How far is Portland, OR from Creswell, OR?

The driving distance from Portland, OR to Creswell, OR is about 119.9 miles (193 km), with a travel time of about 02h 26m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 112.2 miles (180.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 53m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT.
Trip Tools

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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
119.91 mi
02h 26m
Flight
112.24 mi
180.64 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
112.24 mi
Kilometers
180.64 km
Flight Time
00h 13m

Driving Distance

Road route
119.91 mi
Kilometers
192.97 km
Drive Time
02h 26m

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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 02h 26m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Creswell
Thu, Apr 23, 7:37 AM PDT
Return by in Portland
Thu, Apr 23, 10:04 AM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Portland
2026-04-23T05:10
Arrive Creswell
Thu, Apr 23, 7:37 AM PDT
Route Timing
02h 26m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:27 AM to 12:27 PM PDT

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

Leave by
1:36 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
Jefferson
OR

City in Marion County, Texas, USA

From Portland
60 mi
01h 13m
To Creswell
60 mi
01h 13m

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

Slight Chance Light Rain

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

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    34 m · 13 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Northwest Couch Street

    2074 ft · 2 min · Northwest Couch Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Northwest 13th Avenue

    1593 ft · 1 min · Northwest 13th Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Southwest Taylor Street

    9 m · 1 sec · Southwest Taylor Street

  5. 5

    Take the ramp slight left toward I 405 South

    2393 ft · 44 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Stadium Freeway

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Stadium Freeway

  7. 7

    Merge slight right

    116.4 mi · 2 hr 18 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward OR 222: Creswell

    1753 ft · 42 sec · Highway #001KS - Creswell Connection #2

  9. 9

    Turn right onto East Oregon Avenue

    2585 ft · 1 min · East Oregon Avenue

  10. 10

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Oregon Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
10 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Stadium Freeway
118 mi · 98%
East Oregon Avenue
0.49 mi
I 405 South
0.45 mi
Northwest Couch Street
0.39 mi
Northwest 13th Avenue
0.3 mi
Highway #001KS - Creswell Connection #2
0.17 mi
Longest Stretch

Stadium Freeway

Merge slight right

116 mi · 02h 18m

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
02h 26m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7.7 mi
112.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Jefferson
01h 13m from Portland
Leave By
1:36 PM PDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Portland and Slight Chance Light Rain near Creswell.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 119.9 miles (193 km) and usually takes 02h 26m 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?

Jefferson is a useful midpoint, sitting about 60 miles from Portland and 60 miles from Creswell.

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

The direct path is about 112.2 miles (180.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.7 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 1:36 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.94 one way or $41.89 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 37.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Jefferson

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

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

RAIL

Albany station

12 mi away
110 10th Ave SW
RAIL

Salem station

24 mi away
500 13th Street SE
BUS

Corvallis, Oregon

26 mi away
153 NW 4th Avenue
BUS

Woodburn, OR

49 mi away
2900 Tom Tennant Drive

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Portland and Creswell. Straight-line distance: 112.24 mi (180.64 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
Creswell

#2 Creswell

City in Lane County, Oregon, United States

Population5,540
Coordinates43.9179000, -123.0245300
Altitude170
CountryUnited States
Start: Portland (-122.67621, 45.52345)
End: Creswell (-123.02453, 43.9179)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 193 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 59m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 59m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 23m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 59m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 42m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 29m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.23 gal
16.02 L · about $20.94
Round trip
$41.89
8.46 gal · 32.04 L
Estimated CO2
37.6 kg one way
Round trip: 75.2 kg / 166 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.95 $20.94 $41.89
Mid-grade $5.34 $22.58 $45.16
Premium $5.57 $23.54 $47.09
Diesel $6.37 $26.93 $53.86

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 Creswell. The current time is 05:10:29.

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.