Origin
Portage, IN
Morning in Portage on Sunday
Local time
7:10 AM
CDT
Current temp
50°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Portage, IN to Furnessville, 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
12.5 mi
20 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 17m
★
6 AM
0h 19m
8 AM
0h 22m
10 AM
0h 20m
12 PM
0h 20m
3 PM
0h 20m
5 PM
0h 22m
8 PM
0h 18m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Portage, IN
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Furnessville, IN
Tom Fisk
Trip Overview
This short 12.5-mile drive from Portage to Furnessville, Indiana, will take you about 19 minutes, making it an easy addition to any Midwest road trip. With a fuel cost estimated at just $2, it's an economical choice for a quick hop. The route is primarily highway-focused, with 76% of it on major roads like US 20 and I-94. Given its brevity, this trip is perfectly suited as a single-day excursion, requiring no overnight stays. You'll experience a straightforward journey through Indiana's familiar Midwest landscape.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 20 | 6.3 mi | 9m |
| I 94 | 3.2 mi | 3m |
| Crisman Road | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| Willowcreek Road | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Central Avenue | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| 310 East | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| East Furness Road | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
US 20
— 6.3 mi, about 9m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Portage, IN and Furnessville, IN.
1
Start on Central Avenue
0.4 mi
·
53 sec
·
Central Avenue
2
Turn right onto Willowcreek Road
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Willowcreek Road
Use the right lane.
3
Continue on Crisman Road
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Crisman Road
4
Take the ramp
0.4 mi
·
55 sec
Toward I 94 East: Detroit
5
Merge onto I 94
3.2 mi
·
3 min
·
I 94
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
Exit 22B
Toward US 20 East: Porter
Use the right lane.
7
Turn straight onto US 20
6.3 mi
·
9 min
·
US 20
8
Turn right onto 310 East
177 ft
·
9 sec
·
310 East
9
Turn right onto East Furness Road
63 ft
·
2 sec
·
East Furness Road
10
Arrive at destination
East Furness Road
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 65 decision points cluster between mile 0.4 and 12.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
0.4 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Willowcreek Road
Turn right onto Willowcreek Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
5
2.7 mi into trip
|
~5m in
|
I 94
Merge onto I 94
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
5.8 mi into trip
|
~8m in
Take the exit toward US 20 East: Porter
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Exit 22B
Toward US 20 East: Porter
4
12.4 mi into trip
|
~18m in
|
310 East
Turn right onto 310 East
Navigation decision point
4
12.4 mi into trip
|
~19m in
|
East Furness Road
Turn right onto East Furness Road
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.95 one way
$3.91 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
4 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $2.15 | $4.29 |
| premium | $4.89 | $2.41 | $4.81 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.76 | $5.52 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 4.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 75% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 3.8 | 0 | $1.31 | $0.60 |
| Efficient EV | 3.1 | 0 | $1.09 | $0.50 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 5 | 0 | $1.75 | $0.80 |
Gas CO2
4 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (75% 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
Furnessville, IN
Morning in Furnessville on Sunday
Local time
7:10 AM
CDT
Current temp
60°F
Unavailable
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
10 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
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.
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a predominantly highway-focused drive for this trip, with 76% of the 12.5 miles on major roadways including US 20 and I-94. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 6.3 miles on US 20, offering a consistent pace. While much of the drive is on faster roads, you'll also navigate sections on Crisman Road, introducing some local road variation. The profile suggests a drive that prioritizes efficient travel over winding scenic byways, keeping you moving steadily towards your destination.
76% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
10 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 6.3 mi on US 20.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 20 and I 94. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.4 miles in near Willowcreek Road.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 19m drive. You will face about 6 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.4 miles (Willowcreek Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 2.7 miles (I 94): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 5.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 19m. Total distance: 12.5 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 (76%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 6.3 miles on US 20. 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: at 0.4 miles (Willowcreek Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 2.7 miles (I 94): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 5.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Furnessville, 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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