How far is Ridgefield, WA from Portland, OR?
The driving distance from Ridgefield, WA to Portland, OR is about 24.4 miles (39.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 36m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 20.4 miles (32.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 12m 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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Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 36m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Census-designated place in Clark County, Washington, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Patchy Fog then Light Rain Likely
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Ridgefield and Portland.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Ridgefield and Portland.
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Start on South 5th Avenue
29 m · 6 sec · South 5th Avenue
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Turn right onto Pioneer Street
1.5 mi · 3 min · Pioneer Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Pioneer Street
36 m · 3 sec · Pioneer Street
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Exit the roundabout onto Pioneer Street
2507 ft · 1 min · Pioneer Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Pioneer Street
41 m · 3 sec · Pioneer Street
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Exit the roundabout onto Pioneer Street
1405 ft · 34 sec · Pioneer Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Pioneer Street
41 m · 3 sec · Pioneer Street
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Exit the roundabout onto Pioneer Street
1495 ft · 36 sec · Pioneer Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Pioneer Street
43 m · 3 sec · Pioneer Street
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Exit the roundabout onto Pioneer Street
647 ft · 16 sec · Pioneer Street
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 5 South: Portland
1633 ft · 40 sec
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Merge slight left
5.9 mi · 7 min
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Keep slight left
12.9 mi · 17 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 405, US 30 West: Beaverton, Saint Helens
2766 ft · 50 sec
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Continue on Stadium Freeway
1.2 mi · 2 min · Stadium Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward Couch Street, Burnside Street
1308 ft · 44 sec
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Turn left onto Northwest Couch Street
2736 ft · 2 min · 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 Ridgefield and Portland.
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.
I 5 South
Keep slight left
12.9 mi · 00h 17m
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.
Patchy Fog leaving Ridgefield and Patchy Fog then Light Rain Likely near Portland.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Ridgefield to Portland?
The road trip is about 24.4 miles (39.2 km) and usually takes 00h 36m 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?
Minnehaha is a useful midpoint, sitting about 12.2 miles from Ridgefield and 12.2 miles from Portland.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 20.4 miles (32.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 4 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 7:18 PM PST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.45 one way or $8.90 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Patchy Fog around Ridgefield and Patchy Fog then Light Rain Likely near Portland.
Stop Ideas Near Minnehaha
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Powell's City of Books
FedEx Drop Box
Bureau of Planning and Sustainability
Battle Ground Community Center
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Minnehaha.
Vancouver station
Portland, OR
Union Station
Oregon City station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Ridgefield and Portland. Straight-line distance: 20.41 mi (32.84 km).
#1 Ridgefield
City in Washington, United States
| Population | 11,278 |
| Coordinates | 45.8151100, -122.7426000 |
| Altitude | 34 |
| 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: 39 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 48m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 36m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 29m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 24m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 20m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 18m |
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 | $5.18 | $4.45 | $8.90 |
| Mid-grade | $5.45 | $4.69 | $9.37 |
| Premium | $5.70 | $4.90 | $9.80 |
| Diesel | $7.26 | $6.24 | $12.49 |
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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