How far is Portland, OR from Tri-City, OR?

The driving distance from Portland, OR to Tri-City, OR is about 198.1 miles (318.8 km), with a travel time of about 03h 59m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 178.2 miles (286.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 59m 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
198.11 mi
03h 59m
Flight
178.22 mi
286.81 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
178.22 mi
Kilometers
286.81 km
Flight Time
00h 21m

Driving Distance

Road route
198.11 mi
Kilometers
318.82 km
Drive Time
03h 59m

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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 59m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Tri-City
Thu, Apr 30, 12:52 PM PDT
Return by in Portland
Thu, Apr 30, 4:52 PM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Portland
2026-04-30T08:52
Arrive Tri-City
Thu, Apr 30, 12:52 PM PDT
Route Timing
03h 59m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM PDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:00 AM to 12:00 PM PDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
9:00 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
Coburg
OR

City in Oregon, USA

From Portland
99 mi
01h 59m
To Tri-City
99 mi
01h 59m

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
71°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 30 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
1 to 8 mph NW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Portland and Tri-City.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Portland and Tri-City.

  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

    192.6 mi · 3 hr 47 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward Weaver Road

    1188 ft · 29 sec

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Weaver Road

    1875 ft · 35 sec · Weaver Road

  10. 10

    Turn right onto North Old Pacific Highway

    1.6 mi · 3 min · North Old Pacific Highway

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Loop Road

    110 m · 16 sec · Loop Road

  12. 12

    Continue on Loop Road

    79 m · 12 sec · Loop Road

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Indian Lane

    1128 ft · 52 sec · Indian Lane

  14. 14

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Arrow Way

    1543 ft · 1 min · Arrow Way

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Arrow Way

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Portland and Tri-City.

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
15 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Stadium Freeway
194 mi · 98%
North Old Pacific Highway
1.62 mi · 1%
Weaver Road
0.58 mi
I 405 South
0.45 mi
Northwest Couch Street
0.39 mi
Northwest 13th Avenue
0.3 mi
Longest Stretch

Stadium Freeway

Merge slight right

193 mi · 03h 47m

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 59m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+19.9 mi
178.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Coburg
01h 59m from Portland
Leave By
9:00 AM PDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Portland and Mostly Sunny near Tri-City.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Portland to Tri-City?

The road trip is about 198.1 miles (318.8 km) and usually takes 03h 59m 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?

Coburg is a useful midpoint, sitting about 99 miles from Portland and 99 miles from Tri-City.

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

The direct path is about 178.2 miles (286.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 19.9 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 9:00 AM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $34.61 one way or $69.21 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 62.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Portland and Mostly Sunny near Tri-City.

Stop Ideas Near Coburg

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Coburg and the surrounding midpoint area.
Stop photo coming soon
Scenic stop 10.1 mi away

City Hall Surface Lot

Eugene , OR
829 Pearl St, Eugene, OR 97401, United States
Rating 5.0/5 1 reviews Parking lot
Stop photo coming soon
Meeting point 10.4 mi away

Springfield Animal Control

Springfield , OR
230 4th St, Springfield, OR 97477, United States
Rating 2.0/5 8 reviews City government office
Harrisburg City Hall
Nearby stop 7.7 mi away

Harrisburg City Hall

Harrisburg , OR
120 Smith St, Harrisburg, OR 97446, United States
Rating 4.6/5 8 reviews Corporate office

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Coburg.

RAIL

Eugene–Springfield

9 mi away
433 Willamette Street
BUS

Eugene, OR

10 mi away
987 Pearl Street
BUS

University of Oregon

10 mi away
1320 East 15th Avenue
BUS

Corvallis, Oregon

50 mi away
153 NW 4th Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Portland and Tri-City. Straight-line distance: 178.22 mi (286.81 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
Tri-City

#2 Tri-City

Census-designated place in Douglas County, Oregon

Population3,931
Coordinates42.9845600, -123.3117300
Altitude226
CountryUnited States
Start: Portland (-122.67621, 45.52345)
End: Tri-City (-123.31173, 42.98456)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 319 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 36m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 57m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 57m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 18m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 49m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 28m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.99 gal
26.46 L · about $34.61
Round trip
$69.21
13.98 gal · 52.92 L
Estimated CO2
62.1 kg one way
Round trip: 124.2 kg / 274 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.95 $34.61 $69.21
Mid-grade $5.34 $37.31 $74.63
Premium $5.57 $38.91 $77.81
Diesel $6.37 $44.50 $89.00

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 Tri-City. The current time is 08:52:40.

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.