How far is Madras, OR from Portland, OR?
The driving distance from Madras, OR to Portland, OR is about 119.9 miles (193 km), with a travel time of about 02h 29m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 97.4 miles (156.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 58m 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 02h 29m.
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 Clackamas County, Oregon, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Madras and Portland.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Madras and Portland.
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Start on 5th Street
1959 ft · 1 min · 5th Street
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Continue on Northwest Warm Springs Highway
13.3 mi · 20 min · Northwest Warm Springs Highway
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Continue on Warm Springs Highway
46.7 mi · 1 hr 4 min · Warm Springs Highway
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Continue on Mount Hood Highway
30.6 mi · 44 min · Mount Hood Highway
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Continue on Proctor Boulevard
1.2 km · 2 min · Proctor Boulevard
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Continue on Mount Hood Highway
9.1 mi · 13 min · Mount Hood Highway
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Continue on Southeast Mount Hood Highway
2977 ft · 59 sec · Southeast Mount Hood Highway
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Continue on Southeast Burnside Road
1.7 mi · 4 min · Southeast Burnside Road
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Turn right onto Northwest Fairview Drive
1073 ft · 30 sec · Northwest Fairview Drive
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Turn right onto Southeast 223rd Avenue
1.2 mi · 2 min · Southeast 223rd Avenue
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Turn left onto Northeast Glisan Street
1977 ft · 54 sec · Northeast Glisan Street
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Turn slight right
115 m · 14 sec
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Turn straight onto Northeast Fairview Parkway
1.5 km · 1 min · Northeast Fairview Parkway
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 84 West: Portland
1539 ft · 52 sec
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Merge slight left onto Columbia River Highway
4.8 mi · 6 min · Columbia River Highway
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Continue on Banfield Freeway
6.8 mi · 9 min · Banfield Freeway
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Keep slight left to continue on I 5 South: Salem, OMSI, City Center
1906 ft · 32 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on City Center, OMSI
1031 ft · 20 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on Morrison Street, City Center
1041 ft · 25 sec
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Turn straight onto Morrison Bridge
1581 ft · 43 sec · Morrison Bridge
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Continue on Southwest Washington Street
551 ft · 29 sec · Southwest Washington Street
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Turn right onto Southwest 4th Avenue
1230 ft · 1 min · Southwest 4th Avenue
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Continue on Northwest 4th Avenue
85 m · 17 sec · Northwest 4th Avenue
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Turn left onto Northwest Couch Street
130 m · 25 sec · Northwest Couch Street
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Turn left
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 Madras 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.
Warm Springs Highway
Continue on Warm Springs Highway
46.7 mi · 01h 04m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Madras 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 Madras to Portland?
The road trip is about 119.9 miles (193 km) and usually takes 02h 29m 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 Hood Village is a useful midpoint, sitting about 59.5 miles from Madras and 60.3 miles from Portland.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 97.4 miles (156.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 22.5 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 1:32 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.94 one way or $41.89 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 37.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Madras and Mostly Sunny near Portland.
Stop Ideas Near Mount Hood Village
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 Mount Hood Village.
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Hood River, Oregon
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Union Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Madras and Portland. Straight-line distance: 97.34 mi (156.66 km).
#1 Madras
City in Oregon, USA
| Population | 7,106 |
| Coordinates | 44.6334500, -121.1294900 |
| Altitude | 683 |
| 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: 193 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 59m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 59m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 23m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 59m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 42m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 29m |
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 | $20.94 | $41.89 |
| Mid-grade | $5.34 | $22.58 | $45.16 |
| Premium | $5.57 | $23.54 | $47.09 |
| Diesel | $6.37 | $26.93 | $53.86 |
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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