Trip from Dallas, OR to Portland, OR

Drive Time

1h 25m

Distance

62.2 mi

100 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$12

one way

EV Charging

station data

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 20 min

4 AM

1h 19m ★

6 AM

1h 26m

8 AM

1h 39m

10 AM

1h 30m

12 PM

1h 29m

3 PM

1h 31m

5 PM

1h 38m

8 PM

1h 22m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Dallas, OR

Talena Reese

Trip Overview

Connecting Dallas to Portland, this 62.2-mile trek is a straightforward journey through the Pacific Coast region of Oregon. You can easily complete the drive in about 1 hour and 25 minutes, making it an ideal candidate for a single-day trip. With a fuel budget of approximately $12, it is a cost-effective route that won't strain your travel funds. Since the trip is relatively short, you won't need to worry about overnight accommodations or complicated logistics. Whether you are heading north for business or a quick getaway, this highway-focused drive offers a direct path between these two Oregon hubs.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.

Break Rhythm

0 planned breaks

A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

Midpoint

31.1 miles from Dallas, OR

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 44m into the drive .

Drive Character

Expect a trip defined by efficiency, as highway driving accounts for 72% of your time on the road. You will navigate via a combination of the Salem-Willamina Highway, the Salem Dallas Highway Northwest, and a significant 39.7-mile stretch on I-5. The character of the route shifts from local highways to the faster, more consistent pace of the interstate. While the drive is functional rather than leisurely, the infrastructure makes for a predictable experience behind the wheel. You will spend the bulk of your journey maintaining a steady speed as you transition between these primary thoroughfares.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.

There are about 23 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

I 5 is the longest continuous segment at about 39.7 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 5 and Salem Dallas Highway Northwest. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 14.2 miles in near OR 22 / Center Street Bridge.

Route Complexity 9/10

High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day

This is a demanding drive. With 16 significant decision points across 62.2 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 14.2 miles (OR 22 / Center Street Bridge): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 14.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 19.6 miles (I 5): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 16 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

14.2 mi into trip | ~20m in | OR 22 / Center Street Bridge

Keep slight right at fork onto OR 22 / Center Street Bridge toward OR 99E Business South: City Center, Albany

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the straight / slight left lanes. Toward OR 99E Business South: City Center, Alba...

14.8 mi into trip | ~21m in

Take the exit toward OR 99E Business North: Keizer, Portland

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the straight / slight left lanes. Toward OR 99E Business North: Keizer, Portland

19.6 mi into trip | ~30m in | I 5

Keep slight left at fork onto I 5 toward I 5 North: Portland

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Toward I 5 North: Portland

59.3 mi into trip | ~1h 19m in | I 405 / Stadium Freeway

Keep slight left at fork onto I 405 / Stadium Freeway toward I 405 North: City Center

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight left / slight right lanes. Exit 299B Toward I 405 North: City Center

61.4 mi into trip | ~1h 22m in

Take the exit toward Everett Street, Glisan Street

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 2B Toward Everett Street, Glisan Street

Towns Along This Route

On the drive from Dallas, OR to Portland, OR, road signs begin pointing toward Albany along the way.

Albany

14.2 mi in | ~20m | via OR 22

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
I 5	39.7 mi	48m
Salem Dallas Highway Northwest	4.9 mi	6m
Salem-Willamina Highway	4.2 mi	5m
East Ellendale Avenue	3.2 mi	4m
Doctor Martin Luther King Junior Parkway	3.1 mi	4m
Stadium Freeway	2.1 mi	3m
Liberty Street Northeast	1.1 mi	2m
Center Street Bridge	0.6 mi	1m

Longest stretch: I 5 — 39.7 mi, about 48m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Dallas, OR and Portland, OR.

Start on OR 223

84 ft · 3 sec · Southwest Washington Street

Continue on OR 223

359 ft · 11 sec · Southeast Washington Street

Turn left onto OR 223

0.4 mi · 39 sec · Southeast Jefferson Street

Continue on OR 223

0.3 mi · 26 sec · Main Street

Turn right onto OR 223 Spur

3.2 mi · 4 min · East Ellendale Avenue

Continue on OR 223 Spur

0.5 mi · 44 sec · Ellendale Road

Take the ramp

0.6 mi · 51 sec

Toward OR 22 East: Salem

Merge onto OR 22

4.2 mi · 5 min · Salem-Willamina Highway

Use the none lane.

Continue on OR 22

4.9 mi · 6 min · Salem Dallas Highway Northwest

Use the straight lane.

Keep slight right at fork onto OR 22

0.6 mi · 1 min · Center Street Bridge

Toward OR 99E Business South: City Center, Albany Use the straight / slight left lanes.

Take the exit

0.1 mi · 32 sec

Toward OR 99E Business North: Keizer, Portland Use the straight / slight left lanes.

Turn right onto OR 99E Bus

0.2 mi · 33 sec · Front Street Northeast

Use the none lane.

Turn left onto OR 99E Bus

0.2 mi · 35 sec · Commercial Street Northeast

Continue on OR 99E Bus

1.1 mi · 2 min · Liberty Street Northeast

Turn right onto OR 99E Bus

3.1 mi · 4 min · Doctor Martin Luther King Junior Parkway

Use the left / none lanes.

Keep slight left at fork onto I 5

40 mi · 48 min · I 5

Toward I 5 North: Portland Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Keep slight left at fork onto I 405

2.1 mi · 3 min · Stadium Freeway

Exit 299B Toward I 405 North: City Center Use the slight left / slight right lanes.

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 29 sec

Exit 2B Toward Everett Street, Glisan Street Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Turn right onto Northwest Everett Street

0.3 mi · 1 min · Northwest Everett Street

Turn right onto Northwest 8th Avenue

521 ft · 27 sec · Northwest 8th Avenue

Turn left onto Northwest Couch Street

0.1 mi · 32 sec · Northwest Couch Street

Turn right

110 ft · 8 sec

Arrive at destination

Trip Plan

Because this is a compact drive, you have plenty of flexibility to plan your departure around local traffic patterns. Since there are no mandatory stops scheduled, you can easily complete the entire 62.2 miles in one go without needing extended breaks. Keep in mind that your fuel costs will hover around $12, so topping off your tank in Dallas before you head out is a smart way to simplify your travel day. Pay close attention to your navigation when transitioning from the Salem-Willamina Highway onto I-5 to ensure you stay on track. This direct route is best approached as a quick transit, allowing you to reach Portland with minimal fuss.

Morning Departure

Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.

Evening Departure

Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.

You can normally do this drive in one day.

You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.

The halfway point lands around 31.1 miles from Dallas, OR, or about 44m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 39.7 miles.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

Departure

Before you leave

Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.

First stop

Around 62.2 miles or 1h 25m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 31.1 miles or 44m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 1h 11m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Portland, OR than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

Open the route before leaving Dallas, OR so your first major turns are already loaded.

Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.

Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Dallas, OR

This is one driving day of about 62.2 miles and 1h 25m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Dallas, OR.

This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.

You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.

The longest stretch is on I 5 for about 39.7 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 31.1 mi from Dallas, OR · 44m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Keizer, OR

31 mi into the route

Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset

This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.

Popular next leg

Keizer, OR to Portland, OR

45.5 mi · 51m

Pacing Suggestions

Vancouver, WA

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 62.2 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Woodburn, OR

Meal break

The midpoint is around 31.1 miles from Dallas, OR, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Portland, OR

The final approach into Portland, OR usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.

Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Portland, OR.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$12.38 one way

$24.76 round trip

$5.06/gal 25.4 MPG avg 22 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$5.34	$13.07	$26.14
premium	$5.59	$13.68	$27.36
diesel	$5.64	$13.82	$27.64

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$12

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$37–$62

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 21.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	18.7	$6.53	$2.99
Efficient EV	15.6	$5.44	$2.49
EV Truck/SUV	24.9	$8.71	$3.98

Gas CO2

22 kg

EV CO2

7 kg (68% less)

This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.

DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.

Travel Intel

Current conditions at both ends of the drive.

Forecast data refreshed 3 days ago

Origin

Dallas, OR

Evening in Dallas on Sunday

Local time

5:24 PM

PDT

Current temp

41°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Portland, OR

Evening in Portland on Sunday

Local time

5:24 PM

PDT

Current temp

55°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Seasonal Notes

Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.

Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.

Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.

Time zone

Same local time

Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.

Temperature spread

14 degrees warmer at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

1h 25m on the road

Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.

Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Dallas, OR to Portland, OR covers 62.2 miles and takes about 1h 25m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are I 5, Salem Dallas Highway Northwest, Salem-Willamina Highway. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 31.1 miles from Dallas, OR. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $12.38 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.

Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.

On the drive from Dallas, OR to Portland, OR, road signs begin pointing toward Albany along the way.

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Trip from Dallas, OR to Portland, OR

Best Time to Leave

Trip Overview

Drive Character

How Hard Is This Drive?

Critical Maneuvers

Towns Along This Route

Main Roads

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Trip Plan

Before You Leave

Where to Stop

Pacing Suggestions

Arriving in Portland, OR

Fuel & Cost

Travel Intel

Dallas, OR

Portland, OR

Same local time

14 degrees warmer at arrival

1h 25m on the road

Frequently Asked Questions

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