Origin
Clatskanie, OR
Late night in Clatskanie on Sunday
Local time
3:17 AM
PDT
Current temp
46°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Clatskanie, OR to Portland, OR
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 23m
Distance
62.3 mi
100 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$12
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 17m
★
6 AM
1h 23m
8 AM
1h 36m
10 AM
1h 28m
12 PM
1h 26m
3 PM
1h 28m
5 PM
1h 36m
8 PM
1h 19m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Clatskanie, OR
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Trip Overview
Clatskanie to Portland is 62.3 miles and takes about 1 hour 23 minutes via I 5 and Lower Columbia River Highway, with a fuel budget near $12 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip connects two points within Oregon's Pacific Coast region. The route is primarily highway driving, making it a straightforward commute rather than an exploratory adventure. It's a practical option if you need to get from the Clatskanie area to the Portland metro efficiently.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 5 | 41.5 mi | 48m |
| Lower Columbia River Highway | 11.3 mi | 16m |
| Tennant Way | 3.1 mi | 4m |
| Oregon Way | 2.6 mi | 5m |
| Stadium Freeway | 1.2 mi | 1m |
| Northwest Couch Street | 0.5 mi | 2m |
| Southeast 3rd Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| South Nehalem Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 5
— 41.5 mi, about 48m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Clatskanie, OR and Portland, OR.
1
Start on South Nehalem Street
0.1 mi
·
19 sec
·
South Nehalem Street
2
Turn right onto Southeast 3rd Street
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
·
Southeast 3rd Street
3
Continue on Southeast True Haak Street
516 ft
·
16 sec
·
Southeast True Haak Street
4
Turn right onto US 30
11 mi
·
16 min
·
Lower Columbia River Highway
Use the straight / right lanes.
5
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
36 sec
Toward WA 433 North: Longview, Seattle
Use the slight right lane.
6
Continue on WA 433
2.6 mi
·
5 min
·
Oregon Way
7
Turn right onto Tennant Way
3.1 mi
·
4 min
·
Tennant Way
8
Take the exit
0.6 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 5 South: Portland
9
Merge onto I 5
29 mi
·
30 min
·
I 5
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Keep slight left at fork onto I 5
13 mi
·
17 min
·
I 5
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
50 sec
Exit 302B
Toward I 405, US 30 West: Beaverton, Saint Helens
12
Continue on I 405
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
Stadium Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
44 sec
Exit 2A
Toward Couch Street, Burnside Street
Use the slight right lane.
14
Turn left onto Northwest Couch Street
0.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Northwest Couch Street
15
Turn right
110 ft
·
8 sec
16
Arrive at destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
31 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.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 14 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 31.1 miles from Clatskanie, OR, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 115 decision points cluster between mile 0.4 and 61.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
0.4 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
US 30 / Lower Columbia River Highway
Turn right onto US 30 / Lower Columbia River Highway
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
7
11.7 mi into trip
|
~17m in
Take the exit toward WA 433 North: Longview, Seattle
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Toward WA 433 North: Longview, Seattle
6
46.8 mi into trip
|
~1h in
|
I 5
Keep slight left at fork onto I 5
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
59.8 mi into trip
|
~1h 17m in
Take the exit toward I 405, US 30 West: Beaverton, Saint Helens
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 302B
Toward I 405, US 30 West: Beaverton, Saint Hele...
8
61.5 mi into trip
|
~1h 20m in
Take the exit toward Couch Street, Burnside Street
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 2A
Toward Couch Street, Burnside Street
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$12.41 one way
$24.82 round trip
$5.06/gal
25.4 MPG avg
22 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.36 | $13.13 | $26.27 |
| premium | $5.59 | $13.71 | $27.43 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $13.76 | $27.51 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$12
Estimated CO2 emission: 21.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 18.7 | 0 | $6.54 | $2.99 |
| Efficient EV | 15.6 | 0 | $5.45 | $2.49 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 24.9 | 0 | $8.72 | $3.99 |
Gas CO2
22 kg
EV CO2
7 kg (68% 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
Portland, OR
Late night in Portland on Sunday
Local time
3:17 AM
PDT
Current temp
45°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
47°F
Columbia City, OR
31 mi in
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
1 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
1h 23m 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?
This drive is mostly highway, with 69% of the 62.3 miles on I 5. You'll experience a long stretch of 41.5 miles on I 5 before transitioning to surface roads like Lower Columbia River Highway. Expect to notice dense exits and merging traffic as you approach the Portland area.
69% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
16 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 41.5 mi on I 5.
How Hard Is This Drive?
7/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 5 and Lower Columbia River Highway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.4 miles in near US 30 / Lower Columbia River Highway.
Driving Effort
7/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 62.3 miles you will encounter 11 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 0.4 miles (US 30 / Lower Columbia River Highway): Lane positioning matters here; at 11.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 46.8 miles (I 5): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Clatskanie, OR to Portland, OR, road signs begin pointing toward Seattle along the way.
Seattle
11.7 mi in
|
~17m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 23m. Total distance: 62.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 23m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (69%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 41.5 miles on I 5. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes — we found about 2 rest areas or service plazas within a short detour of the route (from OpenStreetMap). See the Rest Stops tab under Nearby Places for locations and mile markers. Plan to stretch, use the bathroom, and top off fluids every 2–3 hours on longer drives.
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.
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 0.4 miles (US 30 / Lower Columbia River Highway): Lane positioning matters here; at 11.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 46.8 miles (I 5): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Portland, OR before heading back.
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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