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Trip from Stanfield, 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

3h 34m

Distance

189.2 mi

305 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$38

one way

EV Charging

Good

8 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 38 min
4 AM
3h 22m ★
6 AM
3h 35m
8 AM
4h 0m
10 AM
3h 43m
12 PM
3h 41m
3 PM
3h 45m
5 PM
3h 58m
8 PM
3h 27m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Downtown Stanfield, OR, OR

Stanfield, OR

Leon Šebrek

Trip Overview

This 189.2-mile journey from Stanfield, OR to Portland, OR takes approximately 3 hours and 34 minutes, making it a feasible one-day trip. You'll primarily be on the Columbia River Highway, Old Oregon Trail Highway, and the Banfield Freeway, with about 4% of the drive being on highways. The estimated fuel cost for this route is $38. This drive offers a turn-heavy local road experience, so plan for a more engaged drive than a simple interstate cruise. Given its manageable length and duration, this route is well-suited for a single day of travel within the Pacific Coast region.

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

94.6 miles from Stanfield, OR

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 45m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Columbia River Highway 158.3 mi 2h 56m
Old Oregon Trail Highway 20.9 mi 22m
Banfield Freeway 6.8 mi 9m
Umatilla-Stanfield Highway 1.2 mi 1m
Morrison Bridge 0.3 mi <1m
Southwest 4th Avenue 0.2 mi 1m
South Main Street 0.2 mi <1m
Southwest Washington Street 0.1 mi <1m
Longest stretch: Columbia River Highway — 158.3 mi, about 2h 56m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Stanfield, OR and Portland, OR.

1

Start on this road

52 ft · 9 sec · this road
2

Turn left onto East Coe Avenue

114 ft · 8 sec · East Coe Avenue
3

Turn left onto US 395

0.2 mi · 15 sec · South Main Street
4

Continue on US 395

1.2 mi · 1 min · Umatilla-Stanfield Highway
5

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 27 sec
Toward I 84 West, US 30 West: Portland
6

Merge onto I 84; US 30

21 mi · 22 min · Old Oregon Trail Highway
7

Continue on I 84; US 30

158 mi · 2 hr 56 min · Columbia River Highway
Use the straight lane.
8

Continue on I 84; US 30

6.8 mi · 9 min · Banfield Freeway
Toward Portland Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9

Keep slight left at fork

0.4 mi · 32 sec
Toward I 5 South: Salem, OMSI, City Center
10

Keep slight right at fork

0.2 mi · 20 sec
Toward City Center, OMSI Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11

Keep slight right at fork

0.2 mi · 25 sec
Toward Morrison Street, City Center Use the slight right lane.
12

Turn straight onto Morrison Bridge

0.3 mi · 42 sec · Morrison Bridge
Use the straight / right lanes.
13

Continue on Southwest Washington Street

0.1 mi · 29 sec · Southwest Washington Street
Use the straight lane.
14

Turn right onto Southwest 4th Avenue

0.2 mi · 1 min · Southwest 4th Avenue
15

Continue on Northwest 4th Avenue

280 ft · 17 sec · Northwest 4th Avenue
Use the left / straight lanes.
16

Turn left onto Northwest Couch Street

427 ft · 25 sec · Northwest Couch Street
17

Turn left

110 ft · 8 sec
18

Arrive at destination

Trip Plan

With a driving time of around 3 hours and 34 minutes, this 189.2-mile trip from Stanfield to Portland is easily manageable in a single day. You'll want to depart with enough daylight to comfortably navigate the "turn-heavy local drive" sections. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, especially as you approach Portland, and note the estimated fuel cost of $38. Since this is a shorter drive, you have flexibility in your departure time and can make spontaneous stops. A good tip for this route is to be prepared for frequent changes in speed and direction, particularly on the Columbia River Highway stretch.

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 94.6 miles from Stanfield, OR, or about 1h 45m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 158.3 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 42 miles or 46m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 94.6 miles or 1h 45m 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 52m

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 Stanfield, 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 Stanfield, OR

This is one driving day of about 189.2 miles and 3h 34m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 42 miles from Stanfield, 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 Columbia River Highway for about 158.3 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Downtown Dallesport, WA, WA

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Dallesport, WA

95 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

Dallesport, WA

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 42 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

White Salmon, WA

Meal break

The midpoint is around 94.6 miles from Stanfield, OR, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before Columbia River Highway if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 158.3 miles.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Nearby Places

Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.

Top Restaurant

Farmhouse Kitchen Thai Cuisine | Pearl District

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Portland, Oregon

Near the end, right off the route

0.2 mi from route ~1 min detour Moderately mile 189.2

Hours: 11 am–2 pm

+19717544966

Visit website

Grits N' Gravy

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Portland, Oregon

0.1 mi

Lechon

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Portland, Oregon

0.3 mi

Top Coffee Stop

Lan Su Chinese Garden

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Portland, Oregon

Near the end, right off the route

0.2 mi from route ~1 min detour Moderately mile 189.2

Hours: 10 am–6:30 pm

+15032288131

Visit website

TwentySix Cafe

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Portland, Oregon

1.6 mi

red e café roasters

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Portland, Oregon

2.7 mi

Farmhouse Kitchen Thai Cuisine | Pearl District

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

0.2 mi from route ~1 min detour Moderately mile 189.2

Portland, Oregon

Hours: 11 am–2 pm

+19717544966

Visit website

Grits N' Gravy

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

0.1 mi from route $10 to $20 mile 189.2

Portland, Oregon

Hours: 7 am–3 pm

+15032273903

Visit website

Lechon

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

0.3 mi from route ~1 min detour Moderately mile 189.2

Portland, Oregon

Hours: 4–9 pm

+15032199000

Visit website

The Society Cafe

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

0.1 mi from route $10 to $20 mile 189.2

Portland, Oregon

Hours: 7 am–7 pm

+15034450444

Visit website

Café UNITED

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

0.2 mi from route ~1 min detour $10 to $20 mile 189.2

Portland, Oregon

Hours: 8 am–2 pm

+15039841072

Visit website

Khao San Thai

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

0.5 mi from route ~1 min detour $20 to $30 mile 189.2

Portland, Oregon

Hours: 11 am–9 pm

+15032273700

Visit website

Behind The Museum Cafe

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

0.6 mi from route ~2 min detour Inexpensiv mile 189.2

Portland, Oregon

Hours: 11 am–5 pm

+15034776625

Visit website

Higgins

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

0.6 mi from route ~2 min detour Expensive mile 189.2

Portland, Oregon

Hours: 11:30 am–9 pm

+15032229070

Visit website

Lan Su Chinese Garden

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

0.2 mi from route ~1 min detour Moderately mile 189.2

Portland, Oregon

Hours: 10 am–6:30 pm

+15032288131

Visit website

TwentySix Cafe

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

1.6 mi from route ~4 min detour $10 to $20 mile 189.2

Portland, Oregon

Hours: 7 am–5 pm

Visit website

red e café roasters

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

2.7 mi from route ~7 min detour $1 to $10 mile 189.2

Portland, Oregon

Hours: 7 am–2 pm

+15039981387

Visit website

Common Grounds Coffeehouse

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

2.9 mi from route ~7 min detour $10 to $20 mile 189.2

Portland, Oregon

Hours: 7 am–9 pm

+15033419528

Visit website

Empirical Cafè

3.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

1.2 mi from route ~3 min detour $1 to $10 mile 189.2

Portland, Oregon

Cafe Ume

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

2.8 mi from route ~7 min detour $1 to $10 mile 189.2

Portland, Oregon

Hours: 8 am–5 pm

+15035227160

Visit website

Legacy Coffee Company

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

2.9 mi from route ~7 min detour mile 175.7

Gresham, Oregon

Hours: 7 am–5 pm

+15034895056

Visit website

Marino Cafe

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

3 mi from route ~8 min detour $1 to $10 mile 189.2

Portland, Oregon

Hours: 8 am–8 pm

+15032311313

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

3.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.1 mi from route ~3 min detour mile 108.1

The Dalles, Oregon

Hours: Open 24 hours

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.2 mi from route ~3 min detour mile 121.6

Mosier, Oregon

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

Rivian Adventure Network

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.5 mi from route ~4 min detour mile 108.1

The Dalles, Oregon

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18337484267

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, short detour

1.8 mi from route ~5 min detour mile 27

Boardman, Oregon

Hours: Open 24 hours

Visit website

EVCS Charging Station

3.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, short detour

1.8 mi from route ~5 min detour mile 27

Boardman, Oregon

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18663003827

Visit website

EVCS Charging Station

2.6 ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆

Early in the drive, short detour

1.7 mi from route ~4 min detour mile 54.1

Arlington, OR

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18663003827

Visit website

EVCS Charging Station

1.8 ★ ★ ☆ ☆ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.6 mi from route ~4 min detour mile 108.1

The Dalles, Oregon

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18663003827

Visit website

OpConnect Charging Station

3.0 ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

3.2 mi from route ~8 min detour mile 121.6

Cook, Washington

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18558859571

Visit website

Powell's City of Books

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

0.3 mi from route ~1 min detour mile 189.2

Portland, Oregon

Hours: 10 am–9 pm

+18008787323

Visit website

Portland Art Museum

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

0.6 mi from route ~2 min detour Expensive mile 189.2

Portland, Oregon

Hours: 10 am–5 pm

+15032262811

Visit website

The Skeleton Key Odditorium

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

0.5 mi from route ~1 min detour mile 189.2

Portland, Oregon

Hours: 12–6 pm

+15032215424

Visit website

Tanner Springs Park

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

0.6 mi from route ~2 min detour mile 189.2

Portland, OR

Hours: 5 am–12 pm

+15038237529

Visit website

Oregon Historical Society

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

0.6 mi from route ~2 min detour mile 189.2

Portland, Oregon

Hours: 10 am–5 pm

+15032221741

Visit website

Hopscotch Portland

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

1.1 mi from route ~3 min detour mile 189.2

Portland, Oregon

Hours: 11 am–9 pm

+18334779229

Visit website

OMSI

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

1.2 mi from route ~3 min detour mile 189.2

Portland, Oregon

Hours: 9:30 am–5:30 pm

+15037974000

Visit website

Oregon Rail Heritage Center

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

1.3 mi from route ~3 min detour mile 189.2

Portland, Oregon

Hours: 1–5 pm

+15032331156

Visit website

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 14

5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 188.2 — 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 | East Coe Avenue

Turn left onto East Coe Avenue

Navigation decision point

6
1.5 mi into trip | ~1m in

Take the exit toward I 84 West, US 30 West: Portland

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Toward I 84 West, US 30 West: Portland
6
187.7 mi into trip | ~3h 30m in

Keep slight left at fork toward I 5 South: Salem, OMSI, City Center

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Toward I 5 South: Salem, OMSI, City Center
8
188 mi into trip | ~3h 30m in

Keep slight right at fork toward City Center, OMSI

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Toward City Center, OMSI
9
188.2 mi into trip | ~3h 31m in

Keep slight right at fork toward Morrison Street, City Center

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight right lane. Toward Morrison Street, City Center

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$37.69 one way

$75.38 round trip

$5.06/gal 25.4 MPG avg 66 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $5.36 $39.89 $79.78
premium $5.59 $41.65 $83.29
diesel $5.61 $41.77 $83.55

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$38

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$63–$88

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 66.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $20 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 56.8 0 $19.87 $9.08
Efficient EV 47.3 0 $16.56 $7.57
EV Truck/SUV 75.7 0 $26.49 $12.11

Gas CO2

66 kg

EV CO2

22 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.

Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Stanfield, OR

Late night in Stanfield on Sunday

Local time

12:47 AM

PDT

Current temp

47°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Portland, OR

Late night in Portland on Sunday

Local time

12:47 AM

PDT

Current temp

45°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

2 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 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" for the majority of this 189.2-mile trip. While 4% of the route utilizes highways, the character is largely defined by its local roads. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 158.3 miles on the Columbia River Highway, indicating a significant portion of the drive follows this particular road. This suggests a route that winds and turns more than a direct interstate, requiring your attention and offering a more intimate connection with the landscape as you progress towards Portland.

Only 4% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
18 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 158.3 mi on Columbia River Highway.

How Hard Is This Drive?

7/10

Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near East Coe Avenue.

Driving Effort 7/10

Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a demanding drive. With 14 significant decision points across 189.2 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: near the start (East Coe Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 1.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 187.7 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 34m. Total distance: 189.2 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

3h 34m drive, comfortable solo distance.

Scenic Drive

Mostly surface roads route profile.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 158.3 miles on Columbia River Highway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

We did not find dedicated rest areas on this route. For a drive this long, plan bathroom and stretch breaks around gas stations, fast-food stops, or small-town downtowns — check the Nearby Places section for options.

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 Portland, OR before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.

Only with planning. This is a long drive for kids — consider splitting it into two days rather than pushing through. Plan at least 1 meaningful breaks. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.

The main spots that need attention: near the start (East Coe Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 1.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 187.7 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Possible but tiring. At 3.6 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 7.2 hours — manageable with a long break at Portland, 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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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