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Trip from Furnessville, 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

19m

Distance

12.9 mi

21 km

Drive Score

6/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$2

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

4 AM
0h 18m ★
6 AM
0h 19m
8 AM
0h 23m
10 AM
0h 20m
12 PM
0h 20m
3 PM
0h 21m
5 PM
0h 23m
8 PM
0h 18m ★

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Downtown Furnessville, IN, IN

Furnessville, IN

Tom Fisk

city in Porter County, Indiana, United States

Portage, IN

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Trip Overview

Furnessville, IN to Portage, IN is 12.9 miles and takes about 19 minutes via I 94, US 20, and SR 249, with a fuel budget near $2 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within Indiana, making it a quick hop for locals or a convenient connector for those traveling through the Midwest. With most of the drive on the highway, expect a straightforward and efficient transit. This route is ideal for a same-day excursion, offering minimal travel time and a low fuel cost.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 94 6.3 mi 6m
US 20 2.4 mi 3m
SR 249 1.5 mi 2m
Willowcreek Road 0.6 mi 1m
Central Avenue 0.4 mi <1m
North Tremont Road 0.3 mi <1m
SR 49 0.2 mi <1m
County Road 100 East 0.1 mi <1m
Longest stretch: I 94 — 6.3 mi, about 6m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Furnessville, IN and Portage, IN.

1

Start on East Furness Road

63 ft · 7 sec · East Furness Road
2

Turn left onto 310 East

177 ft · 13 sec · 310 East
3

Turn left onto US 20

2.4 mi · 3 min · US 20
4

Turn left onto North Tremont Road

0.3 mi · 52 sec · North Tremont Road
5

Continue on County Road 100 East

0.1 mi · 24 sec · County Road 100 East
6

Turn left onto SR 49

0.2 mi · 23 sec · SR 49
7

Take the ramp

0.5 mi · 58 sec
Toward I 94 West: Chicago
8

Merge onto I 94

6.3 mi · 6 min · I 94
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9

Take the exit

0.5 mi · 59 sec
Exit 19 Toward SR 249: Portage, Port of Indiana Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10

Keep slight left at fork

326 ft · 8 sec
11

Turn straight onto SR 249

1.5 mi · 2 min · SR 249
12

Continue on Willowcreek Road

0.6 mi · 1 min · Willowcreek Road
13

Turn left onto Central Avenue

0.4 mi · 50 sec · Central Avenue
14

Arrive at destination

Central Avenue

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 9

5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 9.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

4
0 mi into trip | ~0m in | 310 East

Turn left onto 310 East

Navigation decision point

4
0 mi into trip | ~0m in | US 20

Turn left onto US 20

Navigation decision point

4
2.5 mi into trip | ~3m in | North Tremont Road

Turn left onto North Tremont Road

Navigation decision point

5
3.6 mi into trip | ~6m in | I 94

Merge onto I 94

Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
9.9 mi into trip | ~13m in

Take the exit toward SR 249: Portage, Port of Indiana

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 19 Toward SR 249: Portage, Port of Indiana

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$2.02 one way

$4.03 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 5 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.36 $2.21 $4.43
premium $4.89 $2.48 $4.96
diesel $5.61 $2.85 $5.70

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$2

Estimated CO2 emission: 4.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 60% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 3.9 0 $1.35 $0.62
Efficient EV 3.2 0 $1.13 $0.52
EV Truck/SUV 5.2 0 $1.81 $0.83

Gas CO2

5 kg

EV CO2

2 kg (60% 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.

Forecast as of Apr 18, 2026

Origin

Furnessville, IN

Morning in Furnessville on Sunday

Local time

6:59 AM

CDT

Current temp

51°F

Mostly Sunny

WNW 15 mph 1% chance Live forecast

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued April 18 at 4:09PM EDT by NWS Northern Indiana

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued April 18 at 4:09PM EDT by NWS Northern Indiana

Destination

Portage, IN

Morning in Portage on Sunday

Local time

6:59 AM

CDT

Current temp

52°F

Mostly Sunny

WNW 20 mph 0% chance Live forecast

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued April 18 at 4:09PM EDT by NWS Northern Indiana

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued April 18 at 4:09PM EDT by NWS Northern Indiana

Time zone

Same local time

Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.

Temperature spread

1 degrees warmer at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

19m on the road

The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.

Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.

What kind of drive is this?

You'll spend most of your time on the highway, with 81% of this 12.9-mile trip being on interstate or major roadways. The longest stretch without a significant change in road type is 6.3 miles on I 94. After leaving the interstate, you'll transition to surface roads like US 20 and SR 249. Expect a fairly dense exit environment as you approach your destination.

81% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
14 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 6.3 mi on I 94.

How Hard Is This Drive?

5/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 94 and US 20. You will hit about 9 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near 310 East.

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 12.9 miles you will encounter 9 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: near the start (310 East): Navigation decision point; near the start (US 20): Navigation decision point; at 2.5 miles (North Tremont Road): Navigation decision point.

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 Furnessville, IN to Portage, IN, road signs begin pointing toward Port Of Indiana along the way.

Port Of Indiana

9.9 mi in | ~13m

Discover Along the Route

Interesting stops within a short detour of your drive.

Starbucks

Cafe

Near the end, short detour

1.7 mi from route ~4 min detour mile 12.9

Cuisine: coffee_shop

Red Cup Cafe & Deli

Cafe

Near the start, short detour

2.3 mi from route ~6 min detour

Chesterton, IN

Hours: Mo-Fr 09:00-16:00, Sa 08:00-16:00

Visit website

McDonald's

Fast_food

Around the midpoint, right off the route

0.2 mi from route ~1 min detour mile 7.2

Burns Harbor, IN

Cuisine: burger

Hours: 04:00-03:00

Visit website

Benchwarmer's Grille

Restaurant

Near the end, right off the route

0.3 mi from route ~1 min detour mile 12.9

Portage, IN

Cuisine: american

Hours: Mo-Th 11:00-21:30; Fr-Sa 11:00-22:00; Su...

Visit website

Dunkin'

Fast_food

Later in the drive, right off the route

0.4 mi from route ~1 min detour mile 10.1

Portage, IN

Cuisine: donut;coffee_shop

Hours: 04:00-21:00

Visit website

Domino's

Fast_food

Later in the drive, right off the route

0.4 mi from route ~1 min detour mile 10.1

Portage, IN

Cuisine: pizza

Hours: Mo-Th 10:30-24:00; Fr-Sa 10:30-01:00; Su...

Visit website

Village Tavern

Restaurant

Around the midpoint, right off the route

0.7 mi from route ~2 min detour mile 5.7

Porter, IN

Hours: Mo-Th 10:00-23:00; Fr, Sa 10:00-00:00; S...

Visit website

Dairy Queen

Fast_food

Early in the drive, right off the route

0.9 mi from route ~2 min detour mile 4.3

Chesterton, IN

Cuisine: ice_cream

Hours: Mo-Su 11:00-21:00

Visit website

Indian Springs Park

Park

Around the midpoint, right off the route

0.6 mi from route ~1 min detour mile 5.7

Splash Down Dunes Waterpark

Attraction

Early in the drive, right off the route

0.7 mi from route ~2 min detour mile 4.3

Indiana Dunes National Park Tremont Picnic Area

Picnic_site

Early in the drive, short detour

1.2 mi from route ~3 min detour mile 2.9

Coffee Creek Park

Park

Early in the drive, short detour

1.3 mi from route ~3 min detour mile 4.3

Great Marsh Observation Deck

Viewpoint

Near the start, short detour

2.1 mi from route ~5 min detour

Tolleston Dunes Outlook

Viewpoint

Later in the drive, short detour

2.1 mi from route ~5 min detour mile 10.1

Beverly Shores Depot Museum and Art Gallery

Museum

Near the start, short detour

1.9 mi from route ~5 min detour

Beverly Shores, IN

Visit website

Bill and Fran Meyer

Memorial

Near the start, short detour

1.9 mi from route ~5 min detour mile 1.4

IN

Verteran's Memorial

Memorial

Early in the drive, short detour

1.7 mi from route ~4 min detour mile 4.3

Charles and Lorraine Sandor

Memorial

Early in the drive, short detour

2.1 mi from route ~5 min detour mile 2.9

IN

J.D. Marshall

Wreck

Early in the drive, short detour

2.8 mi from route ~7 min detour mile 2.9

Points of interest from OpenStreetMap contributors. Listings may not reflect current hours or availability.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 19m. Total distance: 12.9 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

19m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (81%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 6.3 miles on I 94. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.

The main spots that need attention: near the start (310 East): Navigation decision point; near the start (US 20): Navigation decision point; at 2.5 miles (North Tremont Road): Navigation decision point.

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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