How far is Portland, OR from Brownsville, OR?
The driving distance from Portland, OR to Brownsville, OR is about 90 miles (144.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 52m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 79.5 miles (128 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 45m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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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 01h 52m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
City in Keokuk County, Iowa, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Light Rain Likely
Light Rain
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Portland and Brownsville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Portland and Brownsville.
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Start on the route
34 m · 13 sec
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Turn left onto Northwest Couch Street
2074 ft · 2 min · Northwest Couch Street
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Turn left onto Northwest 13th Avenue
1593 ft · 1 min · Northwest 13th Avenue
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Turn right onto Southwest Taylor Street
9 m · 1 sec · Southwest Taylor Street
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Take the ramp slight left toward I 405 South
2393 ft · 44 sec
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Merge slight left onto Stadium Freeway
1.5 mi · 2 min · Stadium Freeway
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Merge slight right
82.7 mi · 1 hr 39 min
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Take the exit slight right toward OR 228: Halsey, Brownsville
1308 ft · 34 sec
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Turn left onto Halsey-Sweet Home Highway
143 m · 8 sec · Halsey-Sweet Home Highway
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Continue on Highway 228
1090 ft · 18 sec · Highway 228
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Continue on Halsey-Sweet Home Highway
3.2 mi · 5 min · Halsey-Sweet Home Highway
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Continue on West Bishop Way
2330 ft · 45 sec · West Bishop Way
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Turn left onto Main Street
2361 ft · 53 sec · Main Street
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Turn left onto Park Avenue
30 m · 4 sec · Park Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Park Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Portland and Brownsville.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Stadium Freeway
Merge slight right
82.7 mi · 01h 39m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Light Rain Likely leaving Portland and Light Rain near Brownsville.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Portland to Brownsville?
The road trip is about 90 miles (144.9 km) and usually takes 01h 52m 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?
Hayesville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 45 miles from Portland and 45 miles from Brownsville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 79.5 miles (128 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.5 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 2:44 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.74 one way or $31.49 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 28.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Light Rain Likely around Portland and Light Rain near Brownsville.
Stop Ideas Near Hayesville
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Salem city park
Woodburn City Hall
Council Chambers City of Keizer
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Hayesville.
Salem station
Woodburn, OR
Albany station
Corvallis, Oregon
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Portland and Brownsville. Straight-line distance: 79.52 mi (127.97 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 Brownsville
City in Oregon, USA
| Population | 1,838 |
| Coordinates | 44.3934600, -122.9848100 |
| Altitude | 109 |
| Country | United States |
End: Brownsville (-122.98481, 44.39346)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 145 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 59m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 15m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 48m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 30m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 17m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 07m |
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 | $15.74 | $31.49 |
| Mid-grade | $5.34 | $16.97 | $33.95 |
| Premium | $5.57 | $17.70 | $35.40 |
| Diesel | $6.37 | $20.24 | $40.49 |
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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