How far is Portland, OR from Astoria, OR?

The driving distance from Portland, OR to Astoria, OR is about 97.1 miles (156.2 km), with a travel time of about 02h 14m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 72.1 miles (116 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 29m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT.
Trip Tools

Reverse, save, or send this route

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
97.04 mi
02h 14m
Flight
72.09 mi
116.01 km direct

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

Learn Distance

Choose another destination from Portland.

Flight Distance

Direct air line
72.09 mi
Kilometers
116.01 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
97.04 mi
Kilometers
156.17 km
Drive Time
02h 14m

Gas Cost Calculator

Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 02h 14m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Astoria
Sat, Apr 18, 1:33 AM PDT
Return by in Portland
Sat, Apr 18, 3:48 AM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Portland
2026-04-17T23:18
Arrive Astoria
Sat, Apr 18, 1:33 AM PDT
Route Timing
02h 14m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:15 AM to 12:15 PM PDT

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

Leave by
2:00 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Portland
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
Rainier
OR

City in Oregon, USA

From Portland
48.5 mi
01h 07m
To Astoria
48.6 mi
01h 07m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
57°F
Friday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
2 to 6 mph NW
Destination
54°F
Friday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
2 to 6 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    34 m · 13 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Northwest Couch Street

    2482 ft · 2 min · Northwest Couch Street

  3. 3

    Take the ramp right toward I 405 North, US 30 West

    1059 ft · 24 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left onto Stadium Freeway

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Stadium Freeway

  5. 5

    Keep slight left to continue on I 5 North: Seattle

    2776 ft · 51 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    41.4 mi · 48 min

  7. 7

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

    1025 ft · 22 sec

  8. 8

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

    921 ft · 22 sec

  9. 9

    Continue straight

    3.6 mi · 6 min

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Oregon Way

    2.5 mi · 5 min · Oregon Way

  11. 11

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

    1158 ft · 24 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Lower Columbia River Highway

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

  13. 13

    Continue on Leif Erickson Drive

    1.9 mi · 4 min · Leif Erickson Drive

  14. 14

    Continue on Marine Drive

    1.5 km · 3 min · Marine Drive

  15. 15

    Turn left onto 16th Street

    57 m · 7 sec · 16th Street

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Duane Street

    1533 ft · 56 sec · Duane Street

  17. 17

    Turn left onto 11th Street

    75 m · 12 sec · 11th Street

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Exchange Street

    16 m · 7 sec · Exchange Street

  19. 19

    Turn left

    54 m · 13 sec

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Portland 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
20 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
20.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Lower Columbia River Highway
43.2 mi · 45%
I 5 North
42 mi · 43%
WA 432 West
3.96 mi · 4%
Oregon Way
2.46 mi · 3%
Leif Erickson Drive
1.93 mi · 2%
Stadium Freeway
1.2 mi · 1%
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 14m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+25 mi
72.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Rainier
01h 07m from Portland
Leave By
2:00 PM PDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Portland and Partly Sunny near Astoria.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 97.1 miles (156.2 km) and usually takes 02h 14m 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?

Rainier is a useful midpoint, sitting about 48.5 miles from Portland and 48.6 miles from Astoria.

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

The direct path is about 72.1 miles (116 km), while the road route adds roughly 25 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 2:00 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.93 one way or $33.86 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 30.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Portland and Partly Sunny near Astoria.

Stop Ideas Near Rainier

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 Rainier and the surrounding midpoint area.
Stop photo coming soon
Scenic stop 2.5 mi away

Kelso City Parks & Recreation

Kelso , WA
203 S Pacific Ave, Kelso, WA 98626, United States
City government office,Park
Rainier City Hall
Meeting point 2.1 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 2.5 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 Rainier.

RAIL

Kelso Multimodal Transportation Center

6 mi away
501 South First Street
BUS

Manning, Oregon

51 mi away
47000 Highway 26
BUS

Elsie, Oregon

54 mi away
44573 Highway 26
RAIL

Vancouver station

55 mi away
1301 West 11th Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Portland and Astoria. Straight-line distance: 72.09 mi (116.01 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
Astoria

#2 Astoria

City in Oregon, USA

Population10,029
Coordinates46.1878800, -123.8312500
Altitude7
CountryUnited States
Start: Portland (-122.67621, 45.52345)
End: Astoria (-123.83125, 46.18788)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 156 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 14m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 25m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 56m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 37m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 23m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 12m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.42 gal
12.96 L · about $16.93
Round trip
$33.86
6.84 gal · 25.92 L
Estimated CO2
30.4 kg one way
Round trip: 60.8 kg / 134 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.95 $16.93 $33.86
Mid-grade $5.34 $18.26 $36.51
Premium $5.57 $19.04 $38.07
Diesel $6.37 $21.77 $43.54

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 Astoria. The current time is 23:18:58.

Distance to Other Cities

Planning a road trip? See the full trip guide on Trip.ovh — stops, fuel costs, weather, and departure timing.

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.