How far is Falls City, OR from Portland, OR?
The driving distance from Falls City, OR to Portland, OR is about 72.1 miles (116 km), with a travel time of about 01h 27m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 58.6 miles (94.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 54m 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.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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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 27m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
City in Oregon, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Falls City and Portland.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Falls City and Portland.
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Start on Bridge Street
29 m · 2 sec · Bridge Street
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Continue on Main Street North
3012 ft · 1 min · Main Street North
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Continue on Falls City Road
3.8 mi · 7 min · Falls City Road
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Turn left onto South Kings Valley Highway
4.1 mi · 7 min · South Kings Valley Highway
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Continue on Southwest Fairview Avenue
1 mi · 2 min · Southwest Fairview Avenue
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Continue on Southwest Washington Street
1918 ft · 40 sec · Southwest Washington Street
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Continue on Southeast Washington Street
109 m · 11 sec · Southeast Washington Street
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Turn left onto Southeast Jefferson Street
2327 ft · 39 sec · Southeast Jefferson Street
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Continue on Main Street
1567 ft · 27 sec · Main Street
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Turn right onto East Ellendale Avenue
3.2 mi · 5 min · East Ellendale Avenue
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Continue on Ellendale Road
2629 ft · 44 sec · Ellendale Road
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Take the ramp straight toward OR 22 East: Salem
1 km · 52 sec
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Merge slight right onto Salem-Willamina Highway
4.2 mi · 6 min · Salem-Willamina Highway
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Continue on Salem Dallas Highway Northwest
4.9 mi · 7 min · Salem Dallas Highway Northwest
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Keep slight right to continue on Center Street Bridge
2961 ft · 1 min · Center Street Bridge
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Take the exit slight left toward OR 99E Business North: Keizer, Portland
707 ft · 33 sec
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Turn right onto Front Street Northeast
1189 ft · 33 sec · Front Street Northeast
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Turn left onto Commercial Street Northeast
1256 ft · 36 sec · Commercial Street Northeast
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Continue on Liberty Street Northeast
1.1 mi · 3 min · Liberty Street Northeast
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Turn right onto Doctor Martin Luther King Junior Parkway
3.1 mi · 5 min · Doctor Martin Luther King Junior Parkway
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Keep slight left to continue on I 5 North: Portland
39.7 mi · 49 min
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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
1723 ft · 1 min · Northwest Everett Street
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Turn right onto Northwest 8th Avenue
159 m · 28 sec · Northwest 8th Avenue
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Turn left onto Northwest Couch Street
615 ft · 32 sec · 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 Falls City 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.
I 5 North
Keep slight left to continue on I 5 North: Portland
39.7 mi · 00h 49m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Falls City 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 Falls City to Portland?
The road trip is about 72.1 miles (116 km) and usually takes 01h 27m 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?
Gervais is a useful midpoint, sitting about 36 miles from Falls City and 36.1 miles from Portland.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 58.6 miles (94.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.5 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 3:36 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.58 one way or $25.15 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 22.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Falls City and Mostly Sunny near Portland.
Stop Ideas Near Gervais
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Salem city park
McMinnville Parks and Recreation Department
Palmer Creek Lodge Community Event Center
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Gervais.
Woodburn, OR
Salem station
Oregon City station
Portland, OR
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Falls City and Portland. Straight-line distance: 58.57 mi (94.26 km).
#1 Falls City
City in Oregon, USA
| Population | 1,056 |
| Coordinates | 44.8662300, -123.4359400 |
| Altitude | 112 |
| 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: 116 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 24m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 48m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 26m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 12m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 01m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 53m |
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 | $12.58 | $25.15 |
| Mid-grade | $5.34 | $13.56 | $27.12 |
| Premium | $5.57 | $14.14 | $28.28 |
| Diesel | $6.37 | $16.17 | $32.34 |
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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