How far is Redding, CA from Portland, OR?
The driving distance from Redding, CA to Portland, OR is about 421.2 miles (677.9 km), with a travel time of about 08h 18m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 341.4 miles (549.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 16h 36m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM PDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 08h 18m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Redding and Portland.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Redding and Portland.
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Start on South Market Street
21 m · 6 sec · South Market Street
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Turn right onto Shasta Street
114 m · 17 sec · Shasta Street
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Turn right onto California Street
156 m · 18 sec · California Street
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Turn right onto Eureka Way
114 m · 18 sec · Eureka Way
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Turn left onto South Market Street
3.6 mi · 6 min · South Market Street
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Merge slight left onto Cascade Wonderland Highway
414.5 mi · 8 hr 5 min · Cascade Wonderland Highway
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Keep slight left to continue on Stadium Freeway
2.1 mi · 3 min · Stadium Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward Everett Street, Glisan Street
906 ft · 30 sec
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Turn right onto Northwest Everett Street
1723 ft · 1 min · Northwest Everett Street
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Turn right onto Northwest 8th Avenue
159 m · 28 sec · Northwest 8th Avenue
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Turn left onto Northwest Couch Street
615 ft · 32 sec · Northwest Couch Street
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Turn right
34 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 Redding and Portland.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
Cascade Wonderland Highway
Merge slight left onto Cascade Wonderland Highway
415 mi · 08h 05m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
Better with a longer stop
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
Sunny leaving Redding and Sunny near Portland.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Redding to Portland?
The road trip is about 421.2 miles (677.9 km) and usually takes 08h 18m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Canyonville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 209.6 miles from Redding and 211.6 miles from Portland.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 341.4 miles (549.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 79.8 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 7:30 AM PDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $93.04 one way or $186.08 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 132.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Redding and Sunny near Portland.
Stop Ideas Near Canyonville
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Canyonville.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Redding and Portland. Straight-line distance: 341.41 mi (549.44 km).
#1 Redding
The most populous city in Shasta County, California.
| Population | 92,456 |
| Coordinates | 40.5865400, -122.3916800 |
| Altitude | 172 |
| Country | United States |
#2 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 |
End: Portland (-122.67621, 45.52345)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 678 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 14h 02m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 10h 31m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 08h 25m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 07h 01m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 06h 01m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 05h 15m |
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 | $6.26 | $93.04 | $186.08 |
| Mid-grade | $6.50 | $96.58 | $193.15 |
| Premium | $6.69 | $99.40 | $198.80 |
| Diesel | $8.41 | $125.02 | $250.03 |
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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