How far is Veneta, OR from Portland, OR?

The driving distance from Veneta, OR to Portland, OR is about 118.7 miles (191.1 km), with a travel time of about 02h 08m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 107.1 miles (172.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 17m 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
118.73 mi
02h 08m
Flight
107.13 mi
172.41 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
107.13 mi
Kilometers
172.41 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
118.73 mi
Kilometers
191.08 km
Drive Time
02h 08m

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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 08m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Portland
Wed, Apr 22, 11:31 PM PDT
Return by in Veneta
Thu, Apr 23, 1:40 AM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Veneta
2026-04-22T21:22
Arrive Portland
Wed, Apr 22, 11:31 PM PDT
Route Timing
02h 08m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:09 AM to 12:09 PM PDT

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

Leave by
2:12 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Veneta
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
Jefferson
OR

City in Marion County, Texas, USA

From Veneta
59.3 mi
01h 04m
To Portland
59.4 mi
01h 04m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
55°F
Wednesday

Light Rain

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SW
Destination
56°F
Wednesday

Light Rain Likely

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on East Hunter Road

    50 m · 6 sec · East Hunter Road

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Territorial Road

    2419 ft · 59 sec · Territorial Road

  3. 3

    Continue on Territorial Highway

    3.4 mi · 5 min · Territorial Highway

  4. 4

    Continue on Territorial Road

    4.4 mi · 6 min · Territorial Road

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Applegate Trail

    2.6 mi · 4 min · Applegate Trail

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Highway 36

    1.6 mi · 2 min · Highway 36

  7. 7

    Continue on Mapleton-Junction City Highway

    2675 ft · 42 sec · Mapleton-Junction City Highway

  8. 8

    Continue on Highway 36

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Highway 36

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Highway 99S

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Highway 99S

  10. 10

    Continue on Ivy Street

    1 mi · 3 min · Ivy Street

  11. 11

    Continue on Highway 99E

    3.5 mi · 5 min · Highway 99E

  12. 12

    Continue on South 3rd Street

    1597 ft · 45 sec · South 3rd Street

  13. 13

    Continue on Albany-Junction City Highway

    8.3 mi · 12 min · Albany-Junction City Highway

  14. 14

    Continue on West 2nd Street

    1.5 km · 1 min · West 2nd Street

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Halsey-Sweet Home Highway

    2.5 mi · 4 min · Halsey-Sweet Home Highway

  16. 16

    Take the ramp left

    1395 ft · 26 sec

  17. 17

    Merge slight left onto Purple Heart Trail

    82.8 mi · 1 hr 39 min · Purple Heart Trail

  18. 18

    Keep slight left to continue on Stadium Freeway

    2.1 mi · 3 min · Stadium Freeway

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right toward Everett Street, Glisan Street

    906 ft · 30 sec

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Northwest Everett Street

    80 m · 15 sec · Northwest Everett Street

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Northwest 13th Avenue

    159 m · 28 sec · Northwest 13th Avenue

  22. 22

    Turn left onto Northwest Couch Street

    2074 ft · 2 min · Northwest Couch Street

  23. 23

    Turn right

    34 m · 8 sec

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Veneta 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
24 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
20.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Purple Heart Trail
82.8 mi · 70%
Albany-Junction City Highway
8.29 mi · 7%
Territorial Road
4.87 mi · 4%
Highway 99E
3.47 mi · 3%
Highway 36
3.4 mi · 3%
Territorial Highway
3.37 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Purple Heart Trail

Merge slight left onto Purple Heart Trail

82.8 mi · 01h 39m

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 08m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+11.6 mi
107.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Jefferson
01h 04m from Veneta
Leave By
2:12 PM PDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Light Rain leaving Veneta 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 Veneta to Portland?

The road trip is about 118.7 miles (191.1 km) and usually takes 02h 08m 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?

Jefferson is a useful midpoint, sitting about 59.3 miles from Veneta and 59.4 miles from Portland.

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

The direct path is about 107.1 miles (172.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.6 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 2:12 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.74 one way or $41.49 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 37.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Light Rain around Veneta and Light Rain Likely near Portland.

Stop Ideas Near Jefferson

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 Jefferson and the surrounding midpoint area.
Salem city park
Scenic stop 14.8 mi away

Salem city park

Brooks , OR
Brooks, OR 97305, United States
Rating 4.0/5 5 reviews Park
Stayton Parks & Recreation
Meeting point 12.4 mi away

Stayton Parks & Recreation

Stayton , OR
311 N 3rd Ave, Stayton, OR 97383, United States
Rating 4.4/5 11 reviews City government office
City of Albany, Oregon
Nearby stop 9.9 mi away

City of Albany, Oregon

Albany , OR
333 Broadalbin St SW, Albany, OR 97321, United States
Rating 4.2/5 10 reviews City or town hall

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Albany station

12 mi away
110 10th Ave SW
RAIL

Salem station

24 mi away
500 13th Street SE
BUS

Corvallis, Oregon

26 mi away
153 NW 4th Avenue
BUS

Woodburn, OR

49 mi away
2900 Tom Tennant Drive

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Veneta and Portland. Straight-line distance: 107.13 mi (172.41 km).

Veneta

#1 Veneta

City in Oregon, USA

Population5,076
Coordinates44.0487300, -123.3509300
Altitude129
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 Hunter Road (-123.350928, 44.048815)
End: (-122.676082, 45.523482)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 191 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 57m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 58m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 22m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 58m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 41m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 28m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.19 gal
15.86 L · about $20.74
Round trip
$41.49
8.38 gal · 31.72 L
Estimated CO2
37.2 kg one way
Round trip: 74.5 kg / 164 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.95 $20.74 $41.49
Mid-grade $5.34 $22.37 $44.73
Premium $5.57 $23.32 $46.64
Diesel $6.37 $26.67 $53.35

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 · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Veneta and Portland. The current time is 21:22:57.

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.