How far is Brownsville, OR from Portland, OR?

The driving distance from Brownsville, OR to Portland, OR is about 90.2 miles (145.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 33m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 79.5 miles (128 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 07m 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
90.22 mi
01h 33m
Flight
79.52 mi
127.97 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
79.52 mi
Kilometers
127.97 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
90.22 mi
Kilometers
145.2 km
Drive Time
01h 33m

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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 01h 33m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Portland
Wed, Apr 22, 8:04 PM PDT
Return by in Brownsville
Wed, Apr 22, 9:38 PM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Brownsville
2026-04-22T18:31
Arrive Portland
Wed, Apr 22, 8:04 PM PDT
Route Timing
01h 33m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:34 AM to 11:34 AM PDT

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

Leave by
3:22 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Brownsville
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
Hayesville
OR

City in Keokuk County, Iowa, United States of America

From Brownsville
45 mi
00h 46m
To Portland
45.2 mi
00h 46m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
56°F
Wednesday

Light Rain

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
6 to 13 mph SW
Destination
56°F
Wednesday

Light Rain Likely

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Park Avenue

    30 m · 7 sec · Park Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right onto North Main Street

    2361 ft · 50 sec · North Main Street

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn right onto West Bishop Way

    2330 ft · 39 sec · West Bishop Way

  4. 4

    Continue on Halsey-Sweet Home Highway

    3.2 mi · 5 min · Halsey-Sweet Home Highway

  5. 5

    Continue on Highway 228

    885 ft · 16 sec · Highway 228

  6. 6

    Take the ramp right

    1395 ft · 26 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    82.8 mi · 1 hr 39 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on Stadium Freeway

    2.1 mi · 3 min · Stadium Freeway

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward Everett Street, Glisan Street

    906 ft · 30 sec

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Northwest Everett Street

    1723 ft · 1 min · Northwest Everett Street

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Northwest 8th Avenue

    159 m · 28 sec · Northwest 8th Avenue

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Northwest Couch Street

    615 ft · 32 sec · Northwest Couch Street

  13. 13

    Turn right

    34 m · 8 sec

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Brownsville 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
14 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
15.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Highway 228
83.2 mi · 92%
Halsey-Sweet Home Highway
3.15 mi · 3%
Stadium Freeway
2.11 mi · 2%
North Main Street
0.45 mi
West Bishop Way
0.44 mi
Northwest Everett Street
0.33 mi
Longest Stretch

Highway 228

Merge slight left

82.8 mi · 01h 39m

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
01h 33m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+10.7 mi
79.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Hayesville
00h 46m from Brownsville
Leave By
3:22 PM PDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Light Rain leaving Brownsville and Light Rain Likely near Portland.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 90.2 miles (145.2 km) and usually takes 01h 33m 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?

Hayesville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 45 miles from Brownsville and 45.2 miles from Portland.

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

The direct path is about 79.5 miles (128 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.7 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 3:22 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.74 one way or $31.49 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 28.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Light Rain around Brownsville and Light Rain Likely near Portland.

Stop Ideas Near Hayesville

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Hayesville and the surrounding midpoint area.
Salem city park
Scenic stop 1.1 mi away

Salem city park

Brooks , OR
Brooks, OR 97305, United States
Rating 4.0/5 5 reviews Park
Stop photo coming soon
Meeting point 13.7 mi away

Woodburn City Hall

Woodburn , OR
270 Montgomery St, Woodburn, OR 97071
Rating 3.5/5 8 reviews City government office
Stop photo coming soon
Nearby stop 2.5 mi away

Council Chambers City of Keizer

Keizer , OR
930 Chemawa Rd N, Keizer, OR 97303, United States
Rating 4.3/5 4 reviews Civic center

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Salem station

7 mi away
500 13th Street SE
BUS

Woodburn, OR

20 mi away
2900 Tom Tennant Drive
RAIL

Albany station

41 mi away
110 10th Ave SW
BUS

Corvallis, Oregon

52 mi away
153 NW 4th Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Brownsville and Portland. Straight-line distance: 79.52 mi (127.97 km).

Brownsville

#1 Brownsville

City in Oregon, USA

Population1,838
Coordinates44.3934600, -122.9848100
Altitude109
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: Park Avenue (-122.984797, 44.393497)
End: (-122.676082, 45.523482)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 145 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 00m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 15m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 48m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 30m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 17m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 07m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.18 gal
12.05 L · about $15.74
Round trip
$31.49
6.36 gal · 24.1 L
Estimated CO2
28.3 kg one way
Round trip: 56.5 kg / 125 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.95 $15.74 $31.49
Mid-grade $5.34 $16.97 $33.95
Premium $5.57 $17.70 $35.40
Diesel $6.37 $20.24 $40.49

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 Brownsville and Portland. The current time is 18:31:04.

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.