Trip from Oakridge, OR to Portland, OR

Drive Time

2h 36m

Distance

150.1 mi

242 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$29

one way

Downtown Portland, OR, OR

Photo: Brett Sayles

Trip Overview

The drive from Oakridge, OR to Portland, OR covers 150.1 miles and takes about 2h 36m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Maple Street, East 1st Street, Crestview Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $29.26 one way before food or hotel costs.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

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

Break Rhythm

1 planned break

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

Midpoint

75 miles from Oakridge, OR

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 18m into the drive .

Drive Character

Expect a 2h 36m drive with frequent turns across 150.1 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 20 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Maple Street is one of the defining roads on this drive.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Maple Street Unavailable Refreshing
East 1st Street Unavailable Refreshing
Crestview Street Unavailable Refreshing
Highway 58 Unavailable Refreshing
Westfir-Oakridge Road Unavailable Refreshing
Westfir Road Unavailable Refreshing
OR 58 Unavailable Refreshing
Willamette Highway Unavailable Refreshing

Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.

Longest stretch: Maple Street — detailed segment metrics are refreshing.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on Commercial Street

427 ft · 17 sec · Commercial Street
2

Turn right onto Maple Street

325 ft · 20 sec · Maple Street
3

Turn left onto East 1st Street

0.2 mi · 40 sec · East 1st Street
4

Turn left onto Crestview Street

0.2 mi · 39 sec · Crestview Street
5

Turn right onto Highway 58

1.4 mi · 3 min · Highway 58
6

Continue on State Highway 58

0.7 mi · 58 sec · State Highway 58
7

Turn right onto Westfir-Oakridge Road

1.3 mi · 1 min · Westfir-Oakridge Road
8

Turn left onto Westfir Road

0.5 mi · 49 sec · Westfir Road
9

Turn right onto OR 58

23 mi · 31 min · OR 58
10

Continue on Highway 58

5.6 mi · 9 min · Highway 58
11

Continue on Willamette Highway

2.0 mi · 2 min · Willamette Highway
12

Keep slight right to continue on I 5 North, OR 99: Eugene

0.5 mi · 59 sec · I 5 North, OR 99: Eugene
13

Merge slight left onto Purple Heart Trail

111 mi · 2 hr 12 min · Purple Heart Trail
14

Keep slight left to continue on Stadium Freeway

2.1 mi · 3 min · Stadium Freeway
15

Take the exit slight right toward Everett Street, Glisan Street

0.2 mi · 30 sec · Everett Street, Glisan Street
16

Turn right onto Northwest Everett Street

262 ft · 15 sec · Northwest Everett Street
17

Turn right onto Northwest 13th Avenue

522 ft · 28 sec · Northwest 13th Avenue
18

Turn left onto Northwest Couch Street

0.4 mi · 1 min · Northwest Couch Street
19

Turn right

112 ft · 8 sec
20

Arrive at your destination

Trip Plan

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.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 75 miles from Oakridge, OR, or about 1h 18m into the drive.

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 80 miles or 1h 23m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 75 miles or 1h 18m in

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

Final approach

Final hour starts around 2h 8m

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

Before You Leave

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

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

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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 Oakridge, OR

This is one driving day of about 150.1 miles and 2h 36m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Oakridge, OR.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 75 mi from Oakridge, OR · 1h 18m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Turner, OR

75 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.

Pacing Suggestions

Turner, OR

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Turner, OR

Meal break

The midpoint is around 75 miles from Oakridge, 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

$29.26 one way

$58.52 round trip

$4.95/gal 25.4 MPG avg 53 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $5.34 $31.54 $63.09
premium $5.57 $32.89 $65.78
diesel $6.37 $37.62 $75.24

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$29

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$54–$79

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 52.5 kg one way.

Driving Electric?

About $16 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 45 0 $15.76 $7.20
Efficient EV 37.5 0 $13.13 $6.00
EV Truck/SUV 60 0 $21.01 $9.61

Gas CO2

53 kg

EV CO2

18 kg (66% 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

Local time and weather at both ends of the drive

Current conditions at both ends of the drive. If you're planning ahead, check the forecast closer to your travel date.

Forecast data refreshed 2 days ago

Origin

Oakridge, OR

Morning in Oakridge on Saturday

Local time

7:21 AM

PDT

Current temp

48°F

Forecast unavailable right now

PDT Live mapsof forecast

Destination

Portland, OR

Morning in Portland on Saturday

Local time

7:21 AM

PDT

Current temp

55°F

Forecast unavailable right now

PDT Live mapsof forecast

Along the Route

38°F

Turner, OR

75 mi in

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

7 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

2h 36m 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Oakridge, OR to Portland, OR covers 150.1 miles and takes about 2h 36m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Maple Street, East 1st Street, Crestview Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 75 miles from Oakridge, OR. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $29.26 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.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

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