How far is Portland, OR from Baker City, OR?
The driving distance from Portland, OR to Baker City, OR is about 303.9 miles (489.1 km), with a travel time of about 05h 40m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 241.5 miles (388.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 21m 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.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 40m.
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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Showers And Thunderstorms
Light Rain then Slight Chance T-storms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Portland and Baker City.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Portland and Baker City.
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Start on the route
34 m · 10 sec
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Turn right onto Northwest Couch Street
52 m · 11 sec · Northwest Couch Street
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Turn right onto Northwest 5th Avenue
74 m · 12 sec · Northwest 5th Avenue
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Turn left onto West Burnside Street
1039 ft · 52 sec · West Burnside Street
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Continue on Burnside Bridge
2236 ft · 1 min · Burnside Bridge
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Continue on East Burnside Street
526 ft · 28 sec · East Burnside Street
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Turn left onto Northeast Grand Avenue
781 ft · 28 sec · Northeast Grand Avenue
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Take the exit slight right toward I 84, US 30 East: Portland Airport, The Dalles
744 ft · 20 sec
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Merge slight left onto Banfield Freeway
6.5 mi · 9 min · Banfield Freeway
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Continue on Columbia River Highway
158.1 mi · 2 hr 56 min · Columbia River Highway
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Continue on Old Oregon Trail Highway
136.3 mi · 2 hr 27 min · Old Oregon Trail Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward OR 7 South: Geiser Grand Hotel, Baker City Center, Historic District
1581 ft · 39 sec
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Turn right onto Campbell Street
855 ft · 23 sec · Campbell Street
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Turn left onto Birch Street
2628 ft · 1 min · Birch Street
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Turn right onto Auburn Avenue
1.5 km · 3 min · Auburn Avenue
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Turn right onto 4th Street
41 m · 4 sec · 4th Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · 4th Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Portland and Baker City.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
Columbia River Highway
Continue on Columbia River Highway
158 mi · 02h 56m
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Portland and Light Rain then Slight Chance T-storms near Baker City.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Portland to Baker City?
The road trip is about 303.9 miles (489.1 km) and usually takes 05h 40m 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?
Boardman is a useful midpoint, sitting about 151.7 miles from Portland and 152.2 miles from Baker City.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 241.5 miles (388.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 62.4 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 5:38 AM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $53.12 one way or $106.25 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 95.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Portland and Light Rain then Slight Chance T-storms near Baker City.
Stop Ideas Near Boardman
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Boardman.
Pasco Intermodal Train Station
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Wishram
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Portland and Baker City. Straight-line distance: 241.5 mi (388.66 km).
#1 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 |
#2 Baker City
City in Oregon, USA
| Population | 9,809 |
| Coordinates | 44.7748700, -117.8343800 |
| Altitude | 1051 |
| Country | United States |
End: Baker City (-117.83438, 44.77487)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 489 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 10h 07m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 35m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06h 04m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 03m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 20m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 47m |
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 | $53.12 | $106.25 |
| Mid-grade | $5.34 | $57.28 | $114.55 |
| Premium | $5.57 | $59.72 | $119.45 |
| Diesel | $6.37 | $68.31 | $136.61 |
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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