Origin
Dyer, IN
Afternoon in Dyer on Friday
Local time
4:26 PM
CDT
Current temp
67°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Dyer, IN to Portage, IN
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
40m
Distance
23.6 mi
38 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 37m
★
6 AM
0h 41m
8 AM
0h 48m
10 AM
0h 43m
12 PM
0h 42m
3 PM
0h 44m
5 PM
0h 47m
8 PM
0h 39m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Dyer, IN
Mohd.Ashabul Haque Nannu
Portage, IN
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Trip Overview
The drive from Dyer, IN to Portage, IN covers 23.6 miles and takes about 40m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Borman Expressway, Central Avenue, Calumet Avenue for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 10.3 miles on Borman Expressway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $3.21 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 40m. Total distance: 23.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
40m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (44%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Drive Character
The drive from Dyer, IN to Portage, IN covers 23.6 miles and takes about 40m, using a mix of highways and local roads.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 13 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Borman Expressway is the longest continuous segment at about 10.3 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.3 miles in near Matteson Street.
Driving Effort
7/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 9 decision points packed into just 23.6 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 40m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.3 miles (Matteson Street): Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 6 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 16.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 9 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
0.3 mi into trip
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~0m in
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Matteson Street
At end of road, turn right onto Matteson Street
Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch
6
6 mi into trip
|
~12m in
Take the ramp toward I 80 East, I 94 East, US 6 East, US 41: Detroit
Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Toward I 80 East, I 94 East, US 6 East, US 41:...
7
16.6 mi into trip
|
~27m in
Take the exit toward I 65 North: Central Avenue
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 12-13
Toward I 65 North: Central Avenue
6
16.9 mi into trip
|
~27m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 80 East, I 94 East, US 6 East: Detroit, Central Avenue
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 80 East, I 94 East, US 6 East: Detroit...
8
17.6 mi into trip
|
~28m in
Keep slight right at fork toward Central Avenue
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 13
Toward Central Avenue
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Borman Expressway | 10.3 mi | 14m |
| Central Avenue | 5.7 mi | 11m |
| Calumet Avenue | 4.4 mi | 8m |
| Sheffield Avenue | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| East 213th Street | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Hart Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Matteson Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Borman Expressway
— 10.3 mi, about 14m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Dyer, IN and Portage, IN.
1
Start on Hart Street
0.3 mi
·
44 sec
·
Hart Street
2
At end of road, turn right onto Matteson Street
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
·
Matteson Street
3
Turn left onto Sheffield Avenue
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Sheffield Avenue
4
Turn right onto East 213th Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
East 213th Street
5
Turn left onto Calumet Avenue
4.4 mi
·
8 min
·
Calumet Avenue
6
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
35 sec
Toward I 80 East, I 94 East, US 6 East, US 41: Detroit
Use the slight right lane.
7
Merge onto I 80; I 94; US 6; US 41
10 mi
·
14 min
·
Borman Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
30 sec
Exit 12-13
Toward I 65 North: Central Avenue
Use the slight right lane.
9
Keep slight left at fork
0.6 mi
·
55 sec
Toward I 80 East, I 94 East, US 6 East: Detroit, Central Avenue
10
Keep slight right at fork
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
Exit 13
Toward Central Avenue
Use the slight right lane.
11
Turn right onto Central Avenue
4.3 mi
·
8 min
·
Central Avenue
12
Continue on Central Avenue
1.4 mi
·
3 min
·
Central Avenue
13
Arrive at destination
Central Avenue
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.21 one way
$6.41 round trip
$3.45/gal
25.4 MPG avg
8 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $3.85 | $3.58 | $7.15 |
| premium | $4.15 | $3.86 | $7.71 |
| diesel | $3.75 | $3.48 | $6.97 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 8.3 kg one way.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 63% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 7.1 | 0 | $2.48 | $1.13 |
| Efficient EV | 5.9 | 0 | $2.07 | $0.94 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 9.4 | 0 | $3.30 | $1.51 |
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
Afternoon in Portage on Friday
Local time
4:26 PM
CDT
Current temp
50°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
17 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
40m 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Dyer, IN to Portage, IN covers 23.6 miles and takes about 40m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Borman Expressway, Central Avenue, Calumet Avenue. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 11.8 miles from Dyer, IN. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $3.21 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
This is a short but busy drive. With 9 decision points packed into just 23.6 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 40m.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.3 miles (Matteson Street): Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 6 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 16.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Dyer, IN to Portage, IN does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Indiana Dunes National Park.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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