Origin
Stayton, OR
Night in Stayton on Saturday
Local time
9:20 PM
PDT
Current temp
42°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Stayton, 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
1h 19m
Distance
61.9 mi
100 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$12
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 13m
★
6 AM
1h 20m
8 AM
1h 32m
10 AM
1h 24m
12 PM
1h 23m
3 PM
1h 25m
5 PM
1h 32m
8 PM
1h 16m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Stayton, OR
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Trip Overview
Stayton to Portland is 61.9 miles and takes about 1 hour 19 minutes via I 5 and North Santiam Highway, with a fuel budget near $12 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This drive primarily stays within Oregon, moving from the Pacific Coast region towards the same region as you approach your destination. It's a straightforward, highway-focused trip, making it ideal for a quick travel day or a convenient connection between these two points. Expect a mostly high-speed journey with minimal detours, perfect if you're looking for efficiency.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 5 | 45.9 mi | 56m |
| North Santiam Highway | 11.5 mi | 14m |
| Stadium Freeway | 2.1 mi | 3m |
| North First Avenue | 0.6 mi | <1m |
| Cascade Highway Southeast | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| Northwest Everett Street | 0.3 mi | 1m |
| Northwest Couch Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| Northwest 8th Avenue | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 5
— 45.9 mi, about 56m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Stayton, OR and Portland, OR.
1
Start on West Washington Street
49 ft
·
6 sec
·
West Washington Street
2
Turn left onto CR 30
0.6 mi
·
57 sec
·
North First Avenue
Use the left lane.
3
Continue on CR 30
0.5 mi
·
52 sec
·
Cascade Highway Southeast
4
Take the ramp
0.4 mi
·
56 sec
5
Merge onto OR 22
11 mi
·
14 min
·
North Santiam Highway
6
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.
7
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.
8
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
Exit 2B
Toward Everett Street, Glisan Street
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Turn right onto Northwest Everett Street
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Northwest Everett Street
10
Turn right onto Northwest 8th Avenue
521 ft
·
27 sec
·
Northwest 8th Avenue
11
Turn left onto Northwest Couch Street
0.1 mi
·
32 sec
·
Northwest Couch Street
12
Turn right
110 ft
·
8 sec
13
Arrive at destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
31 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 14 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 30.9 miles from Stayton, 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 95 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 61.7 — 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
|
CR 30 / North First Avenue
Turn left onto CR 30 / North First Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
7
13.1 mi into trip
|
~17m 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
59 mi into trip
|
~1h 13m 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
61.1 mi into trip
|
~1h 16m 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
5
61.7 mi into trip
|
~1h 19m in
|
Northwest Couch Street
Turn left onto Northwest Couch Street
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$12.33 one way
$24.66 round trip
$5.06/gal
25.4 MPG avg
22 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.36 | $13.05 | $26.10 |
| premium | $5.59 | $13.63 | $27.25 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $13.67 | $27.33 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$12
Estimated CO2 emission: 21.7 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 | 18.6 | 0 | $6.50 | $2.97 |
| Efficient EV | 15.5 | 0 | $5.42 | $2.48 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 24.8 | 0 | $8.67 | $3.96 |
Gas CO2
22 kg
EV CO2
7 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
Night in Portland on Saturday
Local time
9:20 PM
PDT
Current temp
45°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
62°F
King City, OR
31 mi in
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
3 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 19m 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 78% of the journey taking place on major roadways like I 5 and Stadium Freeway. You'll experience a longest uninterrupted stretch of 45.9 miles on I 5, offering a consistent pace for a significant portion of your drive. While North Santiam Highway offers a slight change of pace, the overall character is one of efficient travel. Be prepared for a driving experience that prioritizes speed and directness over winding scenic byways.
78% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
13 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 9 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near CR 30 / North First Avenue.
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 61.9 miles you will encounter 9 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 (CR 30 / North First Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 13.1 miles (I 5; OR 99E): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 59 miles (I 405 / Stadium Freeway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 19m. Total distance: 61.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 19m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (78%). 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 (CR 30 / North First Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 13.1 miles (I 5; OR 99E): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 59 miles (I 405 / Stadium Freeway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. 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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