How far is Portland, OR from Roseburg, OR?

The driving distance from Portland, OR to Roseburg, OR is about 178.7 miles (287.6 km), with a travel time of about 03h 34m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 162.7 miles (261.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 09m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM PDT.
Trip Tools

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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
178.71 mi
03h 34m
Flight
162.75 mi
261.92 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
162.75 mi
Kilometers
261.92 km
Flight Time
00h 19m

Driving Distance

Road route
178.71 mi
Kilometers
287.6 km
Drive Time
03h 34m

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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 03h 34m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Roseburg
Wed, Jun 10, 4:38 PM PDT
Return by in Portland
Wed, Jun 10, 8:13 PM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Portland
2026-06-10T13:03
Arrive Roseburg
Wed, Jun 10, 4:38 PM PDT
Route Timing
03h 34m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM PDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:35 AM to 11:35 AM PDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
9:50 AM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Portland
9:00 PM PDT
Early departure recommended

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.

Mid-route stop
Halsey
OR

City in Oregon, USA

From Portland
89.4 mi
01h 47m
To Roseburg
89.4 mi
01h 47m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
48°F
Overnight

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Wed, Jun 10 2:00 AM PDT
Wind
7 mph SW
Destination
46°F
Overnight

Partly Cloudy

Starts
Wed, Jun 10 3:00 AM PDT
Wind
1 mph S

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Portland and Roseburg.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Portland and Roseburg.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    34 m · 13 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Northwest Couch Street

    2074 ft · 2 min · Northwest Couch Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Northwest 13th Avenue

    1593 ft · 1 min · Northwest 13th Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Southwest Taylor Street

    9 m · 1 sec · Southwest Taylor Street

  5. 5

    Take the ramp slight left toward I 405 South

    2393 ft · 44 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Stadium Freeway

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Stadium Freeway

  7. 7

    Merge slight right

    174.2 mi · 3 hr 25 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward Roseburg

    1408 ft · 35 sec

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Northwest Garden Valley Boulevard

    2471 ft · 44 sec · Northwest Garden Valley Boulevard

  10. 10

    Continue on Northeast Garden Valley Boulevard

    1435 ft · 31 sec · Northeast Garden Valley Boulevard

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Northeast Stephens Street

    2644 ft · 49 sec · Northeast Stephens Street

  12. 12

    Turn slight left onto Northeast Winchester Street

    1716 ft · 34 sec · Northeast Winchester Street

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Northeast Winchester Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Portland and Roseburg.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
13 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Stadium Freeway
176 mi · 98%
Northeast Stephens Street
0.5 mi
Northwest Garden Valley Boulevard
0.47 mi
I 405 South
0.45 mi
Northwest Couch Street
0.39 mi
Northeast Winchester Street
0.32 mi
Longest Stretch

Stadium Freeway

Merge slight right

174 mi · 03h 25m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
03h 34m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+16 mi
162.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Halsey
01h 47m from Portland
Leave By
9:50 AM PDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving Portland and Partly Cloudy near Roseburg.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Portland to Roseburg?

The road trip is about 178.7 miles (287.6 km) and usually takes 03h 34m 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?

Halsey is a useful midpoint, sitting about 89.4 miles from Portland and 89.4 miles from Roseburg.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 162.7 miles (261.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 16 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 9:50 AM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $31.24 one way or $62.48 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 56.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Portland and Partly Cloudy near Roseburg.

Stop Ideas Near Halsey

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Halsey, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Halsey.

BUS

Corvallis, Oregon

23 mi away
153 NW 4th Avenue
RAIL

Albany station

27 mi away
110 10th Ave SW
RAIL

Eugene–Springfield

37 mi away
433 Willamette Street
BUS

Eugene, OR

37 mi away
987 Pearl Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Portland and Roseburg. Straight-line distance: 162.75 mi (261.92 km).

Portland

#1 Portland

The twenty-sixth most populous city in the United States and the center of the Portland metropolitan area.

Population656,751
Coordinates45.5234500, -122.6762100
Altitude12
CountryUnited States
Roseburg

#2 Roseburg

City in Oregon, USA

Population23,493
Coordinates43.2165000, -123.3417400
Altitude147
CountryUnited States
Start: Portland (-122.67621, 45.52345)
End: Roseburg (-123.34174, 43.2165)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 288 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 57m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 28m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 34m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 58m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 33m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 13m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.31 gal
23.87 L · about $31.24
Round trip
$62.48
12.62 gal · 47.74 L
Estimated CO2
56.1 kg one way
Round trip: 112.2 kg / 247 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.95 $31.24 $62.48
Mid-grade $5.34 $33.68 $67.37
Premium $5.57 $35.12 $70.24
Diesel $6.37 $40.17 $80.34

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Oregon · Jun 10, 2026

There is no time difference between Portland and Roseburg. The current time is 13:03:54.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.