How far is Boardman, OR from Portland, OR?

The driving distance from Boardman, OR to Portland, OR is about 163.2 miles (262.6 km), with a travel time of about 02h 38m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 145.3 miles (233.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 17m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
163.19 mi
02h 38m
Flight
145.28 mi
233.81 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
145.28 mi
Kilometers
233.81 km
Flight Time
00h 17m

Driving Distance

Road route
163.19 mi
Kilometers
262.63 km
Drive Time
02h 38m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 02h 38m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Portland
Thu, Apr 23, 5:36 AM PDT
Return by in Boardman
Thu, Apr 23, 8:15 AM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Boardman
2026-04-23T02:58
Arrive Portland
Thu, Apr 23, 5:36 AM PDT
Route Timing
02h 38m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:39 AM to 12:39 PM PDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
1:12 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Boardman
9:30 PM PDT
Morning start is best

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Chenoweth
OR

Unincorporated community in Oregon

From Boardman
81.5 mi
01h 19m
To Portland
81.8 mi
01h 19m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
64°F
Thursday

Slight Chance Light Rain then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
10 mph NW
Destination
63°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
6 mph WSW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Boardman and Portland.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Boardman and Portland.

  1. 1

    Start on Northeast Boardman Avenue

    82 m · 17 sec · Northeast Boardman Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn left onto North Main Street

    132 m · 10 sec · North Main Street

  3. 3

    Take the ramp right

    1343 ft · 33 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left onto Columbia River Highway

    154.6 mi · 2 hr 52 min · Columbia River Highway

  5. 5

    Continue on Banfield Freeway

    6.8 mi · 9 min · Banfield Freeway

  6. 6

    Keep slight left to continue on I 5 South: Salem, OMSI, City Center

    1906 ft · 32 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on City Center, OMSI

    1031 ft · 20 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on Morrison Street, City Center

    1041 ft · 25 sec

  9. 9

    Turn straight onto Morrison Bridge

    1581 ft · 43 sec · Morrison Bridge

  10. 10

    Continue on Southwest Washington Street

    551 ft · 29 sec · Southwest Washington Street

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Southwest 4th Avenue

    1230 ft · 1 min · Southwest 4th Avenue

  12. 12

    Continue on Northwest 4th Avenue

    85 m · 17 sec · Northwest 4th Avenue

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Northwest Couch Street

    130 m · 25 sec · Northwest Couch Street

  14. 14

    Turn left

    34 m · 8 sec

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Boardman and Portland.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
15 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Columbia River Highway
155 mi · 95%
Banfield Freeway
6.75 mi · 4%
I 5 South
0.36 mi
North Main Street
0.34 mi
Morrison Bridge
0.3 mi
Southwest 4th Avenue
0.23 mi
Longest Stretch

Columbia River Highway

Merge slight left onto Columbia River Highway

155 mi · 02h 52m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
02h 38m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+17.9 mi
145.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Chenoweth
01h 19m from Boardman
Leave By
1:12 PM PDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Light Rain then Mostly Sunny leaving Boardman and Mostly Sunny near Portland.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Boardman to Portland?

The road trip is about 163.2 miles (262.6 km) and usually takes 02h 38m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Chenoweth is a useful midpoint, sitting about 81.5 miles from Boardman and 81.8 miles from Portland.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 145.3 miles (233.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 17.9 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:12 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $28.52 one way or $57.04 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 51.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Light Rain then Mostly Sunny around Boardman and Mostly Sunny near Portland.

Stop Ideas Near Chenoweth

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Chenoweth, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Chenoweth.

BUS

The Dalles, Oregon

6 mi away
201 East Federal Street
RAIL

Bingen – White Salmon

20 mi away
Hwy 14 and Walnut St.
RAIL

Wishram

22 mi away
1 Railroad Avenue
BUS

Hood River, Oregon

23 mi away
600 E. Marina Way

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Boardman and Portland. Straight-line distance: 145.28 mi (233.81 km).

Boardman

#1 Boardman

City in Oregon, USA

Population3,794
Coordinates45.8398600, -119.7005800
Altitude94
CountryUnited States
Portland

#2 Portland

The twenty-sixth most populous city in the United States and the center of the Portland metropolitan area.

Population656,751
Coordinates45.5234500, -122.6762100
Altitude12
CountryUnited States
Start: Boardman Avenue Northeast (-119.700625, 45.840055)
End: (-122.676082, 45.523482)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 263 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 26m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 04m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 15m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 43m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 19m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 02m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.76 gal
21.8 L · about $28.52
Round trip
$57.04
11.52 gal · 43.6 L
Estimated CO2
51.2 kg one way
Round trip: 102.4 kg / 226 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.95 $28.52 $57.04
Mid-grade $5.34 $30.75 $61.49
Premium $5.57 $32.06 $64.12
Diesel $6.37 $36.67 $73.34

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Oregon · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Boardman and Portland. The current time is 02:58:19.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.