How far is Elkhart, IN from Portage, IN?

Distance by Flight

Shortest distance between Elkhart and Portage is 62.38 miles (100.39 km).

Flight distance from Elkhart, IN to Portage, IN is 62.38 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 08 minutes.

It takes 00 hours 08 minutes to travel from Elkhart to Portage with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).

Driving distance

The driving distance from Elkhart, Indiana to Portage, Indiana is: 73.81 miles (118.79 km) by car.

Driving from Elkhart to Portage will take approximately 01 hours 17 minutes.

#1 Elkhart

The most populous city in Elkhart County, Indiana. It is located in the northeastern part of the state. Elkhart is known for its many parks and green spaces, its many historical sites, and its many attractions, such as the Elkhart County Historical Society and the Elkhart County Fairgrounds.

Population	52172
GPS Coordinates	41°40'55"N 85°58'36"W
Latitude	41.6819900
Longitude	-85.9766700
Altitude	229
Country	United States

#2 Portage

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 Elkhart: Pletcher Court (-85.976539,41.682026)
Ending point in Portage: Central Avenue (-87.17615,41.575874)

Estimated Travel Time Between Elkhart and Portage

The distance between Elkhart and Portage is 119 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 01 hours 19 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 Elkhart, IN and Portage, IN. The current time in Elkhart is 02:49:01, although it is 01:49:01 in Portage.

Average Speed	Travel Time
30 mph (48.3 km/h)	02 hours 27 minutes
40 mph (64.37 km/h)	01 hours 50 minutes
50 mph (80.47 km/h)	01 hours 28 minutes
60 mph (96.56 km/h)	01 hours 13 minutes
70 mph (112.65 km/h)	01 hours 03 minutes
75 mph (120.7 km/h)	00 hours 59 minutes
80 mph (128.75 km/h)	00 hours 55 minutes

Gas Consumption

A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 9.86 liters (2.6 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Elkhart and Portage.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Elkhart to Portage is $8.82 (diesel $11.37).

Indiana gas prices.

	Gasoline	Mid Grade	Premium	Diesel
Gallon	$3.39	$3.88	$4.33	$4.37
Total	$8.82	$10.09	$11.27	$11.37

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 December 25, 2024.

How did we calculate the distance?

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