How far is Portland, OR from La Center, WA?
The driving distance from Portland, OR to La Center, WA is about 26.2 miles (42.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 36m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 23.4 miles (37.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 13m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM PST.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 36m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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
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Areas Of Fog then Cloudy
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Portland and La Center.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Portland and La Center.
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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
21.4 mi · 27 min
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Take the exit slight right toward La Center, Cowlitz Reservation
1174 ft · 29 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on La Center, Paradise Point State Park
106 m · 9 sec
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Turn straight onto Northwest La Center Road
1.8 mi · 3 min · Northwest La Center Road
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Continue on Northwest Pacific Highway
619 ft · 21 sec · Northwest Pacific Highway
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward West 4th Street
7 m · 1 sec · West 4th Street
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Exit the roundabout onto West 4th Street
159 m · 20 sec · West 4th Street
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Turn right
18 m · 4 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Portland and La Center.
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 5 North
Merge slight left
21.4 mi · 00h 27m
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.
Areas Of Fog then Cloudy leaving Portland and Areas Of Fog then Cloudy near La Center.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Portland to La Center?
The road trip is about 26.2 miles (42.1 km) and usually takes 00h 36m 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?
Salmon Creek is a useful midpoint, sitting about 13 miles from Portland and 13 miles from La Center.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 23.4 miles (37.7 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM PST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:16 PM PST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.25 one way or $8.50 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Areas Of Fog then Cloudy around Portland and Areas Of Fog then Cloudy near La Center.
Stop Ideas Near Salmon Creek
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Powell's City of Books
FedEx Drop Box
Bureau of Planning and Sustainability
Battle Ground Community Center
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Salmon Creek.
Vancouver station
Portland, OR
Union Station
Oregon City station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Portland and La Center. Straight-line distance: 23.42 mi (37.69 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 La Center
City in Ballard County, Kentucky, United States of America
| Population | 3,602 |
| Coordinates | 45.8623400, -122.6703800 |
| Altitude | 32 |
| Country | United States |
End: La Center (-122.67038, 45.86234)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 42 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 52m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 39m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 31m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 26m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 22m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 19m |
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 | $4.62 | $4.25 | $8.50 |
| Mid-grade | $4.87 | $4.48 | $8.96 |
| Premium | $5.18 | $4.76 | $9.52 |
| Diesel | $6.60 | $6.07 | $12.15 |
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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