How far is Portland, OR from Tillamook, OR?

The driving distance from Portland, OR to Tillamook, OR is about 72.9 miles (117.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 44m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 56.9 miles (91.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 28m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT.
Trip Tools

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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
72.94 mi
01h 44m
Flight
56.82 mi
91.45 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
56.82 mi
Kilometers
91.45 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
72.94 mi
Kilometers
117.38 km
Drive Time
01h 44m

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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 44m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Tillamook
Thu, Apr 30, 3:25 AM PDT
Return by in Portland
Thu, Apr 30, 5:09 AM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Portland
2026-04-30T01:40
Arrive Tillamook
Thu, Apr 30, 3:25 AM PDT
Route Timing
01h 44m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:44 AM to 11:44 AM PDT

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

Leave by
3:02 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
Banks
OR

City in Oregon, USA

From Portland
36.4 mi
00h 52m
To Tillamook
36.5 mi
00h 52m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
76°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 30 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
3 to 7 mph N
Destination
66°F
Thursday

Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 30 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    3147 ft · 3 min · Northwest 13th Avenue

  4. 4

    Take the ramp right toward US 26 West: Beaverton

    1285 ft · 31 sec

  5. 5

    Continue on Sunset Highway

    4.5 mi · 6 min · Sunset Highway

  6. 6

    Continue on Northwest Sunset Highway

    15.8 mi · 22 min · Northwest Sunset Highway

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight left toward Banks, Tillamook

    51.2 mi · 1 hr 11 min

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Main Avenue

    159 m · 22 sec · Main Avenue

  9. 9

    Turn right onto 3rd Street

    132 m · 11 sec · 3rd Street

  10. 10

    Turn right

    8 m · 2 sec

  11. 11

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
11 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
0 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
15.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Banks
51.2 mi · 70%
Northwest Sunset Highway
15.8 mi · 22%
Sunset Highway
4.5 mi · 6%
Northwest 13th Avenue
0.6 mi · 1%
Northwest Couch Street
0.39 mi · 1%
US 26 West
0.24 mi
Longest Stretch

Banks

Take the exit slight left toward Banks, Tillamook

51.2 mi · 01h 11m

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 44m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+16 mi
56.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Banks
00h 52m from Portland
Leave By
3:02 PM PDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Portland and Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny near Tillamook.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 72.9 miles (117.4 km) and usually takes 01h 44m 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?

Banks is a useful midpoint, sitting about 36.4 miles from Portland and 36.5 miles from Tillamook.

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

The direct path is about 56.9 miles (91.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 16 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 3:02 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.72 one way or $25.45 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 22.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Portland and Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny near Tillamook.

Stop Ideas Near Banks

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Banks, 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 Banks.

BUS

Manning, Oregon

6 mi away
47000 Highway 26
RAIL

Vancouver station

33 mi away
1301 West 11th Street
BUS

Portland, OR

36 mi away
550 NW 6th Avenue
RAIL

Union Station

36 mi away
800 NW Sixth Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Portland and Tillamook. Straight-line distance: 56.82 mi (91.45 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
Tillamook

#2 Tillamook

City in Oregon, USA

Population5,438
Coordinates45.4564000, -123.8455300
Altitude8
CountryUnited States
Start: Portland (-122.67621, 45.52345)
End: Tillamook (-123.84553, 45.4564)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 117 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 25m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 49m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 27m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 12m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 02m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 54m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.57 gal
9.74 L · about $12.72
Round trip
$25.45
5.14 gal · 19.48 L
Estimated CO2
22.8 kg one way
Round trip: 45.7 kg / 101 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.95 $12.72 $25.45
Mid-grade $5.34 $13.72 $27.44
Premium $5.57 $14.30 $28.61
Diesel $6.37 $16.36 $32.72

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 30, 2026

There is no time difference between Portland and Tillamook. The current time is 01:40:36.

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.