How far is Oregon City, OR from Astoria, OR?

The driving distance from Oregon City, OR to Astoria, OR is about 110.7 miles (178.1 km), with a travel time of about 02h 32m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 82.3 miles (132.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 04m 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
110.68 mi
02h 32m
Flight
82.31 mi
132.47 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
82.31 mi
Kilometers
132.47 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
110.68 mi
Kilometers
178.12 km
Drive Time
02h 32m

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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 32m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Astoria
Wed, Apr 15, 5:47 PM PDT
Return by in Oregon City
Wed, Apr 15, 8:19 PM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Oregon City
2026-04-15T15:15
Arrive Astoria
Wed, Apr 15, 5:47 PM PDT
Route Timing
02h 32m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:32 AM to 12:32 PM PDT

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

Leave by
1:26 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Oregon City
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
Prescott
OR

City in Oregon, USA

From Oregon City
55.3 mi
01h 16m
To Astoria
55.4 mi
01h 16m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
52°F
Today

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 10:00 AM PDT
Wind
6 to 10 mph WSW
Destination
42°F
Overnight

Slight Chance Light Rain

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 1:00 AM PDT
Wind
8 mph NW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Oregon City and Astoria.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Oregon City and Astoria.

  1. 1

    Start on 7th Street

    31 m · 10 sec · 7th Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Singer Hill Road

    977 ft · 39 sec · Singer Hill Road

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Main Street

    1749 ft · 53 sec · Main Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto 15th Street

    53 m · 7 sec · 15th Street

  5. 5

    Turn right onto McLoughlin Boulevard

    119 m · 14 sec · McLoughlin Boulevard

  6. 6

    Take the exit right toward I 205 North: Seattle, The Dalles

    1539 ft · 40 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    28 mi · 37 min

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    28.6 mi · 31 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward WA 432 West: Talley Way, Kelso Drive

    1025 ft · 22 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on WA 432 West: Talley Way, Longview

    921 ft · 22 sec

  11. 11

    Continue straight

    3.6 mi · 6 min

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Oregon Way

    2.5 mi · 5 min · Oregon Way

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward US 30 West: Clatskanie, Astoria

    1158 ft · 24 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto Lower Columbia River Highway

    43.2 mi · 1 hr 1 min · Lower Columbia River Highway

  15. 15

    Continue on Leif Erickson Drive

    1.9 mi · 4 min · Leif Erickson Drive

  16. 16

    Continue on Marine Drive

    2634 ft · 1 min · Marine Drive

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Exchange Street

    2371 ft · 1 min · Exchange Street

  18. 18

    Turn right onto 16th Street

    56 m · 10 sec · 16th Street

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Duane Street

    1533 ft · 56 sec · Duane Street

  20. 20

    Turn left onto 11th Street

    75 m · 10 sec · 11th Street

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Exchange Street

    16 m · 7 sec · Exchange Street

  22. 22

    Turn left

    54 m · 13 sec

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Oregon City and Astoria.

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
23 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
20.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 205 North
56.9 mi · 51%
Lower Columbia River Highway
43.2 mi · 39%
WA 432 West
3.96 mi · 4%
Oregon Way
2.46 mi · 2%
Leif Erickson Drive
1.93 mi · 2%
Marine Drive
0.5 mi
Longest Stretch

Lower Columbia River Highway

Merge slight left onto Lower Columbia River Highway

43.2 mi · 01h 01m

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
02h 32m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+28.4 mi
82.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Prescott
01h 16m from Oregon City
Leave By
1:26 PM PDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Oregon City and Slight Chance Light Rain near Astoria.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Oregon City to Astoria?

The road trip is about 110.7 miles (178.1 km) and usually takes 02h 32m 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?

Prescott is a useful midpoint, sitting about 55.3 miles from Oregon City and 55.4 miles from Astoria.

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

The direct path is about 82.3 miles (132.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 28.4 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 1:26 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.31 one way or $38.62 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 34.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Oregon City and Slight Chance Light Rain near Astoria.

Stop Ideas Near Prescott

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Prescott and the surrounding midpoint area.
St Helens Public Works Department
Scenic stop 13.9 mi away

St Helens Public Works Department

Saint Helens , OR
984 Oregon St, St Helens, OR 97051, United States
Rating 3.7/5 7 reviews Government office,Tourist attraction
Rainier City Hall
Meeting point 3.5 mi away

Rainier City Hall

Rainier , OR
106 W B St, Rainier, OR 97048, United States
Rating 4.6/5 5 reviews City or town hall,City government office
Stop photo coming soon
Nearby stop 5.6 mi away

Kelso City Water-Sewer Bills

Kelso , WA
203 S Pacific Ave, Kelso, WA 98626, United States
Rating 1.6/5 7 reviews City tax office

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Prescott.

RAIL

Kelso Multimodal Transportation Center

11 mi away
501 South First Street
BUS

Manning, Oregon

48 mi away
47000 Highway 26
RAIL

Vancouver station

49 mi away
1301 West 11th Street
BUS

Elsie, Oregon

55 mi away
44573 Highway 26

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Oregon City and Astoria. Straight-line distance: 82.31 mi (132.47 km).

Oregon City

#1 Oregon City

City in Oregon, USA

Population37,339
Coordinates45.3573400, -122.6067600
Altitude38
CountryUnited States
Astoria

#2 Astoria

City in Oregon, USA

Population10,029
Coordinates46.1878800, -123.8312500
Altitude7
CountryUnited States
Start: Oregon City (-122.60676, 45.35734)
End: Astoria (-123.83125, 46.18788)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 178 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 41m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 46m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 12m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 50m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 34m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 22m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.9 gal
14.78 L · about $19.31
Round trip
$38.62
7.8 gal · 29.56 L
Estimated CO2
34.7 kg one way
Round trip: 69.3 kg / 153 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.95 $19.31 $38.62
Mid-grade $5.34 $20.82 $41.64
Premium $5.57 $21.71 $43.41
Diesel $6.37 $24.83 $49.65

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 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Oregon City and Astoria. The current time is 15:15:54.

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.