How far is Portland, OR from Kalama, WA?
The driving distance from Portland, OR to Kalama, WA is about 37.2 miles (59.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 46m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 34.4 miles (55.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 33m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PST.
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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 00h 46m.
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.
Census designated place
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Slight Chance Light Rain then Rain Showers
Cloudy
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Portland and Kalama.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Portland and Kalama.
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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
34.5 mi · 41 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Kalama
1333 ft · 35 sec
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Turn right onto Elm Street
59 m · 6 sec · Elm Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Elm Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Portland and Kalama.
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
34.5 mi · 00h 41m
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.
Slight Chance Light Rain then Rain Showers leaving Portland and Cloudy near Kalama.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Portland to Kalama?
The road trip is about 37.2 miles (59.9 km) and usually takes 00h 46m 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?
Mount Vista is a useful midpoint, sitting about 18.6 miles from Portland and 18.6 miles from Kalama.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 34.4 miles (55.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.8 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 PST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:56 PM PST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.11 one way or $12.22 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Light Rain then Rain Showers around Portland and Cloudy near Kalama.
Stop Ideas Near Mount Vista
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Kiwanis Park
FedEx Drop Box
Columbia City City Hall
Battle Ground Community Center
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Mount Vista.
Vancouver station
Portland, OR
Union Station
Oregon City station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Portland and Kalama. Straight-line distance: 34.42 mi (55.4 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 Kalama
City in Cowlitz County, Washington, United States
| Population | 2,844 |
| Coordinates | 46.0076700, -122.8443600 |
| Altitude | 12 |
| Country | United States |
End: Kalama (-122.84436, 46.00767)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 60 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 14m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 55m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 44m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 37m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 31m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 27m |
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 | $4.67 | $6.11 | $12.22 |
| Mid-grade | $4.92 | $6.45 | $12.89 |
| Premium | $5.22 | $6.84 | $13.67 |
| Diesel | $6.63 | $8.69 | $17.37 |
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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