How far is Portland, OR from Yacolt, WA?

The driving distance from Portland, OR to Yacolt, WA is about 36.7 miles (59.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 56m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 27 miles (43.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 53m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PST.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
36.69 mi
00h 56m
Flight
27.02 mi
43.48 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
27.02 mi
Kilometers
43.48 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
36.69 mi
Kilometers
59.05 km
Drive Time
00h 56m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 56m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Yacolt
Tue, Nov 3, 9:43 AM PST
Return by in Portland
Tue, Nov 3, 10:40 AM PST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Portland
2026-11-03T08:47
Arrive Yacolt
Tue, Nov 3, 9:43 AM PST
Route Timing
00h 56m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PST
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:57 AM to 10:57 AM PST

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

Leave by
4:36 PM PST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Portland
9:30 PM PST
Morning start is best

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Brush Prairie
WA

Census designated place in Clark County, Washington

From Portland
18.3 mi
00h 28m
To Yacolt
18.3 mi
00h 28m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
56°F
Tuesday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Tue, Nov 3 6:00 AM PST
Wind
1 to 5 mph ENE
Destination
59°F
Tuesday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Tue, Nov 3 6:00 AM PST
Wind
1 to 8 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    34 m · 13 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Northwest Couch Street

    2482 ft · 2 min · Northwest Couch Street

  3. 3

    Take the ramp right toward I 405 North, US 30 West

    1059 ft · 24 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left onto Stadium Freeway

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Stadium Freeway

  5. 5

    Keep slight left to continue on I 5 North: Seattle

    2776 ft · 51 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    6.9 mi · 10 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward WA 500 East: 39th Street

    908 ft · 22 sec

  8. 8

    Turn slight right onto WA 500 East

    11.6 mi · 18 min

  9. 9

    Continue on Northeast 122nd Avenue

    1.3 km · 1 min · Northeast 122nd Avenue

  10. 10

    Continue on Southwest 10th Avenue

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Southwest 10th Avenue

  11. 11

    Continue on Northwest 10th Avenue

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Northwest 10th Avenue

  12. 12

    Continue on Northeast Lewisville Highway

    4.4 mi · 6 min · Northeast Lewisville Highway

  13. 13

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Northeast Lewisville Highway

    24 m · 1 sec · Northeast Lewisville Highway

  14. 14

    Exit the roundabout onto Northeast Lewisville Highway

    1 km · 58 sec · Northeast Lewisville Highway

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Northeast Gabriel Road

    2.7 mi · 4 min · Northeast Gabriel Road

  16. 16

    Turn straight onto Northeast Kelly Road

    963 ft · 21 sec · Northeast Kelly Road

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Northeast W H Garner Road

    3.8 mi · 6 min · Northeast W H Garner Road

  18. 18

    Continue on West Yacolt Road

    1452 ft · 36 sec · West Yacolt Road

  19. 19

    Turn right onto North Railroad Avenue

    110 m · 10 sec · North Railroad Avenue

  20. 20

    Turn left onto East Cushman Street

    74 m · 11 sec · East Cushman Street

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Cushman Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
21 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
57.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
WA 500 East
11.7 mi · 32%
I 5 North
7.46 mi · 20%
Northeast Lewisville Highway
5 mi · 14%
Northeast W H Garner Road
3.76 mi · 10%
Northeast Gabriel Road
2.74 mi · 7%
Southwest 10th Avenue
1.5 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

WA 500 East

Turn slight right onto WA 500 East

11.6 mi · 00h 18m

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
00h 56m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9.7 mi
27 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Brush Prairie
00h 28m from Portland
Leave By
4:36 PM PST
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving Portland and Partly Sunny near Yacolt.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 36.7 miles (59.1 km) and usually takes 00h 56m 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?

Brush Prairie is a useful midpoint, sitting about 18.3 miles from Portland and 18.3 miles from Yacolt.

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

The direct path is about 27 miles (43.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.7 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 PST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:36 PM PST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.18 one way or $12.35 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Portland and Partly Sunny near Yacolt.

Stop Ideas Near Brush Prairie

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 Brush Prairie and the surrounding midpoint area.
Powell's City of Books
Scenic stop 14.3 mi away

Powell's City of Books

Portland , OR
1005 W Burnside St, Portland, OR 97209, United States
Rating 4.9/5 26,171 reviews Tourist attraction,Rare book store,Book store,Used book store
Stop photo coming soon
Practical stop 4.9 mi away

FedEx Drop Box

Battle Ground , WA
109 SW 1st St, Battle Ground, WA 98604, United States
Rating 5.0/5 2 reviews Shipping service,Shipping and mailing service
Wood Village City Hall
Meeting point 13.6 mi away

Wood Village City Hall

Wood Village , OR
24200 NE Halsey St, Wood Village, OR 97060
Rating 4.2/5 5 reviews City Hall,Civic center
Battle Ground Community Center
Nearby stop 5.1 mi away

Battle Ground Community Center

Battle Ground , WA
912 E Main St, Battle Ground, WA 98604, United States
Rating 4.6/5 83 reviews Community center

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Brush Prairie.

RAIL

Vancouver station

16 mi away
1301 West 11th Street
BUS

Portland, OR

25 mi away
550 NW 6th Avenue
RAIL

Union Station

25 mi away
800 NW Sixth Ave.
RAIL

Oregon City station

41 mi away
1757 Washington Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Portland and Yacolt. Straight-line distance: 27.02 mi (43.48 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
Yacolt

#2 Yacolt

Town in Clark County, Washington, United States

Population1,802
Coordinates45.8659500, -122.4062100
Altitude217
CountryUnited States
Start: Portland (-122.67621, 45.52345)
End: Yacolt (-122.40621, 45.86595)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 59 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 13m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 55m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 44m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 36m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 31m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 27m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.29 gal
4.9 L · about $6.18
Round trip
$12.35
2.58 gal · 9.8 L
Estimated CO2
11.5 kg one way
Round trip: 22.9 kg / 50 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.79 $6.18 $12.35
Mid-grade $5.05 $6.51 $13.02
Premium $5.33 $6.87 $13.74
Diesel $6.71 $8.66 $17.31

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 · Nov 03, 2026

There is no time difference between Portland and Yacolt. The current time is 08:47:16.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.