Origin
Dundee, OR
Morning in Dundee on Friday
Local time
7:25 AM
PDT
Current temp
43°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Dundee, OR to Portland, OR
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
48m
Distance
27.2 mi
44 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Good
6 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 45m
★
6 AM
0h 49m
8 AM
0h 57m
10 AM
0h 52m
12 PM
0h 51m
3 PM
0h 52m
5 PM
0h 56m
8 PM
0h 46m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Dundee, OR
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Trip Overview
Dundee to Portland is 27.2 miles and takes about 48m via Southwest Pacific Highway and I 5, with a fuel budget near $5 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This relatively short trip stays within Oregon, moving from the Pacific Coast region towards the larger urban area of Portland. Expect a drive that involves frequent turns as you navigate local roads before merging onto faster highway sections. Given its brevity, this route is ideal for a same-day excursion, allowing for a relaxed pace and the potential to explore Portland upon arrival.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 48m. Total distance: 27.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
48m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
This route offers a turn-heavy local drive experience for a significant portion of its 27.2 miles. While 28% of the journey utilizes highways like I 5 and the Stadium Freeway, you'll encounter a more intricate network of local roads initially. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll navigate is 12.1 miles on Southwest Pacific Highway, indicating a need for attention to navigation. The drive transitions from a more intimate local feel to higher-speed travel as you approach Portland.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 14 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Southwest Pacific Highway is the longest continuous segment at about 12.1 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 2.9 miles in near OR 99W / East Portland Road.
Driving Effort
8/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 9 decision points packed into just 27.2 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 48m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 2.9 miles (OR 99W / East Portland Road): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 18.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 18.8 miles (I 5): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 9 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
2.9 mi into trip
|
~6m in
|
OR 99W / East Portland Road
Keep slight left at fork onto OR 99W / East Portland Road
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
7
18.4 mi into trip
|
~33m in
Take the exit toward I 5: Portland, Salem
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / right lanes.
Toward I 5: Portland, Salem
5
18.8 mi into trip
|
~34m in
|
I 5
Merge onto I 5
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
24.4 mi into trip
|
~42m 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
8
26.5 mi into trip
|
~45m 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 Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Dundee, OR to Portland, OR, road signs begin pointing toward Salem along the way.
Salem
18.4 mi in
|
~33m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Southwest Pacific Highway | 12.1 mi | 21m |
| I 5 | 5.6 mi | 7m |
| Stadium Freeway | 2.1 mi | 3m |
| North Pacific Highway West | 2.1 mi | 4m |
| East Portland Road | 2 mi | 3m |
| Pacific Highway West | 1.4 mi | 1m |
| West 1st Street | 0.8 mi | 2m |
| Northwest Everett Street | 0.3 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Southwest Pacific Highway
— 12.1 mi, about 21m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Dundee, OR and Portland, OR.
1
Start on OR 99W
2.1 mi
·
4 min
·
North Pacific Highway West
2
Continue on OR 99W
0.8 mi
·
2 min
·
West 1st Street
Use the straight lane.
3
Keep slight left at fork onto OR 99W
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
East Portland Road
Use the left lane.
4
Continue on OR 99W
1.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Pacific Highway West
5
Continue on OR 99W
12 mi
·
21 min
·
Southwest Pacific Highway
Use the straight lane.
6
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
59 sec
Toward I 5: Portland, Salem
Use the straight / right lanes.
7
Merge onto I 5
5.6 mi
·
7 min
·
I 5
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
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.
9
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
Exit 2B
Toward Everett Street, Glisan Street
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Turn right onto Northwest Everett Street
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Northwest Everett Street
11
Turn right onto Northwest 8th Avenue
521 ft
·
27 sec
·
Northwest 8th Avenue
12
Turn left onto Northwest Couch Street
0.1 mi
·
32 sec
·
Northwest Couch Street
13
Turn right
110 ft
·
8 sec
14
Arrive at destination
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$5.42 one way
$10.84 round trip
$5.06/gal
25.4 MPG avg
10 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.36 | $5.73 | $11.47 |
| premium | $5.59 | $5.99 | $11.97 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $6.01 | $12.01 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 9.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 70% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 8.2 | 0 | $2.86 | $1.31 |
| Efficient EV | 6.8 | 0 | $2.38 | $1.09 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 10.9 | 0 | $3.81 | $1.74 |
Gas CO2
10 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (70% 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.
Destination
Portland, OR
Morning in Portland on Friday
Local time
7:25 AM
PDT
Current temp
45°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
2 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
48m 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 Dundee, OR to Portland, OR covers 27.2 miles and takes about 48m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Southwest Pacific Highway, I 5, Stadium Freeway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 13.6 miles from Dundee, OR. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $5.42 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.
This is a short but busy drive. With 9 decision points packed into just 27.2 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 48m.
The main spots that need attention: at 2.9 miles (OR 99W / East Portland Road): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 18.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 18.8 miles (I 5): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
On the drive from Dundee, OR to Portland, OR, road signs begin pointing toward Salem along the way.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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