How far is Portland, OR from Washougal, WA?
The driving distance from Portland, OR to Washougal, WA is about 22.5 miles (36.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 34m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 16.2 miles (26 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 08m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM PST.
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 34m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Oregon, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
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Areas Of Fog then Cloudy
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Portland and Washougal.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Portland and Washougal.
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Start on the route
34 m · 10 sec
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Turn right onto Northwest Couch Street
52 m · 11 sec · Northwest Couch Street
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Turn right onto Northwest 5th Avenue
74 m · 12 sec · Northwest 5th Avenue
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Turn left onto West Burnside Street
1039 ft · 52 sec · West Burnside Street
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Continue on Burnside Bridge
2236 ft · 1 min · Burnside Bridge
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Continue on East Burnside Street
526 ft · 28 sec · East Burnside Street
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Turn left onto Northeast Grand Avenue
781 ft · 28 sec · Northeast Grand Avenue
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Take the exit slight right toward I 84, US 30 East: Portland Airport, The Dalles
744 ft · 20 sec
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Merge slight left onto Banfield Freeway
5.7 mi · 8 min · Banfield Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 205 North: Seattle, Portland International Airport
2941 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
4.4 mi · 6 min
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Take the exit slight right toward WA 14: Vancouver, Camas
1217 ft · 42 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on WA 14 East: Camas
2850 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Southeast Lewis and Clark Highway
5.6 mi · 7 min · Southeast Lewis and Clark Highway
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Continue on Lewis and Clark Highway
3.9 mi · 5 min · Lewis and Clark Highway
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Washougal River Road
58 m · 2 sec · Washougal River Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Washougal River Road
2205 ft · 1 min · Washougal River Road
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Turn right onto G Street
48 m · 12 sec · G Street
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Turn left
33 m · 8 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Portland and Washougal.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
Banfield Freeway
Merge slight left onto Banfield Freeway
5.67 mi · 00h 08m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Areas Of Fog then Cloudy leaving Portland and Cloudy near Washougal.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Portland to Washougal?
The road trip is about 22.5 miles (36.2 km) and usually takes 00h 34m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Maywood Park is a useful midpoint, sitting about 11.2 miles from Portland and 11.2 miles from Washougal.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 16.2 miles (26 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.3 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM PST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:22 PM PST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.65 one way or $7.30 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Areas Of Fog then Cloudy around Portland and Cloudy near Washougal.
Stop Ideas Near Maywood Park
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Powell's City of Books
FedEx Drop Box
Vancouver Planning & Zoning
Battle Ground Community Center
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Maywood Park.
Portland, OR
Union Station
Vancouver station
Oregon City station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Portland and Washougal. Straight-line distance: 16.14 mi (25.98 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 Washougal
City in Clark County, Washington, United States
| Population | 16,111 |
| Coordinates | 45.5826200, -122.3534200 |
| Altitude | 24 |
| Country | United States |
End: Washougal (-122.35342, 45.58262)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 36 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 44m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 33m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 26m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 22m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 19m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 16m |
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 | $4.62 | $3.65 | $7.30 |
| Mid-grade | $4.87 | $3.85 | $7.69 |
| Premium | $5.18 | $4.09 | $8.18 |
| Diesel | $6.60 | $5.22 | $10.43 |
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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