How far is Scio, OR from Portland, OR?
The driving distance from Scio, OR to Portland, OR is about 70.2 miles (113 km), with a travel time of about 01h 19m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 57.2 miles (92 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 38m 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.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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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 01h 19m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Light Rain Likely
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Scio and Portland.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Scio and Portland.
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Start on Northwest 1st Avenue
26 m · 8 sec · Northwest 1st Avenue
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Turn left onto North Main Street
1173 ft · 22 sec · North Main Street
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Turn right onto Northeast 4th Avenue
133 m · 7 sec · Northeast 4th Avenue
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Turn straight onto Stayton Scio Road
3.2 mi · 5 min · Stayton Scio Road
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Continue on Stayton Scio Road Southeast
2281 ft · 39 sec · Stayton Scio Road Southeast
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Continue on Stayton Scio Road Southeast
3.7 mi · 6 min · Stayton Scio Road Southeast
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Continue on South 1st Avenue
1355 ft · 39 sec · South 1st Avenue
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Continue on South First Avenue
1 mi · 2 min · South First Avenue
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Continue on Cascade Highway Southeast
2874 ft · 53 sec · Cascade Highway Southeast
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Take the ramp right
2340 ft · 57 sec
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Merge slight left onto North Santiam Highway
11.5 mi · 14 min · North Santiam Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 5 North: Portland
45.9 mi · 56 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 Scio 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.
I 5 North
Take the exit slight right toward I 5 North: Portland
45.9 mi · 00h 56m
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.
Light Rain leaving Scio and 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 Scio to Portland?
The road trip is about 70.2 miles (113 km) and usually takes 01h 19m 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?
Gervais is a useful midpoint, sitting about 35 miles from Scio and 35.2 miles from Portland.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 57.2 miles (92 km), while the road route adds roughly 13 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 3:52 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.28 one way or $24.56 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 22 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Light Rain around Scio and Light Rain Likely near Portland.
Stop Ideas Near Gervais
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Salem city park
Woodburn City Hall
Palmer Creek Lodge Community Event Center
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Gervais.
Woodburn, OR
Salem station
Oregon City station
Portland, OR
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Scio and Portland. Straight-line distance: 57.18 mi (92.03 km).
#1 Scio
City in Oregon, USA
| Population | 1,009 |
| Coordinates | 44.7048400, -122.8492600 |
| Altitude | 96 |
| 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: 113 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 20m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 45m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 24m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 10m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 00m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 52m |
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 | $12.28 | $24.56 |
| Mid-grade | $5.34 | $13.24 | $26.48 |
| Premium | $5.57 | $13.80 | $27.61 |
| Diesel | $6.37 | $15.79 | $31.58 |
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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