How far is Portland, OR from Gervais, OR?

The driving distance from Portland, OR to Gervais, OR is about 34.2 miles (55.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 48m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 30.6 miles (49.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 36m 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
34.21 mi
00h 48m
Flight
30.64 mi
49.31 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
30.64 mi
Kilometers
49.31 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
34.21 mi
Kilometers
55.05 km
Drive Time
00h 48m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 48m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Gervais
Wed, Apr 22, 9:56 PM PDT
Return by in Portland
Wed, Apr 22, 10:44 PM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Portland
2026-04-22T21:08
Arrive Gervais
Wed, Apr 22, 9:56 PM PDT
Route Timing
00h 48m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:48 AM to 10:48 AM PDT

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

Leave by
4:54 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
Wilsonville
OR

City in Oregon, USA

From Portland
17.1 mi
00h 24m
To Gervais
17.1 mi
00h 24m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
56°F
Wednesday

Light Rain Likely

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph SW
Destination
57°F
Wednesday

Light Rain Likely

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
7 to 15 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    27.4 mi · 34 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward OR 214, OR 219: Woodburn, Silverton

    1516 ft · 29 sec

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Newberg Highway

    3062 ft · 1 min · Newberg Highway

  10. 10

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Butteville Road Northeast

    77 m · 7 sec · Butteville Road Northeast

  11. 11

    Exit the roundabout onto Butteville Road Northeast

    2.5 mi · 4 min · Butteville Road Northeast

  12. 12

    Continue on Ivy Avenue

    2312 ft · 1 min · Ivy Avenue

  13. 13

    Turn right onto 3rd Street

    755 ft · 28 sec · 3rd Street

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Fir Avenue

    40 m · 11 sec · Fir Avenue

  15. 15

    Turn left

    44 m · 11 sec

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
16 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
46.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Stadium Freeway
29 mi · 85%
Butteville Road Northeast
2.58 mi · 8%
Newberg Highway
0.58 mi · 2%
I 405 South
0.45 mi · 1%
Ivy Avenue
0.44 mi · 1%
Northwest Couch Street
0.39 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Stadium Freeway

Merge slight right

27.4 mi · 00h 34m

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
00h 48m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+3.6 mi
30.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Wilsonville
00h 24m from Portland
Leave By
4:54 PM PDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Light Rain Likely leaving Portland and Light Rain Likely near Gervais.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 34.2 miles (55.1 km) and usually takes 00h 48m 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?

Wilsonville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 17.1 miles from Portland and 17.1 miles from Gervais.

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

The direct path is about 30.6 miles (49.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.6 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 4:54 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.99 one way or $11.98 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Light Rain Likely around Portland and Light Rain Likely near Gervais.

Stop Ideas Near Wilsonville

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Wilsonville and the surrounding midpoint area.
Powell's City of Books
Scenic stop 14.6 mi away

Powell's City of Books

Portland , OR
1005 W Burnside St, Portland, OR 97209, United States
Rating 4.9/5 26,171 reviews Tourist attraction,Rare book store,Book store,Used book store
Stop photo coming soon
Meeting point 6.6 mi away

West Linn City Hall

West Linn , OR
22500 Salamo Rd, West Linn, OR 97068
Rating 4.2/5 6 reviews City Hall
Old City Hall
Nearby stop 5.4 mi away

Old City Hall

Canby , OR
182 N Holly St, Canby, OR 97013
Rating 4.2/5 20 reviews Shopping mall
Sunrise Park (City Of Tigard park)
Scenic stop 7.4 mi away

Sunrise Park (City Of Tigard park)

Tigard , OR
14905 SW Sunrise Ln, Tigard, OR 97224, United States
Rating 4.4/5 35 reviews Park

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Wilsonville.

RAIL

Oregon City station

16 mi away
1757 Washington Street
BUS

Woodburn, OR

18 mi away
2900 Tom Tennant Drive
BUS

Portland, OR

26 mi away
550 NW 6th Avenue
RAIL

Union Station

27 mi away
800 NW Sixth Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Portland and Gervais. Straight-line distance: 30.64 mi (49.31 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
Gervais

#2 Gervais

City in Oregon, USA

Population2,774
Coordinates45.1081800, -122.8976000
Altitude57
CountryUnited States
Start: Portland (-122.67621, 45.52345)
End: Gervais (-122.8976, 45.10818)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 55 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 08m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 51m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 41m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 34m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 29m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 25m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.21 gal
4.57 L · about $5.99
Round trip
$11.98
2.42 gal · 9.14 L
Estimated CO2
10.8 kg one way
Round trip: 21.5 kg / 47 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.95 $5.99 $11.98
Mid-grade $5.34 $6.46 $12.92
Premium $5.57 $6.73 $13.47
Diesel $6.37 $7.70 $15.41

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 Gervais. The current time is 21:08:15.

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.