Origin
Lafayette, OR
Late night in Lafayette on Tuesday
Local time
3:36 AM
PDT
Current temp
44°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Lafayette, 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
58m
Distance
34.5 mi
56 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$7
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 53m
★
6 AM
0h 58m
8 AM
1h 7m
10 AM
1h 1m
12 PM
1h 0m
3 PM
1h 2m
5 PM
1h 7m
8 PM
0h 55m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Lafayette, OR
Gian Tripodoro
Trip Overview
This 34.5-mile drive from Lafayette, OR to Portland, OR will take you about 58 minutes, making it a perfect day trip. You'll navigate primarily on Southwest Pacific Highway, Pacific Highway West, and I 5, with about 22% of the journey on the highway. The estimated fuel cost is around $7, which is quite budget-friendly for a short excursion. Given its proximity and brief duration, this route is best enjoyed without needing an overnight stay, allowing for a flexible schedule. The drive connects you within the Pacific Coast region of Oregon, offering a straightforward transition between two points.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Southwest Pacific Highway | 12.1 mi | 21m |
| Pacific Highway West | 6.7 mi | 9m |
| I 5 | 5.6 mi | 7m |
| Newberg-Dundee Bypass | 4.2 mi | 5m |
| Stadium Freeway | 2.1 mi | 3m |
| South Springbrook Road | 1 mi | 2m |
| East Portland Road | 1 mi | 1m |
| East 3rd Street | 0.5 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Southwest Pacific Highway
— 12.1 mi, about 21m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lafayette, OR and Portland, OR.
1
Start on OR 99W
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
East 3rd Street
2
Continue on OR 99W
5.3 mi
·
7 min
·
Pacific Highway West
3
Turn left onto OR 18
4.2 mi
·
5 min
·
Newberg-Dundee Bypass
4
At end of road, turn left onto OR 219
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
·
Northeast Saint Paul Highway
5
Turn right onto South Springbrook Road
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
South Springbrook Road
Use the right lane.
6
Turn right onto OR 99W
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
East Portland Road
Use the right lane.
7
Continue on OR 99W
1.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Pacific Highway West
8
Continue on OR 99W
12 mi
·
21 min
·
Southwest Pacific Highway
Use the straight lane.
9
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
59 sec
Toward I 5: Portland, Salem
Use the straight / right lanes.
10
Merge onto I 5
5.6 mi
·
7 min
·
I 5
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
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.
12
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
Exit 2B
Toward Everett Street, Glisan Street
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Turn right onto Northwest Everett Street
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Northwest Everett Street
14
Turn right onto Northwest 8th Avenue
521 ft
·
27 sec
·
Northwest 8th Avenue
15
Turn left onto Northwest Couch Street
0.1 mi
·
32 sec
·
Northwest Couch Street
16
Turn right
110 ft
·
8 sec
17
Arrive at destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
17 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 34.5 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 17.3 miles from Lafayette, 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 125 decision points cluster between mile 10 and 33.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
10 mi into trip
|
~15m in
|
OR 219 / Northeast Saint Paul Highway
At end of road, turn left onto OR 219 / Northeast Saint Paul Highway
Navigation decision point
5
10.3 mi into trip
|
~15m in
|
South Springbrook Road
Turn right onto South Springbrook Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
7
25.7 mi into trip
|
~43m in
Take the exit toward I 5: Portland, Salem
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / right lanes.
Toward I 5: Portland, Salem
8
31.7 mi into trip
|
~51m 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
33.8 mi into trip
|
~55m 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
$6.87 one way
$13.75 round trip
$5.06/gal
25.4 MPG avg
12 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.36 | $7.27 | $14.55 |
| premium | $5.59 | $7.59 | $15.19 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $7.62 | $15.23 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$7
Estimated CO2 emission: 12.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 10.4 | 0 | $3.62 | $1.66 |
| Efficient EV | 8.6 | 0 | $3.02 | $1.38 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 13.8 | 0 | $4.83 | $2.21 |
Gas CO2
12 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (67% 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
3:36 AM
PDT
Current temp
47°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
46°F
King City, OR
17 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
3 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
58m 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?
Expect a turn-heavy local drive for this trip. While 22% of the route is on the highway, much of your time will be spent on surface streets. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 12.1 miles on Southwest Pacific Highway. This suggests a driving experience that requires consistent attention due to frequent turns and changes in road type, rather than a monotonous highway cruise. The road's character is likely to shift as you move from more rural sections to the approach of a major metropolitan area.
Only 22% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
17 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 12.1 mi on Southwest Pacific Highway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
7/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 10 miles in near OR 219 / Northeast Saint Paul Highway.
Driving Effort
7/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 12 decision points packed into just 34.5 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 58m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 10 miles (OR 219 / Northeast Saint Paul Highway): Navigation decision point; at 10.3 miles (South Springbrook Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 25.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
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 Lafayette, OR to Portland, OR, road signs begin pointing toward Salem along the way.
Salem
25.7 mi in
|
~43m
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 58m. Total distance: 34.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
58m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 12.1 miles on Southwest Pacific Highway. 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 10 miles (OR 219 / Northeast Saint Paul Highway): Navigation decision point; at 10.3 miles (South Springbrook Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 25.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
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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