How far is Lincoln City, OR from Portland, OR?
The driving distance from Lincoln City, OR to Portland, OR is about 99 miles (159.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 58m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 76.1 miles (122.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 57m 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.
Flight Distance
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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 01h 58m.
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 Oregon, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Slight Chance Light Rain then Mostly Sunny
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Lincoln City and Portland.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lincoln City and Portland.
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Start on Southwest Fleet Avenue
1819 ft · 55 sec · Southwest Fleet Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Oregon Coast Highway
1.4 km · 2 min · Oregon Coast Highway
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Turn right onto Northeast 14th Street
3121 ft · 1 min · Northeast 14th Street
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Continue on Northeast West Devils Lake Road
1.8 mi · 4 min · Northeast West Devils Lake Road
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Turn right onto Oregon Coast Highway
1.9 mi · 3 min · Oregon Coast Highway
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Take the exit slight right
1990 ft · 31 sec
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Continue on Salmon River Highway
26.8 mi · 38 min · Salmon River Highway
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Keep slight left to continue on Salmon River Highway
16.7 mi · 23 min · Salmon River Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward West McMinnville Bypass
2.5 mi · 4 min · West McMinnville Bypass
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Continue on Southeast Three Mile Lane
2.2 mi · 3 min · Southeast Three Mile Lane
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Continue on Southeast Dayton Bypass
4.1 mi · 6 min · Southeast Dayton Bypass
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Merge slight left onto Pacific Highway West
3.1 mi · 5 min · Pacific Highway West
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Turn left onto Newberg-Dundee Bypass
4.2 mi · 6 min · Newberg-Dundee Bypass
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Northeast Saint Paul Highway
1319 ft · 29 sec · Northeast Saint Paul Highway
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Turn right onto South Springbrook Road
1.6 km · 2 min · South Springbrook Road
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Turn right onto East Portland Road
1.5 km · 2 min · East Portland Road
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Continue on Pacific Highway West
1.4 mi · 2 min · Pacific Highway West
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Continue on Southwest Pacific Highway
12.1 mi · 21 min · Southwest Pacific Highway
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Take the exit right toward I 5: Portland, Salem
2296 ft · 60 sec
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Merge slight left
5.6 mi · 8 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 Lincoln City 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.
Salmon River Highway
Continue on Salmon River Highway
26.8 mi · 00h 38m
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.
Slight Chance Light Rain then Mostly Sunny leaving Lincoln City 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 Lincoln City to Portland?
The road trip is about 99 miles (159.4 km) and usually takes 01h 58m 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?
Amity is a useful midpoint, sitting about 44.9 miles from Lincoln City and 54.1 miles from Portland.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 76.1 miles (122.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 22.9 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 PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:32 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.28 one way or $34.56 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 31 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Light Rain then Mostly Sunny around Lincoln City and Mostly Sunny near Portland.
Stop Ideas Near Amity
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 Amity.
Salem station
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Oregon City station
Albany station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lincoln City and Portland. Straight-line distance: 76.06 mi (122.41 km).
#1 Lincoln City
City in Oregon, USA
| Population | 9,170 |
| Coordinates | 44.9581600, -124.0178900 |
| Altitude | 24 |
| 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: 159 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 18m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 28m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 58m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 39m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 24m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 14m |
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 | $17.28 | $34.56 |
| Mid-grade | $5.34 | $18.63 | $37.26 |
| Premium | $5.57 | $19.43 | $38.85 |
| Diesel | $6.37 | $22.22 | $44.43 |
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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