How far is Irrigon, OR from Portland, OR?
The driving distance from Irrigon, OR to Portland, OR is about 174.5 miles (280.9 km), with a travel time of about 02h 49m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 155.8 miles (250.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 39m 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.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 49m.
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 and county seat of Wasco County, Oregon, Unite States
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 Irrigon and Portland.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Irrigon and Portland.
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Start on South Main Avenue
1.1 km · 1 min · South Main Avenue
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Continue on Columbia River Highway
6.9 mi · 10 min · Columbia River Highway
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Take the ramp straight toward Columbia River Highway
158.8 mi · 2 hr 57 min · Columbia River Highway
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Continue on Banfield Freeway
6.8 mi · 9 min · Banfield Freeway
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Keep slight left to continue on I 5 South: Salem, OMSI, City Center
1906 ft · 32 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on City Center, OMSI
1031 ft · 20 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on Morrison Street, City Center
1041 ft · 25 sec
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Turn straight onto Morrison Bridge
1581 ft · 43 sec · Morrison Bridge
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Continue on Southwest Washington Street
551 ft · 29 sec · Southwest Washington Street
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Turn right onto Southwest 4th Avenue
1230 ft · 1 min · Southwest 4th Avenue
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Continue on Northwest 4th Avenue
85 m · 17 sec · Northwest 4th Avenue
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Turn left onto Northwest Couch Street
130 m · 25 sec · Northwest Couch Street
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Turn left
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 Irrigon 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.
Columbia River Highway
Take the ramp straight toward Columbia River Highway
159 mi · 02h 57m
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.
Rain Likely leaving Irrigon 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 Irrigon to Portland?
The road trip is about 174.5 miles (280.9 km) and usually takes 02h 49m 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?
The Dalles is a useful midpoint, sitting about 87.1 miles from Irrigon and 87.4 miles from Portland.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 155.8 miles (250.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 18.7 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 12:50 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $30.50 one way or $61.00 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 54.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Likely around Irrigon and Light Rain Likely near Portland.
Stop Ideas Near The Dalles
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 The Dalles.
The Dalles, Oregon
Wishram
Bingen – White Salmon
Hood River, Oregon
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Irrigon and Portland. Straight-line distance: 155.78 mi (250.71 km).
#1 Irrigon
City in Oregon, USA
| Population | 1,799 |
| Coordinates | 45.8956900, -119.4914100 |
| Altitude | 92 |
| 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: 281 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 48m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 21m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 29m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 54m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 29m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 10m |
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 | $30.50 | $61.00 |
| Mid-grade | $5.34 | $32.88 | $65.76 |
| Premium | $5.57 | $34.29 | $68.57 |
| Diesel | $6.37 | $39.21 | $78.43 |
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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