How far is Kenton, OR from Portland, OR?
The driving distance from Kenton, OR to Portland, OR is about 4.6 miles (7.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 11m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 4 miles (6.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 23m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM PDT.
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 11m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Unincorporated suburb of Portland, in Washington County, Oregon, U.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Kenton and Portland.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Kenton and Portland.
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Start on the route
35 m · 14 sec
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Turn left onto North Watts Street
93 m · 15 sec · North Watts Street
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Turn right onto North Montana Avenue
1536 ft · 1 min · North Montana Avenue
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Turn left onto North Lombard Street
31 m · 3 sec · North Lombard Street
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 5 South
965 ft · 26 sec
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Merge slight left
1.8 mi · 2 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 Kenton and Portland.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
I 5 South
Merge slight left
1.8 mi · 00h 02m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Sunny leaving Kenton and Sunny near Portland.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Kenton to Portland?
The road trip is about 4.6 miles (7.4 km) and usually takes 00h 11m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
West Slope is a useful midpoint, sitting about 2.4 miles from Kenton and 2.2 miles from Portland.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 4 miles (6.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 0.6 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:06 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $0.80 one way or $1.60 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 1.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Kenton and Sunny near Portland.
Stop Ideas Near West Slope
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Powell's City of Books
City of Portland: Archives and Records Management
Lake Oswego Fire Dept. Station 214
Oregon-Washington Bridge
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to West Slope.
Portland, OR
Union Station
Vancouver station
Oregon City station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Kenton and Portland. Straight-line distance: 4.04 mi (6.5 km).
#1 Kenton
Positioned in North Portland within Multnomah County at an elevation of 92 feet, this urban landscape borders the Columbia Slough and Interstate 5.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 45.5817800, -122.6814900 |
| Altitude | 28 |
| 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: 7 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 09m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 06m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 05m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 04m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 03m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 03m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $4.99 | $0.80 | $1.60 |
| Mid-grade | $5.25 | $0.84 | $1.68 |
| Premium | $5.56 | $0.89 | $1.78 |
| Diesel | $6.75 | $1.08 | $2.16 |
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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