How far is Salem, IN from Portage, IN?

Distance by Flight

Shortest distance between Salem and Portage is 212.94 miles (342.7 km).

Flight distance from Salem, IN to Portage, IN is 212.94 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 31 minutes.

It takes 00 hours 28 minutes to travel from Salem to Portage with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).

Driving distance

The driving distance from Salem, Indiana to Portage, Indiana is: 261.91 miles (421.51 km) by car.

Driving from Salem to Portage will take approximately 04 hours 16 minutes.

#1 Salem

City in Washington Township, Washington County, Indiana, United States

Population	6217
GPS Coordinates	38°36'20"N 86°6'4"W
Latitude	38.6056100
Longitude	-86.1010900
Altitude	229
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 Salem: Westside Road (-86.101283,38.605609)
Ending point in Portage: Central Avenue (-87.17615,41.575874)

Estimated Travel Time Between Salem and Portage

The distance between Salem and Portage is 422 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 04 hours 41 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 Salem, IN and Portage, IN. The current time in Salem is 05:18:06, although it is 04:18:06 in Portage.

Average Speed	Travel Time
30 mph (48.3 km/h)	08 hours 43 minutes
40 mph (64.37 km/h)	06 hours 32 minutes
50 mph (80.47 km/h)	05 hours 14 minutes
60 mph (96.56 km/h)	04 hours 21 minutes
70 mph (112.65 km/h)	03 hours 44 minutes
75 mph (120.7 km/h)	03 hours 29 minutes
80 mph (128.75 km/h)	03 hours 16 minutes

Gas Consumption

A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 34.98 liters (9.24 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Salem and Portage.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Salem to Portage is $31.28 (diesel $40.35).

Indiana gas prices.

	Gasoline	Mid Grade	Premium	Diesel
Gallon	$3.39	$3.88	$4.33	$4.37
Total	$31.28	$35.81	$40	$40.35

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 Salem and Portage (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.