How far is Central Point, OR from Portland, OR?

The driving distance from Central Point, OR to Portland, OR is about 269.9 miles (434.3 km), with a travel time of about 04h 28m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 217.8 miles (350.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 56m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM PDT.
Trip Tools

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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
269.84 mi
04h 28m
Flight
217.8 mi
350.51 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

Learn Distance

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
217.8 mi
Kilometers
350.51 km
Flight Time
00h 26m

Driving Distance

Road route
269.84 mi
Kilometers
434.26 km
Drive Time
04h 28m

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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 04h 28m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Portland
Thu, Apr 23, 7:25 AM PDT
Return by in Central Point
Thu, Apr 23, 11:54 AM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Central Point
2026-04-23T02:57
Arrive Portland
Thu, Apr 23, 7:25 AM PDT
Route Timing
04h 28m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM PDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:28 AM to 12:28 PM PDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
8:04 AM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Central Point
9:00 PM PDT
Early departure recommended

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
Cottage Grove
OR

City in Oregon, USA

From Central Point
134.8 mi
02h 14m
To Portland
135.1 mi
02h 14m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
65°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
1 to 7 mph NNW
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 Central Point and Portland.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Central Point and Portland.

  1. 1

    Start on Manzanita Street

    64 m · 11 sec · Manzanita Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto North 2nd Street

    762 ft · 26 sec · North 2nd Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Maple Street

    554 ft · 26 sec · Maple Street

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn right onto North Front Street

    1313 ft · 28 sec · North Front Street

  5. 5

    Continue on Rogue Valley Highway

    2.1 mi · 3 min · Rogue Valley Highway

  6. 6

    Continue on Rouge Valley Highway

    728 ft · 13 sec · Rouge Valley Highway

  7. 7

    Take the ramp left toward Rouge Valley Highway #63 - Roadway #2

    263.9 mi · 5 hr 11 min · Rouge Valley Highway #63 - Roadway #2

  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 Central Point 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
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
0 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
5.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Rouge Valley Highway #63 - Roadway #2
264 mi · 98%
Stadium Freeway
2.11 mi · 1%
Rogue Valley Highway
2.1 mi · 1%
Northwest Everett Street
0.33 mi
North Front Street
0.25 mi
Everett Street
0.17 mi
Longest Stretch

Rouge Valley Highway #63 - Roadway #2

Take the ramp left toward Rouge Valley Highway #63 - Roadway #2

264 mi · 05h 11m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
04h 28m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+52.1 mi
217.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Cottage Grove
02h 14m from Central Point
Leave By
8:04 AM PDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Central Point 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 Central Point to Portland?

The road trip is about 269.9 miles (434.3 km) and usually takes 04h 28m in normal driving conditions.

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

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Cottage Grove is a useful midpoint, sitting about 134.8 miles from Central Point and 135.1 miles from Portland.

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

The direct path is about 217.8 miles (350.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 52.1 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:04 AM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $47.13 one way or $94.27 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 84.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Central Point and Mostly Sunny near Portland.

Stop Ideas Near Cottage Grove

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Cottage Grove, 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 Cottage Grove.

BUS

University of Oregon

27 mi away
1320 East 15th Avenue
BUS

Eugene, OR

28 mi away
987 Pearl Street
RAIL

Eugene–Springfield

29 mi away
433 Willamette Street
BUS

Reedsport, Oregon

85 mi away
1401 Highway 101 South

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Central Point and Portland. Straight-line distance: 217.8 mi (350.51 km).

Central Point

#1 Central Point

City in Oregon, USA

Population19,117
Coordinates42.3759600, -122.9164300
Altitude388
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: Manzanita Street (-122.916387, 42.375914)
End: (-122.676082, 45.523482)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 434 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 59m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 44m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 23m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 29m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 51m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 21m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.52 gal
36.04 L · about $47.13
Round trip
$94.27
19.04 gal · 72.08 L
Estimated CO2
84.6 kg one way
Round trip: 169.2 kg / 373 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.95 $47.13 $94.27
Mid-grade $5.34 $50.82 $101.64
Premium $5.57 $52.99 $105.98
Diesel $6.37 $60.60 $121.21

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 Central Point and Portland. The current time is 02:57:27.

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.