How far is Portland, OR from Ontario, OR?
The driving distance from Portland, OR to Ontario, OR is about 375.4 miles (604.2 km), with a travel time of about 06h 55m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 298.6 miles (480.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 13h 51m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM PDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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 06h 55m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Portland and Ontario.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Portland and Ontario.
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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
158.1 mi · 2 hr 56 min · Columbia River Highway
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Continue on Old Oregon Trail Highway
208.8 mi · 3 hr 45 min · Old Oregon Trail Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 30 BUS: Ontario, T.V.C.C.
1689 ft · 42 sec
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Turn right onto East Idaho Avenue
1 km · 1 min · East Idaho Avenue
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Turn left onto South Oregon Street
8 m · 1 sec · South Oregon Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South Oregon Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Portland and Ontario.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
Old Oregon Trail Highway
Continue on Old Oregon Trail Highway
209 mi · 03h 45m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
Better with a longer stop
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Portland and Mostly Sunny near Ontario.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Portland to Ontario?
The road trip is about 375.4 miles (604.2 km) and usually takes 06h 55m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Echo is a useful midpoint, sitting about 187.4 miles from Portland and 188 miles from Ontario.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 298.6 miles (480.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 76.8 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 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM PDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $65.60 one way or $131.20 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 117.8 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Portland and Ontario, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Portland and Mostly Sunny near Ontario.
Stop Ideas Near Echo
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 Echo.
Pendleton, Oregon
Pasco Intermodal Train Station
Walla Walla, WA
La Grande, Oregon
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Portland and Ontario. Straight-line distance: 298.62 mi (480.58 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 Ontario
City in Oregon, USA
| Population | 11,140 |
| Coordinates | 44.0265500, -116.9629400 |
| Altitude | 656 |
| Country | United States |
End: Ontario (-116.96294, 44.02655)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 604 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 12h 30m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 09h 23m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 07h 30m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 06h 15m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 05h 21m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 41m |
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 | $65.60 | $131.20 |
| Mid-grade | $5.34 | $70.73 | $141.46 |
| Premium | $5.57 | $73.75 | $147.50 |
| Diesel | $6.37 | $84.35 | $168.70 |
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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