How far is Roseburg, OR from Portland, OR?

The driving distance from Roseburg, OR to Portland, OR is about 179.6 miles (289 km), with a travel time of about 02h 55m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 162.7 miles (261.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 51m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT.
Trip Tools

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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
179.58 mi
02h 55m
Flight
162.75 mi
261.92 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
162.75 mi
Kilometers
261.92 km
Flight Time
00h 19m

Driving Distance

Road route
179.58 mi
Kilometers
289 km
Drive Time
02h 55m

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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 02h 55m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Portland
Thu, May 28, 7:46 PM PDT
Return by in Roseburg
Thu, May 28, 10:42 PM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Roseburg
2026-05-28T16:50
Arrive Portland
Thu, May 28, 7:46 PM PDT
Route Timing
02h 55m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:56 AM to 12:56 PM PDT

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

Leave by
12:38 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Roseburg
9:30 PM PDT
Morning start is best

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.

Mid-route stop
Halsey
OR

City in Oregon, USA

From Roseburg
89.4 mi
01h 27m
To Portland
90.2 mi
01h 27m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
72°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, May 28 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
2 to 10 mph WSW
Destination
82°F
Thursday

Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, May 28 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
2 to 10 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Northeast Winchester Street

    1893 ft · 38 sec · Northeast Winchester Street

  2. 2

    Turn straight onto Northeast Stephens Street

    2435 ft · 49 sec · Northeast Stephens Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Northeast Garden Valley Boulevard

    1435 ft · 28 sec · Northeast Garden Valley Boulevard

  4. 4

    Continue on Northwest Garden Valley Boulevard

    1445 ft · 27 sec · Northwest Garden Valley Boulevard

  5. 5

    Take the ramp right

    1457 ft · 36 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    174.2 mi · 3 hr 25 min

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on Stadium Freeway

    2.1 mi · 3 min · Stadium Freeway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward Everett Street, Glisan Street

    906 ft · 30 sec

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Northwest Everett Street

    1723 ft · 1 min · Northwest Everett Street

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Northwest 8th Avenue

    159 m · 28 sec · Northwest 8th Avenue

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Northwest Couch Street

    615 ft · 32 sec · Northwest Couch Street

  12. 12

    Turn right

    34 m · 8 sec

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
13 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Northwest Garden Valley Boulevard
175 mi · 97%
Stadium Freeway
2.11 mi · 1%
Northeast Stephens Street
0.46 mi
Northeast Winchester Street
0.36 mi
Northwest Everett Street
0.33 mi
Northeast Garden Valley Boulevard
0.27 mi
Longest Stretch

Northwest Garden Valley Boulevard

Merge slight left

174 mi · 03h 25m

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
02h 55m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+16.9 mi
162.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Halsey
01h 27m from Roseburg
Leave By
12:38 PM PDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers leaving Roseburg and Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Portland.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 179.6 miles (289 km) and usually takes 02h 55m 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?

Halsey is a useful midpoint, sitting about 89.4 miles from Roseburg and 90.2 miles from Portland.

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

The direct path is about 162.7 miles (261.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.9 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 12:38 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $31.39 one way or $62.78 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 56.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers around Roseburg and Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Portland.

Stop Ideas Near Halsey

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Halsey, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Halsey.

BUS

Corvallis, Oregon

23 mi away
153 NW 4th Avenue
RAIL

Albany station

27 mi away
110 10th Ave SW
RAIL

Eugene–Springfield

37 mi away
433 Willamette Street
BUS

Eugene, OR

37 mi away
987 Pearl Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Roseburg and Portland. Straight-line distance: 162.75 mi (261.92 km).

Roseburg

#1 Roseburg

City in Oregon, USA

Population23,493
Coordinates43.2165000, -123.3417400
Altitude147
CountryUnited States
Portland

#2 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
Start: Northeast Winchester Street (-123.341771, 43.216486)
End: (-122.676082, 45.523482)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 289 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 59m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 29m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 35m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 59m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 33m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 14m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.34 gal
23.99 L · about $31.39
Round trip
$62.78
12.68 gal · 47.98 L
Estimated CO2
56.3 kg one way
Round trip: 112.7 kg / 248 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.95 $31.39 $62.78
Mid-grade $5.34 $33.84 $67.69
Premium $5.57 $35.29 $70.58
Diesel $6.37 $40.36 $80.72

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 · May 28, 2026

There is no time difference between Roseburg and Portland. The current time is 16:50:48.

Distance to Other Cities

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