How far is Milwaukie, OR from Portland, OR?
The driving distance from Milwaukie, OR to Portland, OR is about 6.7 miles (10.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 14m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 5.7 miles (9.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 29m 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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This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
A city in Clackamas County, Oregon.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Milwaukie and Portland.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Milwaukie and Portland.
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Start on Southeast Harrison Street
1008 ft · 43 sec · Southeast Harrison Street
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Turn right onto Southeast McLoughlin Boulevard
4.2 mi · 8 min · Southeast McLoughlin Boulevard
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Continue on Southeast Grand Avenue
1.1 mi · 3 min · Southeast Grand Avenue
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Turn left onto Morrison Bridge
1.1 km · 2 min · 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 Milwaukie 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.
Southeast McLoughlin Boulevard
Turn right onto Southeast McLoughlin Boulevard
4.25 mi · 00h 08m
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 Milwaukie and Sunny near Portland.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Milwaukie to Portland?
The road trip is about 6.7 miles (10.8 km) and usually takes 00h 14m 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?
Lake Oswego is a useful midpoint, sitting about 3.4 miles from Milwaukie and 3.4 miles from Portland.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 5.7 miles (9.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 1 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 8:00 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.19 one way or $2.38 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 2.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Milwaukie and Sunny near Portland.
Stop Ideas Near Lake Oswego
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 Lake Oswego.
Oregon City station
Portland, OR
Union Station
Vancouver station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Milwaukie and Portland. Straight-line distance: 5.63 mi (9.06 km).
#1 Milwaukie
City in Oregon, United State
| Population | 21,046 |
| Coordinates | 45.4462300, -122.6392600 |
| Altitude | 14 |
| 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: 11 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 13m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 10m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 08m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 06m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 05m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 05m |
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 | $1.19 | $2.38 |
| Mid-grade | $5.34 | $1.28 | $2.56 |
| Premium | $5.57 | $1.34 | $2.67 |
| Diesel | $6.37 | $1.53 | $3.06 |
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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