How far is Myrtle Creek, OR from Portland, OR?
The driving distance from Myrtle Creek, OR to Portland, OR is about 195.4 miles (314.4 km), with a travel time of about 03h 15m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 175.7 miles (282.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 30m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM PDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 15m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Myrtle Creek and Portland.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Myrtle Creek and Portland.
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Start on South Main Street
1.5 km · 2 min · South Main Street
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Continue on Myrtle Creek Connection #3
635 ft · 11 sec · Myrtle Creek Connection #3
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Take the ramp slight right
871 ft · 21 sec
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Merge slight left onto Purple Heart Trail
191 mi · 3 hr 45 min · Purple Heart Trail
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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
80 m · 15 sec · Northwest Everett Street
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Turn right onto Northwest 13th Avenue
159 m · 28 sec · Northwest 13th Avenue
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Turn left onto Northwest Couch Street
2074 ft · 2 min · 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 Myrtle Creek and Portland.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
Purple Heart Trail
Merge slight left onto Purple Heart Trail
191 mi · 03h 45m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Mostly Sunny leaving Myrtle Creek 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 Myrtle Creek to Portland?
The road trip is about 195.4 miles (314.4 km) and usually takes 03h 15m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Coburg is a useful midpoint, sitting about 97.6 miles from Myrtle Creek and 97.8 miles from Portland.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 175.7 miles (282.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 19.7 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:30 AM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $34.11 one way or $68.22 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 61.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Myrtle Creek and Mostly Sunny near Portland.
Stop Ideas Near Coburg
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
City Hall Surface Lot
Springfield Animal Control
Harrisburg City Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Coburg.
Eugene–Springfield
Eugene, OR
University of Oregon
Corvallis, Oregon
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Myrtle Creek and Portland. Straight-line distance: 175.64 mi (282.66 km).
#1 Myrtle Creek
City in Oregon, USA
| Population | 3,486 |
| Coordinates | 43.0201200, -123.2931200 |
| Altitude | 212 |
| 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: 314 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 30m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 53m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 54m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 15m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 47m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 26m |
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 | $34.11 | $68.22 |
| Mid-grade | $5.34 | $36.78 | $73.56 |
| Premium | $5.57 | $38.35 | $76.70 |
| Diesel | $6.37 | $43.86 | $87.72 |
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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