Origin
Long Beach, IN
Late night in Long Beach on Sunday
Local time
2:30 AM
CDT
Current temp
67°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Long Beach, 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
39m
Distance
24 mi
39 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 36m
★
6 AM
0h 40m
8 AM
0h 46m
10 AM
0h 42m
12 PM
0h 41m
3 PM
0h 42m
5 PM
0h 46m
8 PM
0h 38m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Long Beach, IN
Wolfgang Weiser
Portage, IN
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Trip Overview
Long Beach, IN to Portage, IN is 24 miles and takes about 39 minutes via I 94, Gary-Michigan City Highway, and US-12, with a fuel budget near $4 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within the Midwest region, specifically Indiana. It's a straightforward drive that's perfect for a quick hop between two points without much fuss. Consider this route if you're looking for efficiency and minimal travel time, as it's designed for a single day with plenty of flexibility.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 94 | 6.3 mi | 6m |
| Gary-Michigan City Highway | 5.6 mi | 7m |
| US-12 | 2.4 mi | 4m |
| West Dunes Highway | 1.6 mi | 2m |
| SR 249 | 1.5 mi | 2m |
| 2nd Street | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| West 4th Street | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| East Michigan Boulevard | 0.8 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
I 94
— 6.3 mi, about 6m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Long Beach, IN and Portage, IN.
1
Start on Claremont Avenue
137 ft
·
6 sec
·
Claremont Avenue
2
Keep slight left at fork onto Somerset Road
122 ft
·
5 sec
·
Somerset Road
3
Continue on Somerset Road
209 ft
·
13 sec
·
Somerset Road
4
Turn right onto Oriole Trail
0.2 mi
·
46 sec
·
Oriole Trail
5
Turn right onto Avondale Drive
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
·
Avondale Drive
6
Continue on North Karwick Road
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
North Karwick Road
7
Turn right onto US 12
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
US-12
8
Continue on US 12
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
2nd Street
9
Continue on US 12
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
·
West Michigan Boulevard
10
Continue on US 12
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
East Michigan Boulevard
11
Continue on US 12
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
West 4th Street
12
Continue on US 12
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
US-12
13
Continue on US 12
0.1 mi
·
11 sec
·
US-12
14
Continue on US 12
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
West Dunes Highway
15
Turn left onto SR 520
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
·
Maple Street
16
At end of road, turn right onto US 20
5.6 mi
·
7 min
·
Gary-Michigan City Highway
17
Turn left onto North Tremont Road
0.3 mi
·
52 sec
·
North Tremont Road
18
Continue on County Road 100 East
0.1 mi
·
24 sec
·
County Road 100 East
19
Turn left onto SR 49
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
·
SR 49
20
Take the ramp
0.5 mi
·
58 sec
Toward I 94 West: Chicago
21
Merge onto I 94
6.3 mi
·
6 min
·
I 94
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
22
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
59 sec
Exit 19
Toward SR 249: Portage, Port of Indiana
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
23
Keep slight left at fork
326 ft
·
8 sec
24
Turn straight onto SR 249
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
SR 249
25
Continue on Willowcreek Road
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Willowcreek Road
26
Turn left onto Central Avenue
0.4 mi
·
50 sec
·
Central Avenue
27
Arrive at destination
Central Avenue
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 135 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 20.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Somerset Road
Keep slight left at fork onto Somerset Road
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
5
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Oriole Trail
Turn right onto Oriole Trail
Navigation decision point
5
0.3 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
Avondale Drive
Turn right onto Avondale Drive
Navigation decision point
5
14.7 mi into trip
|
~26m in
|
I 94
Merge onto I 94
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
20.9 mi into trip
|
~33m 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
$3.75 one way
$7.50 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
8 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $4.12 | $8.24 |
| premium | $4.89 | $4.62 | $9.24 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.30 | $10.60 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 8.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 63% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 7.2 | 0 | $2.52 | $1.15 |
| Efficient EV | 6 | 0 | $2.10 | $0.96 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 9.6 | 0 | $3.36 | $1.54 |
Gas CO2
8 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (63% 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
Late night in Portage on Sunday
Local time
2:30 AM
CDT
Current temp
45°F
Showers And Thunderstorms
SSW 15 to 20 mph
93% chance
Live forecast
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
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
39m 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?
This drive offers a mixed experience, with 43% of it on highways. You'll encounter stretches on I 94, which provides a consistent driving pace. The longest uninterrupted segment is 6.3 miles on I 94, allowing for a good rhythm. As you transition to roads like the Gary-Michigan City Highway and US-12, the character of the drive may shift, offering different road conditions and potentially more local traffic.
43% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
27 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?
6/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 13 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Somerset Road.
Driving Effort
6/10
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 24 miles you will encounter 13 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 (Somerset Road): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 0.1 miles (Oriole Trail): Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles (Avondale Drive): Navigation decision point.
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 Long Beach, IN to Portage, IN, road signs begin pointing toward Port Of Indiana along the way.
Port Of Indiana
20.9 mi in
|
~33m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 39m. Total distance: 24 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
39m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (43%). 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.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Portage, IN before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
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 (Somerset Road): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 0.1 miles (Oriole Trail): Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles (Avondale Drive): Navigation decision point.
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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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