How far is Grand Ronde, OR from Portland, OR?
The driving distance from Grand Ronde, OR to Portland, OR is about 72.8 miles (117.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 26m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 55.5 miles (89.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 52m 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
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 26m.
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.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Grand Ronde and Portland.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Grand Ronde and Portland.
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Start on Grand Ronde Road North
104 m · 13 sec · Grand Ronde Road North
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Turn left onto Salmon River Highway
6 mi · 9 min · Salmon River Highway
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Keep slight left to continue on Salmon River Highway
16.7 mi · 23 min · Salmon River Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward West McMinnville Bypass
2.5 mi · 4 min · West McMinnville Bypass
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Continue on Southeast Three Mile Lane
2.2 mi · 3 min · Southeast Three Mile Lane
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Continue on Southeast Dayton Bypass
4.1 mi · 6 min · Southeast Dayton Bypass
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Merge slight left onto Pacific Highway West
3.1 mi · 5 min · Pacific Highway West
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Turn left onto Newberg-Dundee Bypass
4.2 mi · 6 min · Newberg-Dundee Bypass
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Northeast Saint Paul Highway
1319 ft · 29 sec · Northeast Saint Paul Highway
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Turn right onto South Springbrook Road
1.6 km · 2 min · South Springbrook Road
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Turn right onto East Portland Road
1.5 km · 2 min · East Portland Road
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Continue on Pacific Highway West
1.4 mi · 2 min · Pacific Highway West
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Continue on Southwest Pacific Highway
12.1 mi · 21 min · Southwest Pacific Highway
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Take the exit right toward I 5: Portland, Salem
2296 ft · 60 sec
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Merge slight left
5.6 mi · 8 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 Grand Ronde 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.
Salmon River Highway
Keep slight left to continue on Salmon River Highway
16.7 mi · 00h 23m
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.
Sunny leaving Grand Ronde and Sunny near Portland.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Grand Ronde to Portland?
The road trip is about 72.8 miles (117.2 km) and usually takes 01h 26m 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?
Dayton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 31.6 miles from Grand Ronde and 41.2 miles from Portland.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 55.5 miles (89.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 17.3 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:38 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.82 one way or $25.64 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 22.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Grand Ronde and Sunny near Portland.
Stop Ideas Near Dayton
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 Dayton.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Grand Ronde and Portland. Straight-line distance: 55.51 mi (89.34 km).
#1 Grand Ronde
Situated in the foothills of the Oregon Coast Range in Polk County, this unincorporated community lies at an elevation of 344 feet.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 45.0601100, -123.6092800 |
| Altitude | 105 |
| 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: 117 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 25m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 49m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 27m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 12m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 02m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 54m |
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 | $4.99 | $12.82 | $25.64 |
| Mid-grade | $5.25 | $13.49 | $26.99 |
| Premium | $5.56 | $14.28 | $28.56 |
| Diesel | $6.75 | $17.33 | $34.67 |
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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