How far is Deschutes River Woods, OR from Portland, OR?
The driving distance from Deschutes River Woods, OR to Portland, OR is about 169.3 miles (272.5 km), with a travel time of about 03h 26m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 124 miles (199.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 53m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM PDT.
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 26m.
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Halfway Point
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City in Oregon, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
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Partly Sunny then Chance Light Rain
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Deschutes River Woods and Portland.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Deschutes River Woods and Portland.
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Start on Galen Road
133 m · 21 sec · Galen Road
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Turn right onto Ute Lane
142 m · 26 sec · Ute Lane
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Turn left onto Riverwoods Drive
1972 ft · 54 sec · Riverwoods Drive
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Continue on Lakeview Drive
839 ft · 23 sec · Lakeview Drive
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Continue on Baker Road
1 mi · 2 min · Baker Road
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Take the ramp left
1735 ft · 42 sec
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Merge slight left onto The Dalles-California Highway
1.3 mi · 2 min · The Dalles-California Highway
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Continue on Bend Parkway
3.8 mi · 6 min · Bend Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward Downtown Bend
1040 ft · 27 sec
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Continue on Northeast Division Street
3116 ft · 1 min · Northeast Division Street
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Continue on Division Street
676 ft · 16 sec · Division Street
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Turn left onto Northeast 3rd Street
1 mi · 2 min · Northeast 3rd Street
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Turn slight right onto McKenzie-Bend Highway
1.3 km · 59 sec · McKenzie-Bend Highway
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward McKenzie-Bend Highway
41 m · 2 sec · McKenzie-Bend Highway
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Exit the roundabout onto McKenzie-Bend Highway
2082 ft · 36 sec · McKenzie-Bend Highway
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward McKenzie-Bend Highway
40 m · 2 sec · McKenzie-Bend Highway
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Exit the roundabout onto McKenzie-Bend Highway
1.2 km · 1 min · McKenzie-Bend Highway
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward McKenzie-Bend Highway
35 m · 1 sec · McKenzie-Bend Highway
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Exit the roundabout onto McKenzie-Bend Highway
2 mi · 3 min · McKenzie-Bend Highway
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward McKenzie-Bend Highway
38 m · 2 sec · McKenzie-Bend Highway
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Exit the roundabout onto McKenzie-Bend Highway
15 mi · 19 min · McKenzie-Bend Highway
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward South Locust Street
21 m · 1 sec · South Locust Street
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Exit the roundabout onto South Locust Street
2557 ft · 56 sec · South Locust Street
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Turn left onto East Barclay Drive
1.3 km · 1 min · East Barclay Drive
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Santiam Highway
5 m · 1 sec · Santiam Highway
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Exit the roundabout onto Santiam Highway
25.1 mi · 31 min · Santiam Highway
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Keep slight right to continue on North Santiam Highway
51.1 mi · 1 hr 14 min · North Santiam Highway
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Continue on Northeast Santiam Boulevard
2597 ft · 34 sec · Northeast Santiam Boulevard
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Continue on Northwest Santiam Boulevard
1 km · 44 sec · Northwest Santiam Boulevard
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Continue on North Santiam Highway
27.8 mi · 33 min · North Santiam Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 5 North: Portland
2785 ft · 40 sec
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Merge slight left onto Purple Heart Trail
45.4 mi · 56 min · Purple Heart Trail
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Keep slight left to continue on Stadium Freeway
2.1 mi · 3 min · Stadium Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward Everett Street, Glisan Street
906 ft · 30 sec
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Turn right onto Northwest Everett Street
80 m · 15 sec · Northwest Everett Street
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Turn right onto Northwest 13th Avenue
159 m · 28 sec · Northwest 13th Avenue
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Turn left onto Northwest Couch Street
2074 ft · 2 min · Northwest Couch Street
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Turn right
34 m · 8 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Deschutes River Woods and Portland.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
North Santiam Highway
Keep slight right to continue on North Santiam Highway
51.1 mi · 01h 15m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Partly Sunny then Chance Light Rain leaving Deschutes River Woods 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 Deschutes River Woods to Portland?
The road trip is about 169.3 miles (272.5 km) and usually takes 03h 26m 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?
Detroit is a useful midpoint, sitting about 91.6 miles from Deschutes River Woods and 77.7 miles from Portland.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 124 miles (199.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 45.3 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 10:06 AM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $29.56 one way or $59.11 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 53.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Chance Light Rain around Deschutes River Woods and Light Rain Likely near Portland.
Stop Ideas Near Detroit
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Detroit.
Sisters, OR
Salem station
Woodburn, OR
Albany station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Deschutes River Woods and Portland. Straight-line distance: 124.03 mi (199.6 km).
#1 Deschutes River Woods
Unincorporated community in Oregon
| Population | 5,077 |
| Coordinates | 43.9915100, -121.3583600 |
| Altitude | 1195 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Portland
The twenty-sixth most populous city in the United States and the center of the Portland metropolitan area.
| Population | 656,751 |
| Coordinates | 45.5234500, -122.6762100 |
| Altitude | 12 |
| Country | United States |
End: (-122.676082, 45.523482)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 272 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 38m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 13m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 23m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 49m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 25m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 06m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $4.95 | $29.56 | $59.11 |
| Mid-grade | $5.34 | $31.87 | $63.74 |
| Premium | $5.57 | $33.23 | $66.46 |
| Diesel | $6.37 | $38.01 | $76.01 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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