How far is Portland, OR from North Plains, OR?
The driving distance from Portland, OR to North Plains, OR is about 18.3 miles (29.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 29m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 16.2 miles (26 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 59m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM PDT.
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Flight Distance
Driving 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 00h 29m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Census-designated place in Washington County, Oregon, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Light Rain Likely
Light Rain Likely
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Portland and North Plains.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Portland and North Plains.
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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
3147 ft · 3 min · Northwest 13th Avenue
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Take the ramp right toward US 26 West: Beaverton
1285 ft · 31 sec
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Continue on Sunset Highway
4.5 mi · 6 min · Sunset Highway
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Continue on Northwest Sunset Highway
11.8 mi · 16 min · Northwest Sunset Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward Glencoe Rd., North Plains
1524 ft · 36 sec
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Turn right onto Northwest Glencoe Road
2339 ft · 1 min · Northwest Glencoe Road
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Turn left onto Northwest Commercial Street
40 m · 4 sec · Northwest Commercial Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Northwest Commercial Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Portland and North Plains.
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.
Northwest Sunset Highway
Continue on Northwest Sunset Highway
11.8 mi · 00h 16m
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.
Light Rain Likely leaving Portland and Light Rain Likely near North Plains.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Portland to North Plains?
The road trip is about 18.3 miles (29.5 km) and usually takes 00h 29m 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?
Oak Hills is a useful midpoint, sitting about 9.1 miles from Portland and 9.2 miles from North Plains.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 16.2 miles (26 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.1 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 PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:30 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.22 one way or $6.44 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Light Rain Likely around Portland and Light Rain Likely near North Plains.
Stop Ideas Near Oak Hills
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Powell's City of Books
West Linn City Hall
Hillsboro Civic Center
Sunrise Park (City Of Tigard park)
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Oak Hills.
Portland, OR
Union Station
Vancouver station
Oregon City station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Portland and North Plains. Straight-line distance: 16.17 mi (26.02 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 North Plains
City in Oregon, USA
| Population | 2,194 |
| Coordinates | 45.5970600, -122.9934400 |
| Altitude | 63 |
| Country | United States |
End: North Plains (-122.99344, 45.59706)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 29 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 36m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 27m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 21m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 18m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 15m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 13m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $4.95 | $3.22 | $6.44 |
| Mid-grade | $5.34 | $3.47 | $6.94 |
| Premium | $5.57 | $3.62 | $7.24 |
| Diesel | $6.37 | $4.14 | $8.28 |
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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