Origin
Scappoose, OR
Late night in Scappoose on Sunday
Local time
5:53 AM
PDT
Current temp
60°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Scappoose, OR to Portland, OR
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
34m
Distance
20.3 mi
33 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 32m
★
6 AM
0h 35m
8 AM
0h 41m
10 AM
0h 37m
12 PM
0h 36m
3 PM
0h 37m
5 PM
0h 40m
8 PM
0h 33m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Scappoose, OR
JOHN CALLERY
Trip Overview
If you are traveling from Scappoose to Portland, you are looking at a quick 20.3-mile journey that typically takes about 34 minutes behind the wheel. This route stays entirely within the Pacific Coast region of Oregon, making it an ideal day trip that requires no overnight stops. Expect to spend roughly $4 on fuel for the trip, keeping your travel costs very manageable. You will primarily utilize Northwest Saint Helens Road, Northwest Yeon Avenue, and the Lower Columbia River Highway to navigate between the two points. Since the entire trip is less than an hour, it offers great flexibility for your schedule, whether you are commuting or heading into the city for a brief visit.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Northwest Saint Helens Road | 14 mi | 21m |
| Northwest Yeon Avenue | 2.6 mi | 4m |
| Lower Columbia River Highway | 2.1 mi | 3m |
| Northwest Couch Street | 0.5 mi | 2m |
| Stadium Freeway | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Columbia River Highway | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Northwest Saint Helens Road
— 14 mi, about 21m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Scappoose, OR and Portland, OR.
1
Start on US 30
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
·
Columbia River Highway
2
Continue on US 30
2.1 mi
·
3 min
·
Lower Columbia River Highway
3
Continue on US 30
14 mi
·
21 min
·
Northwest Saint Helens Road
Use the straight lane.
4
Continue on US 30
2.6 mi
·
4 min
·
Northwest Yeon Avenue
Use the left lane.
5
Keep slight right at fork
0.4 mi
·
39 sec
Toward I 405 South, US 26: Beaverton, Salem
Use the slight right lane.
6
Merge onto I 405
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
·
Stadium Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
44 sec
Exit 2A
Toward Couch Street, Burnside Street
Use the slight right lane.
8
Turn left onto Northwest Couch Street
0.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Northwest Couch Street
9
Turn right
110 ft
·
8 sec
10
Arrive at destination
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 55 decision points cluster between mile 18.9 and 20.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
8
18.9 mi into trip
|
~30m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 405 South, US 26: Beaverton, Salem
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Toward I 405 South, US 26: Beaverton, Salem
5
19.3 mi into trip
|
~31m 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.
9
19.6 mi into trip
|
~31m in
Take the exit toward Couch Street, Burnside Street
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 2A
Toward Couch Street, Burnside Street
3
19.8 mi into trip
|
~32m in
|
Northwest Couch Street
Turn left onto Northwest Couch Street
Navigation decision point
3
20.3 mi into trip
|
~34m in
Turn right
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.04 one way
$8.09 round trip
$5.06/gal
25.4 MPG avg
7 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.36 | $4.28 | $8.56 |
| premium | $5.59 | $4.47 | $8.94 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.48 | $8.96 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 7.1 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 | 6.1 | 0 | $2.13 | $0.97 |
| Efficient EV | 5.1 | 0 | $1.78 | $0.81 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 8.1 | 0 | $2.84 | $1.30 |
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
Portland, OR
Late night in Portland on Sunday
Local time
5:53 AM
PDT
Current temp
45°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
15 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
34m 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 as you transition from the outskirts of Scappoose into the Portland metro area. The route is comprised entirely of highway driving, meaning you will maintain a consistent pace throughout the 20.3-mile distance. Your longest uninterrupted stretch occurs during the 14-mile segment on Northwest Saint Helens Road, which serves as the backbone of your journey. Because the roads are winding and local in nature, stay alert for changes in traffic flow as you move from the highway onto Northwest Yeon Avenue. It is a straightforward drive that prioritizes efficiency over long-distance interstate cruising.
Only 1% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
10 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 14 mi on Northwest Saint Helens Road.
How Hard Is This Drive?
5/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 5 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 18.9 miles in.
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 20.3 miles you will encounter 5 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 18.9 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 19.3 miles (I 405 / Stadium Freeway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 19.6 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 Scappoose, OR to Portland, OR, road signs begin pointing toward Salem along the way.
Salem
18.9 mi in
|
~30m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 34m. Total distance: 20.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
34m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (1%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 14 miles on Northwest Saint Helens Road. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
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 18.9 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 19.3 miles (I 405 / Stadium Freeway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 19.6 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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