How far is Portland, OR from Stevenson, WA?
The driving distance from Portland, OR to Stevenson, WA is about 45.6 miles (73.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 02m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 40.1 miles (64.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 04m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PST.
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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 02m.
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.
City in Clark County, Washington, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Partly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Portland and Stevenson.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Portland and Stevenson.
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Start on the route
34 m · 10 sec
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Turn right onto Northwest Couch Street
52 m · 11 sec · Northwest Couch Street
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Turn right onto Northwest 5th Avenue
74 m · 12 sec · Northwest 5th Avenue
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Turn left onto West Burnside Street
1039 ft · 52 sec · West Burnside Street
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Continue on Burnside Bridge
2236 ft · 1 min · Burnside Bridge
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Continue on East Burnside Street
526 ft · 28 sec · East Burnside Street
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Turn left onto Northeast Grand Avenue
781 ft · 28 sec · Northeast Grand Avenue
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Take the exit slight right toward I 84, US 30 East: Portland Airport, The Dalles
744 ft · 20 sec
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Merge slight left onto Banfield Freeway
6.5 mi · 9 min · Banfield Freeway
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Continue on Columbia River Highway
34 mi · 40 min · Columbia River Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward Cascade Locks, Stevenson
2123 ft · 33 sec
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Turn slight right onto Bridge of the Gods
1.1 km · 3 min · Bridge of the Gods
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Evergreen Highway
2.4 mi · 3 min · Evergreen Highway
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Continue on 2nd Street
1736 ft · 1 min · 2nd Street
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Turn left onto Southwest Russell Avenue
128 m · 18 sec · Southwest Russell Avenue
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Turn left onto Vancouver Avenue
62 m · 11 sec · Vancouver Avenue
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Turn right onto School Street
527 ft · 19 sec · School Street
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Turn right
57 m · 14 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Portland and Stevenson.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Columbia River Highway
Continue on Columbia River Highway
34 mi · 00h 40m
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 Cloudy leaving Portland and Partly Sunny near Stevenson.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Portland to Stevenson?
The road trip is about 45.6 miles (73.4 km) and usually takes 01h 02m 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?
Washougal is a useful midpoint, sitting about 22.7 miles from Portland and 22.9 miles from Stevenson.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 40.1 miles (64.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.5 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 PST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:26 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.76 one way or $15.51 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Portland and Partly Sunny near Stevenson.
Stop Ideas Near Washougal
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Hollybrook Park
Happy Valley City Hall
Gresham City Passport Office
Gresham City Hall Park & Ride
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Washougal.
Vancouver station
Union Station
Portland, OR
Oregon City station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Portland and Stevenson. Straight-line distance: 40.07 mi (64.49 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 Stevenson
City in Washington
| Population | 1,627 |
| Coordinates | 45.6956700, -121.8845200 |
| Altitude | 62 |
| Country | United States |
End: Stevenson (-121.88452, 45.69567)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 73 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 31m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 08m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 54m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 45m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 39m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 34m |
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 | $4.82 | $7.76 | $15.51 |
| Mid-grade | $5.09 | $8.20 | $16.39 |
| Premium | $5.37 | $8.64 | $17.28 |
| Diesel | $6.73 | $10.84 | $21.68 |
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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