How far is Columbia, IN from Portage, IN?

Distance by Flight

Shortest distance between Columbia and Portage is 172.5 miles (277.62 km).

Flight distance from Columbia, IN to Portage, IN is 172.5 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 26 minutes.

It takes 00 hours 24 minutes to travel from Columbia to Portage with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).

Driving distance

The driving distance from Columbia, Indiana to Portage, Indiana is: 221.3 miles (356.14 km) by car.

Driving from Columbia to Portage will take approximately 03 hours 42 minutes.

#1 Columbia

County seat in Indiana

Population	9416
GPS Coordinates	39°34'35"N 85°12'26"W
Latitude	39.5764400
Longitude	-85.2071900
Altitude	303
Country	United States

The second most populous city in Porter County, Indiana. It is located on the southern shore of Lake Michigan in northwestern Indiana. Portage is known for its many parks and green spaces, its many historical sites, and its many attractions, such as the Portage Lakefront and Riverwalk and the Portage Historical Society.

Population	90543
GPS Coordinates	41°34'33"N 87°10'34"W
Latitude	41.5758700
Longitude	-87.1761500
Altitude	194
Country	United States

Starting point in Columbia: West Columbia Road (-85.20719,39.57645)
Ending point in Portage: Central Avenue (-87.17615,41.575874)

Estimated Travel Time Between Columbia and Portage

The distance between Columbia and Portage is 356 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 03 hours 57 minutes if you drive your car at an average speed of 90 kilometers / hour. For different choices, please review the avg. speed travel time table on the below.

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Columbia, IN and Portage, IN. The current time in Columbia is 02:54:16, although it is 01:54:16 in Portage.

Average Speed	Travel Time
30 mph (48.3 km/h)	07 hours 22 minutes
40 mph (64.37 km/h)	05 hours 31 minutes
50 mph (80.47 km/h)	04 hours 25 minutes
60 mph (96.56 km/h)	03 hours 41 minutes
70 mph (112.65 km/h)	03 hours 09 minutes
75 mph (120.7 km/h)	02 hours 57 minutes
80 mph (128.75 km/h)	02 hours 45 minutes

Gas Consumption

A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 29.56 liters (7.81 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Columbia and Portage.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Columbia to Portage is $26.43 (diesel $34.09).

Indiana gas prices.

	Gasoline	Mid Grade	Premium	Diesel
Gallon	$3.39	$3.88	$4.33	$4.37
Total	$26.43	$30.26	$33.8	$34.09

Take a look at our Gas Cost Calculator feature. It will figure out how much it will cost to drive this particular distance.

The average gas price (in Indiana ) per gallon of daily gas for calculations is $3.385 (Diesel $4.366) /gallon. Last changed prices on November 24, 2024.

How did we calculate the distance?

The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Columbia and Portage (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.