How far is Portland, OR from Three Rivers, OR?
The driving distance from Portland, OR to Three Rivers, OR is about 197.1 miles (317.2 km), with a travel time of about 04h 21m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 131.8 miles (212.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 21m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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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.
Slight Chance Light Rain then Mostly Sunny
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Portland and Three Rivers.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Portland and Three Rivers.
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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
28.2 mi · 33 min · North Santiam Highway
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Continue on Northwest Santiam Boulevard
1 km · 44 sec · Northwest Santiam Boulevard
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Continue on Northeast Santiam Boulevard
2597 ft · 34 sec · Northeast Santiam Boulevard
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Continue on North Santiam Highway
76.2 mi · 1 hr 46 min · North Santiam Highway
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward West Barclay Drive
69 m · 3 sec · West Barclay Drive
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Exit the roundabout onto West Barclay Drive
1.3 km · 1 min · West Barclay Drive
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At the end of the road, turn right onto North Locust Street
2552 ft · 51 sec · North Locust Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward the route
76 m · 4 sec
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Exit the roundabout
15 mi · 19 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward McKenzie-Bend Highway
40 m · 2 sec · McKenzie-Bend Highway
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Exit the roundabout onto McKenzie-Bend Highway
2 mi · 3 min · McKenzie-Bend Highway
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward McKenzie-Bend Highway
39 m · 2 sec · McKenzie-Bend Highway
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Exit the roundabout onto McKenzie-Bend Highway
1.2 km · 1 min · McKenzie-Bend Highway
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward McKenzie-Bend Highway
40 m · 2 sec · McKenzie-Bend Highway
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Exit the roundabout onto McKenzie-Bend Highway
2131 ft · 36 sec · McKenzie-Bend Highway
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward McKenzie-Bend Highway
36 m · 2 sec · McKenzie-Bend Highway
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Exit the roundabout onto McKenzie-Bend Highway
1.3 km · 58 sec · McKenzie-Bend Highway
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Turn straight onto Northeast 3rd Street
134 m · 13 sec · Northeast 3rd Street
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Turn left onto Empire Avenue
821 ft · 21 sec · Empire Avenue
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Take the exit right
1333 ft · 33 sec
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Merge slight left onto Bend Parkway
5.5 mi · 9 min · Bend Parkway
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Continue on The Dalles-California Highway
13.6 mi · 16 min · The Dalles-California Highway
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Turn right onto Vandevert Road
1 mi · 2 min · Vandevert Road
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Turn left onto South Century Drive
1.1 mi · 2 min · South Century Drive
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Continue on South Century Drive
1.3 mi · 2 min · South Century Drive
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South Century Drive
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Portland and Three Rivers.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
North Santiam Highway
Continue on North Santiam Highway
76.2 mi · 01h 46m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Slight Chance Light Rain then Mostly Sunny leaving Portland and Mostly Sunny near Three Rivers.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Portland to Three Rivers?
The road trip is about 197.1 miles (317.2 km) and usually takes 04h 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?
Detroit is a useful midpoint, sitting about 98.4 miles from Portland and 98.6 miles from Three Rivers.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 131.8 miles (212.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 65.3 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 8:16 AM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $34.46 one way or $68.92 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 61.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Light Rain then Mostly Sunny around Portland and Mostly Sunny near Three Rivers.
Stop Ideas Near Detroit
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Detroit.
Sisters, OR
Salem station
Woodburn, OR
Albany station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Portland and Three Rivers. Straight-line distance: 131.79 mi (212.09 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 Three Rivers
Three Rivers is a place in Oregon, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 43.8201200, -121.4691900 |
| Altitude | 1276 |
| Country | United States |
End: Three Rivers (-121.46919, 43.82012)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 317 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 34m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 55m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 56m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 17m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 48m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 27m |
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 | $34.46 | $68.92 |
| Mid-grade | $5.34 | $37.15 | $74.30 |
| Premium | $5.57 | $38.74 | $77.48 |
| Diesel | $6.37 | $44.31 | $88.61 |
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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