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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 58m.
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.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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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.
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Start on West Main Street
97 m · 16 sec · West Main Street
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Turn left onto North 1st Street
1.5 km · 2 min · North 1st Street
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Continue on Wilco Highway Northeast
3.5 mi · 5 min · Wilco Highway Northeast
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Continue on North Main Street
1 km · 2 min · North Main Street
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Continue on Wilco Highway Northeast
5.8 mi · 8 min · Wilco Highway Northeast
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Continue on Silverton Road
1124 ft · 27 sec · Silverton Road
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Turn slight right onto Young Street
1.4 km · 2 min · Young Street
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Continue on Garfield Street
1488 ft · 42 sec · Garfield Street
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Turn right onto North Settlemier Avenue
126 m · 21 sec · North Settlemier Avenue
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Turn left onto West Hayes Street
1.2 km · 2 min · West Hayes Street
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Turn right onto Evergreen Road
1297 ft · 28 sec · Evergreen Road
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Turn left onto Newberg Highway
132 m · 18 sec · Newberg Highway
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 5 North: Portland
27.8 mi · 35 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 Silverton 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 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.
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 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.
Sunrise Park (City Of Tigard park)
Tigard City Hall
Old City Hall
Willamette Falls Heritage Foundation
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Aurora.
Woodburn, OR
Oregon City station
Union Station
Portland, OR
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Silverton and Portland. Straight-line distance: 36.19 mi (58.24 km).
#1 Silverton
Historic district in the United States
| Population | 10,617 |
| Coordinates | 45.0051200, -122.7831500 |
| Altitude | 78 |
| 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: 68 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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