How far is Jacksonville, OR from Portland, OR?

The driving distance from Jacksonville, OR to Portland, OR is about 272.9 miles (439.2 km), with a travel time of about 04h 35m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 222.3 miles (357.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 11m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM PDT.
Trip Tools

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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
272.92 mi
04h 35m
Flight
222.26 mi
357.69 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
222.26 mi
Kilometers
357.69 km
Flight Time
00h 26m

Driving Distance

Road route
272.92 mi
Kilometers
439.22 km
Drive Time
04h 35m

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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 04h 35m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Portland
Sat, May 23, 10:44 PM PDT
Return by in Jacksonville
Sun, May 24, 3:20 AM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Jacksonville
2026-05-23T18:08
Arrive Portland
Sat, May 23, 10:44 PM PDT
Route Timing
04h 35m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM PDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:36 AM to 12:36 PM PDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
7:48 AM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Jacksonville
9:00 PM PDT
Early departure recommended

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
Cottage Grove
OR

City in Oregon, USA

From Jacksonville
136.3 mi
02h 17m
To Portland
136.6 mi
02h 17m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
76°F
This Afternoon

Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 23 12:00 PM PDT
Wind
7 to 12 mph NW
Destination
77°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 23 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
2 to 9 mph NNW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Jacksonville and Portland.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on South 4th Street

    25 m · 5 sec · South 4th Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto East Main Street

    535 ft · 24 sec · East Main Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto South Oregon Street

    2680 ft · 2 min · South Oregon Street

  4. 4

    Continue on Old Stage Road

    1.9 mi · 3 min · Old Stage Road

  5. 5

    Continue on Ross Lane

    1333 ft · 31 sec · Ross Lane

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Old Stage Road

    8.2 mi · 14 min · Old Stage Road

  7. 7

    Turn straight onto Access Road

    923 ft · 27 sec · Access Road

  8. 8

    Take the ramp left toward Highway #271AA - Sams Valley Highway Spur Connection

    958 ft · 23 sec · Highway #271AA - Sams Valley Highway Spur Connection

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    258.4 mi · 5 hr 4 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on Stadium Freeway

    2.1 mi · 3 min · Stadium Freeway

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward Everett Street, Glisan Street

    906 ft · 30 sec

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Northwest Everett Street

    1723 ft · 1 min · Northwest Everett Street

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Northwest 8th Avenue

    159 m · 28 sec · Northwest 8th Avenue

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Northwest Couch Street

    615 ft · 32 sec · Northwest Couch Street

  15. 15

    Turn right

    34 m · 8 sec

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Jacksonville 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
16 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
5.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Highway #271AA - Sams Valley Highway Spur Connec
259 mi · 95%
Old Stage Road
10.1 mi · 4%
Stadium Freeway
2.11 mi · 1%
South Oregon Street
0.51 mi
Northwest Everett Street
0.33 mi
Ross Lane
0.25 mi
Longest Stretch

Highway #271AA - Sams Valley Highway Spur Connec

Merge slight left

258 mi · 05h 04m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
04h 35m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+50.6 mi
222.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Cottage Grove
02h 17m from Jacksonville
Leave By
7:48 AM PDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Jacksonville 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 Jacksonville to Portland?

The road trip is about 272.9 miles (439.2 km) and usually takes 04h 35m 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?

Cottage Grove is a useful midpoint, sitting about 136.3 miles from Jacksonville and 136.6 miles from Portland.

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

The direct path is about 222.3 miles (357.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 50.6 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 7:48 AM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $47.68 one way or $95.36 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 85.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Jacksonville and Mostly Sunny near Portland.

Stop Ideas Near Cottage Grove

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Cottage Grove, 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 Cottage Grove.

BUS

University of Oregon

27 mi away
1320 East 15th Avenue
BUS

Eugene, OR

28 mi away
987 Pearl Street
RAIL

Eugene–Springfield

29 mi away
433 Willamette Street
BUS

Reedsport, Oregon

85 mi away
1401 Highway 101 South

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Jacksonville and Portland. Straight-line distance: 222.26 mi (357.69 km).

Jacksonville

#1 Jacksonville

City in Oregon, USA

Population2,865
Coordinates42.3134600, -122.9669900
Altitude477
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: South 4th Street (-122.96707, 42.313486)
End: (-122.676082, 45.523482)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 439 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 05m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 49m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 27m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 32m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 53m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 24m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.63 gal
36.46 L · about $47.68
Round trip
$95.36
19.26 gal · 72.92 L
Estimated CO2
85.6 kg one way
Round trip: 171.2 kg / 377 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.95 $47.68 $95.36
Mid-grade $5.34 $51.40 $102.81
Premium $5.57 $53.60 $107.20
Diesel $6.37 $61.30 $122.61

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 · May 24, 2026

There is no time difference between Jacksonville and Portland. The current time is 18:08:52.

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.