How far is Portland, OR from Damascus, OR?
The driving distance from Portland, OR to Damascus, OR is about 18.8 miles (30.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 31m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 12.8 miles (20.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 03m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM PDT.
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 31m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Portland and Damascus.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Portland and Damascus.
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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
4.8 mi · 7 min · Banfield Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 205 South: Salem
1388 ft · 26 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 205 South
819 ft · 16 sec
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Merge slight left
6.4 mi · 9 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Sunnyside Road, Sunnybrook Boulevard
971 ft · 24 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on Sunnyside Road East, Happy Valley, Sunnybrook Boulevard, Sunnyside Road West, Clackamas Promenade
87 m · 9 sec
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Turn left onto Southeast Sunnyside Road
5.8 mi · 11 min · Southeast Sunnyside Road
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Turn right onto Southeast Highway 212
22 m · 2 sec · Southeast Highway 212
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Southeast Highway 212
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Portland and Damascus.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
I 205 South
Merge slight left
6.39 mi · 00h 09m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Sunny leaving Portland and Sunny near Damascus.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Portland to Damascus?
The road trip is about 18.8 miles (30.2 km) and usually takes 00h 31m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Happy Valley is a useful midpoint, sitting about 9.4 miles from Portland and 9.4 miles from Damascus.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 12.8 miles (20.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:26 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.29 one way or $6.58 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Portland and Sunny near Damascus.
Stop Ideas Near Happy Valley
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Powell's City of Books
City of Portland: Archives and Records Management
Gresham City Hall
Oregon-Washington Bridge
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Happy Valley.
Oregon City station
Union Station
Portland, OR
Vancouver station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Portland and Damascus. Straight-line distance: 12.82 mi (20.63 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 Damascus
Located in Clackamas County at an elevation of 531 feet, this area sits southeast of the Portland metropolitan region among rolling hills and forests.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 45.4176200, -122.4589800 |
| Altitude | 162 |
| Country | United States |
End: Damascus (-122.45898, 45.41762)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 30 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 37m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 28m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 22m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 18m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 16m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 14m |
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 | $4.99 | $3.29 | $6.58 |
| Mid-grade | $5.25 | $3.47 | $6.93 |
| Premium | $5.56 | $3.67 | $7.33 |
| Diesel | $6.75 | $4.45 | $8.90 |
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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