How far is Multnomah, OR from Ridgefield, WA?
The driving distance from Multnomah, OR to Ridgefield, WA is about 29.8 miles (48 km), with a travel time of about 00h 44m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 23.9 miles (38.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 28m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 44m.
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.
The third most populous city in Washington.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Multnomah and Ridgefield.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Multnomah and Ridgefield.
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Start on Southwest Custer Street
43 m · 11 sec · Southwest Custer Street
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Turn left onto Southwest Capitol Highway
529 ft · 29 sec · Southwest Capitol Highway
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Turn left onto Southwest 31st Avenue
844 ft · 34 sec · Southwest 31st Avenue
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Turn left onto Southwest Multnomah Boulevard
2862 ft · 1 min · Southwest Multnomah Boulevard
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Take the ramp straight
2301 ft · 49 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 5 North: Portland
870 ft · 21 sec
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Merge slight left onto Terwilliger Curves
2.6 mi · 4 min · Terwilliger Curves
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Keep slight right to continue on Seattle
22.6 mi · 29 min
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Take the exit slight right toward WA 501 South: Pioneer Street, Ridgefield
1657 ft · 48 sec
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Turn left onto Pioneer Street
1404 ft · 36 sec · Pioneer Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Pioneer Street
57 m · 4 sec · Pioneer Street
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Exit the roundabout onto Pioneer Street
1465 ft · 36 sec · Pioneer Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Pioneer Street
43 m · 3 sec · Pioneer Street
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Exit the roundabout onto Pioneer Street
1402 ft · 34 sec · Pioneer Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Pioneer Street
40 m · 3 sec · Pioneer Street
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Exit the roundabout onto Pioneer Street
2514 ft · 1 min · Pioneer Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Pioneer Street
30 m · 2 sec · Pioneer Street
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Exit the roundabout onto Pioneer Street
1.5 mi · 4 min · Pioneer Street
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Turn left onto South 5th Avenue
29 m · 4 sec · South 5th Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South 5th Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Multnomah and Ridgefield.
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.
Seattle
Keep slight right to continue on Seattle
22.6 mi · 00h 29m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Multnomah and Sunny near Ridgefield.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Multnomah to Ridgefield?
The road trip is about 29.8 miles (48 km) and usually takes 00h 44m 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?
Vancouver is a useful midpoint, sitting about 14.9 miles from Multnomah and 14.9 miles from Ridgefield.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 23.9 miles (38.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.9 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:02 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.20 one way or $10.40 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Multnomah and Sunny near Ridgefield.
Stop Ideas Near Vancouver
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
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Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Vancouver.
Vancouver station
Portland, OR
Union Station
Oregon City station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Multnomah and Ridgefield. Straight-line distance: 23.94 mi (38.52 km).
#1 Multnomah
Situated in northwestern Oregon at an elevation of 505 feet, this area lies at the confluence of the Willamette and Columbia rivers within the Portland metropolitan region.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 45.4695600, -122.7073200 |
| Altitude | 154 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Ridgefield
City in Washington, United States
| Population | 11,278 |
| Coordinates | 45.8151100, -122.7426000 |
| Altitude | 34 |
| Country | United States |
End: Ridgefield (-122.7426, 45.81511)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 48 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 59m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 44m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 35m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 29m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 25m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 22m |
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 | $5.20 | $10.40 |
| Mid-grade | $5.34 | $5.60 | $11.21 |
| Premium | $5.57 | $5.84 | $11.69 |
| Diesel | $6.37 | $6.68 | $13.37 |
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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