Origin
Porter, IN
Afternoon in Porter on Saturday
Local time
12:26 PM
CDT
Current temp
50°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Porter, IN to Furnessville, IN
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
8m
Distance
5.1 mi
8 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$1
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 8m
★
6 AM
0h 9m
8 AM
0h 10m
10 AM
0h 9m
12 PM
0h 9m
3 PM
0h 9m
5 PM
0h 10m
8 PM
0h 8m
★
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Porter, IN
David Brtan
Furnessville, IN
Tom Fisk
Trip Overview
The drive from Porter, IN to Furnessville, IN covers 5.1 miles and takes about 8m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on US Highway 20, Wagner Road, Franklin Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mostly highway. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 4.1 miles on US Highway 20. At current regular gas prices, budget about $0.80 one way before food or hotel costs.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US Highway 20 | 4.1 mi | 5m |
| Wagner Road | 0.9 mi | 2m |
| Franklin Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| 310 East | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| East Furness Road | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
US Highway 20
— 4.1 mi, about 5m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Porter, IN and Furnessville, IN.
1
Start on Franklin Street
396 ft
·
21 sec
·
Franklin Street
2
Turn right onto Wagner Road
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Wagner Road
3
Turn right onto US 20
4.1 mi
·
5 min
·
US Highway 20
4
Turn right onto 310 East
177 ft
·
9 sec
·
310 East
5
Turn right onto East Furness Road
63 ft
·
2 sec
·
East Furness Road
6
Arrive at destination
East Furness Road
Heads-up: tricky spots
4 of 44 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 5.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Wagner Road
Turn right onto Wagner Road
Navigation decision point
3
1 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
US 20 / US Highway 20
Turn right onto US 20 / US Highway 20
Navigation decision point
4
5.1 mi into trip
|
~8m in
|
310 East
Turn right onto 310 East
Navigation decision point
4
5.1 mi into trip
|
~8m in
|
East Furness Road
Turn right onto East Furness Road
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$0.80 one way
$1.59 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
2 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $0.88 | $1.75 |
| premium | $4.89 | $0.98 | $1.96 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $1.13 | $2.25 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$1
Estimated CO2 emission: 1.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 50% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 1.5 | 0 | $0.54 | $0.24 |
| Efficient EV | 1.3 | 0 | $0.45 | $0.20 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 2 | 0 | $0.71 | $0.33 |
Gas CO2
2 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (50% 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
Furnessville, IN
Afternoon in Furnessville on Saturday
Local time
12:26 PM
CDT
Current temp
60°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
10 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
8m 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.
What kind of drive is this?
5.1 mi in 8m, mostly highway — 4.1 mi of that is on US Highway 20.
80% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
6 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 4.1 mi on US Highway 20.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US Highway 20 and Wagner Road. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near Wagner Road.
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 8m drive. You will face about 4 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (Wagner Road): Navigation decision point; at 1 miles (US 20 / US Highway 20): Navigation decision point; at 5.1 miles (310 East): Navigation decision point.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 8m. Total distance: 5.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
8m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (80%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 4.1 miles on US Highway 20. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (Wagner Road): Navigation decision point; at 1 miles (US 20 / US Highway 20): Navigation decision point; at 5.1 miles (310 East): Navigation decision point.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Furnessville, IN before heading back.
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 EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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