How far is Portland, OR from Veneta, OR?

The driving distance from Portland, OR to Veneta, OR is about 118.3 miles (190.4 km), with a travel time of about 02h 35m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 107.1 miles (172.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 10m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
118.29 mi
02h 35m
Flight
107.13 mi
172.41 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
107.13 mi
Kilometers
172.41 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
118.29 mi
Kilometers
190.37 km
Drive Time
02h 35m

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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 02h 35m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Veneta
Thu, Apr 23, 7:39 AM PDT
Return by in Portland
Thu, Apr 23, 10:14 AM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Portland
2026-04-23T05:03
Arrive Veneta
Thu, Apr 23, 7:39 AM PDT
Route Timing
02h 35m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:35 AM to 12:35 PM PDT

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

Leave by
1:20 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
Jefferson
OR

City in Marion County, Texas, USA

From Portland
59.2 mi
01h 17m
To Veneta
59.2 mi
01h 17m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
63°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
6 mph WSW
Destination
62°F
Thursday

Slight Chance Light Rain

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
2 to 6 mph WNW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    82.7 mi · 1 hr 39 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward OR 228: Halsey, Brownsville

    1308 ft · 28 sec

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Halsey-Sweet Home Highway

    2.3 mi · 4 min · Halsey-Sweet Home Highway

  10. 10

    Turn left onto West 2nd Street

    1.5 km · 1 min · West 2nd Street

  11. 11

    Continue on Albany-Junction City Highway

    8.3 mi · 12 min · Albany-Junction City Highway

  12. 12

    Continue on South 3rd Street

    1597 ft · 45 sec · South 3rd Street

  13. 13

    Continue on Highway 99E

    3.5 mi · 5 min · Highway 99E

  14. 14

    Continue on Ivy Street

    1 mi · 3 min · Ivy Street

  15. 15

    Continue on Highway 99S

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Highway 99S

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Highway 36

    1.8 mi · 2 min · Highway 36

  17. 17

    Continue on Mapleton-Junction City Highway

    2675 ft · 42 sec · Mapleton-Junction City Highway

  18. 18

    Continue on Highway 36

    1.6 mi · 2 min · Highway 36

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Applegate Trail

    2.6 mi · 4 min · Applegate Trail

  20. 20

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Territorial Road

    4.4 mi · 6 min · Territorial Road

  21. 21

    Continue on Territorial Highway

    3.4 mi · 5 min · Territorial Highway

  22. 22

    Continue on Territorial Road

    2421 ft · 1 min · Territorial Road

  23. 23

    Turn left onto East Hunter Road

    50 m · 5 sec · East Hunter Road

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Hunter Road

Car Route Details

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

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
24 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
20.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Stadium Freeway
84.2 mi · 71%
Albany-Junction City Highway
8.29 mi · 7%
Territorial Road
4.87 mi · 4%
Highway 99E
3.47 mi · 3%
Highway 36
3.42 mi · 3%
Territorial Highway
3.37 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Stadium Freeway

Merge slight right

82.7 mi · 01h 39m

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
02h 35m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+11.2 mi
107.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Jefferson
01h 17m from Portland
Leave By
1:20 PM PDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Portland and Slight Chance Light Rain near Veneta.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 118.3 miles (190.4 km) and usually takes 02h 35m 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?

Jefferson is a useful midpoint, sitting about 59.2 miles from Portland and 59.2 miles from Veneta.

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

The direct path is about 107.1 miles (172.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.2 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 1:20 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.65 one way or $41.29 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 37.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Jefferson

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 Jefferson and the surrounding midpoint area.
Salem city park
Scenic stop 14.8 mi away

Salem city park

Brooks , OR
Brooks, OR 97305, United States
Rating 4.0/5 5 reviews Park
Stayton Parks & Recreation
Meeting point 12.5 mi away

Stayton Parks & Recreation

Stayton , OR
311 N 3rd Ave, Stayton, OR 97383, United States
Rating 4.4/5 11 reviews City government office
City of Albany, Oregon
Nearby stop 9.9 mi away

City of Albany, Oregon

Albany , OR
333 Broadalbin St SW, Albany, OR 97321, United States
Rating 4.2/5 10 reviews City or town hall

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Albany station

12 mi away
110 10th Ave SW
RAIL

Salem station

24 mi away
500 13th Street SE
BUS

Corvallis, Oregon

26 mi away
153 NW 4th Avenue
BUS

Woodburn, OR

49 mi away
2900 Tom Tennant Drive

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Portland and Veneta. Straight-line distance: 107.13 mi (172.41 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
Veneta

#2 Veneta

City in Oregon, USA

Population5,076
Coordinates44.0487300, -123.3509300
Altitude129
CountryUnited States
Start: Portland (-122.67621, 45.52345)
End: Veneta (-123.35093, 44.04873)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 190 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 56m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 57m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 21m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 58m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 41m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 28m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.17 gal
15.8 L · about $20.65
Round trip
$41.29
8.34 gal · 31.6 L
Estimated CO2
37.1 kg one way
Round trip: 74.1 kg / 163 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.95 $20.65 $41.29
Mid-grade $5.34 $22.26 $44.52
Premium $5.57 $23.21 $46.42
Diesel $6.37 $26.55 $53.09

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Portland and Veneta. The current time is 05:03:52.

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.