How far is Portland, OR from Madras, OR?
The driving distance from Portland, OR to Madras, OR is about 119.4 miles (192.2 km), with a travel time of about 02h 55m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 97.4 miles (156.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 50m 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
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 02h 55m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Clackamas County, Oregon, United States of America
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 Madras.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Portland and Madras.
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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
6.5 mi · 9 min · Banfield Freeway
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Continue on Columbia River Highway
6.3 mi · 8 min · Columbia River Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward 238th Drive, Wood Village
1326 ft · 29 sec
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Turn right onto Northeast 238th Drive
1.4 km · 2 min · Northeast 238th Drive
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Continue on Northeast 242nd Drive
1985 ft · 47 sec · Northeast 242nd Drive
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Continue on Northeast Hogan Drive
1.6 mi · 3 min · Northeast Hogan Drive
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Turn slight left onto Northeast Burnside Road
1.1 km · 2 min · Northeast Burnside Road
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Continue on Southeast Mount Hood Highway
3006 ft · 59 sec · Southeast Mount Hood Highway
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Continue on Mount Hood Highway
8.9 mi · 13 min · Mount Hood Highway
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Continue on Pioneer Boulevard
1.5 km · 3 min · Pioneer Boulevard
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Continue on Mount Hood Highway
30.6 mi · 44 min · Mount Hood Highway
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Continue on Warm Springs Highway
46.7 mi · 1 hr 4 min · Warm Springs Highway
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Continue on Northwest Warm Springs Highway
13.2 mi · 19 min · Northwest Warm Springs Highway
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Turn left onto Northeast Poplar Street
102 m · 16 sec · Northeast Poplar Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Northeast 6th Street
129 m · 16 sec · Northeast 6th Street
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Turn left onto Northeast Oak Street
77 m · 9 sec · Northeast Oak Street
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Turn right onto Northeast 7th Street
2623 ft · 1 min · Northeast 7th Street
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Turn right onto Southeast E Street
536 ft · 26 sec · Southeast E Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto 5th Street
122 m · 14 sec · 5th Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · 5th Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Portland and Madras.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Warm Springs Highway
Continue on Warm Springs Highway
46.7 mi · 01h 04m
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 Madras.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Portland to Madras?
The road trip is about 119.4 miles (192.2 km) and usually takes 02h 55m 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 Hood Village is a useful midpoint, sitting about 59.7 miles from Portland and 59.8 miles from Madras.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 97.4 miles (156.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 22 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 12:40 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.89 one way or $41.79 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 37.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Portland and Mostly Sunny near Madras.
Stop Ideas Near Mount Hood Village
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Mount Hood Village.
Oregon City station
Hood River, Oregon
Bingen – White Salmon
Union Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Portland and Madras. Straight-line distance: 97.34 mi (156.66 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 Madras
City in Oregon, USA
| Population | 7,106 |
| Coordinates | 44.6334500, -121.1294900 |
| Altitude | 683 |
| Country | United States |
End: Madras (-121.12949, 44.63345)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 192 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 58m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 59m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 23m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 59m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 42m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 29m |
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 | $20.89 | $41.79 |
| Mid-grade | $5.34 | $22.53 | $45.05 |
| Premium | $5.57 | $23.49 | $46.98 |
| Diesel | $6.37 | $26.86 | $53.73 |
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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