Origin
Portland, OR
Late night in Portland on Sunday
Local time
3:17 AM
PDT
Current temp
45°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Portland, OR to Oregon City, OR
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
30m
Distance
19.1 mi
31 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 28m
★
6 AM
0h 30m
8 AM
0h 35m
10 AM
0h 32m
12 PM
0h 31m
3 PM
0h 32m
5 PM
0h 35m
8 PM
0h 29m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Oregon City, OR
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Trip Overview
If you are looking for a quick transition from Portland to Oregon City, this 19.1-mile journey is an efficient way to travel between these two Pacific Coast locations. You can expect to spend about 30 minutes behind the wheel, making this a perfect candidate for a single-day trip. With a fuel cost estimate of $4, it is an incredibly budget-friendly excursion that requires no overnight stops. By utilizing I-205, the Banfield Freeway, and McLoughlin Boulevard, you can navigate between the cities with ease. Whether you are commuting or heading out for a short excursion, the route is straightforward and practical for any driver.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 205 | 11.6 mi | 15m |
| Banfield Freeway | 4.8 mi | 6m |
| McLoughlin Boulevard | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Burnside Bridge | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| West Burnside Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Singer Hill Road | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Northeast Grand Avenue | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| East Burnside Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 205
— 11.6 mi, about 15m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Portland, OR and Oregon City, 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
12 mi
·
15 min
·
I 205
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
Exit 9
Toward OR 99E: Downtown Oregon City, Gladstone
Use the slight right lane.
14
Turn left onto OR 99E
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
McLoughlin Boulevard
Use the left lane.
15
Turn left onto 10th Street
449 ft
·
17 sec
·
10th Street
Use the left lane.
16
Continue on Singer Hill Road
0.2 mi
·
34 sec
·
Singer Hill Road
17
Turn right onto 7th Street
102 ft
·
3 sec
·
7th Street
18
Arrive at destination
7th Street
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 135 decision points cluster between mile 0.8 and 18 — 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
18 mi into trip
|
~26m in
Take the exit toward OR 99E: Downtown Oregon City, Gladstone
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 9
Toward OR 99E: Downtown Oregon City, Gladstone
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.80 one way
$7.61 round trip
$5.06/gal
25.4 MPG avg
7 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.36 | $4.03 | $8.05 |
| premium | $5.59 | $4.20 | $8.41 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.22 | $8.43 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 6.7 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 | 5.7 | 0 | $2.01 | $0.92 |
| Efficient EV | 4.8 | 0 | $1.67 | $0.76 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 7.6 | 0 | $2.67 | $1.22 |
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
Oregon City, OR
Late night in Oregon City on Sunday
Local time
3:17 AM
PDT
Current temp
49°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
4 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
30m 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 19.1-mile trek is a highway-focused drive, with 86% of your time spent on major thoroughfares. You will experience a mix of high-speed transit and arterial roads, with your longest uninterrupted stretch covering 11.6 miles on I-205. The journey is designed for efficiency rather than leisure, providing a direct connection through the region. As you transition from the freeway onto McLoughlin Boulevard, the character of the drive shifts from high-speed interstate travel to a more localized flow. Expect a consistent, functional experience that prioritizes speed and directness over technical maneuvers or winding paths.
86% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
18 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 11.6 mi on I 205.
How Hard Is This Drive?
9/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 205 and Banfield Freeway. 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 13 decision points packed into just 19.1 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 30m.
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 Oregon City, OR, road signs point toward The Dalles and Gladstone.
The Dalles
1 mi in
|
~3m
Gladstone
18 mi in
|
~26m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 30m. Total distance: 19.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
30m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (86%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 11.6 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 Oregon City, 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 Oregon City, 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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