Origin
Portland, OR
Night in Portland on Saturday
Local time
9:19 PM
PDT
Current temp
45°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Portland, OR to Damascus, OR
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
31m
Distance
18.7 mi
30 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 29m
★
6 AM
0h 32m
8 AM
0h 37m
10 AM
0h 34m
12 PM
0h 33m
3 PM
0h 34m
5 PM
0h 37m
8 PM
0h 30m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Damascus, OR
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Trip Overview
Portland, OR to Damascus, OR is 18.7 miles and takes about 31 minutes via I 205, with a fuel budget near $4 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within the Pacific Coast region, making it a convenient local excursion. It's a straightforward drive that primarily uses major roadways. Consider this route for a quick errand or a brief scenic escape without a significant time commitment. Given its brevity, it's ideal for a same-day round trip.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 205 | 6.4 mi | 8m |
| Southeast Sunnyside Road | 5.8 mi | 11m |
| Banfield Freeway | 4.8 mi | 6m |
| Burnside Bridge | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| West Burnside Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Northeast Grand Avenue | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| East Burnside Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Northwest 5th Avenue | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 205
— 6.4 mi, about 8m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Portland, OR and Damascus, OR.
1
Start on this road
110 ft
·
10 sec
·
this road
2
Turn right onto Northwest Couch Street
170 ft
·
11 sec
·
Northwest Couch Street
3
Turn right onto Northwest 5th Avenue
243 ft
·
12 sec
·
Northwest 5th Avenue
4
Turn left onto West Burnside Street
0.2 mi
·
51 sec
·
West Burnside Street
5
Continue on Burnside Bridge
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Burnside Bridge
6
Continue on East Burnside Street
526 ft
·
28 sec
·
East Burnside Street
7
Turn left onto OR 99E
0.1 mi
·
28 sec
·
Northeast Grand Avenue
Use the left lane.
8
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
20 sec
Toward I 84, US 30 East: Portland Airport, The Dalles
Use the right lane.
9
Merge onto I 84; US 30
4.8 mi
·
6 min
·
Banfield Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
26 sec
Exit 6
Toward I 205 South: Salem
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Keep slight left at fork
0.2 mi
·
15 sec
Toward I 205 South
Use the slight left lane.
12
Merge onto I 205
6.4 mi
·
8 min
·
I 205
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
Exit 14
Toward Sunnyside Road, Sunnybrook Boulevard
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Keep slight left at fork
284 ft
·
8 sec
Toward Sunnyside Road East, Happy Valley, Sunnybrook Boulevard, Sunnyside Road West, Clackamas Promenade
15
Turn left onto Southeast Sunnyside Road
5.8 mi
·
11 min
·
Southeast Sunnyside Road
Use the left / straight lanes.
16
Turn right onto OR 212
73 ft
·
1 sec
·
Southeast Highway 212
17
Arrive at destination
OR 212
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 135 decision points cluster between mile 0.8 and 12.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
7
0.8 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
OR 99E / Northeast Grand Avenue
Turn left onto OR 99E / Northeast Grand Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
8
1 mi into trip
|
~3m in
Take the exit toward I 84, US 30 East: Portland Airport, The Dalles
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the right lane.
Toward I 84, US 30 East: Portland Airport, The...
7
5.9 mi into trip
|
~10m in
Take the exit toward I 205 South: Salem
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 6
Toward I 205 South: Salem
8
6.2 mi into trip
|
~10m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 205 South
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left lane.
Toward I 205 South
8
12.7 mi into trip
|
~19m in
Take the exit toward Sunnyside Road, Sunnybrook Boulevard
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 14
Toward Sunnyside Road, Sunnybrook Boulevard
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.73 one way
$7.45 round trip
$5.06/gal
25.4 MPG avg
7 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.36 | $3.94 | $7.88 |
| premium | $5.59 | $4.12 | $8.23 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.13 | $8.26 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 6.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 71% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 5.6 | 0 | $1.96 | $0.90 |
| Efficient EV | 4.7 | 0 | $1.64 | $0.75 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 7.5 | 0 | $2.62 | $1.20 |
Gas CO2
7 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (71% 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
Damascus, OR
Night in Damascus on Saturday
Local time
9:19 PM
PDT
Current temp
68°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
23 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
31m 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 features a mixed profile, with about 60% of the journey on highways. You'll spend a good portion of your time on I 205, which offers a faster pace for longer stretches, including one segment of 6.4 miles. The route also incorporates Southeast Sunnyside Road and the Banfield Freeway, integrating more local road driving. Expect a blend of smooth highway cruising and navigating through more developed areas as you approach your destination. The character shifts from interstate speeds to surface street conditions.
60% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
17 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 6.4 mi on I 205.
How Hard Is This Drive?
10/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.8 miles in near OR 99E / Northeast Grand Avenue.
Driving Effort
10/10
Focused - lots of decisions in a short distance, but it is over quickly
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 13 decision points packed into just 18.7 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 31m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.8 miles (OR 99E / Northeast Grand Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 5.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. 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.
Between Portland, OR and Damascus, OR, road signs point toward The Dalles, Sunnyside Road East, Happy Valley, Sunnyside Road West and Clackamas Promenade.
The Dalles
1 mi in
|
~3m
Sunnyside Road East
12.9 mi in
|
~20m
Happy Valley
12.9 mi in
|
~20m
Sunnyside Road West
12.9 mi in
|
~20m
Clackamas Promenade
12.9 mi in
|
~20m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 31m. Total distance: 18.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
31m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (60%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 6.4 miles on I 205. 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 Damascus, 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 0.8 miles (OR 99E / Northeast Grand Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 5.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Damascus, 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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