Origin
Dallas, OR
Late night in Dallas on Tuesday
Local time
2:00 AM
PDT
Current temp
44°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Dallas, OR to Portland, OR
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 25m
Distance
62.2 mi
100 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$12
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 19m
★
6 AM
1h 26m
8 AM
1h 39m
10 AM
1h 30m
12 PM
1h 29m
3 PM
1h 31m
5 PM
1h 38m
8 PM
1h 22m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Dallas, OR
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Trip Overview
Connecting Dallas to Portland, this 62.2-mile trek is a straightforward journey through the Pacific Coast region of Oregon. You can easily complete the drive in about 1 hour and 25 minutes, making it an ideal candidate for a single-day trip. With a fuel budget of approximately $12, it is a cost-effective route that won't strain your travel funds. Since the trip is relatively short, you won't need to worry about overnight accommodations or complicated logistics. Whether you are heading north for business or a quick getaway, this highway-focused drive offers a direct path between these two Oregon hubs.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 5 | 39.7 mi | 48m |
| Salem Dallas Highway Northwest | 4.9 mi | 6m |
| Salem-Willamina Highway | 4.2 mi | 5m |
| East Ellendale Avenue | 3.2 mi | 4m |
| Doctor Martin Luther King Junior Parkway | 3.1 mi | 4m |
| Stadium Freeway | 2.1 mi | 3m |
| Liberty Street Northeast | 1.1 mi | 2m |
| Center Street Bridge | 0.6 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
I 5
— 39.7 mi, about 48m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Dallas, OR and Portland, OR.
1
Start on OR 223
84 ft
·
3 sec
·
Southwest Washington Street
2
Continue on OR 223
359 ft
·
11 sec
·
Southeast Washington Street
3
Turn left onto OR 223
0.4 mi
·
39 sec
·
Southeast Jefferson Street
4
Continue on OR 223
0.3 mi
·
26 sec
·
Main Street
5
Turn right onto OR 223 Spur
3.2 mi
·
4 min
·
East Ellendale Avenue
6
Continue on OR 223 Spur
0.5 mi
·
44 sec
·
Ellendale Road
7
Take the ramp
0.6 mi
·
51 sec
Toward OR 22 East: Salem
8
Merge onto OR 22
4.2 mi
·
5 min
·
Salem-Willamina Highway
9
Continue on OR 22
4.9 mi
·
6 min
·
Salem Dallas Highway Northwest
Use the straight lane.
10
Keep slight right at fork onto OR 22
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Center Street Bridge
Toward OR 99E Business South: City Center, Albany
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
11
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
32 sec
Toward OR 99E Business North: Keizer, Portland
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
12
Turn right onto OR 99E Bus
0.2 mi
·
33 sec
·
Front Street Northeast
13
Turn left onto OR 99E Bus
0.2 mi
·
35 sec
·
Commercial Street Northeast
14
Continue on OR 99E Bus
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Liberty Street Northeast
15
Turn right onto OR 99E Bus
3.1 mi
·
4 min
·
Doctor Martin Luther King Junior Parkway
Use the left lane.
16
Keep slight left at fork onto I 5
40 mi
·
48 min
·
I 5
Toward I 5 North: Portland
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
17
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.
18
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
Exit 2B
Toward Everett Street, Glisan Street
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
19
Turn right onto Northwest Everett Street
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Northwest Everett Street
20
Turn right onto Northwest 8th Avenue
521 ft
·
27 sec
·
Northwest 8th Avenue
21
Turn left onto Northwest Couch Street
0.1 mi
·
32 sec
·
Northwest Couch Street
22
Turn right
110 ft
·
8 sec
23
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 Dallas, 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 165 decision points cluster between mile 14.2 and 61.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
8
14.2 mi into trip
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~20m in
|
OR 22 / Center Street Bridge
Keep slight right at fork onto OR 22 / Center Street Bridge toward OR 99E Business South: City Center, Albany
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
Toward OR 99E Business South: City Center, Alba...
7
14.8 mi into trip
|
~21m in
Take the exit toward OR 99E Business North: Keizer, Portland
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
Toward OR 99E Business North: Keizer, Portland
7
19.6 mi into trip
|
~30m in
|
I 5
Keep slight left at fork onto I 5 toward I 5 North: Portland
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward I 5 North: Portland
8
59.3 mi into trip
|
~1h 19m 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
8
61.4 mi into trip
|
~1h 22m 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
$12.39 one way
$24.78 round trip
$5.06/gal
25.4 MPG avg
22 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.36 | $13.11 | $26.23 |
| premium | $5.59 | $13.69 | $27.38 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $13.73 | $27.47 |
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 | $6.53 | $2.99 |
| Efficient EV | 15.6 | 0 | $5.44 | $2.49 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 24.9 | 0 | $8.71 | $3.98 |
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 Tuesday
Local time
2:00 AM
PDT
Current temp
58°F
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
WSW 8 mph
54% chance
Live forecast
Special Weather Statement
Special Weather Statement issued April 13 at 1:02PM PDT by NWS Pendleton OR
Special Weather Statement
Special Weather Statement issued April 13 at 1:02PM PDT by NWS Pendleton OR
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
14 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
1h 25m on the road
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a trip defined by efficiency, as highway driving accounts for 72% of your time on the road. You will navigate via a combination of the Salem-Willamina Highway, the Salem Dallas Highway Northwest, and a significant 39.7-mile stretch on I-5. The character of the route shifts from local highways to the faster, more consistent pace of the interstate. While the drive is functional rather than leisurely, the infrastructure makes for a predictable experience behind the wheel. You will spend the bulk of your journey maintaining a steady speed as you transition between these primary thoroughfares.
72% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
23 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 39.7 mi on I 5.
How Hard Is This Drive?
9/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 5 and Salem Dallas Highway Northwest. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 14.2 miles in near OR 22 / Center Street Bridge.
Driving Effort
9/10
Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 62.2 miles you will encounter 16 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 14.2 miles (OR 22 / Center Street Bridge): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 14.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 19.6 miles (I 5): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
375 ft
31 ft
Total Climb
267 ft
Total Descent
562 ft
Highest Point
375 ft
~53.3 mi in
Elevation Range
344 ft
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 Dallas, OR to Portland, OR, road signs begin pointing toward Albany along the way.
Albany
14.2 mi in
|
~20m
|
via OR 22
About the Cities
Starting in Dallas, OR
Full guide →Dallas, with a population of more than 1.3 million residents, is the ninth largest city in the United States and the third largest in the state of Texas. It is an impressive melting pot of culture and character. Boasting high-end luxury hotels, innumerable fine dining spots, and one of the busiest airports in the world, Dallas maintains an upscale ethos reflected by an affluent population, world-class museums, and a shimmering modern skyline. Its history was marred by the infamous assassination of U.S. President John F. Kennedy, but there is more historic and contemporary heritage to be discovered in the city. As a center of the oil and cotton industries in the late 1800s and early 1900s, Dallas was a classic American boom town and remains one of the fastest growing cities in the nation.
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 1h 25m. Total distance: 62.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 25m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (72%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 39.7 miles on I 5. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
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 14.2 miles (OR 22 / Center Street Bridge): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 14.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 19.6 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, EIA for fuel prices, and USGS 3DEP for elevation. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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