How far is Sutherlin, OR from Portland, OR?
The driving distance from Sutherlin, OR to Portland, OR is about 167.4 miles (269.4 km), with a travel time of about 02h 43m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 150.7 miles (242.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 27m 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 02h 43m.
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
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Light Rain
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Sutherlin and Portland.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Sutherlin and Portland.
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Start on East Central Avenue
71 m · 14 sec · East Central Avenue
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Turn right onto North State Street
1 km · 1 min · North State Street
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Continue on Old Highway 99 North
1.8 mi · 3 min · Old Highway 99 North
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Continue on South Front Street
1209 ft · 24 sec · South Front Street
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Continue on North 1st Street
1848 ft · 37 sec · North 1st Street
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Continue on Oakland-Shady Highway
1.2 km · 1 min · Oakland-Shady Highway
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Take the ramp straight
159.5 mi · 3 hr 9 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 Sutherlin 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.
Oakland-Shady Highway
Take the ramp straight
159 mi · 03h 09m
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 then Slight Chance Light Rain leaving Sutherlin 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 Sutherlin to Portland?
The road trip is about 167.4 miles (269.4 km) and usually takes 02h 43m 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 83.1 miles from Sutherlin and 84.3 miles from Portland.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 150.7 miles (242.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.7 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 1:02 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $29.26 one way or $58.52 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 52.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Light Rain around Sutherlin and Mostly Sunny near Portland.
Stop Ideas Near Halsey
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 Halsey.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Sutherlin and Portland. Straight-line distance: 150.7 mi (242.53 km).
#1 Sutherlin
City in Oregon, USA
| Population | 8,227 |
| Coordinates | 43.3901200, -123.3125800 |
| Altitude | 157 |
| 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: 269 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 34m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 11m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 20m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 47m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 23m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 05m |
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 | $29.26 | $58.52 |
| Mid-grade | $5.34 | $31.55 | $63.10 |
| Premium | $5.57 | $32.90 | $65.79 |
| Diesel | $6.37 | $37.62 | $75.25 |
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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