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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
69.67 mi
01h 32m
Flight
57.18 mi
92.03 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
57.18 mi
Kilometers
92.03 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
69.67 mi
Kilometers
112.13 km
Drive Time
01h 32m

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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.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Scio
Thu, Apr 23, 3:26 AM PDT
Return by in Portland
Thu, Apr 23, 4:58 AM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Portland
2026-04-23T01:54
Arrive Scio
Thu, Apr 23, 3:26 AM PDT
Route Timing
01h 32m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:32 AM to 11:32 AM PDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
3:26 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Portland
9:30 PM PDT
Morning start is best

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
Gervais
OR

City in Oregon, USA

From Portland
34.8 mi
00h 46m
To Scio
34.9 mi
00h 46m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
63°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
6 mph WSW
Destination
63°F
Thursday

Slight Chance Light Rain

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
2 to 6 mph WNW

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.

  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

    45.3 mi · 55 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward OR 22, OR 99E Business: Detroit Lake, Bend

    1153 ft · 20 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight left

    630 ft · 18 sec

  10. 10

    Turn left onto North Santiam Highway

    11.6 mi · 14 min · North Santiam Highway

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right

    1755 ft · 43 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight right

    119 m · 10 sec

  13. 13

    Turn straight onto Cascade Highway Southeast

    2271 ft · 42 sec · Cascade Highway Southeast

  14. 14

    Continue on North First Avenue

    1 mi · 2 min · North First Avenue

  15. 15

    Continue on South 1st Avenue

    1355 ft · 39 sec · South 1st Avenue

  16. 16

    Continue on Stayton Scio Road Southeast

    3.6 mi · 5 min · Stayton Scio Road Southeast

  17. 17

    Continue on Stayton Scio Road Southeast

    2472 ft · 42 sec · Stayton Scio Road Southeast

  18. 18

    Continue on Stayton Scio Road Southeast

    3.3 mi · 5 min · Stayton Scio Road Southeast

  19. 19

    Continue on Northeast 4th Avenue

    133 m · 13 sec · Northeast 4th Avenue

  20. 20

    Turn left onto North Main Street

    1173 ft · 22 sec · North Main Street

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Northwest 1st Avenue

    26 m · 2 sec · Northwest 1st Avenue

  22. 22

    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.

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
22 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
31.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Stadium Freeway
46.8 mi · 67%
North Santiam Highway
12 mi · 17%
Stayton Scio Road Southeast
7.35 mi · 11%
North First Avenue
1.01 mi · 1%
I 405 South
0.45 mi · 1%
Cascade Highway Southeast
0.43 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

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.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
01h 32m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+12.5 mi
57.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Gervais
00h 46m from Portland
Leave By
3:26 PM PDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

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.

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Gervais and the surrounding midpoint area.
Salem city park
Scenic stop 8.5 mi away

Salem city park

Brooks , OR
Brooks, OR 97305, United States
Rating 4.0/5 5 reviews Park
McMinnville Parks and Recreation Department
Meeting point 14.9 mi away

McMinnville Parks and Recreation Department

McMinnville , OR
230 NE 2nd St, McMinnville, OR 97128, United States
Rating 4.4/5 13 reviews City government office
Palmer Creek Lodge Community Event Center
Nearby stop 10.8 mi away

Palmer Creek Lodge Community Event Center

Dayton , OR
606 4th St, Dayton, OR 97114, United States
Rating 4.5/5 15 reviews Event venue

Transit and Meeting Points

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

BUS

Woodburn, OR

5 mi away
2900 Tom Tennant Drive
RAIL

Salem station

22 mi away
500 13th Street SE
RAIL

Oregon City station

37 mi away
1757 Washington Street
BUS

Portland, OR

50 mi away
550 NW 6th Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Portland and Scio. Straight-line distance: 57.18 mi (92.03 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
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#2 Scio

City in Oregon, USA

Population1,009
Coordinates44.7048400, -122.8492600
Altitude96
CountryUnited States
Start: Portland (-122.67621, 45.52345)
End: Scio (-122.84926, 44.70484)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 112 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
2.46 gal
9.31 L · about $12.18
Round trip
$24.36
4.92 gal · 18.62 L
Estimated CO2
21.9 kg one way
Round trip: 43.7 kg / 96 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in Oregon · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Portland and Scio. The current time is 01:54:03.

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.