How far is Ridgefield, WA from Multnomah, OR?

The driving distance from Ridgefield, WA to Multnomah, OR is about 29.7 miles (47.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 43m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 23.9 miles (38.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 27m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM PDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
29.71 mi
00h 43m
Flight
23.94 mi
38.52 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
23.94 mi
Kilometers
38.52 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
29.71 mi
Kilometers
47.81 km
Drive Time
00h 43m

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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 00h 43m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Multnomah
Sun, Jun 21, 12:18 PM PDT
Return by in Ridgefield
Sun, Jun 21, 1:02 PM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Ridgefield
2026-06-21T11:35
Arrive Multnomah
Sun, Jun 21, 12:18 PM PDT
Route Timing
00h 43m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM PDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:44 AM to 7:44 PM PDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:02 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Ridgefield
10:00 PM PDT
Flexible departure

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
Vancouver
WA

The third most populous city in Washington.

From Ridgefield
14.9 mi
00h 21m
To Multnomah
14.9 mi
00h 21m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
84°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, Jun 21 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
0 to 9 mph N
Destination
84°F
Today

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Jun 21 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
1 to 7 mph N

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Ridgefield and Multnomah.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Ridgefield and Multnomah.

  1. 1

    Start on South 5th Avenue

    29 m · 6 sec · South 5th Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Pioneer Street

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Pioneer Street

  3. 3

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Pioneer Street

    36 m · 3 sec · Pioneer Street

  4. 4

    Exit the roundabout onto Pioneer Street

    2507 ft · 1 min · Pioneer Street

  5. 5

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Pioneer Street

    41 m · 3 sec · Pioneer Street

  6. 6

    Exit the roundabout onto Pioneer Street

    1405 ft · 34 sec · Pioneer Street

  7. 7

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Pioneer Street

    41 m · 3 sec · Pioneer Street

  8. 8

    Exit the roundabout onto Pioneer Street

    1495 ft · 36 sec · Pioneer Street

  9. 9

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Pioneer Street

    43 m · 3 sec · Pioneer Street

  10. 10

    Exit the roundabout onto Pioneer Street

    647 ft · 16 sec · Pioneer Street

  11. 11

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 5 South: Portland

    1633 ft · 40 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    5.9 mi · 7 min

  13. 13

    Keep slight left

    19.7 mi · 27 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward Multnomah Boulevard

    1166 ft · 28 sec

  15. 15

    Continue on Southwest Multnomah Boulevard

    2862 ft · 1 min · Southwest Multnomah Boulevard

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Southwest 31st Avenue

    844 ft · 34 sec · Southwest 31st Avenue

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Southwest Capitol Highway

    529 ft · 23 sec · Southwest Capitol Highway

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Southwest Custer Street

    43 m · 6 sec · Southwest Custer Street

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Southwest Custer Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Ridgefield and Multnomah.

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
19 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
11
1 merges, 10 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
64 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 5 South
25.9 mi · 87%
Pioneer Street
2.72 mi · 9%
Southwest Multnomah Boulevard
0.54 mi · 2%
Multnomah Boulevard
0.22 mi · 1%
Southwest 31st Avenue
0.16 mi · 1%
Southwest Capitol Highway
0.1 mi
Longest Stretch

I 5 South

Keep slight left

19.7 mi · 00h 27m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 43m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5.8 mi
23.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Vancouver
00h 21m from Ridgefield
Leave By
7:02 PM PDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Ridgefield and Mostly Sunny near Multnomah.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Ridgefield to Multnomah?

The road trip is about 29.7 miles (47.8 km) and usually takes 00h 43m 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?

Vancouver is a useful midpoint, sitting about 14.9 miles from Ridgefield and 14.9 miles from Multnomah.

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

The direct path is about 23.9 miles (38.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.8 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:02 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.49 one way or $10.99 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Ridgefield and Mostly Sunny near Multnomah.

Stop Ideas Near Vancouver

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 Vancouver and the surrounding midpoint area.
Powell's City of Books
Scenic stop 8.6 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 11 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
Vancouver Planning & Zoning
Meeting point 1.6 mi away

Vancouver Planning & Zoning

Vancouver , WA
415 W 6th St, Vancouver, WA 98660
Rating 5.0/5 3 reviews City government office,Urban planning department
Battle Ground Community Center
Nearby stop 11.4 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 Vancouver.

RAIL

Vancouver station

2 mi away
1301 West 11th Street
BUS

Portland, OR

12 mi away
550 NW 6th Avenue
RAIL

Union Station

12 mi away
800 NW Sixth Ave.
RAIL

Oregon City station

31 mi away
1757 Washington Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Ridgefield and Multnomah. Straight-line distance: 23.94 mi (38.52 km).

Ridgefield

#1 Ridgefield

City in Washington, United States

Population11,278
Coordinates45.8151100, -122.7426000
Altitude34
CountryUnited States
Photo coming soon

#2 Multnomah

Situated in northwestern Oregon at an elevation of 505 feet, this area lies at the confluence of the Willamette and Columbia rivers within the Portland metropolitan region.

Population0
Coordinates45.4695600, -122.7073200
Altitude154
CountryUnited States
Start: Ridgefield (-122.7426, 45.81511)
End: Multnomah (-122.70732, 45.46956)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 48 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 59m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 44m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 35m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 29m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 25m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 22m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.05 gal
3.97 L · about $5.49
Round trip
$10.99
2.1 gal · 7.94 L
Estimated CO2
9.3 kg one way
Round trip: 18.7 kg / 41 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.23 $5.49 $10.99
Mid-grade $5.57 $5.85 $11.69
Premium $5.77 $6.06 $12.12
Diesel $5.47 $5.74 $11.48

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 Washington · Jun 21, 2026

There is no time difference between Ridgefield and Multnomah. The current time is 11:35:12.

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.