state roads, providing a varied driving experience that balances efficiency with less intense segments.
70% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
22 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 76.3 mi on US 30.
How Hard Is This Drive?
5/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 30 and SR 5. You will hit about 15 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 16.5 miles in near SR 105 / West River Road.
Driving Effort
5/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 119.2 miles you will encounter 15 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 16.5 miles (SR 105 / West River Road): Navigation decision point; at 101.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 110.5 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Andrews, IN to Portage, IN, road signs begin pointing toward Chesterton along the way.
Chesterton
101.3 mi in
|
~2h 23m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 49m. Total distance: 119.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 49m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (70%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 76.3 miles on US 30. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $0.46 in tolls one way, starting with Indiana Toll Road. Most Northeast and Midwest toll agencies accept E-ZPass; in the West and Texas, transponders like TxTag or FasTrak apply. If you do not have a transponder, cashless tolling plates will mail a bill to the vehicle's registered address — usually with a surcharge, so a rental-car toll pass is often cheaper than paying by mail.
Yes, with realistic expectations. Build in a stop roughly every 2 hours, have snacks and activities ready, and check the Nearby Places tabs for kid-friendly stops along the way.
The main spots that need attention: at 16.5 miles (SR 105 / West River Road): Navigation decision point; at 101.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 110.5 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes — Indiana Dunes National Park. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Portage, IN before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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