How far is Portland, OR from Junction City, OR?
The driving distance from Portland, OR to Junction City, OR is about 101.8 miles (163.8 km), with a travel time of about 02h 10m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 93.8 miles (150.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 21m 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
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 10m.
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.
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Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Portland and Junction City.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Portland and Junction City.
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Start on the route
34 m · 13 sec
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Turn left onto Northwest Couch Street
2074 ft · 2 min · Northwest Couch Street
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Turn left onto Northwest 13th Avenue
1593 ft · 1 min · Northwest 13th Avenue
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Turn right onto Southwest Taylor Street
9 m · 1 sec · Southwest Taylor Street
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Take the ramp slight left toward I 405 South
2393 ft · 44 sec
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Merge slight left onto Stadium Freeway
1.5 mi · 2 min · Stadium Freeway
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Merge slight right
82.7 mi · 1 hr 39 min
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Take the exit slight right toward OR 228: Halsey, Brownsville
1308 ft · 28 sec
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Turn right onto Halsey-Sweet Home Highway
2.3 mi · 4 min · Halsey-Sweet Home Highway
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Turn left onto West 2nd Street
1.5 km · 1 min · West 2nd Street
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Continue on Albany-Junction City Highway
8.3 mi · 12 min · Albany-Junction City Highway
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Continue on South 3rd Street
1597 ft · 45 sec · South 3rd Street
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Continue on Highway 99E
3.5 mi · 5 min · Highway 99E
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Continue on Ivy Street
1.2 km · 2 min · Ivy Street
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Turn right onto West 6th Avenue
84 m · 10 sec · West 6th Avenue
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Turn right onto Juniper Street
18 m · 3 sec · Juniper Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Juniper Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Portland and Junction City.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Stadium Freeway
Merge slight right
82.7 mi · 01h 39m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Portland and Mostly Sunny near Junction City.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Portland to Junction City?
The road trip is about 101.8 miles (163.8 km) and usually takes 02h 10m 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?
Four Corners is a useful midpoint, sitting about 50.9 miles from Portland and 50.9 miles from Junction City.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 93.8 miles (150.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 8 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 2:08 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.77 one way or $35.55 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 31.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Portland and Mostly Sunny near Junction City.
Stop Ideas Near Four Corners
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Salem city park
Stayton Parks & Recreation
Council Chambers City of Keizer
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Four Corners.
Salem station
Woodburn, OR
Albany station
Corvallis, Oregon
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Portland and Junction City. Straight-line distance: 93.76 mi (150.9 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 Junction City
City in Oregon, USA
| Population | 6,229 |
| Coordinates | 44.2192900, -123.2056500 |
| Altitude | 100 |
| Country | United States |
End: Junction City (-123.20565, 44.21929)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 164 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 23m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 32m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 02m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 41m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 27m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 16m |
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 | $17.77 | $35.55 |
| Mid-grade | $5.34 | $19.16 | $38.33 |
| Premium | $5.57 | $19.98 | $39.96 |
| Diesel | $6.37 | $22.85 | $45.71 |
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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