How far is Lyons, OR from Portland, OR?

The driving distance from Lyons, OR to Portland, OR is about 70.8 miles (114 km), with a travel time of about 01h 16m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 51.8 miles (83.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 33m 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. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
70.86 mi
01h 16m
Flight
51.83 mi
83.41 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
51.83 mi
Kilometers
83.41 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
70.86 mi
Kilometers
114.04 km
Drive Time
01h 16m

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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 16m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Portland
Wed, Apr 22, 11:41 PM PDT
Return by in Lyons
Thu, Apr 23, 12:58 AM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lyons
2026-04-22T22:25
Arrive Portland
Wed, Apr 22, 11:41 PM PDT
Route Timing
01h 16m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:17 AM to 11:17 AM PDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
3:56 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Lyons
9:30 PM PDT
Morning start is best

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
Gervais
OR

City in Oregon, USA

From Lyons
35.4 mi
00h 38m
To Portland
35.5 mi
00h 38m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
50°F
Wednesday

Light Rain

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
6 to 10 mph SW
Destination
56°F
Wednesday

Light Rain Likely

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Main Street

    26 m · 2 sec · Main Street

  2. 2

    Continue on 5th Street

    1 mi · 2 min · 5th Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Mehama Lyons Highway

    1352 ft · 32 sec · Mehama Lyons Highway

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn left onto North Santiam Highway

    20.8 mi · 25 min · North Santiam Highway

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward I 5 North: Portland

    45.9 mi · 56 min

  6. 6

    Keep slight left to continue on Stadium Freeway

    2.1 mi · 3 min · Stadium Freeway

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward Everett Street, Glisan Street

    906 ft · 30 sec

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Northwest Everett Street

    1723 ft · 1 min · Northwest Everett Street

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Northwest 8th Avenue

    159 m · 28 sec · Northwest 8th Avenue

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Northwest Couch Street

    615 ft · 32 sec · Northwest Couch Street

  11. 11

    Turn right

    34 m · 8 sec

  12. 12

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Lyons 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
12 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
0 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
16.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 5 North
45.9 mi · 65%
North Santiam Highway
20.8 mi · 29%
Stadium Freeway
2.11 mi · 3%
5th Street
1.01 mi · 1%
Northwest Everett Street
0.33 mi
Mehama Lyons Highway
0.26 mi
Longest Stretch

I 5 North

Take the exit slight right toward I 5 North: Portland

45.9 mi · 00h 56m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
01h 16m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+19 mi
51.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Gervais
00h 38m from Lyons
Leave By
3:56 PM PDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Light Rain leaving Lyons and Light Rain Likely near Portland.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Lyons to Portland?

The road trip is about 70.8 miles (114 km) and usually takes 01h 16m 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?

Gervais is a useful midpoint, sitting about 35.4 miles from Lyons and 35.5 miles from Portland.

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

The direct path is about 51.8 miles (83.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 19 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 3:56 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.38 one way or $24.76 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 22.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Light Rain around Lyons and Light Rain Likely near Portland.

Stop Ideas Near Gervais

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Gervais and the surrounding midpoint area.
Salem city park
Scenic stop 8.2 mi away

Salem city park

Brooks , OR
Brooks, OR 97305, United States
Rating 4.0/5 5 reviews Park
McMinnville Parks and Recreation Department
Meeting point 14.9 mi away

McMinnville Parks and Recreation Department

McMinnville , OR
230 NE 2nd St, McMinnville, OR 97128, United States
Rating 4.4/5 13 reviews City government office
Palmer Creek Lodge Community Event Center
Nearby stop 10.9 mi away

Palmer Creek Lodge Community Event Center

Dayton , OR
606 4th St, Dayton, OR 97114, United States
Rating 4.5/5 15 reviews Event venue

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Gervais.

BUS

Woodburn, OR

5 mi away
2900 Tom Tennant Drive
RAIL

Salem station

22 mi away
500 13th Street SE
RAIL

Oregon City station

37 mi away
1757 Washington Street
BUS

Portland, OR

50 mi away
550 NW 6th Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Lyons and Portland. Straight-line distance: 51.83 mi (83.41 km).

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#1 Lyons

City in Oregon, USA

Population1,291
Coordinates44.7745700, -122.6150900
Altitude202
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: Main Street (-122.615103, 44.77454)
End: (-122.676082, 45.523482)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 114 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 21m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 46m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 25m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 10m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 00m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 53m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.5 gal
9.47 L · about $12.38
Round trip
$24.76
5 gal · 18.94 L
Estimated CO2
22.2 kg one way
Round trip: 44.4 kg / 98 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.95 $12.38 $24.76
Mid-grade $5.34 $13.35 $26.69
Premium $5.57 $13.92 $27.83
Diesel $6.37 $15.92 $31.83

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 · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Lyons and Portland. The current time is 22:25:18.

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.