Origin
Scio, OR
Morning in Scio on Tuesday
Local time
10:27 AM
PDT
Current temp
43°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Scio, OR to Portland, 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
1h 32m
Distance
70.2 mi
113 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$14
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 26m
★
6 AM
1h 33m
8 AM
1h 47m
10 AM
1h 38m
12 PM
1h 36m
3 PM
1h 38m
5 PM
1h 46m
8 PM
1h 29m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Scio, OR
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Trip Overview
This 70.2-mile drive from Scio, Oregon, to Portland, Oregon, is easily manageable as a single-day trip, taking approximately 1 hour and 32 minutes to complete. Your journey will primarily utilize I-5, the North Santiam Highway, and Stayton Scio Road Southeast, with a significant portion of the drive on the interstate. With an estimated fuel cost of $14, this route offers an efficient way to travel between the Pacific Coast regions of Oregon. Given its relatively short duration, you won't need to worry about overnight stays, allowing for maximum flexibility in your schedule.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
35.1 miles from Scio, OR
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 47m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 5 | 45.9 mi | 56m |
| North Santiam Highway | 11.5 mi | 14m |
| Stayton Scio Road Southeast | 4.2 mi | 6m |
| Stayton Scio Road | 3.2 mi | 4m |
| Stadium Freeway | 2.1 mi | 3m |
| South First Avenue | 1 mi | 1m |
| Cascade Highway Southeast | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| Northwest Everett Street | 0.3 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
I 5
— 45.9 mi, about 56m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Scio, OR and Portland, OR.
1
Start on Northwest 1st Avenue
84 ft
·
7 sec
·
Northwest 1st Avenue
2
Turn left onto North Main Street
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
·
North Main Street
3
Turn right onto Northeast 4th Avenue
435 ft
·
7 sec
·
Northeast 4th Avenue
4
Turn straight onto Stayton Scio Road
3.2 mi
·
4 min
·
Stayton Scio Road
5
Continue on Stayton Scio Road Southeast
0.4 mi
·
38 sec
·
Stayton Scio Road Southeast
6
Continue on Stayton Scio Road Southeast
3.7 mi
·
5 min
·
Stayton Scio Road Southeast
7
Continue on CR 66
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
·
South 1st Avenue
8
Continue on CR 66
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
South First Avenue
9
Continue on CR 30
0.5 mi
·
52 sec
·
Cascade Highway Southeast
10
Take the ramp
0.4 mi
·
56 sec
11
Merge onto OR 22
11 mi
·
14 min
·
North Santiam Highway
12
Take the exit onto I 5; OR 99E
46 mi
·
56 min
·
I 5; OR 99E
Exit 1B
Toward I 5 North: Portland
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Keep slight left at fork onto I 405
2.1 mi
·
3 min
·
Stadium Freeway
Exit 299B
Toward I 405 North: City Center
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
14
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
Exit 2B
Toward Everett Street, Glisan Street
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15
Turn right onto Northwest Everett Street
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Northwest Everett Street
16
Turn right onto Northwest 8th Avenue
521 ft
·
27 sec
·
Northwest 8th Avenue
17
Turn left onto Northwest Couch Street
0.1 mi
·
32 sec
·
Northwest Couch Street
18
Turn right
110 ft
·
8 sec
19
Arrive at destination
Trip Plan
For this straightforward 1 hour and 32-minute drive, an early morning departure is recommended to navigate any potential urban traffic as you approach Portland. Since there are no designated stops in the data, plan your own breaks as needed, perhaps during the 45.9-mile stretch on I-5. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, as the estimated cost is $14, and it's always wise to top off before heading into a larger city. This route is short enough that you can easily adjust your timing based on your needs.
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 35.1 miles from Scio, OR, or about 47m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 45.9 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 15 miles or 22m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 35.1 miles or 47m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 17m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Portland, OR than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Scio, OR so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Scio, OR
This is one driving day of about 70.2 miles and 1h 32m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 15 miles from Scio, OR.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on I 5 for about 45.9 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
35 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 15 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 35.1 miles from Scio, OR, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 105 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 69.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
North Main Street
Turn left onto North Main Street
Navigation decision point
5
0.2 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Northeast 4th Avenue
Turn right onto Northeast 4th Avenue
Navigation decision point
7
21.4 mi into trip
|
~30m in
|
I 5; OR 99E
Take the exit onto I 5; OR 99E toward I 5 North: Portland
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 1B
Toward I 5 North: Portland
8
67.3 mi into trip
|
~1h 26m in
|
I 405 / Stadium Freeway
Keep slight left at fork onto I 405 / Stadium Freeway toward I 405 North: City Center
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
Exit 299B
Toward I 405 North: City Center
8
69.4 mi into trip
|
~1h 29m in
Take the exit toward Everett Street, Glisan Street
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 2B
Toward Everett Street, Glisan Street
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$13.98 one way
$27.97 round trip
$5.06/gal
25.4 MPG avg
25 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.36 | $14.80 | $29.60 |
| premium | $5.59 | $15.45 | $30.90 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $15.50 | $31.00 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$14
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$39–$64
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 24.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 21.1 | 0 | $7.37 | $3.37 |
| Efficient EV | 17.6 | 0 | $6.14 | $2.81 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 28.1 | 0 | $9.83 | $4.49 |
Gas CO2
25 kg
EV CO2
8 kg (68% 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
Morning in Portland on Tuesday
Local time
10:27 AM
PDT
Current temp
47°F
Unavailable
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
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
1h 32m 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?
The character of this drive is predominantly highway-focused, with 68% of the journey on major roadways. You'll experience a longest uninterrupted stretch of 45.9 miles on I-5, offering a consistent pace. While much of the route involves efficient interstate travel, you'll also navigate sections of the North Santiam Highway and Stayton Scio Road Southeast, which may offer a different driving experience. Expect a mix of faster highway segments and potentially more local road conditions as you approach your destination.
68% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
19 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 45.9 mi on I 5.
How Hard Is This Drive?
5/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 5 and North Santiam Highway. You will hit about 10 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near North Main 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 70.2 miles you will encounter 10 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: near the start (North Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (Northeast 4th Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 21.4 miles (I 5; OR 99E): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
About the Cities
Arriving 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 1h 32m. Total distance: 70.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 32m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (68%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 45.9 miles on I 5. 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: near the start (North Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (Northeast 4th Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 21.4 miles (I 5; OR 99E): 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 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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