How far is Chenoweth, OR from Portland, OR?

The driving distance from Chenoweth, OR to Portland, OR is about 82.9 miles (133.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 28m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 69.7 miles (112.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 56m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
82.9 mi
01h 28m
Flight
69.67 mi
112.12 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
69.67 mi
Kilometers
112.12 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
82.9 mi
Kilometers
133.42 km
Drive Time
01h 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 01h 28m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Portland
Wed, Apr 22, 7:42 PM PDT
Return by in Chenoweth
Wed, Apr 22, 9:11 PM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Chenoweth
2026-04-22T18:14
Arrive Portland
Wed, Apr 22, 7:42 PM PDT
Route Timing
01h 28m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:28 AM to 11:28 AM PDT

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

Leave by
3:34 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Chenoweth
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
Cascade Locks
OR

City in Oregon, USA

From Chenoweth
41.4 mi
00h 44m
To Portland
41.5 mi
00h 44m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
54°F
Wednesday

Chance Light Rain

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
17 to 24 mph W
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 Chenoweth and Portland.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Lockwood Street West

    100 m · 17 sec · Lockwood Street West

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Pine Street

    141 m · 26 sec · Pine Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Chenowith Creek Road

    1.2 km · 2 min · Chenowith Creek Road

  4. 4

    Continue on West 10th Street

    1093 ft · 31 sec · West 10th Street

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Chenoweth Loop Road

    3182 ft · 1 min · Chenoweth Loop Road

  6. 6

    At the end of the road, turn left onto West 6th Street

    1596 ft · 30 sec · West 6th Street

  7. 7

    Turn right onto River Road

    747 ft · 14 sec · River Road

  8. 8

    Take the ramp left

    1422 ft · 35 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Columbia River Highway

    72.3 mi · 1 hr 24 min · Columbia River Highway

  10. 10

    Continue on Banfield Freeway

    6.8 mi · 9 min · Banfield Freeway

  11. 11

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

    1906 ft · 32 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on City Center, OMSI

    1031 ft · 20 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on Morrison Street, City Center

    1041 ft · 25 sec

  14. 14

    Turn straight onto Morrison Bridge

    1581 ft · 43 sec · Morrison Bridge

  15. 15

    Continue on Southwest Washington Street

    551 ft · 29 sec · Southwest Washington Street

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Southwest 4th Avenue

    1230 ft · 1 min · Southwest 4th Avenue

  17. 17

    Continue on Northwest 4th Avenue

    85 m · 17 sec · Northwest 4th Avenue

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Northwest Couch Street

    130 m · 25 sec · Northwest Couch Street

  19. 19

    Turn left

    34 m · 8 sec

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Chenoweth 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
20 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
24.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Columbia River Highway
72.3 mi · 87%
Banfield Freeway
6.75 mi · 8%
Chenowith Creek Road
0.75 mi · 1%
Chenoweth Loop Road
0.6 mi · 1%
River Road
0.41 mi
I 5 South
0.36 mi
Longest Stretch

Columbia River Highway

Merge slight left onto Columbia River Highway

72.3 mi · 01h 24m

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 28m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+13.2 mi
69.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Cascade Locks
00h 44m from Chenoweth
Leave By
3:34 PM PDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Light Rain leaving Chenoweth 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 Chenoweth to Portland?

The road trip is about 82.9 miles (133.4 km) and usually takes 01h 28m 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?

Cascade Locks is a useful midpoint, sitting about 41.4 miles from Chenoweth and 41.5 miles from Portland.

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

The direct path is about 69.7 miles (112.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.2 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 3:34 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.46 one way or $28.91 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 26 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Cascade Locks

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Cascade Locks, 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 Cascade Locks.

BUS

Hood River, Oregon

29 mi away
600 E. Marina Way
RAIL

Bingen – White Salmon

33 mi away
Hwy 14 and Walnut St.
BUS

The Dalles, Oregon

56 mi away
201 East Federal Street
RAIL

Vancouver station

62 mi away
1301 West 11th Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Chenoweth and Portland. Straight-line distance: 69.67 mi (112.12 km).

Chenoweth

#1 Chenoweth

Unincorporated community in Oregon

Population1,855
Coordinates45.6276200, -121.2434100
Altitude135
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: Lockwood Street West (-121.243739, 45.627956)
End: (-122.676082, 45.523482)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 133 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 45m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 04m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 39m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 22m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 11m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 02m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.92 gal
11.07 L · about $14.46
Round trip
$28.91
5.84 gal · 22.14 L
Estimated CO2
26 kg one way
Round trip: 51.9 kg / 114 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.95 $14.46 $28.91
Mid-grade $5.34 $15.59 $31.17
Premium $5.57 $16.25 $32.51
Diesel $6.37 $18.59 $37.18

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 Chenoweth and Portland. The current time is 18:14:20.

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.