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Trip from Portland, OR to Florence, OR
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Sep 6, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
3h 40m
Distance
164.2 mi
264 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$32
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
3h 28m
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6 AM
3h 40m
8 AM
4h 5m
10 AM
3h 49m
12 PM
3h 46m
3 PM
3h 50m
5 PM
4h 4m
8 PM
3h 33m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Portland, OR
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Florence, OR
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Trip Overview
Portland, OR to Florence, OR is 164.2 miles and takes about 3h 40m via I 5 and Highway 126, with a fuel budget near $32 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This drive takes you from the Pacific Coast region of Oregon to another part of the Pacific Coast, primarily on highways. It's a manageable trip that's well-suited for a single day, making it easy to fit into a broader itinerary. Given the direct route and reasonable travel time, you can expect a straightforward transit between these two points.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
82.1 miles from Portland, OR
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 41m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 5 | 82.7 mi | 1h 38m |
| Highway 126 | 42.6 mi | 59m |
| Albany-Junction City Highway | 8.3 mi | 11m |
| Territorial Road | 4.4 mi | 6m |
| Suttle Road | 3.8 mi | 6m |
| Highway 99E | 3.5 mi | 5m |
| Highway 36 | 3.4 mi | 4m |
| Territorial Highway | 2.7 mi | 4m |
Longest stretch:
I 5
— 82.7 mi, about 1h 38m
Traffic on I-5
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 60 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
4 PM
~3,740 veh/hr typical · worst 4,416
Quietest
2 AM
~305 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
12.3×
busier at peak than in the quiet hours
12a
6a
noon
6p
11p
Averaged across 105 weeks of 2023 FHWA Travel Monitoring Analysis System data. Weekday hours only (Mon–Fri).
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Portland, OR and Florence, OR.
1
Start on this road
110 ft
·
13 sec
·
this road
2
Turn left onto Northwest Couch Street
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Northwest Couch Street
3
Turn left onto Northwest 13th Avenue
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Northwest 13th Avenue
4
Turn right onto Southwest Taylor Street
29 ft
·
1 sec
·
Southwest Taylor Street
5
Take the ramp
0.5 mi
·
44 sec
Toward I 405 South
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
6
Merge onto I 405
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Stadium Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Merge onto I 5
83 mi
·
1 hr 38 min
·
I 5
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
Toward OR 228: Halsey, Brownsville
9
Turn right onto OR 228
2.3 mi
·
3 min
·
Halsey-Sweet Home Highway
10
Turn left onto OR 99E
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
West 2nd Street
11
Continue on OR 99E
8.3 mi
·
11 min
·
Albany-Junction City Highway
12
Continue on OR 99E
0.3 mi
·
45 sec
·
South 3rd Street
13
Continue on OR 99E
3.5 mi
·
5 min
·
Highway 99E
14
Continue on OR 99
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Ivy Street
Use the straight lane.
15
Continue on OR 99
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Highway 99S
16
Turn right onto OR 36
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
Highway 36
17
Continue on OR 36
0.5 mi
·
41 sec
·
Mapleton-Junction City Highway
18
Continue on OR 36
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Highway 36
19
Turn left onto Applegate Trail
2.6 mi
·
3 min
·
Applegate Trail
20
At end of road, turn left onto Territorial Road
4.4 mi
·
6 min
·
Territorial Road
21
Continue on Territorial Highway
2.7 mi
·
4 min
·
Territorial Highway
22
Turn right onto Suttle Road
3.8 mi
·
6 min
·
Suttle Road
23
At end of road, turn right onto OR 126
28 mi
·
39 min
·
Highway 126
24
Turn left onto OR 126
14 mi
·
20 min
·
Highway 126
25
Turn right onto Spruce Street
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Spruce Street
26
Turn left onto 18th Street
281 ft
·
10 sec
·
18th Street
27
Turn right
47 ft
·
3 sec
28
Arrive at destination
Trip Plan
Given this is a single-day trip of just under 4 hours, you have flexibility in your departure time. Leaving Portland in the morning allows ample time to reach Florence with daylight to spare. You'll encounter one main stop point along the way, which can be a good place to refuel and stretch your legs. Keep an eye on your fuel levels, especially before the longest stretch on I 5, to ensure you have enough to comfortably reach your destination. The relatively short distance means you can afford to be spontaneous with your timing.
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 82.1 miles from Portland, OR, or about 1h 41m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 82.7 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 36 miles or 46m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 82.1 miles or 1h 41m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 58m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Florence, OR than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Portland, OR so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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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 Portland, OR
This is one driving day of about 164.2 miles and 3h 40m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 36 miles from Portland, 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 82.7 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
82 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 36 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 82.1 miles from Portland, OR, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before I 5 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 82.7 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.
TA
0.1 mi from route
Pilot Travel Center
0.1 mi from route
French Prairie Rest Area - Northbound
0.1 mi from route
French Prairie Rest Area - Southbound
0.1 mi from route
Santiam River Rest Area
0.1 mi from route
Love's Travel Stop
0.2 mi from route
EZ Trip Travel Center
0.3 mi from route
Service Plaza
0.4 mi from route
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 175 decision points cluster between mile 0.7 and 85.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0.7 mi into trip
|
~3m in
|
Southwest Taylor Street
Turn right onto Southwest Taylor Street
Navigation decision point
5
0.7 mi into trip
|
~3m in
Take the ramp toward I 405 South
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
Toward I 405 South
5
1.2 mi into trip
|
~4m in
|
I 405 / Stadium Freeway
Merge onto I 405 / Stadium Freeway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
2.7 mi into trip
|
~6m in
|
I 5
Merge onto I 5
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
85.4 mi into trip
|
~1h 45m in
Take the exit toward OR 228: Halsey, Brownsville
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward OR 228: Halsey, Brownsville
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$31.83 one way
$63.65 round trip
$4.92/gal
25.4 MPG avg
58 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.20 | $33.63 | $67.26 |
| premium | $5.44 | $35.15 | $70.30 |
| diesel | $5.60 | $36.20 | $72.39 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$32
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$57–$82
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 57.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-08-31.
Driving Electric?
About $17 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 49.3 | 0 | $17.24 | $7.88 |
| Efficient EV | 41.1 | 0 | $14.37 | $6.57 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 65.7 | 0 | $22.99 | $10.51 |
Gas CO2
57 kg
EV CO2
19 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.
Origin
Portland, OR
Night in Portland on Saturday
Local time
10:56 PM
PDT
Current temp
64°F
Rain then Showers And Thunderstorms
S 7 to 12 mph
99% chance
Live forecast
Destination
Florence, OR
Night in Florence on Saturday
Local time
10:56 PM
PDT
Current temp
61°F
Rain
SSW 8 to 20 mph
100% chance
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.
Temperature spread
3 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
3h 40m 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?
This route is mostly highway, with 82% of the drive on high-speed roads. You'll experience a longest stretch of 82.7 miles on I 5, offering extended periods of consistent cruising. The transition to surface roads will likely occur around the 82.7-mile mark. Expect a significant amount of time on interstate before shifting to more local thoroughfares.
82% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
28 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 82.7 mi on I 5.
How Hard Is This Drive?
5/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 5 and Highway 126. You will hit about 17 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.7 miles in near Southwest Taylor Street.
Driving Effort
5/10
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 164.2 miles you will encounter 17 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 0.7 miles (Southwest Taylor Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.7 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 1.2 miles (I 405 / Stadium Freeway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
524 ft
21 ft
Total Climb
562 ft
Total Descent
548 ft
Highest Point
524 ft
~129 mi in
Elevation Range
504 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 Portland, OR to Florence, OR, road signs begin pointing toward Brownsville along the way.
Brownsville
85.4 mi in
|
~1h 45m
About the Cities
Starting 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.
Top landmarks
- • Union Station — railroad station in Portland, Oregon, USA
- • Veterans Memorial Coliseum — indoor arena in Portland, Oregon, USA
- • Portland Building — municipal office building in Portland
Arriving in Florence, OR
Full guide →Founded 1893
Florence is a city on the Central Oregon Coast.
Top landmarks
- • Siuslaw River Bridge — bridge in Florence, Oregon
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 3h 40m. Total distance: 164.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
3h 40m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (82%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 82.7 miles on I 5. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes — we found about 9 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.
Yes, with realistic expectations. Build in a stop roughly every 2 hours, have snacks and activities ready, and check the Nearby Places tabs for kid-friendly stops along the way.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.7 miles (Southwest Taylor Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.7 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 1.2 miles (I 405 / Stadium Freeway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Possible but tiring. At 3.7 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 7.3 hours — manageable with a long break at Florence, OR, but most travelers stay overnight.
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, USGS 3DEP for elevation, and FHWA TMAS for hourly traffic volumes. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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