How far is Silverton, OR from Portland, OR?

The driving distance from Silverton, OR to Portland, OR is about 42.4 miles (68.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 58m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 36.2 miles (58.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 56m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
42.36 mi
00h 58m
Flight
36.19 mi
58.24 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
36.19 mi
Kilometers
58.24 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
42.36 mi
Kilometers
68.17 km
Drive Time
00h 58m

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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 58m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Portland
Tue, May 12, 6:45 PM PDT
Return by in Silverton
Tue, May 12, 7:43 PM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Silverton
2026-05-12T17:46
Arrive Portland
Tue, May 12, 6:45 PM PDT
Route Timing
00h 58m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:58 AM to 10:58 AM PDT

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

Leave by
4:34 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Silverton
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
Aurora
OR

City in Oregon, USA

From Silverton
22.1 mi
00h 29m
To Portland
20.3 mi
00h 29m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
85°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
1 to 5 mph NW
Destination
85°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
8 mph NNW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on West Main Street

    97 m · 16 sec · West Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto North 1st Street

    1.5 km · 2 min · North 1st Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Wilco Highway Northeast

    3.5 mi · 5 min · Wilco Highway Northeast

  4. 4

    Continue on North Main Street

    1 km · 2 min · North Main Street

  5. 5

    Continue on Wilco Highway Northeast

    5.8 mi · 8 min · Wilco Highway Northeast

  6. 6

    Continue on Silverton Road

    1124 ft · 27 sec · Silverton Road

  7. 7

    Turn slight right onto Young Street

    1.4 km · 2 min · Young Street

  8. 8

    Continue on Garfield Street

    1488 ft · 42 sec · Garfield Street

  9. 9

    Turn right onto North Settlemier Avenue

    126 m · 21 sec · North Settlemier Avenue

  10. 10

    Turn left onto West Hayes Street

    1.2 km · 2 min · West Hayes Street

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Evergreen Road

    1297 ft · 28 sec · Evergreen Road

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Newberg Highway

    132 m · 18 sec · Newberg Highway

  13. 13

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 5 North: Portland

    27.8 mi · 35 min

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on Stadium Freeway

    2.1 mi · 3 min · Stadium Freeway

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward Everett Street, Glisan Street

    906 ft · 30 sec

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Northwest Everett Street

    1723 ft · 1 min · Northwest Everett Street

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Northwest 8th Avenue

    159 m · 28 sec · Northwest 8th Avenue

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Northwest Couch Street

    615 ft · 32 sec · Northwest Couch Street

  19. 19

    Turn right

    34 m · 8 sec

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
20 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
0 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
47.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 5 North
27.8 mi · 66%
Wilco Highway Northeast
9.31 mi · 22%
Stadium Freeway
2.11 mi · 5%
North 1st Street
0.92 mi · 2%
Young Street
0.85 mi · 2%
West Hayes Street
0.75 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

I 5 North

Take the ramp slight right toward I 5 North: Portland

27.8 mi · 00h 35m

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
00h 58m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6.2 mi
36.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Aurora
00h 29m from Silverton
Leave By
4:34 PM PDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Silverton and Mostly Sunny near Portland.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 42.4 miles (68.2 km) and usually takes 00h 58m 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?

Aurora is a useful midpoint, sitting about 22.1 miles from Silverton and 20.3 miles from Portland.

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

The direct path is about 36.2 miles (58.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.2 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 4:34 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.43 one way or $14.85 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 13.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Silverton and Mostly Sunny near Portland.

Stop Ideas Near Aurora

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 Aurora and the surrounding midpoint area.
Sunrise Park (City Of Tigard park)
Scenic stop 11.4 mi away

Sunrise Park (City Of Tigard park)

Tigard , OR
14905 SW Sunrise Ln, Tigard, OR 97224, United States
Rating 4.4/5 35 reviews Park
Tigard City Hall
Meeting point 11.7 mi away

Tigard City Hall

Tigard , OR
13125 SW Hall Blvd, Tigard, OR 97223
Rating 3.7/5 13 reviews City government office
Old City Hall
Nearby stop 4.6 mi away

Old City Hall

Canby , OR
182 N Holly St, Canby, OR 97013
Rating 4.2/5 20 reviews Shopping mall
Willamette Falls Heritage Foundation
Scenic stop 10.9 mi away

Willamette Falls Heritage Foundation

West Linn , OR
West Linn, OR 97068
Rating 4.1/5 21 reviews Non-profit organization,Tourist attraction

Transit and Meeting Points

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

BUS

Woodburn, OR

13 mi away
2900 Tom Tennant Drive
RAIL

Oregon City station

19 mi away
1757 Washington Street
RAIL

Union Station

34 mi away
800 NW Sixth Ave.
BUS

Portland, OR

34 mi away
550 NW 6th Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Silverton and Portland. Straight-line distance: 36.19 mi (58.24 km).

Silverton

#1 Silverton

Historic district in the United States

Population10,617
Coordinates45.0051200, -122.7831500
Altitude78
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: East Main Street (-122.783135, 45.005154)
End: (-122.676082, 45.523482)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 68 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 24m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 03m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 50m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 42m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 36m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 31m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.5 gal
5.66 L · about $7.43
Round trip
$14.85
3 gal · 11.32 L
Estimated CO2
13.3 kg one way
Round trip: 26.7 kg / 59 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.95 $7.43 $14.85
Mid-grade $5.34 $8.01 $16.01
Premium $5.57 $8.35 $16.70
Diesel $6.37 $9.55 $19.10

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 13, 2026

There is no time difference between Silverton and Portland. The current time is 17:46:50.

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.