Origin
Portland, OR
Night in Portland on Friday
Local time
9:22 PM
PDT
Current temp
45°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Portland, OR to Stafford, OR
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
27m
Distance
15.9 mi
26 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 25m
★
6 AM
0h 28m
8 AM
0h 33m
10 AM
0h 30m
12 PM
0h 29m
3 PM
0h 30m
5 PM
0h 32m
8 PM
0h 26m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Stafford, OR
Martin Dalsgaard
Trip Overview
This quick 15.9-mile drive from Portland to Stafford, Oregon, is easily manageable in about 27 minutes, making it a perfect one-day trip. You'll primarily navigate I-5 and the Stadium Freeway, with a portion on Southwest 65th Avenue. With a fuel cost estimated at just $3, this route is very budget-friendly. The drive is focused on highway travel, covering 71% of the distance on faster roads. Given its short length and straightforward nature, no overnight stays are necessary. You'll remain within the Pacific Coast region for the entire journey.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 27m. Total distance: 15.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
27m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (71%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
Expect a highway-focused drive for most of this 15.9-mile journey, with 71% of the route utilizing faster roadways like I-5 and the Stadium Freeway. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 9.8 miles on I-5, offering a consistent pace. While the majority is highway, you will transition to Southwest 65th Avenue, providing a slight change in the driving experience as you approach your destination. The overall feel is efficient, designed for direct travel between Portland and Stafford.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 16 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 5 is the longest continuous segment at about 9.8 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 5 and Stadium Freeway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.7 miles in near Southwest Taylor Street.
Driving Effort
7/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 12 decision points packed into just 15.9 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 27m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.7 miles (Southwest Taylor Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.7 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 1.2 miles (I 405 / Stadium Freeway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 12 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0.7 mi into trip
|
~3m in
|
Southwest Taylor Street
Turn right onto Southwest Taylor Street
Navigation decision point
5
0.7 mi into trip
|
~3m in
Take the ramp toward I 405 South
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
Toward I 405 South
5
1.2 mi into trip
|
~4m in
|
I 405 / Stadium Freeway
Merge onto I 405 / Stadium Freeway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
2.7 mi into trip
|
~6m in
|
I 5
Merge onto I 5
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
12.5 mi into trip
|
~20m in
Take the exit toward Nyberg Street, Tualatin-Sherwood Road
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 289
Toward Nyberg Street, Tualatin-Sherwood Road
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 5 | 9.8 mi | 13m |
| Stadium Freeway | 1.5 mi | 2m |
| Southwest 65th Avenue | 1.5 mi | 3m |
| Southwest Delker Road | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Southwest Nyberg Street | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| Southwest Schatz Road | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Northwest Couch Street | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| Northwest 13th Avenue | 0.3 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
I 5
— 9.8 mi, about 13m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Portland, OR and Stafford, OR.
1
Start on this road
110 ft
·
13 sec
·
this road
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
29 ft
·
1 sec
·
Southwest Taylor Street
5
Take the ramp
0.5 mi
·
44 sec
Toward I 405 South
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
6
Merge onto I 405
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Stadium Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Merge onto I 5
9.8 mi
·
13 min
·
I 5
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
Exit 289
Toward Nyberg Street, Tualatin-Sherwood Road
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Turn sharp left onto Southwest Nyberg Street
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Southwest Nyberg Street
Use the left / straight lanes.
10
Continue on Southwest 65th Avenue
1.5 mi
·
3 min
·
Southwest 65th Avenue
Use the straight lane.
11
Turn left onto Southwest Delker Road
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Southwest Delker Road
12
Continue on Southwest 55th Avenue
0.2 mi
·
35 sec
·
Southwest 55th Avenue
13
Turn left onto Southwest Schatz Road
0.4 mi
·
54 sec
·
Southwest Schatz Road
14
Turn left onto Southwest Stafford Road
482 ft
·
14 sec
·
Southwest Stafford Road
15
Turn left
22 ft
·
1 sec
16
Arrive at destination
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.17 one way
$6.33 round trip
$5.06/gal
25.4 MPG avg
6 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.36 | $3.35 | $6.70 |
| premium | $5.59 | $3.50 | $7.00 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.51 | $7.02 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 5.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 4.8 | 0 | $1.67 | $0.76 |
| Efficient EV | 4 | 0 | $1.39 | $0.64 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 6.4 | 0 | $2.23 | $1.02 |
Gas CO2
6 kg
EV CO2
2 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
Stafford, OR
Night in Stafford on Friday
Local time
9:22 PM
PDT
Current temp
60°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
15 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
27m 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 Stafford, OR covers 15.9 miles and takes about 27m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 5, Stadium Freeway, Southwest 65th Avenue. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 8 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 $3.17 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 12 decision points packed into just 15.9 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 27m.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.7 miles (Southwest Taylor Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.7 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 1.2 miles (I 405 / Stadium Freeway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Portland, OR to Stafford, OR does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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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