How far is Portland, OR from Scio, OR?
The driving distance from Portland, OR to Scio, OR is about 69.7 miles (112.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 32m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 57.2 miles (92 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 04m 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 01h 32m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Slight Chance Light Rain
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Portland and Scio.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Portland and Scio.
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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
45.3 mi · 55 min
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Take the exit slight right toward OR 22, OR 99E Business: Detroit Lake, Bend
1153 ft · 20 sec
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Keep slight left
630 ft · 18 sec
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Turn left onto North Santiam Highway
11.6 mi · 14 min · North Santiam Highway
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Take the exit slight right
1755 ft · 43 sec
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Keep slight right
119 m · 10 sec
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Turn straight onto Cascade Highway Southeast
2271 ft · 42 sec · Cascade Highway Southeast
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Continue on North First Avenue
1 mi · 2 min · North First Avenue
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Continue on South 1st Avenue
1355 ft · 39 sec · South 1st Avenue
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Continue on Stayton Scio Road Southeast
3.6 mi · 5 min · Stayton Scio Road Southeast
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Continue on Stayton Scio Road Southeast
2472 ft · 42 sec · Stayton Scio Road Southeast
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Continue on Stayton Scio Road Southeast
3.3 mi · 5 min · Stayton Scio Road Southeast
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Continue on Northeast 4th Avenue
133 m · 13 sec · Northeast 4th Avenue
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Turn left onto North Main Street
1173 ft · 22 sec · North Main Street
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Turn right onto Northwest 1st Avenue
26 m · 2 sec · Northwest 1st Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Northwest 1st Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Portland and Scio.
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
45.3 mi · 00h 55m
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 Slight Chance Light Rain near Scio.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Portland to Scio?
The road trip is about 69.7 miles (112.1 km) and usually takes 01h 32m 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?
Gervais is a useful midpoint, sitting about 34.8 miles from Portland and 34.9 miles from Scio.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 57.2 miles (92 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.5 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 3:26 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.18 one way or $24.36 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 21.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Portland and Slight Chance Light Rain near Scio.
Stop Ideas Near Gervais
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Salem city park
McMinnville Parks and Recreation Department
Palmer Creek Lodge Community Event Center
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Gervais.
Woodburn, OR
Salem station
Oregon City station
Portland, OR
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Portland and Scio. Straight-line distance: 57.18 mi (92.03 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 Scio
City in Oregon, USA
| Population | 1,009 |
| Coordinates | 44.7048400, -122.8492600 |
| Altitude | 96 |
| Country | United States |
End: Scio (-122.84926, 44.70484)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 112 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 19m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 44m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 23m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 09m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 59m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 52m |
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 | $12.18 | $24.36 |
| Mid-grade | $5.34 | $13.13 | $26.26 |
| Premium | $5.57 | $13.69 | $27.38 |
| Diesel | $6.37 | $15.66 | $31.32 |
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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