Origin
Portland, OR
Morning in Portland on Monday
Local time
9:07 AM
PDT
Current temp
55°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Portland, OR to Burns, OR
Drive Time
6h 30m
Distance
306.6 mi
493 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$61
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
6h 18m
★
6 AM
6h 30m
8 AM
6h 55m
10 AM
6h 39m
12 PM
6h 36m
3 PM
6h 40m
5 PM
6h 53m
8 PM
6h 23m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Burns, OR
Berat BAKI
Trip Overview
The drive from Portland, OR to Burns, OR covers 306.6 miles and takes about 6h 30m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Northwest Couch Street, Northwest 13th Avenue, Southwest Taylor Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $61.02 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
153.3 miles from Portland, OR
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h 15m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 6h 30m drive with frequent turns across 306.6 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 44 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Northwest Couch Street is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way.
Route Complexity
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
The route itself is not hard, but at 6h 30m, endurance matters. Plan breaks every 2-3 hours. The 0 decision points are all manageable with basic attention.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Portland, OR to Burns, OR is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Northwest Couch Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Northwest 13th Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Southwest Taylor Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 405 South | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Stadium Freeway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| OR 22 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| North Santiam Highway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Northwest Santiam Boulevard | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
Northwest Couch Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Portland, OR and Burns, OR.
1
Start on the route
112 ft
·
13 sec
·
the route
2
Turn left onto Northwest Couch Street
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Northwest Couch Street
3
Turn left onto Northwest 13th Avenue
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Northwest 13th Avenue
4
Turn right onto Southwest Taylor Street
30 ft
·
1 sec
·
Southwest Taylor Street
5
Take the ramp slight left toward I 405 South
0.5 mi
·
44 sec
·
I 405 South
6
Merge slight left onto Stadium Freeway
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Stadium Freeway
7
Merge slight right
45 mi
·
55 min
8
Take the exit slight right toward OR 22, OR 99E Business: Detroit Lake, Bend
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
·
OR 22, OR 99E Business: Detroit Lake, Bend
9
Keep slight left
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
10
Turn left onto North Santiam Highway
28 mi
·
32 min
·
North Santiam Highway
11
Continue on Northwest Santiam Boulevard
0.6 mi
·
44 sec
·
Northwest Santiam Boulevard
12
Continue on Northeast Santiam Boulevard
0.5 mi
·
34 sec
·
Northeast Santiam Boulevard
13
Continue on North Santiam Highway
76 mi
·
1 hr 45 min
·
North Santiam Highway
14
Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward West Barclay Drive
226 ft
·
3 sec
·
West Barclay Drive
15
Exit the roundabout onto West Barclay Drive
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
West Barclay Drive
16
At the end of the road, turn right onto North Locust Street
0.5 mi
·
51 sec
·
North Locust Street
17
Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward the route
249 ft
·
4 sec
·
the route
18
Exit the roundabout
15 mi
·
18 min
19
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward McKenzie-Bend Highway
131 ft
·
2 sec
·
McKenzie-Bend Highway
20
Exit the roundabout onto McKenzie-Bend Highway
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
McKenzie-Bend Highway
21
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward McKenzie-Bend Highway
128 ft
·
2 sec
·
McKenzie-Bend Highway
22
Exit the roundabout onto McKenzie-Bend Highway
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
McKenzie-Bend Highway
23
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward McKenzie-Bend Highway
131 ft
·
2 sec
·
McKenzie-Bend Highway
24
Exit the roundabout onto McKenzie-Bend Highway
0.4 mi
·
36 sec
·
McKenzie-Bend Highway
25
Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward McKenzie-Bend Highway
118 ft
·
2 sec
·
McKenzie-Bend Highway
26
Exit the roundabout onto McKenzie-Bend Highway
0.8 mi
·
58 sec
·
McKenzie-Bend Highway
27
Turn straight onto Northeast 3rd Street
440 ft
·
13 sec
·
Northeast 3rd Street
28
Turn left onto Empire Avenue
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Empire Avenue
29
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Empire Avenue
108 ft
·
2 sec
·
Empire Avenue
30
Exit the roundabout onto Empire Avenue
0.4 mi
·
48 sec
·
Empire Avenue
31
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Empire Avenue
98 ft
·
1 sec
·
Empire Avenue
32
Exit the roundabout onto Empire Avenue
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Empire Avenue
33
Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Northeast Butler Market Road
246 ft
·
4 sec
·
Northeast Butler Market Road
34
Exit the roundabout onto Northeast Butler Market Road
0.3 mi
·
30 sec
·
Northeast Butler Market Road
35
Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Northeast Butler Market Road
66 ft
·
1 sec
·
Northeast Butler Market Road
36
Exit the roundabout onto Northeast Butler Market Road
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
·
Northeast Butler Market Road
37
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Northeast Butler Market Road
118 ft
·
2 sec
·
Northeast Butler Market Road
38
Exit the roundabout onto Northeast Butler Market Road
0.5 mi
·
46 sec
·
Northeast Butler Market Road
39
At the end of the road, turn right onto Hamby Road
2.2 mi
·
3 min
·
Hamby Road
40
Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Central Oregon Highway
315 ft
·
4 sec
·
Central Oregon Highway
41
Exit the rotary onto Central Oregon Highway
126 mi
·
2 hr 27 min
·
Central Oregon Highway
42
Continue on Hines Boulevard
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Hines Boulevard
43
Continue on West Monroe Street
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
West Monroe Street
44
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.
Evening Departure
This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 153.3 miles from Portland, OR, or about 3h 15m 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 41m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 153.3 miles or 3h 15m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 5h 19m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Burns, OR than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Portland, 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 Portland, OR
This is one driving day of about 306.6 miles and 6h 30m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Portland, 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 153.3 mi from Portland, OR · 3h 15m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
153 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
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 153.3 miles from Portland, OR, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Burns, OR
The final approach into Burns, 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 Burns, 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
$61.02 one way
$122.04 round trip
$5.06/gal
25.4 MPG avg
107 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.34 | $64.43 | $128.87 |
| premium | $5.59 | $67.44 | $134.88 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $68.12 | $136.23 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$61
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$86–$111
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 107.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $32 in charging · 1 stop · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 92 | 1 | $32.19 | $14.72 |
| Efficient EV | 76.7 | 0 | $26.83 | $12.26 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 122.6 | 1 | $42.92 | $19.62 |
Gas CO2
107 kg
EV CO2
36 kg (66% less)
Plan for 1 charging stop. A 30-minute DC fast charge mid-route should be enough to complete the trip comfortably.
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
Burns, OR
Morning in Burns on Monday
Local time
9:07 AM
PDT
Current temp
57°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
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
6h 30m on the road
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Portland, OR to Burns, OR covers 306.6 miles and takes about 6h 30m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Northwest Couch Street, Northwest 13th Avenue, Southwest Taylor Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 153.3 miles from Portland, OR. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $61.02 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour. This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
The route itself is not hard, but at 6h 30m, endurance matters. Plan breaks every 2-3 hours. The 0 decision points are all manageable with basic attention.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Portland, OR to Burns, OR is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Portland, OR to Burns, OR does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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