How far is Rose Lodge, OR from Portland, OR?
The driving distance from Rose Lodge, OR to Portland, OR is about 79 miles (127.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 39m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 68.5 miles (110.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 18m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 39m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Oregon, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Rose Lodge and Portland.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Rose Lodge and Portland.
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Start on Salmon River Highway
21.7 mi · 31 min · Salmon River Highway
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Keep slight left to continue on Salmon River Highway
16.7 mi · 23 min · Salmon River Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward West McMinnville Bypass
2.5 mi · 4 min · West McMinnville Bypass
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Continue on Southeast Three Mile Lane
2.2 mi · 3 min · Southeast Three Mile Lane
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Continue on Southeast Dayton Bypass
4.1 mi · 6 min · Southeast Dayton Bypass
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Merge slight left onto Pacific Highway West
3.1 mi · 5 min · Pacific Highway West
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Turn left onto Newberg-Dundee Bypass
4.2 mi · 6 min · Newberg-Dundee Bypass
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Northeast Saint Paul Highway
1319 ft · 29 sec · Northeast Saint Paul Highway
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Turn right onto South Springbrook Road
1.6 km · 2 min · South Springbrook Road
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Turn right onto East Portland Road
1.5 km · 2 min · East Portland Road
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Continue on Pacific Highway West
1.4 mi · 2 min · Pacific Highway West
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Continue on Southwest Pacific Highway
12.1 mi · 21 min · Southwest Pacific Highway
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Take the exit right toward I 5: Portland, Salem
2296 ft · 60 sec
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Merge slight left
5.6 mi · 8 min
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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 Rose Lodge and Portland.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Salmon River Highway
Start on Salmon River Highway
21.7 mi · 00h 31m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Rose Lodge and Sunny near Portland.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Rose Lodge to Portland?
The road trip is about 79 miles (127.2 km) and usually takes 01h 39m 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?
McMinnville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 39.5 miles from Rose Lodge and 39.6 miles from Portland.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 68.5 miles (110.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.5 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 PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:12 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.81 one way or $27.63 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 24.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Rose Lodge and Sunny near Portland.
Stop Ideas Near McMinnville
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 McMinnville.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Rose Lodge and Portland. Straight-line distance: 68.45 mi (110.16 km).
#1 Rose Lodge
Census-designated place in Lincoln County, Oregon
| Population | 1,894 |
| Coordinates | 45.0103900, -123.8803900 |
| Altitude | 55 |
| 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: (-122.676082, 45.523482)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 127 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 38m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 58m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 34m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 19m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 07m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 59m |
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 | $4.95 | $13.81 | $27.63 |
| Mid-grade | $5.34 | $14.89 | $29.79 |
| Premium | $5.57 | $15.53 | $31.06 |
| Diesel | $6.37 | $17.76 | $35.52 |
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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