Origin
Portland, OR
Late night in Portland on Tuesday
Local time
2:00 AM
PDT
Current temp
47°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Portland, OR to Lents, 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
15m
Distance
9.7 mi
16 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 15m
★
6 AM
0h 16m
8 AM
0h 19m
10 AM
0h 17m
12 PM
0h 17m
3 PM
0h 17m
5 PM
0h 19m
8 PM
0h 15m
★
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Lents, OR
Iván Rivero
Trip Overview
Portland, OR to Lents, OR is 9.7 miles and takes about 15m via Banfield Freeway, with a fuel budget near $2 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within the Pacific Coast region, primarily traversing Oregon. Expect a straightforward drive focused on efficient travel. It's a quick hop, ideal for those needing to get from one part of the metro area to another without a significant time commitment. This route is best suited for a direct transit rather than a leisurely exploration.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Banfield Freeway | 4.8 mi | 6m |
| I 205 | 3.1 mi | 4m |
| 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 |
| Southeast Foster Road | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Banfield Freeway
— 4.8 mi, about 6m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Portland, OR and Lents, 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
3.1 mi
·
4 min
·
I 205
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
Exit 17
Toward Foster Road
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Turn right onto Southeast Foster Road
221 ft
·
8 sec
·
Southeast Foster Road
Use the right lane.
15
Arrive at destination
Southeast Foster Road
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 115 decision points cluster between mile 0.8 and 9.4 — 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
7
9.4 mi into trip
|
~15m in
Take the exit toward Foster Road
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 17
Toward Foster Road
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.93 one way
$3.86 round trip
$5.06/gal
25.4 MPG avg
3 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.36 | $2.05 | $4.09 |
| premium | $5.59 | $2.14 | $4.27 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.14 | $4.28 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 3.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 2.9 | 0 | $1.02 | $0.47 |
| Efficient EV | 2.4 | 0 | $0.85 | $0.39 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 3.9 | 0 | $1.36 | $0.62 |
Gas CO2
3 kg
EV CO2
1 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
Lents, OR
Late night in Lents on Tuesday
Local time
2:00 AM
PDT
Current temp
70°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
15m 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 route is predominantly highway-focused, with 81% of the drive on freeways. You'll spend most of your time on the Banfield Freeway, which provides a 4.8-mile uninterrupted stretch of consistent speed. While largely a highway experience, you'll also encounter sections of I 205 and the Burnside Bridge, offering slight variations in the driving environment. The character remains utilitarian, prioritizing speed and directness over scenic detours.
81% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
15 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 4.8 mi on Banfield Freeway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
9/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Banfield Freeway and I 205. 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
9/10
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 11 decision points packed into just 9.7 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 15m.
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.
On the drive from Portland, OR to Lents, OR, road signs begin pointing toward The Dalles along the way.
The Dalles
1 mi in
|
~3m
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.
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 15m. Total distance: 9.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
15m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (81%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 4.8 miles on Banfield Freeway. 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 Lents, 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 Lents, 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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