How far is Odell, OR from Portland, OR?

The driving distance from Odell, OR to Portland, OR is about 71 miles (114.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 17m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 55.2 miles (88.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 35m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
70.94 mi
01h 17m
Flight
55.26 mi
88.94 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
55.26 mi
Kilometers
88.94 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
70.94 mi
Kilometers
114.16 km
Drive Time
01h 17m

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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 17m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Portland
Wed, Apr 22, 8:49 PM PDT
Return by in Odell
Wed, Apr 22, 10:07 PM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Odell
2026-04-22T19:32
Arrive Portland
Wed, Apr 22, 8:49 PM PDT
Route Timing
01h 17m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:18 AM to 11:18 AM PDT

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

Leave by
3:54 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Odell
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
Cascade Locks
OR

City in Oregon, USA

From Odell
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
52°F
Wednesday

Light Rain Likely

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
16 mph W
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 Odell and Portland.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    125 m · 32 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Odell Highway

    959 ft · 16 sec · Odell Highway

  3. 3

    Continue on Davis Drive

    1.2 km · 1 min · Davis Drive

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Mount Hood Highway

    6.4 mi · 9 min · Mount Hood Highway

  5. 5

    Continue on Button Bridge Road

    1684 ft · 57 sec · Button Bridge Road

  6. 6

    Continue on Button Bridge Road

    131 m · 19 sec · Button Bridge Road

  7. 7

    Take the ramp left toward I 84 West: Portland

    1104 ft · 15 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Columbia River Highway

    54.7 mi · 1 hr 4 min · Columbia River Highway

  9. 9

    Continue on Banfield Freeway

    6.8 mi · 9 min · Banfield Freeway

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on I 5 South: Salem, OMSI, City Center

    1906 ft · 32 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on City Center, OMSI

    1031 ft · 20 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on Morrison Street, City Center

    1041 ft · 25 sec

  13. 13

    Turn straight onto Morrison Bridge

    1581 ft · 43 sec · Morrison Bridge

  14. 14

    Continue on Southwest Washington Street

    551 ft · 29 sec · Southwest Washington Street

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Southwest 4th Avenue

    1230 ft · 1 min · Southwest 4th Avenue

  16. 16

    Continue on Northwest 4th Avenue

    85 m · 17 sec · Northwest 4th Avenue

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Northwest Couch Street

    130 m · 25 sec · Northwest Couch Street

  18. 18

    Turn left

    34 m · 8 sec

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Odell 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
19 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
26.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Columbia River Highway
54.7 mi · 77%
Banfield Freeway
6.75 mi · 10%
Mount Hood Highway
6.38 mi · 9%
Davis Drive
0.75 mi · 1%
Button Bridge Road
0.4 mi · 1%
I 5 South
0.36 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Columbia River Highway

Merge slight left onto Columbia River Highway

54.7 mi · 01h 04m

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 17m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+15.8 mi
55.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Cascade Locks
00h 38m from Odell
Leave By
3:54 PM PDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Light Rain Likely leaving Odell 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 Odell to Portland?

The road trip is about 71 miles (114.2 km) and usually takes 01h 17m 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?

Cascade Locks is a useful midpoint, sitting about 35.4 miles from Odell and 35.5 miles from Portland.

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

The direct path is about 55.2 miles (88.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.8 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 3:54 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 Likely around Odell and Light Rain Likely near Portland.

Stop Ideas Near Cascade Locks

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Cascade Locks, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Cascade Locks.

BUS

Hood River, Oregon

29 mi away
600 E. Marina Way
RAIL

Bingen – White Salmon

33 mi away
Hwy 14 and Walnut St.
BUS

The Dalles, Oregon

56 mi away
201 East Federal Street
RAIL

Vancouver station

62 mi away
1301 West 11th Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Odell and Portland. Straight-line distance: 55.26 mi (88.94 km).

Odell

#1 Odell

Village in Nebraska, United States

Population2,255
Coordinates45.6270600, -121.5431300
Altitude220
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: (-121.54277, 45.626929)
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
9.48 L · about $12.38
Round trip
$24.76
5 gal · 18.96 L
Estimated CO2
22.2 kg one way
Round trip: 44.4 kg / 98 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/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 Odell and Portland. The current time is 19:32:08.

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.