How far is Lakeside, OR from Portland, OR?
The driving distance from Lakeside, OR to Portland, OR is about 208.5 miles (335.5 km), with a travel time of about 03h 40m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 153.5 miles (247 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 20m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM PDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
Gas Cost Calculator
Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 03h 40m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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 Oregon, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Rain Showers
Light Rain
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Lakeside and Portland.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lakeside and Portland.
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Start on North 8th Street
1.2 mi · 2 min · North 8th Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Oregon Coast Highway
8.6 mi · 12 min · Oregon Coast Highway
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Continue on Winchester Avenue
1.3 mi · 3 min · Winchester Avenue
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Continue on Oregon Coast Highway
21.9 mi · 33 min · Oregon Coast Highway
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Turn right onto Highway 126
14.3 mi · 20 min · Highway 126
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Continue on Highway 126
32.3 mi · 44 min · Highway 126
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Turn left onto Territorial Road
127 m · 10 sec · Territorial Road
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Continue on Territorial Highway
3.4 mi · 5 min · Territorial Highway
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Continue on Territorial Road
4.4 mi · 6 min · Territorial Road
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Turn right onto Applegate Trail
2.6 mi · 4 min · Applegate Trail
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Turn right onto Highway 36
1.6 mi · 2 min · Highway 36
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Continue on Mapleton-Junction City Highway
2675 ft · 42 sec · Mapleton-Junction City Highway
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Continue on Highway 36
1.8 mi · 3 min · Highway 36
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Turn left onto Highway 99S
1.5 mi · 2 min · Highway 99S
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Continue on Ivy Street
1 mi · 3 min · Ivy Street
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Continue on Highway 99E
3.5 mi · 5 min · Highway 99E
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Continue on South 3rd Street
1597 ft · 45 sec · South 3rd Street
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Continue on Albany-Junction City Highway
8.3 mi · 12 min · Albany-Junction City Highway
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Continue on West 2nd Street
1.5 km · 1 min · West 2nd Street
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Turn right onto Halsey-Sweet Home Highway
2.5 mi · 4 min · Halsey-Sweet Home Highway
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Take the ramp left
1395 ft · 26 sec
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Merge slight left
82.8 mi · 1 hr 39 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 Lakeside 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.
Halsey-Sweet Home Highway
Merge slight left
82.8 mi · 01h 39m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Rain Showers leaving Lakeside and Light Rain near Portland.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Lakeside to Portland?
The road trip is about 208.5 miles (335.5 km) and usually takes 03h 40m 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?
Harrisburg is a useful midpoint, sitting about 98.9 miles from Lakeside and 109.6 miles from Portland.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 153.5 miles (247 km), while the road route adds roughly 55 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 9:40 AM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $36.44 one way or $72.88 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 65.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers around Lakeside and Light Rain near Portland.
Stop Ideas Near Harrisburg
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 Harrisburg.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lakeside and Portland. Straight-line distance: 153.48 mi (247 km).
#1 Lakeside
City in Coos County, Oregon, United States
| Population | 1,802 |
| Coordinates | 43.5756700, -124.1751100 |
| Altitude | 7 |
| 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: 336 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 56m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 12m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 10m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 28m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 58m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 36m |
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 | $36.44 | $72.88 |
| Mid-grade | $5.34 | $39.29 | $78.58 |
| Premium | $5.57 | $40.97 | $81.93 |
| Diesel | $6.37 | $46.85 | $93.71 |
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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