Trip from Barview, OR to Portland, OR

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Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

5h 3m

Distance

217.1 mi

349 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$43

one way

EV Charging

Fair

4 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 41 min

4 AM

4h 50m ★

6 AM

5h 4m

8 AM

5h 31m

10 AM

5h 13m

12 PM

5h 10m

3 PM

5h 14m

5 PM

5h 29m

8 PM

4h 55m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Barview, OR

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Trip Overview

This 228-mile journey from Barview, Oregon to Portland, Oregon is easily manageable as a single-day trip, taking approximately 4 hours and 7 minutes to complete. With a fuel cost estimated at $45, this drive offers a straightforward option for exploring from the Pacific Coast region into the interior. The route primarily utilizes local roads, indicated by its 'turn-heavy local drive' profile and 0% highway share, suggesting a more engaging and potentially slower pace. Given its manageable length and the emphasis on local roads, this trip is well-suited for a leisurely day out, allowing for flexibility in your schedule. You'll find yourself navigating through familiar Oregon landscapes as you transition from the coast inland.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.

Break Rhythm

1 planned break

Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.

Midpoint

108.6 miles from Barview, OR

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 43m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
I 5	82.8 mi	1h 38m
Highway 126	46.7 mi	1h 4m
Oregon Coast Highway	43.5 mi	1h 4m
Albany-Junction City Highway	8.3 mi	11m
Territorial Road	4.5 mi	6m
Highway 99E	3.5 mi	5m
Highway 36	3.4 mi	4m
Territorial Highway	3.4 mi	5m

Longest stretch: I 5 — 82.8 mi, about 1h 38m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Barview, OR and Portland, OR.

Start on OR 540

2.5 mi · 4 min · Cape Arago Highway

Continue on OR 540

0.8 mi · 1 min · South Empire Boulevard

Use the straight / left / right lanes.

Turn right onto OR 540

1.4 mi · 3 min · Newmark Avenue

Use the straight / left / right lanes.

Continue on OR 540

1.3 mi · 3 min · Newmark Street

Use the straight / right lanes.

Turn left onto Sherman Avenue

1.0 mi · 2 min · Sherman Avenue

Use the left lane.

Turn slight right onto Washington Avenue

106 ft · 8 sec · Washington Avenue

Turn left onto US 101

0.3 mi · 53 sec · Sheridan Avenue

Turn straight onto US 101

0.1 mi · 20 sec · Oregon Coast Highway

Merge onto US 101

0.2 mi · 32 sec · Sherman Avenue

Continue on US 101

21 mi · 30 min · Oregon Coast Highway

Continue on US 101

1.3 mi · 2 min · Winchester Avenue

Continue on US 101

22 mi · 33 min · Oregon Coast Highway

Use the straight lane.

Turn right onto OR 126

14 mi · 20 min · Highway 126

Continue on OR 126

32 mi · 44 min · Highway 126

Turn left onto Territorial Road

415 ft · 10 sec · Territorial Road

Continue on Territorial Highway

3.4 mi · 5 min · Territorial Highway

Continue on Territorial Road

4.4 mi · 6 min · Territorial Road

Turn right onto Applegate Trail

2.6 mi · 3 min · Applegate Trail

Turn right onto OR 36

1.6 mi · 2 min · Highway 36

Continue on OR 36

0.5 mi · 41 sec · Mapleton-Junction City Highway

Continue on OR 36

1.8 mi · 2 min · Highway 36

Turn left onto OR 99

1.5 mi · 2 min · Highway 99S

Continue on OR 99

1.0 mi · 2 min · Ivy Street

Continue on OR 99E

3.5 mi · 5 min · Highway 99E

Use the straight / right lanes.

Continue on OR 99E

0.3 mi · 45 sec · South 3rd Street

Continue on OR 99E

8.3 mi · 11 min · Albany-Junction City Highway

Continue on OR 99E

0.9 mi · 1 min · West 2nd Street

Turn right onto OR 228

2.5 mi · 3 min · Halsey-Sweet Home Highway

Take the ramp

0.3 mi · 26 sec

Merge onto I 5

83 mi · 1 hr 38 min · I 5

Use the straight lane.

Keep slight left at fork onto I 405

2.1 mi · 3 min · Stadium Freeway

Exit 299B Toward I 405 North: City Center Use the slight left / slight right lanes.

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 29 sec

Exit 2B Toward Everett Street, Glisan Street Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Turn right onto Northwest Everett Street

0.3 mi · 1 min · Northwest Everett Street

Turn right onto Northwest 8th Avenue

521 ft · 27 sec · Northwest 8th Avenue

Turn left onto Northwest Couch Street

0.1 mi · 32 sec · Northwest Couch Street

Turn right

110 ft · 8 sec

Arrive at destination

Trip Plan

For this 4-hour, 7-minute drive covering 228 miles, starting your departure in the morning will give you ample time to reach Portland without feeling rushed. With only one recommended stop and a fuel cost of around $45, planning is minimal, allowing for spontaneity. Since this is a 'turn-heavy local drive' with no significant highway stretches, be prepared for frequent adjustments in speed and direction, and keep an eye on your navigation. A good tip is to ensure your fuel tank is adequately filled before leaving Barview, as opportunities for refueling might be less frequent on these local roads compared to major highways.

Morning Departure

An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.

Evening Departure

A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.

You can normally do this drive in one day.

Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.

The halfway point lands around 108.6 miles from Barview, OR, or about 2h 43m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 82.8 miles.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

Departure

Before you leave

Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.

First stop

Around 48 miles or 1h 18m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 108.6 miles or 2h 43m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 4h 14m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Portland, OR than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

Open the route before leaving Barview, OR so your first major turns are already loaded.

Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.

Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Barview, OR

This is one driving day of about 217.1 miles and 5h 3m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 48 miles from Barview, OR.

This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.

Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.

The longest stretch is on I 5 for about 82.8 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Drain, OR

109 mi into the route

Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset

This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.

Popular next leg

Drain, OR to Portland, OR

147 mi · 3h

Pacing Suggestions

Florence, OR

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 48 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Harrisburg, OR

Meal break

The midpoint is around 108.6 miles from Barview, OR, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before I 5 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 82.8 miles.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Stops Along Your Drive

Picked by where they fit in your drive — first break, midpoint reset, final stretch.

Best meal stop · home stretch

Farmhouse Kitchen Thai Cuisine | Pearl District

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Portland, Oregon

Near the end, right off the route

Home stretch · 0min to go 0.2 mi from route ~1 min detour Moderately

Hours: 11 am–2 pm

+19717544966

Visit website

Grits N' Gravy

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Portland, Oregon

0.1 mi

Lechon

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Portland, Oregon

0.3 mi

Best coffee break · home stretch

Lan Su Chinese Garden

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Portland, Oregon

Near the end, right off the route

Home stretch · 0min to go 0.2 mi from route ~1 min detour Moderately

Hours: 10 am–6:30 pm

+15032288131

Visit website

TwentySix Cafe

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Portland, Oregon

1.6 mi

red e café roasters

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Portland, Oregon

2.7 mi

Farmhouse Kitchen Thai Cuisine | Pearl District

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

Home stretch 0.2 mi from route ~1 min detour Moderately

Portland, Oregon

Hours: 11 am–2 pm

+19717544966

Visit website

Grits N' Gravy

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

Home stretch 0.1 mi from route $10 to $20

Portland, Oregon

Hours: 7 am–3 pm

+15032273903

Visit website

Lechon

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

Home stretch 0.3 mi from route ~1 min detour Moderately

Portland, Oregon

Hours: 4–9 pm

+15032199000

Visit website

The Society Cafe

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

Home stretch 0.1 mi from route $10 to $20

Portland, Oregon

Hours: 7 am–7 pm

+15034450444

Visit website

Café UNITED

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

Home stretch 0.2 mi from route ~1 min detour $10 to $20

Portland, Oregon

Hours: 8 am–2 pm

+15039841072

Visit website

Khao San Thai

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

Home stretch 0.5 mi from route ~1 min detour $20 to $30

Portland, Oregon

Hours: 11 am–9 pm

+15032273700

Visit website

Behind The Museum Cafe

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

Home stretch 0.6 mi from route ~2 min detour Inexpensiv

Portland, Oregon

Hours: 11 am–5 pm

+15034776625

Visit website

Higgins

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

Home stretch 0.6 mi from route ~2 min detour Expensive

Portland, Oregon

Hours: 11:30 am–9 pm

+15032229070

Visit website

Lan Su Chinese Garden

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

Home stretch 0.2 mi from route ~1 min detour Moderately

Portland, Oregon

Hours: 10 am–6:30 pm

+15032288131

Visit website

4.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, ~12 min detour

Halfway reset 4.6 mi from route ~12 min detour

Junction City, Oregon

+18333994638

Visit website

Tesla Destination Charger

1.3 ★ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆

Early in the drive, ~12 min detour

Early stretch 5 mi from route ~12 min detour

Florence, Oregon

+15419973933

Visit website

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

1 mi from route ~3 min detour

Coos Bay, Oregon

Hours: 11 am–5 pm

+15413467280

Visit website

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 18

5 decision points cluster between mile 3.3 and 216.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

3.3 mi into trip | ~6m in | OR 540 / Newmark Avenue

Turn right onto OR 540 / Newmark Avenue

Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / left / right lanes.

6 mi into trip | ~13m in | Sherman Avenue

Turn left onto Sherman Avenue

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.

7 mi into trip | ~15m in | US 101 / Sheridan Avenue

Turn left onto US 101 / Sheridan Avenue

Navigation decision point

214.3 mi into trip | ~4h 57m in | I 405 / Stadium Freeway

Keep slight left at fork onto I 405 / Stadium Freeway toward I 405 North: City Center

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight left / slight right lanes. Exit 299B Toward I 405 North: City Center

216.4 mi into trip | ~5h in

Take the exit toward Everett Street, Glisan Street

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 2B Toward Everett Street, Glisan Street

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$43.25 one way

$86.50 round trip

$5.06/gal 25.4 MPG avg 76 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$5.36	$45.77	$91.54
premium	$5.59	$47.79	$95.58
diesel	$5.61	$47.93	$95.87

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$43

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$68–$93

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 76 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $23 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	Stops	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	65.1	0	$22.80	$10.42
Efficient EV	54.3	0	$19.00	$8.68
EV Truck/SUV	86.8	1	$30.39	$13.89

Gas CO2

76 kg

EV CO2

25 kg (67% less)

Plan for 0 charging stops, roughly every 270 miles. Allow 25-40 minutes per stop at a DC fast charger.

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.

Forecast as of Apr 19, 2026

Origin

Barview, OR

Late night in Barview on Tuesday

Local time

1:57 AM

PDT

Current temp

Unavailable

Destination

Portland, OR

Late night in Portland on Tuesday

Local time

1:57 AM

PDT

Current temp

47°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Seasonal Notes

Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.

Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.

Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.

Time zone

Same local time

Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.

Road read

5h 3m on the road

An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.

Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.

What kind of drive is this?

Expect a 'turn-heavy local drive' for the entirety of this 228-mile route, with no highway segments contributing to the journey. This means you'll be actively steering and navigating through various local roads, including South Empire Boulevard, Newmark Avenue, and Newmark Street, among others. Without any long highway stretches, the longest uninterrupted driving segment is not specified, but the character suggests frequent changes in direction and speed. The drive will feel more like a connected series of town-to-town navigations rather than a high-speed transit, offering a more intimate experience with the landscape as you progress.

64% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.

37 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.

Longest single stretch: 82.8 mi on I 5.

How Hard Is This Drive?

6/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 5 and Highway 126. You will hit about 18 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 3.3 miles in near OR 540 / Newmark Avenue.

Driving Effort 6/10

Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 217.1 miles you will encounter 18 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 3.3 miles (OR 540 / Newmark Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 6 miles (Sherman Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 7 miles (US 101 / Sheridan Avenue): Navigation decision point.

About the Cities

Arriving in Portland, OR

Full guide →

Few American cities can match the youthful spirit of Portland, "The City of Roses". The largest city in the state of Oregon, Portland's residents are proud of their city, which draws people for its scenic beauty, great outdoors environment, excellent microbreweries, and eco-friendly urban planning policies, as well as a reputation for colorful characters and a proudly liberal outlook with an attitude to match. Lying about 70 mi (124 km) from the Pacific Coast on Oregon's northern border, the city straddles the Willamette River (pronounced will-LAM-ett; just remember the rhyme "It's Willamette, dammit.") south of its confluence with the Columbia River. To the east, majestic Mount Hood forms an inspiring backdrop for Portland's skyline.

City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 5h 3m. Total distance: 217.1 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

5h 3m drive, comfortable solo distance.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 82.8 miles on I 5. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

We did not find dedicated rest areas on this route. For a drive this long, plan bathroom and stretch breaks around gas stations, fast-food stops, or small-town downtowns — check the Nearby Places section for options.

It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Portland, OR before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.

Only with planning. This is a long drive for kids — consider splitting it into two days rather than pushing through. Plan at least 1 meaningful breaks. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.

Not recommended in a single day. At 5.1 hours each way, a round trip means 10.1 hours of driving — that is an unsafe level of fatigue for most drivers. Plan at least one night at Portland, OR before the return drive.

How this page is built

Compiled by the US Trip Planner 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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Best Time to Leave

Trip Overview

Main Roads

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Trip Plan

Before You Leave

Where to Stop

Pacing Suggestions

Stops Along Your Drive

Farmhouse Kitchen Thai Cuisine | Pearl District

Lan Su Chinese Garden

Farmhouse Kitchen Thai Cuisine | Pearl District

Grits N' Gravy

Lechon

The Society Cafe

Café UNITED

Khao San Thai

Behind The Museum Cafe

Higgins

Lan Su Chinese Garden

TwentySix Cafe

red e café roasters

Common Grounds Coffeehouse

Empirical Cafè

Cafe Ume

Marino Cafe

Café Zamora

Tesla Destination Charger

InCharge Energy Charging Station

Tesla Destination Charger

Blink Charging Station

Oregon Dunes National Recreation Area - Siuslaw National Forest Visitor Center

Powell's City of Books

Umpqua Discovery Center

Portland Art Museum

The Skeleton Key Odditorium

Tanner Springs Park

Oregon Historical Society

Charleston Marine Life Center

Heads-up: tricky spots

Fuel & Cost

Travel Intel

Barview, OR

Portland, OR

Same local time

5h 3m on the road

What kind of drive is this?

How Hard Is This Drive?

About the Cities

Arriving in Portland, OR

Who Is This Route For?

Frequently Asked Questions

Which road carries most of the drive?

Are there rest areas on this route?

Should I avoid arriving after dark?

Is this a good trip with kids?

Where does this route get tricky?

Can I do this as a round trip in one go?

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