How far is Portland, OR from Rogue River, OR?
The driving distance from Portland, OR to Rogue River, OR is about 253.8 miles (408.4 km), with a travel time of about 05h 02m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 214.7 miles (345.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 05m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM PDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 02m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Portland and Rogue River.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Portland and Rogue River.
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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
1593 ft · 1 min · Northwest 13th Avenue
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Turn right onto Southwest Taylor Street
9 m · 1 sec · Southwest Taylor Street
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Take the ramp slight left toward I 405 South
2393 ft · 44 sec
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Merge slight left onto Stadium Freeway
1.5 mi · 2 min · Stadium Freeway
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Merge slight right
250.5 mi · 4 hr 55 min
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Take the exit slight right toward City of Rogue River
1073 ft · 34 sec
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Turn left onto Depot Street
123 m · 12 sec · Depot Street
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Turn left onto Pine Street
148 m · 10 sec · Pine Street
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Turn slight left onto West Main Street
127 m · 9 sec · West Main Street
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Turn right onto Berglund Street
159 m · 23 sec · Berglund Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Berglund Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Portland and Rogue River.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Stadium Freeway
Merge slight right
251 mi · 04h 55m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Portland and Slight Chance Light Rain near Rogue River.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Portland to Rogue River?
The road trip is about 253.8 miles (408.4 km) and usually takes 05h 02m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Cottage Grove is a useful midpoint, sitting about 126.9 miles from Portland and 126.9 miles from Rogue River.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 214.7 miles (345.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 39.1 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 6:54 AM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $44.36 one way or $88.72 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 79.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Portland and Slight Chance Light Rain near Rogue River.
Stop Ideas Near Cottage Grove
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 Cottage Grove.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Portland and Rogue River. Straight-line distance: 214.75 mi (345.6 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 Rogue River
River in Oregon, United States
| Population | 2,340 |
| Coordinates | 42.4359500, -123.1720000 |
| Altitude | 306 |
| Country | United States |
End: Rogue River (-123.172, 42.43595)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 408 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08h 27m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 20m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 04m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 13m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 37m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 09m |
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 | $44.36 | $88.72 |
| Mid-grade | $5.34 | $47.83 | $95.66 |
| Premium | $5.57 | $49.87 | $99.74 |
| Diesel | $6.37 | $57.04 | $114.08 |
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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