How far is Portland, OR from Boardman, OR?

The driving distance from Portland, OR to Boardman, OR is about 162.6 miles (261.6 km), with a travel time of about 03h 05m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 145.3 miles (233.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 11m 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
162.58 mi
03h 05m
Flight
145.28 mi
233.81 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
145.28 mi
Kilometers
233.81 km
Flight Time
00h 17m

Driving Distance

Road route
162.58 mi
Kilometers
261.65 km
Drive Time
03h 05m

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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 03h 05m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Boardman
Thu, Apr 23, 7:41 AM PDT
Return by in Portland
Thu, Apr 23, 10:47 AM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Portland
2026-04-23T04:35
Arrive Boardman
Thu, Apr 23, 7:41 AM PDT
Route Timing
03h 05m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM PDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:06 AM to 11:06 AM PDT

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

Leave by
10:48 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
Chenoweth
OR

Unincorporated community in Oregon

From Portland
81.1 mi
01h 32m
To Boardman
81.5 mi
01h 32m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
63°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
6 mph WSW
Destination
64°F
Thursday

Slight Chance Light Rain then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
10 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    34 m · 10 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Northwest Couch Street

    52 m · 11 sec · Northwest Couch Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Northwest 5th Avenue

    74 m · 12 sec · Northwest 5th Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn left onto West Burnside Street

    1039 ft · 52 sec · West Burnside Street

  5. 5

    Continue on Burnside Bridge

    2236 ft · 1 min · Burnside Bridge

  6. 6

    Continue on East Burnside Street

    526 ft · 28 sec · East Burnside Street

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Northeast Grand Avenue

    781 ft · 28 sec · Northeast Grand Avenue

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward I 84, US 30 East: Portland Airport, The Dalles

    744 ft · 20 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Banfield Freeway

    6.5 mi · 9 min · Banfield Freeway

  10. 10

    Continue on Columbia River Highway

    154.5 mi · 2 hr 52 min · Columbia River Highway

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward Boardman

    1547 ft · 44 sec

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Main Street

    1018 ft · 22 sec · Main Street

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Northeast Boardman Avenue

    82 m · 12 sec · Northeast Boardman Avenue

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Northeast Boardman Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
14 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Columbia River Highway
155 mi · 95%
Banfield Freeway
6.47 mi · 4%
Burnside Bridge
0.42 mi
West Burnside Street
0.2 mi
Main Street
0.19 mi
Northeast Grand Avenue
0.15 mi
Longest Stretch

Columbia River Highway

Continue on Columbia River Highway

154 mi · 02h 52m

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
03h 05m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+17.3 mi
145.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Chenoweth
01h 32m from Portland
Leave By
10:48 AM PDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Portland and Slight Chance Light Rain then Mostly Sunny near Boardman.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 162.6 miles (261.6 km) and usually takes 03h 05m 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?

Chenoweth is a useful midpoint, sitting about 81.1 miles from Portland and 81.5 miles from Boardman.

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

The direct path is about 145.3 miles (233.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 17.3 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 10:48 AM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $28.42 one way or $56.84 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 51 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Portland and Slight Chance Light Rain then Mostly Sunny near Boardman.

Stop Ideas Near Chenoweth

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

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

BUS

The Dalles, Oregon

6 mi away
201 East Federal Street
RAIL

Bingen – White Salmon

20 mi away
Hwy 14 and Walnut St.
RAIL

Wishram

22 mi away
1 Railroad Avenue
BUS

Hood River, Oregon

23 mi away
600 E. Marina Way

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Portland and Boardman. Straight-line distance: 145.28 mi (233.81 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
Boardman

#2 Boardman

City in Oregon, USA

Population3,794
Coordinates45.8398600, -119.7005800
Altitude94
CountryUnited States
Start: Portland (-122.67621, 45.52345)
End: Boardman (-119.70058, 45.83986)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 262 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 25m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 03m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 15m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 42m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 19m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 01m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.74 gal
21.72 L · about $28.42
Round trip
$56.84
11.48 gal · 43.44 L
Estimated CO2
51 kg one way
Round trip: 102 kg / 225 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.95 $28.42 $56.84
Mid-grade $5.34 $30.64 $61.28
Premium $5.57 $31.95 $63.90
Diesel $6.37 $36.54 $73.08

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 Portland and Boardman. The current time is 04:35:48.

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.