How far is Portland, OR from Altamont, OR?

The driving distance from Portland, OR to Altamont, OR is about 281.7 miles (453.4 km), with a travel time of about 05h 58m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 233.9 miles (376.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 56m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
281.75 mi
05h 58m
Flight
233.88 mi
376.39 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
233.88 mi
Kilometers
376.39 km
Flight Time
00h 28m

Driving Distance

Road route
281.75 mi
Kilometers
453.43 km
Drive Time
05h 58m

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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 05h 58m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Altamont
Sat, Apr 18, 3:22 PM PDT
Return by in Portland
Sat, Apr 18, 9:20 PM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Portland
2026-04-18T09:24
Arrive Altamont
Sat, Apr 18, 3:22 PM PDT
Route Timing
05h 58m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM PDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:58 AM to 1:58 PM PDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
5:04 AM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Portland
9:00 PM PDT
Early departure recommended

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
Westfir
OR

City in Oregon, USA

From Portland
140.9 mi
02h 59m
To Altamont
140.9 mi
02h 59m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
63°F
Saturday

Light Rain Likely

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
3 to 7 mph SE
Destination
65°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
2 to 10 mph SE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Portland and Altamont.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    34 m · 13 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Northwest Couch Street

    2074 ft · 2 min · Northwest Couch Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Northwest 13th Avenue

    1593 ft · 1 min · Northwest 13th Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Southwest Taylor Street

    9 m · 1 sec · Southwest Taylor Street

  5. 5

    Take the ramp slight left toward I 405 South

    2393 ft · 44 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Stadium Freeway

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Stadium Freeway

  7. 7

    Merge slight right

    110.6 mi · 2 hr 12 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward OR 58: Oakridge, Klamath Falls, Goshen

    1353 ft · 33 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on OR 58: Oakridge, Klamath Falls

    31.5 mi · 45 min

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Westfir Road

    2480 ft · 48 sec · Westfir Road

  11. 11

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Westfir-Oakridge Road

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Westfir-Oakridge Road

  12. 12

    Turn left onto State Highway 58

    1.1 km · 58 sec · State Highway 58

  13. 13

    Continue on Highway 58

    3 mi · 6 min · Highway 58

  14. 14

    Continue on State Highway 58

    32.9 mi · 45 min · State Highway 58

  15. 15

    Continue on Williamette Highway

    12 mi · 16 min · Williamette Highway

  16. 16

    Continue on State Highway 58

    4.4 mi · 6 min · State Highway 58

  17. 17

    Merge slight left

    77.4 mi · 1 hr 31 min

  18. 18

    Turn slight left onto Crater Lake Parkway

    4.6 mi · 7 min · Crater Lake Parkway

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Crater Lake Parkway

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Portland and Altamont.

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
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
3 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
6.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
State Highway 58
115 mi · 41%
Stadium Freeway
112 mi · 40%
OR 58
31.8 mi · 11%
Williamette Highway
12 mi · 4%
Crater Lake Parkway
4.57 mi · 2%
Highway 58
3.01 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Stadium Freeway

Merge slight right

111 mi · 02h 12m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
05h 58m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
11h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+47.8 mi
233.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Westfir
02h 59m from Portland
Leave By
5:04 AM PDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Light Rain Likely leaving Portland and Mostly Sunny near Altamont.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Portland to Altamont?

The road trip is about 281.7 miles (453.4 km) and usually takes 05h 58m 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?

Westfir is a useful midpoint, sitting about 140.9 miles from Portland and 140.9 miles from Altamont.

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

The direct path is about 233.9 miles (376.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 47.8 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 5:04 AM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $49.21 one way or $98.43 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 88.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Light Rain Likely around Portland and Mostly Sunny near Altamont.

Stop Ideas Near Westfir

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Westfir, 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 Westfir.

BUS

University of Oregon

56 mi away
1320 East 15th Avenue
RAIL

Eugene–Springfield

58 mi away
433 Willamette Street
BUS

Eugene, OR

58 mi away
987 Pearl Street
BUS

La Pine, Oregon

81 mi away
16515 Reed Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Portland and Altamont. Straight-line distance: 233.88 mi (376.39 km).

Portland

#1 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
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#2 Altamont

City in Klamath County, Oregon, United States

Population19,257
Coordinates42.2068100, -121.7372200
Altitude1263
CountryUnited States
Start: Portland (-122.67621, 45.52345)
End: Altamont (-121.73722, 42.20681)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 453 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 23m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 02m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 38m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 41m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 01m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 30m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.94 gal
37.63 L · about $49.21
Round trip
$98.43
19.88 gal · 75.26 L
Estimated CO2
88.3 kg one way
Round trip: 176.7 kg / 390 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.95 $49.21 $98.43
Mid-grade $5.34 $53.06 $106.12
Premium $5.57 $55.33 $110.65
Diesel $6.37 $63.28 $126.56

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Portland and Altamont. The current time is 09:24:28.

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.