Origin
Portage, IN
Night in Portage on Thursday
Local time
11:00 PM
CDT
Current temp
50°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Portage, IN to Aberdeen, IN
Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026
Drive Time
24m
Distance
12.7 mi
20 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 23m
★
6 AM
0h 25m
8 AM
0h 29m
10 AM
0h 26m
12 PM
0h 26m
3 PM
0h 27m
5 PM
0h 29m
8 PM
0h 24m
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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Aberdeen, IN
Clément Proust
Trip Overview
The drive from Portage, IN to Aberdeen, IN covers 12.7 miles and takes about 24m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on North State Road 149, Tower Road, US 6 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 4 miles on North State Road 149. At current regular gas prices, budget about $1.99 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 24m. Total distance: 12.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
24m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (16%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 24m drive with frequent turns across 12.7 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 7 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
North State Road 149 is the longest continuous segment at about 4 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Central Avenue.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 24m drive. You will face about 5 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Central Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.6 miles (Airport Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 4.4 miles (SR 149 / North State Road 149): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 5 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
3
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Central Avenue
Depart onto Central Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
5
0.6 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
Airport Road
Turn right onto Airport Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
3
4.4 mi into trip
|
~9m in
|
SR 149 / North State Road 149
Turn right onto SR 149 / North State Road 149
Navigation decision point
4
8.4 mi into trip
|
~14m in
|
State Road 130
At end of road, turn left onto State Road 130
Navigation decision point
4
8.9 mi into trip
|
~15m in
|
Tower Road
Turn right onto Tower Road
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| North State Road 149 | 4 mi | 5m |
| Tower Road | 3.8 mi | 9m |
| US 6 | 2 mi | 3m |
| Airport Road | 1.7 mi | 3m |
| Central Avenue | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| State Road 130 | 0.5 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
North State Road 149
— 4 mi, about 5m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Portage, IN and Aberdeen, IN.
1
Start on Central Avenue
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Central Avenue
Use the straight lane.
2
Turn right onto Airport Road
1.7 mi
·
3 min
·
Airport Road
Use the right lane.
3
Turn left onto US 6
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
US 6
4
Turn right onto SR 149
4.0 mi
·
5 min
·
North State Road 149
5
At end of road, turn left onto State Road 130
0.5 mi
·
49 sec
·
State Road 130
6
Turn right onto Tower Road
3.8 mi
·
9 min
·
Tower Road
7
Arrive at destination
Tower Road
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.99 one way
$3.97 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
4 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $2.18 | $4.36 |
| premium | $4.89 | $2.44 | $4.89 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.80 | $5.61 |
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 | $1.33 | $0.61 |
| Efficient EV | 3.2 | 0 | $1.11 | $0.51 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 5.1 | 0 | $1.78 | $0.81 |
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
Aberdeen, IN
Night in Aberdeen on Thursday
Local time
11:00 PM
CDT
Current temp
69°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
19 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
24m 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 Portage, IN to Aberdeen, IN covers 12.7 miles and takes about 24m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are North State Road 149, Tower Road, US 6. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 6.3 miles from Portage, IN. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $1.99 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 straightforward 24m drive. You will face about 5 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Central Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.6 miles (Airport Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 4.4 miles (SR 149 / North State Road 149): Navigation decision point.
The route from Portage, IN to Aberdeen, IN does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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