How far is Portland, OR from Chenoweth, OR?
The driving distance from Portland, OR to Chenoweth, OR is about 82.3 miles (132.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 41m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 69.7 miles (112.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 23m 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.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 41m.
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.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Portland and Chenoweth.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Portland and Chenoweth.
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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
72.4 mi · 1 hr 24 min · Columbia River Highway
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Take the exit slight right
1242 ft · 30 sec
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Keep slight right
69 m · 5 sec
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Turn slight right onto River Road
94 m · 11 sec · River Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto West 6th Street
1596 ft · 29 sec · West 6th Street
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Turn right onto Chenoweth Loop Road
3182 ft · 1 min · Chenoweth Loop Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto West 10th Street
1093 ft · 28 sec · West 10th Street
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Continue on Chenowith Creek Road
1.2 km · 2 min · Chenowith Creek Road
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Turn right onto Pine Street
141 m · 26 sec · Pine Street
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Turn left onto Lockwood Street West
100 m · 14 sec · Lockwood Street West
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Lockwood Street West
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Portland and Chenoweth.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Columbia River Highway
Continue on Columbia River Highway
72.4 mi · 01h 24m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Portland and Mostly Sunny near Chenoweth.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Portland to Chenoweth?
The road trip is about 82.3 miles (132.5 km) and usually takes 01h 41m 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?
Cascade Locks is a useful midpoint, sitting about 41.1 miles from Portland and 41.3 miles from Chenoweth.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 69.7 miles (112.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.6 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 3:06 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.41 one way or $28.81 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 25.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Portland and Mostly Sunny near Chenoweth.
Stop Ideas Near Cascade Locks
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 Cascade Locks.
Hood River, Oregon
Bingen – White Salmon
The Dalles, Oregon
Vancouver station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Portland and Chenoweth. Straight-line distance: 69.67 mi (112.12 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 Chenoweth
Unincorporated community in Oregon
| Population | 1,855 |
| Coordinates | 45.6276200, -121.2434100 |
| Altitude | 135 |
| Country | United States |
End: Chenoweth (-121.24341, 45.62762)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 133 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 44m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 03m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 38m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 22m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 10m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 01m |
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 | $14.41 | $28.81 |
| Mid-grade | $5.34 | $15.53 | $31.07 |
| Premium | $5.57 | $16.20 | $32.39 |
| Diesel | $6.37 | $18.53 | $37.05 |
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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