Origin
Portland, OR
Evening in Portland on Wednesday
Local time
8:20 PM
PDT
Current temp
45°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Portland, OR to Houston, TX
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
39h 44m
Distance
2256.8 mi
3,632 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
4-day trip
Fuel Cost
$450
one way
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
39h 9m
★
6 AM
39h 45m
8 AM
40h 56m
10 AM
40h 10m
12 PM
40h 2m
3 PM
40h 13m
5 PM
40h 53m
8 PM
39h 23m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Houston, TX
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Trip Overview
The drive from Portland, OR to Houston, TX covers 2256.8 miles and takes about 39h 44m behind the wheel. It usually feels better as a 4-day road trip than as one long push.
The route leans on Northwest Couch Street, Northwest 5th Avenue, West Burnside Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is long-distance drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $449.58 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Best split across 4 days
Treat the return leg as its own travel day rather than an afterthought.
Break Rhythm
11 planned breaks
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
1128.4 miles from Portland, OR
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 19h 52m into the drive .
Drive Character
At 2256.8 miles and 39h 44m of driving, this is a route where fuel stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single turn. The main roads are Northwest Couch Street and Northwest 5th Avenue.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 98 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?
At 39h 44m, this is a long-haul route where pacing matters more than any single turn. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention.
Route Complexity
7/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Navigation is easy, but the length (39h 44m) means fatigue is the real challenge. The route is 0% highway with very few tricky spots, so this is more about pacing than navigation skill.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Portland, OR to Houston, TX is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Northwest Couch Street | — | — |
| Northwest 5th Avenue | — | — |
| West Burnside Street | — | — |
| Burnside Bridge | — | — |
| East Burnside Street | — | — |
| Northeast Grand Avenue | — | — |
| I 84 | — | — |
| Banfield Freeway | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Northwest Couch Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Portland, OR and Houston, TX.
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Start on the route
112 ft
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10 sec
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the route
2
Turn right onto Northwest Couch Street
171 ft
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11 sec
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Northwest Couch Street
3
Turn right onto Northwest 5th Avenue
243 ft
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12 sec
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Northwest 5th Avenue
4
Turn left onto West Burnside Street
0.2 mi
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52 sec
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West Burnside Street
5
Continue on Burnside Bridge
0.4 mi
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1 min
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Burnside Bridge
6
Continue on East Burnside Street
525 ft
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28 sec
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East Burnside Street
7
Turn left onto Northeast Grand Avenue
0.1 mi
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28 sec
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Northeast Grand Avenue
8
Take the exit slight right toward I 84, US 30 East: Portland Airport, The Dalles
0.1 mi
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20 sec
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I 84, US 30 East: Portland Airport, The Dalles
9
Merge slight left onto Banfield Freeway
6.5 mi
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8 min
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Banfield Freeway
10
Continue on Columbia River Highway
158 mi
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2 hr 55 min
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Columbia River Highway
11
Continue on Old Oregon Trail Highway
237 mi
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4 hr 12 min
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Old Oregon Trail Highway
12
Continue on Idaho Medal of Honor Highway
0.7 mi
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48 sec
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Idaho Medal of Honor Highway
13
Continue on Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway
22 mi
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25 min
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Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway
14
Keep slight right to continue on Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway
172 mi
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2 hr 42 min
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Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway
15
Take the exit slight right
135 mi
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2 hr 8 min
16
Keep slight right to continue on Cheyenne
39 mi
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41 min
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Cheyenne
17
Keep slight left to continue on I 80 East: Cheyenne
0.4 mi
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55 sec
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I 80 East: Cheyenne
18
Merge slight left onto Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
342 mi
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5 hr 34 min
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Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
19
Take the exit slight right toward US 287: 3rd Street, Fort Collins
0.1 mi
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19 sec
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US 287: 3rd Street, Fort Collins
20
Turn right onto South 3rd Street
1.4 mi
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2 min
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South 3rd Street
21
Continue on US Highway 287
23 mi
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24 min
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US Highway 287
22
Continue on North Highway 287
22 mi
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25 min
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North Highway 287
23
Turn left onto West County Road 72
3.8 mi
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5 min
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West County Road 72
24
Continue on North County Road 19
1.2 mi
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1 min
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North County Road 19
25
Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward West County Road 70
167 ft
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3 sec
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West County Road 70
26
Exit the roundabout onto West County Road 70
5.0 mi
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7 min
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West County Road 70
27
Turn straight onto East County Road 70
1.4 mi
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2 min
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East County Road 70
28
Take the ramp right
0.2 mi
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32 sec
29
Merge slight left onto Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
53 mi
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52 min
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Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
30
Take the exit slight right toward NW, E 470 Toll: Limon, Broomfield
0.2 mi
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20 sec
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NW, E 470 Toll: Limon, Broomfield
31
Keep slight left to continue on E 470 Toll: Limon
0.6 mi
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1 min
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E 470 Toll: Limon
32
Continue on E 470 Toll: Limon
0.2 mi
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16 sec
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E 470 Toll: Limon
33
Continue on E-470
25 mi
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24 min
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E-470
34
Take the exit slight right toward I 70: Aurora, Denver, Limon
0.7 mi
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1 min
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I 70: Aurora, Denver, Limon
35
Continue on North Gun Club Road
0.2 mi
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30 sec
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North Gun Club Road
36
Turn left onto I 70 East: Limon
0.2 mi
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31 sec
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I 70 East: Limon
37
Merge slight left onto Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
73 mi
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1 hr 13 min
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Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
38
Take the exit slight right toward US 40, US 287: Hugo, Kit Carson
0.3 mi
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45 sec
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US 40, US 287: Hugo, Kit Carson
39
Turn right
62 mi
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1 hr 13 min
40
Continue straight
18 mi
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20 min
41
Continue on West 15th Street
30 mi
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35 min
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West 15th Street
42
Continue straight
8.0 mi
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13 min
43
Continue straight
1.6 mi
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1 min
44
Continue straight
45 mi
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53 min
45
Continue straight
51 mi
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1 hr
46
Continue straight
18 mi
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20 min
47
Continue straight
92 mi
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1 hr 35 min
48
Take the exit slight right toward Loop 335
0.2 mi
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21 sec
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Loop 335
49
Continue on Dumas Drive
479 ft
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12 sec
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Dumas Drive
50
Turn left onto West Saint Francis Avenue
4.9 mi
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5 min
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West Saint Francis Avenue
51
Continue on East Loop 335 North
0.4 mi
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25 sec
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East Loop 335 North
52
Continue on North Lakeside Drive
4.7 mi
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5 min
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North Lakeside Drive
53
Turn left onto East Interstate Drive
0.1 mi
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16 sec
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East Interstate Drive
54
Take the ramp slight left
0.2 mi
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21 sec
55
Merge slight left
2.2 mi
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2 min
56
Take the exit slight right toward US 287 South: Fort Worth
77 mi
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1 hr 21 min
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US 287 South: Fort Worth
57
Turn slight right onto US Highway 287
14 mi
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13 min
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US Highway 287
58
Continue on Burnett Street
0.7 mi
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59 sec
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Burnett Street
59
Continue on US Highway 287
14 mi
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14 min
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US Highway 287
60
Continue on Avenue F Northwest
2.8 mi
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3 min
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Avenue F Northwest
61
Continue on US Highway 287
54 mi
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58 min
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US Highway 287
62
Continue on Martin Luther King Jr Memorial Highway
4.1 mi
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4 min
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Martin Luther King Jr Memorial Highway
63
Continue on US Highway 287 East
41 mi
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42 min
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US Highway 287 East
64
Continue on Northwest Freeway
4.6 mi
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4 min
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Northwest Freeway
65
Keep slight right to continue on Northwest Freeway
0.6 mi
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42 sec
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Northwest Freeway
66
Merge slight left onto Central Freeway
2.5 mi
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3 min
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Central Freeway
67
Continue on Lloyd Ruby Overpass
0.9 mi
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1 min
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Lloyd Ruby Overpass
68
Continue on Central East Freeway
0.9 mi
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1 min
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Central East Freeway
69
Keep slight right to continue on Central East Freeway
1.8 mi
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1 min
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Central East Freeway
70
Keep slight right to continue on Central East Freeway
97 mi
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1 hr 43 min
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Central East Freeway
71
Continue straight
4.6 mi
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4 min
72
Merge slight left onto North Freeway
2.3 mi
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2 min
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North Freeway
73
Take the exit slight right toward I 820
0.4 mi
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24 sec
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I 820
74
Keep slight left to continue on I 820 East
1.0 mi
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1 min
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I 820 East
75
Merge slight left onto Northeast Loop
0.4 mi
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25 sec
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Northeast Loop
76
Take the exit slight left toward I 820 Express East Toll
0.1 mi
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8 sec
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I 820 Express East Toll
77
Merge slight left onto I 820 TEXpress
5.5 mi
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5 min
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I 820 TEXpress
78
Continue on SH 121/183 TEXpress
4.4 mi
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4 min
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SH 121/183 TEXpress
79
Continue on SH 183 TEXpress
12 mi
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11 min
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SH 183 TEXpress
80
Keep slight right to continue on SH 183 TEXpress
3.3 mi
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3 min
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SH 183 TEXpress
81
Merge slight right onto John W Carpenter Freeway
0.8 mi
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51 sec
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John W Carpenter Freeway
82
Merge slight left onto North Stemmons Freeway
3.9 mi
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4 min
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North Stemmons Freeway
83
Take the exit slight right toward Continental Avenue, Commerce Street West
0.1 mi
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22 sec
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Continental Avenue, Commerce Street West
84
Turn straight onto North Stemmons Freeway
0.1 mi
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18 sec
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North Stemmons Freeway
85
Turn left onto Continental Avenue
0.3 mi
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49 sec
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Continental Avenue
86
Turn left onto McKinney Avenue
0.2 mi
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25 sec
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McKinney Avenue
87
Take the ramp slight left toward US 75 North
0.2 mi
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30 sec
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US 75 North
88
Merge slight left onto Woodall Rodgers Freeway
0.4 mi
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37 sec
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Woodall Rodgers Freeway
89
Keep slight right to continue on I 45 South: Houston
0.5 mi
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49 sec
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I 45 South: Houston
90
Merge slight left onto Julius Schepps Freeway
3.1 mi
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3 min
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Julius Schepps Freeway
91
Keep slight left to continue on Julius Schepps Freeway
234 mi
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4 hr 5 min
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Julius Schepps Freeway
92
Continue on Gulf Freeway
272 ft
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4 sec
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Gulf Freeway
93
Take the exit slight left toward I 10 East: Beaumont
0.4 mi
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53 sec
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I 10 East: Beaumont
94
Keep slight left to continue on Milam Street
0.3 mi
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39 sec
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Milam Street
95
Continue on Milam Street
0.4 mi
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1 min
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Milam Street
96
Turn right onto Prairie Street
328 ft
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14 sec
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Prairie Street
97
Turn right onto Louisiana Street
515 ft
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17 sec
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Louisiana Street
98
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.
This drive is better paced as a 4-day trip.
Plan roughly 11 meaningful breaks for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 1128.4 miles from Portland, OR, or about 19h 52m into the drive.
Consider an overnight stop or starting very early.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 220 miles or 3h 52m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 1128.4 miles or 19h 52m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Overnight split
Day 1 wrap after about 564.2 miles or 9h 56m
Stop before fatigue turns the last few hours into a grind. You want day two to start fresh, not just resumed.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 38h 41m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Houston, TX 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.
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Pick one backup stop option before the midpoint in case traffic changes your pacing.
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Treat this as a 4-day road trip and book the overnight stop before the busiest arrival window.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Portland, OR
Aim for roughly 564 miles and 9.9 hours of wheel time on this day.
Day 2
Keep the middle miles efficient
Aim for roughly 564 miles and 9.9 hours of wheel time on this day.
Day 3
Keep the middle miles efficient
Aim for roughly 564 miles and 9.9 hours of wheel time on this day.
Day 4
Finish the approach into Houston, TX
Aim for roughly 564 miles and 9.9 hours of wheel time on this day.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 220 miles from Portland, OR.
This route usually feels better as a 4-day drive than as one long push.
Plan about 11 real breaks rather than only quick fuel stops.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 1128.4 mi from Portland, OR · 19h 52m into the drive
Early stop town
Coffee and fuel
564 mi into the route
Best for: Coffee, fuel, and an easy first stretch
This is a natural early stop once the first hours of the drive are behind you.
Mid-route town
Overnight candidate
1128 mi into the route
Best for: Hotel check-in, dinner, and a fresh start
This lines up well with a realistic day-end stop if you are breaking the drive into stages.
Find hotels in Fort Collins, CO
Late stop town
Final reset
1693 mi into the route
Best for: Food, fuel, and one last short break
This is a smart final reset before the arrival run into Houston, TX.
Overnight Options
Night 1
564 mi · about 9.9h in
A practical overnight split lands near Twin Falls, ID after about 564 miles or 9.9 hours of driving.
Find hotelsNight 2
1128 mi · about 19.9h in
A practical overnight split lands near Fort Collins, CO after about 1128 miles or 19.9 hours of driving.
Find hotelsNight 3
1693 mi · about 29.8h in
A practical overnight split lands near Wellington, TX after about 1693 miles or 29.8 hours of driving.
Find hotelsPacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 220 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 1128.4 miles from Portland, OR, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Overnight split
Hotel stopFor a steadier pace, wrap day one after about 564 miles or 9.9 hours on the road.
Final-third reset
Rest stopPlan one more short stretch-and-water break in the final third of the drive so the last arrival window feels easier.
Arriving in Houston, TX
The final approach into Houston, TX 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 Houston, TX.
On a multi-day trip, keep the last day a little lighter so you reach Houston, TX with some flexibility left in the schedule.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$449.58 one way
$899.17 round trip
$5.06/gal
25.4 MPG avg
790 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.36 | $475.79 | $951.59 |
| premium | $5.59 | $496.76 | $993.53 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $498.27 | $996.55 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$450
Hotel (3n)
$240–$420
Meals
$100–$200
Total
$790–$1,070
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 789.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $237 in charging · 8 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 677 | 8 | $236.96 | $108.33 |
| Efficient EV | 564.2 | 6 | $197.47 | $90.27 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 902.7 | 11 | $315.95 | $144.44 |
Gas CO2
790 kg
EV CO2
264 kg (67% less)
This is a long EV road trip requiring 8 charging stops. Plan your route around charger locations and allow extra time for charging.
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
Houston, TX
Night in Houston on Wednesday
Local time
10:20 PM
CDT
Current temp
79°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
80°F
Wellington, TX
1693 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.
For long drives, weather on day two can matter just as much as conditions at departure, so check the whole travel window rather than only the first day.
Time zone
2 hours later
The destination clock does not match departure time, so double-check hotel check-in windows and late arrival plans.
Temperature spread
34 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
39h 44m on the road
This is long enough that the arrival forecast matters almost as much as departure conditions. Recheck both ends before you roll.
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 Houston, TX covers 2256.8 miles and takes about 39h 44m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Northwest Couch Street, Northwest 5th Avenue, West Burnside Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
Consider an overnight stop or starting very early.
Yes. This route is usually more comfortable as a 4-day drive. A sensible stopping point is after roughly 564 miles on day one.
The midpoint is about 1128.4 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 $449.58 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 11 meaningful breaks for fuel, food, or rest. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Navigation is easy, but the length (39h 44m) means fatigue is the real challenge. The route is 0% highway with very few tricky spots, so this is more about pacing than navigation skill.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Portland, OR to Houston, TX is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Portland, OR to Houston, TX does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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