How far is Kalama, WA from Portland, OR?
The driving distance from Kalama, WA to Portland, OR is about 37.3 miles (60.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 47m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 34.4 miles (55.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 34m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PST.
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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
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 47m.
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.
Census designated place
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Slight Chance Light Rain then Rain Showers
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Kalama and Portland.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Kalama and Portland.
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Start on Elm Street
123 m · 15 sec · Elm Street
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Take the ramp left
1886 ft · 46 sec
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Merge slight right
21.5 mi · 23 min
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Keep slight left
12.9 mi · 17 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 405, US 30 West: Beaverton, Saint Helens
2766 ft · 50 sec
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Continue on Stadium Freeway
1.2 mi · 2 min · Stadium Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward Couch Street, Burnside Street
1308 ft · 44 sec
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Turn left onto Northwest Couch Street
2736 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 Kalama and Portland.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
Elm Street
Merge slight right
21.5 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.
Cloudy leaving Kalama and Slight Chance Light Rain then Rain Showers near Portland.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Kalama to Portland?
The road trip is about 37.3 miles (60.1 km) and usually takes 00h 47m 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?
Mount Vista is a useful midpoint, sitting about 18.6 miles from Kalama and 18.6 miles from Portland.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 34.4 miles (55.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.9 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 PST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:56 PM PST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.64 one way or $13.28 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Cloudy around Kalama and Slight Chance Light Rain then Rain Showers near Portland.
Stop Ideas Near Mount Vista
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Kiwanis Park
FedEx Drop Box
Columbia City City Hall
Battle Ground Community Center
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Mount Vista.
Vancouver station
Portland, OR
Union Station
Oregon City station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Kalama and Portland. Straight-line distance: 34.42 mi (55.4 km).
#1 Kalama
City in Cowlitz County, Washington, United States
| Population | 2,844 |
| Coordinates | 46.0076700, -122.8443600 |
| Altitude | 12 |
| 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: Portland (-122.67621, 45.52345)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 60 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 14m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 55m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 44m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 37m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 31m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 27m |
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 | $5.03 | $6.64 | $13.28 |
| Mid-grade | $5.29 | $6.98 | $13.96 |
| Premium | $5.55 | $7.33 | $14.66 |
| Diesel | $7.16 | $9.45 | $18.91 |
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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