How far is Portland, OR from Silverton, OR?
The driving distance from Portland, OR to Silverton, OR is about 42.2 miles (67.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 05m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 36.2 miles (58.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 11m 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
Driving 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 05m.
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.
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Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Portland and Silverton.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Portland and Silverton.
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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
16.9 mi · 22 min
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Take the exit slight right toward OR 551: Canby, Hubbard
1.1 km · 1 min
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Continue on Wilsonville-Hubbard Highway
1.1 mi · 2 min · Wilsonville-Hubbard Highway
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Continue on Hubbard Cutoff Road Northeast
4.2 mi · 6 min · Hubbard Cutoff Road Northeast
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Turn straight onto Pacific Highway East
5.3 mi · 10 min · Pacific Highway East
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Turn left onto Young Street
617 ft · 15 sec · Young Street
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Continue on Silverton Road
1124 ft · 27 sec · Silverton Road
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Continue on Wilco Highway Northeast
5.8 mi · 8 min · Wilco Highway Northeast
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Continue on North Main Street
3250 ft · 2 min · North Main Street
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Keep slight left to continue on Wilco Highway
3.5 mi · 5 min · Wilco Highway
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Continue on North 1st Street
3214 ft · 1 min · North 1st Street
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Turn left onto East C Street
99 m · 11 sec · East C Street
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Turn right onto North 2nd Street
1532 ft · 1 min · North 2nd Street
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Turn right onto East Main Street
628 ft · 19 sec · East Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Portland and Silverton.
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
16.9 mi · 00h 22m
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 Mostly Sunny near Silverton.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Portland to Silverton?
The road trip is about 42.2 miles (67.9 km) and usually takes 01h 05m 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?
Aurora is a useful midpoint, sitting about 21.1 miles from Portland and 21.1 miles from Silverton.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 36.2 miles (58.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 6 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 4:18 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.38 one way or $14.75 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 13.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Portland and Mostly Sunny near Silverton.
Stop Ideas Near Aurora
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Sunrise Park (City Of Tigard park)
Tigard City Hall
Old City Hall
Willamette Falls Heritage Foundation
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Aurora.
Woodburn, OR
Oregon City station
Union Station
Portland, OR
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Portland and Silverton. Straight-line distance: 36.19 mi (58.24 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 Silverton
Historic district in the United States
| Population | 10,617 |
| Coordinates | 45.0051200, -122.7831500 |
| Altitude | 78 |
| Country | United States |
End: Silverton (-122.78315, 45.00512)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 68 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 24m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 03m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 50m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 42m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 36m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 31m |
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 | $7.38 | $14.75 |
| Mid-grade | $5.34 | $7.95 | $15.91 |
| Premium | $5.57 | $8.29 | $16.59 |
| Diesel | $6.37 | $9.49 | $18.97 |
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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