Origin
Portland, OR
Afternoon in Portland on Monday
Local time
1:35 PM
PDT
Current temp
55°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Portland, OR to Madras, OR
Drive Time
2h 55m
Distance
119.5 mi
192 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$24
one way
EV Charging
Excellent
8 DC fast
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 44m
★
6 AM
2h 55m
8 AM
3h 18m
10 AM
3h 3m
12 PM
3h 1m
3 PM
3h 4m
5 PM
3h 17m
8 PM
2h 49m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Madras, OR
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Trip Overview
The drive from Portland, OR to Madras, OR covers 119.5 miles and takes about 2h 55m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Warm Springs Highway, Mount Hood Highway, Northwest Warm Springs Highway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 46.7 miles on Warm Springs Highway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $23.78 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
59.7 miles from Portland, OR
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 30m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 2h 55m drive with frequent turns across 119.5 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 28 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Warm Springs Highway is the longest continuous segment at about 46.7 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 14 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Northwest Couch Street.
Route Complexity
5/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 119.5 miles you will encounter 14 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Northwest Couch Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (Northwest 5th Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.8 miles (OR 99E / Northeast Grand Avenue): Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 14 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0 mi into trip
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~0m in
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Northwest Couch Street
Turn right onto Northwest Couch Street
Navigation decision point
5
0.1 mi into trip
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~0m in
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Northwest 5th Avenue
Turn right onto Northwest 5th Avenue
Navigation decision point
7
0.8 mi into trip
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~2m in
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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
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~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...
8
13.9 mi into trip
|
~20m in
Take the exit toward 238th Drive, Wood Village
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 16
Toward 238th Drive, Wood Village
Towns Along This Route
On the drive from Portland, OR to Madras, OR, road signs begin pointing toward Wood Village along the way.
Wood Village
13.9 mi in
|
~20m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Warm Springs Highway | 46.7 mi | 1h 4m |
| Mount Hood Highway | 39.6 mi | 56m |
| Northwest Warm Springs Highway | 13.2 mi | 19m |
| Banfield Freeway | 6.5 mi | 8m |
| Columbia River Highway | 6.3 mi | 7m |
| Northeast Hogan Drive | 1.6 mi | 3m |
| Pioneer Boulevard | 0.9 mi | 2m |
| Northeast 238th Drive | 0.9 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Warm Springs Highway
— 46.7 mi, about 1h 4m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Portland, OR and Madras, 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
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Northwest 5th Avenue
4
Turn left onto West Burnside Street
0.2 mi
·
51 sec
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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
6.5 mi
·
8 min
·
Banfield Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Continue on I 84; US 30
6.3 mi
·
7 min
·
Columbia River Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
28 sec
Exit 16
Toward 238th Drive, Wood Village
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Turn right onto Northeast 238th Drive
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Northeast 238th Drive
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
13
Continue on Northeast 242nd Drive
0.4 mi
·
46 sec
·
Northeast 242nd Drive
14
Continue on Northeast Hogan Drive
1.6 mi
·
3 min
·
Northeast Hogan Drive
Use the left lane.
15
Turn slight left onto Northeast Burnside Road
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Northeast Burnside Road
Use the left lane.
16
Continue on Southeast Mount Hood Highway
0.6 mi
·
59 sec
·
Southeast Mount Hood Highway
17
Continue on US 26
8.9 mi
·
12 min
·
Mount Hood Highway
18
Continue on US 26
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Pioneer Boulevard
19
Continue on US 26
31 mi
·
43 min
·
Mount Hood Highway
20
Continue on US 26
47 mi
·
1 hr 4 min
·
Warm Springs Highway
21
Continue on US 26
13 mi
·
19 min
·
Northwest Warm Springs Highway
22
Turn left onto Northeast Poplar Street
334 ft
·
16 sec
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Northeast Poplar Street
23
At end of road, turn right onto US 97
423 ft
·
15 sec
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Northeast 6th Street
24
Turn left onto Northeast Oak Street
252 ft
·
8 sec
·
Northeast Oak Street
25
Turn right onto Northeast 7th Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Northeast 7th Street
26
Turn right onto Southeast E Street
0.1 mi
·
25 sec
·
Southeast E Street
27
At end of road, turn right onto US 26; US 97
400 ft
·
13 sec
·
5th Street
28
Arrive at destination
US 26; US 97
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 59.7 miles from Portland, OR, or about 1h 30m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 46.7 miles.
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 58m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 59.7 miles or 1h 30m 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 23m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Madras, 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.
+
Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
+
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 119.5 miles and 2h 55m.
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.
The longest stretch is on Warm Springs Highway for about 46.7 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 59.7 mi from Portland, OR · 1h 30m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
60 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 59.7 miles from Portland, OR, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Madras, OR
The final approach into Madras, 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 Madras, 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
$23.78 one way
$47.56 round trip
$5.06/gal
25.4 MPG avg
42 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.34 | $25.11 | $50.23 |
| premium | $5.59 | $26.29 | $52.57 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $26.55 | $53.10 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$24
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$49–$74
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 41.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
EV Charging Along Route
8 DC fast chargers · Coverage: excellent
Steeplejack Pizza & Beer - Tesla Supercharger
Portland, OR
Tesla
8 DCFC
Daimler Truck North America : Daimler Electric Island
Portland, OR
EV Connect
4 DCFC
Fox Tower - Tesla Supercharger
Portland, OR
Tesla
4 DCFC
PGE - Rose City Fleet
Portland, OR
OpConnect
2 DCFC
OEM
Portland, OR
Non-Networked
1 DCFC
AAA OR ID AAA-BVT3
Portland, OR
ChargePoint Network
1 DCFC
AAA OR ID AAA-BVT2
Portland, OR
ChargePoint Network
1 DCFC
DTNA E ISLAND PL
Portland, OR
ChargePoint Network
1 DCFC
ChargePoint Network: 3
Tesla: 2
Non-Networked: 1
OpConnect: 1
EV Connect: 1
Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.
Driving Electric?
About $13 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 35.9 | 0 | $12.55 | $5.74 |
| Efficient EV | 29.9 | 0 | $10.46 | $4.78 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 47.8 | 0 | $16.73 | $7.65 |
Gas CO2
42 kg
EV CO2
14 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
Madras, OR
Afternoon in Madras on Monday
Local time
1:35 PM
PDT
Current temp
31°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
24 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
2h 55m 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 Madras, OR covers 119.5 miles and takes about 2h 55m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Warm Springs Highway, Mount Hood Highway, Northwest Warm Springs Highway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 59.7 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 $23.78 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.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 119.5 miles you will encounter 14 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Northwest Couch Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (Northwest 5th Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.8 miles (OR 99E / Northeast Grand Avenue): Lane positioning matters here.
On the drive from Portland, OR to Madras, OR, road signs begin pointing toward Wood Village along the way.
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