Origin
Portland, OR
Evening in Portland on Friday
Local time
6:28 PM
PDT
Current temp
45°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Portland, OR to Lents, OR
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
15m
Distance
9.7 mi
16 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 15m
★
6 AM
0h 16m
8 AM
0h 19m
10 AM
0h 17m
12 PM
0h 17m
3 PM
0h 17m
5 PM
0h 19m
8 PM
0h 15m
★
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Lents, OR
Iván Rivero
Trip Overview
Portland, OR to Lents, OR is 9.7 miles and takes about 15m via Banfield Freeway, with a fuel budget near $2 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within the Pacific Coast region, primarily traversing Oregon. Expect a straightforward drive focused on efficient travel. It's a quick hop, ideal for those needing to get from one part of the metro area to another without a significant time commitment. This route is best suited for a direct transit rather than a leisurely exploration.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 15m. Total distance: 9.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
15m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (81%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This route is predominantly highway-focused, with 81% of the drive on freeways. You'll spend most of your time on the Banfield Freeway, which provides a 4.8-mile uninterrupted stretch of consistent speed. While largely a highway experience, you'll also encounter sections of I 205 and the Burnside Bridge, offering slight variations in the driving environment. The character remains utilitarian, prioritizing speed and directness over scenic detours.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 15 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Banfield Freeway is the longest continuous segment at about 4.8 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Banfield Freeway and I 205. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.8 miles in near OR 99E / Northeast Grand Avenue.
Driving Effort
9/10
Focused - lots of decisions in a short distance, but it is over quickly
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 11 decision points packed into just 9.7 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 15m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.8 miles (OR 99E / Northeast Grand Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 5.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 11 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
7
0.8 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
OR 99E / Northeast Grand Avenue
Turn left onto OR 99E / Northeast Grand Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
8
1 mi into trip
|
~3m in
Take the exit toward I 84, US 30 East: Portland Airport, The Dalles
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the right lane.
Toward I 84, US 30 East: Portland Airport, The...
7
5.9 mi into trip
|
~10m in
Take the exit toward I 205 South: Salem
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 6
Toward I 205 South: Salem
8
6.2 mi into trip
|
~10m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 205 South
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left lane.
Toward I 205 South
7
9.4 mi into trip
|
~15m in
Take the exit toward Foster Road
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 17
Toward Foster Road
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 Portland, OR to Lents, OR, road signs begin pointing toward The Dalles along the way.
The Dalles
1 mi in
|
~3m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Banfield Freeway | 4.8 mi | 6m |
| I 205 | 3.1 mi | 4m |
| Burnside Bridge | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| West Burnside Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Northeast Grand Avenue | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| East Burnside Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Northwest 5th Avenue | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Southeast Foster Road | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Banfield Freeway
— 4.8 mi, about 6m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Portland, OR and Lents, OR.
1
Start on this road
110 ft
·
10 sec
·
this road
2
Turn right onto Northwest Couch Street
170 ft
·
11 sec
·
Northwest Couch Street
3
Turn right onto Northwest 5th Avenue
243 ft
·
12 sec
·
Northwest 5th Avenue
4
Turn left onto West Burnside Street
0.2 mi
·
51 sec
·
West Burnside Street
5
Continue on Burnside Bridge
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Burnside Bridge
6
Continue on East Burnside Street
526 ft
·
28 sec
·
East Burnside Street
7
Turn left onto OR 99E
0.1 mi
·
28 sec
·
Northeast Grand Avenue
Use the left lane.
8
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
20 sec
Toward I 84, US 30 East: Portland Airport, The Dalles
Use the right lane.
9
Merge onto I 84; US 30
4.8 mi
·
6 min
·
Banfield Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
26 sec
Exit 6
Toward I 205 South: Salem
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Keep slight left at fork
0.2 mi
·
15 sec
Toward I 205 South
Use the slight left lane.
12
Merge onto I 205
3.1 mi
·
4 min
·
I 205
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
Exit 17
Toward Foster Road
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Turn right onto Southeast Foster Road
221 ft
·
8 sec
·
Southeast Foster Road
Use the right lane.
15
Arrive at destination
Southeast Foster Road
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.93 one way
$3.86 round trip
$5.06/gal
25.4 MPG avg
3 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.36 | $2.05 | $4.09 |
| premium | $5.59 | $2.14 | $4.27 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.14 | $4.28 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 3.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 2.9 | 0 | $1.02 | $0.47 |
| Efficient EV | 2.4 | 0 | $0.85 | $0.39 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 3.9 | 0 | $1.36 | $0.62 |
Gas CO2
3 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (67% 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
Lents, OR
Evening in Lents on Friday
Local time
6:28 PM
PDT
Current temp
61°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
16 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
15m 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 Portland, OR to Lents, OR covers 9.7 miles and takes about 15m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Banfield Freeway, I 205, Burnside Bridge. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 4.9 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 $1.93 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 11 decision points packed into just 9.7 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 15m.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.8 miles (OR 99E / Northeast Grand Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 5.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
On the drive from Portland, OR to Lents, OR, road signs begin pointing toward The Dalles 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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