How far is Portland, OR from Clatskanie, OR?
The driving distance from Portland, OR to Clatskanie, OR is about 62.3 miles (100.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 22m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 47.4 miles (76.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 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 22m.
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 Oregon, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Light Rain Likely
Chance Light Rain
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Portland and Clatskanie.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Portland and Clatskanie.
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Start on the route
34 m · 13 sec
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Turn left onto Northwest Couch Street
2482 ft · 2 min · Northwest Couch Street
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Take the ramp right toward I 405 North, US 30 West
1059 ft · 24 sec
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Merge slight left onto Stadium Freeway
1.2 mi · 2 min · Stadium Freeway
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Keep slight left to continue on I 5 North: Seattle
2776 ft · 51 sec
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Merge slight left
41.4 mi · 48 min
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Take the exit slight right toward WA 432 West: Talley Way, Kelso Drive
1025 ft · 22 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on WA 432 West: Talley Way, Longview
921 ft · 22 sec
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Continue straight
3.6 mi · 6 min
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Turn left onto Oregon Way
2.5 mi · 5 min · Oregon Way
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Take the exit slight right toward US 30 West: Clatskanie, Astoria
1158 ft · 24 sec
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Merge slight left onto Lower Columbia River Highway
11.4 mi · 16 min · Lower Columbia River Highway
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Turn left onto Southeast True Haak Street
157 m · 15 sec · Southeast True Haak Street
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Continue on Southeast 3rd Street
802 ft · 27 sec · Southeast 3rd Street
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Turn left onto South Nehalem Street
623 ft · 17 sec · South Nehalem Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South Nehalem Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Portland and Clatskanie.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 5 North
Merge slight left
41.4 mi · 00h 48m
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 Chance Light Rain near Clatskanie.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Portland to Clatskanie?
The road trip is about 62.3 miles (100.2 km) and usually takes 01h 22m 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?
Columbia City is a useful midpoint, sitting about 31.1 miles from Portland and 31.1 miles from Clatskanie.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 47.4 miles (76.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.9 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 3:44 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.89 one way or $21.78 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 19.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Light Rain Likely around Portland and Chance Light Rain near Clatskanie.
Stop Ideas Near Columbia City
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
St Helens Public Works Department
Rainier City Hall
Scappoose Police Department
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Columbia City.
Kelso Multimodal Transportation Center
Vancouver station
Manning, Oregon
Union Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Portland and Clatskanie. Straight-line distance: 47.4 mi (76.28 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 Clatskanie
City in Oregon, USA
| Population | 1,832 |
| Coordinates | 46.1012200, -123.2067900 |
| Altitude | 33 |
| Country | United States |
End: Clatskanie (-123.20679, 46.10122)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 100 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 04m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 33m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 14m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 02m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 53m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 46m |
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 | $10.89 | $21.78 |
| Mid-grade | $5.34 | $11.74 | $23.49 |
| Premium | $5.57 | $12.25 | $24.49 |
| Diesel | $6.37 | $14.01 | $28.01 |
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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