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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
82.36 mi
01h 41m
Flight
69.67 mi
112.12 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
69.67 mi
Kilometers
112.12 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
82.36 mi
Kilometers
132.55 km
Drive Time
01h 41m

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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 41m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Chenoweth
Thu, Apr 23, 1:50 AM PDT
Return by in Portland
Thu, Apr 23, 3:32 AM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Portland
2026-04-23T00:08
Arrive Chenoweth
Thu, Apr 23, 1:50 AM PDT
Route Timing
01h 41m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:42 AM to 11:42 AM PDT

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

Leave by
3:06 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
Cascade Locks
OR

City in Oregon, USA

From Portland
41.1 mi
00h 50m
To Chenoweth
41.3 mi
00h 50m

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
63°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
6 to 9 mph W

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.

  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

    72.4 mi · 1 hr 24 min · Columbia River Highway

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right

    1242 ft · 30 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight right

    69 m · 5 sec

  13. 13

    Turn slight right onto River Road

    94 m · 11 sec · River Road

  14. 14

    At the end of the road, turn left onto West 6th Street

    1596 ft · 29 sec · West 6th Street

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Chenoweth Loop Road

    3182 ft · 1 min · Chenoweth Loop Road

  16. 16

    At the end of the road, turn right onto West 10th Street

    1093 ft · 28 sec · West 10th Street

  17. 17

    Continue on Chenowith Creek Road

    1.2 km · 2 min · Chenowith Creek Road

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Pine Street

    141 m · 26 sec · Pine Street

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Lockwood Street West

    100 m · 14 sec · Lockwood Street West

  20. 20

    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.

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
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
24.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Columbia River Highway
72.7 mi · 88%
Banfield Freeway
6.47 mi · 8%
Chenowith Creek Road
0.75 mi · 1%
Chenoweth Loop Road
0.6 mi · 1%
Burnside Bridge
0.42 mi · 1%
West 6th Street
0.3 mi
Longest Stretch

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.

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
01h 41m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+12.6 mi
69.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Cascade Locks
00h 50m from Portland
Leave By
3:06 PM PDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

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.

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

BUS

Hood River, Oregon

29 mi away
600 E. Marina Way
RAIL

Bingen – White Salmon

33 mi away
Hwy 14 and Walnut St.
BUS

The Dalles, Oregon

56 mi away
201 East Federal Street
RAIL

Vancouver station

62 mi away
1301 West 11th Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Portland and Chenoweth. Straight-line distance: 69.67 mi (112.12 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
Chenoweth

#2 Chenoweth

Unincorporated community in Oregon

Population1,855
Coordinates45.6276200, -121.2434100
Altitude135
CountryUnited States
Start: Portland (-122.67621, 45.52345)
End: Chenoweth (-121.24341, 45.62762)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 133 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
2.91 gal
11 L · about $14.41
Round trip
$28.81
5.82 gal · 22 L
Estimated CO2
25.9 kg one way
Round trip: 51.7 kg / 114 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in Oregon · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Portland and Chenoweth. The current time is 00:08:30.

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.