How far is Portland, OR from Sutherlin, OR?

The driving distance from Portland, OR to Sutherlin, OR is about 166 miles (267.1 km), with a travel time of about 03h 21m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 150.7 miles (242.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 43m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM PDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
165.99 mi
03h 21m
Flight
150.7 mi
242.53 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
150.7 mi
Kilometers
242.53 km
Flight Time
00h 18m

Driving Distance

Road route
165.99 mi
Kilometers
267.13 km
Drive Time
03h 21m

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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 21m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Sutherlin
Tue, May 12, 8:17 PM PDT
Return by in Portland
Tue, May 12, 11:38 PM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Portland
2026-05-12T16:55
Arrive Sutherlin
Tue, May 12, 8:17 PM PDT
Route Timing
03h 21m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM PDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:22 AM to 11:22 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
10:16 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
83 mi
01h 40m
To Sutherlin
83 mi
01h 40m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
85°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
8 mph NNW
Destination
78°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Light Rain

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
0 to 12 mph WSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    159 mi · 3 hr 7 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward OR 99: Oakland

    4.2 mi · 8 min

  9. 9

    Turn left onto East Central Avenue

    71 m · 10 sec · East Central Avenue

  10. 10

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Central Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
10 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Stadium Freeway
161 mi · 97%
OR 99
4.22 mi · 3%
I 405 South
0.45 mi
Northwest Couch Street
0.39 mi
Northwest 13th Avenue
0.3 mi
East Central Avenue
0.04 mi
Longest Stretch

Stadium Freeway

Merge slight right

159 mi · 03h 07m

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 21m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+15.3 mi
150.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Halsey
01h 40m from Portland
Leave By
10:16 AM PDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Portland and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Light Rain near Sutherlin.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 166 miles (267.1 km) and usually takes 03h 21m 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 83 miles from Portland and 83 miles from Sutherlin.

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

The direct path is about 150.7 miles (242.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.3 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 10:16 AM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $29.01 one way or $58.03 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 52.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Portland and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Light Rain near Sutherlin.

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 Sutherlin. Straight-line distance: 150.7 mi (242.53 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
Sutherlin

#2 Sutherlin

City in Oregon, USA

Population8,227
Coordinates43.3901200, -123.3125800
Altitude157
CountryUnited States
Start: Portland (-122.67621, 45.52345)
End: Sutherlin (-123.31258, 43.39012)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 267 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 31m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 08m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 19m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 45m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 22m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 04m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.86 gal
22.17 L · about $29.01
Round trip
$58.03
11.72 gal · 44.34 L
Estimated CO2
52.1 kg one way
Round trip: 104.2 kg / 230 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.95 $29.01 $58.03
Mid-grade $5.34 $31.28 $62.56
Premium $5.57 $32.62 $65.23
Diesel $6.37 $37.30 $74.61

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 · May 12, 2026

There is no time difference between Portland and Sutherlin. The current time is 16:55:30.

Distance to Other Cities

Planning a road trip? See the full trip guide on Trip.ovh — stops, fuel costs, weather, and departure timing.

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