Oregon road trips
Best Road Trips in Oregon
20 popular Oregon drives with distance, driving time, EV-friendliness and gas cost at the state's estimated $4.05/gal.
Editor's picks
Top Oregon Drives Right Now
Curated short-distance Oregon routes — the most popular, lowest-cost picks.
Our Oregon road trip ranking method
Routes are ranked by traveler popularity between Oregon metros and major destinations, with distance, driving time and current $4.05/gal fuel cost calculated for every drive.
- Distance: city-center to city-center with a 1.18× road-curvature factor.
- Fuel cost: 28 MPG baseline × $4.05/gal Oregon regular.
- Popularity: traveler-intent signals between major Oregon origins and destinations.
- EV practicality: regional DC fast-charging coverage flagged per route.
Denver → Portland
The headline Oregon road trip — 1158 miles, about 18.7 hours of driving and roughly $167 in gas at $4.05/gal.
More top Oregon drives (19)
Denver → Eugene
1151 mi · ~18.6 h · ~$166 gas
Open tripDenver → Bend
1049 mi · ~16.9 h · ~$152 gas
Open tripLos Angeles → Portland
975 mi · ~15.7 h · ~$141 gas
Open tripLas Vegas → Portland
892 mi · ~14.4 h · ~$129 gas
Open tripLos Angeles → Eugene
871 mi · ~14.0 h · ~$126 gas
Open tripLos Angeles → Bend
839 mi · ~13.5 h · ~$121 gas
Open tripLas Vegas → Eugene
811 mi · ~13.1 h · ~$117 gas
Open tripSalt Lake City → Portland
749 mi · ~12.1 h · ~$108 gas
Open tripLas Vegas → Bend
749 mi · ~12.1 h · ~$108 gas
Open tripSt. George → Bend
742 mi · ~12.0 h · ~$107 gas
Open tripSalt Lake City → Eugene
725 mi · ~11.7 h · ~$105 gas
Open tripProvo → Bend
661 mi · ~10.7 h · ~$96 gas
Open tripSalt Lake City → Bend
627 mi · ~10.1 h · ~$91 gas
Open tripReno → Portland
518 mi · ~8.4 h · ~$75 gas
Open tripReno → Eugene
419 mi · ~6.8 h · ~$61 gas
Open tripBoise → Portland
406 mi · ~6.5 h · ~$59 gas
Open tripBoise → Eugene
406 mi · ~6.5 h · ~$59 gas
Open tripReno → Bend
380 mi · ~6.1 h · ~$55 gas
Open tripBoise → Bend
302 mi · ~4.9 h · ~$44 gas
Open tripBest driving cost routes in Oregon
Top Oregon road trips with gas, distance and driving time at the state's estimated $4.05/gal.
Cheapest Oregon road trips
Short, low-fuel-cost drives — great for a weekend trip from Oregon.
Long-distance road trips from Oregon
500+ mile drives for cross-country and multi-day road trip planning.
Drives in neighboring states
Cross-state routes near Oregon — Washington, Idaho, Nevada.
Gas prices in Oregon
Estimated regular at $4.05/gal · premium $4.60 · diesel $4.10.
Best vehicles for Oregon drivers
- Best hybridToyota Prius57 MPG
- Best EVLucid Air134 MPGe
- Best SUVNissan Rogue33 MPG
- Best truckFord Maverick26 MPG
Commute cost in Oregon
Daily driving cost estimates for major Oregon-area cities.
EV vs gas in Oregon
Compare driving cost of an EV vs a gas car for Oregon trips and commutes.
Neighboring state road trip hubs
FAQ
What's the best time of year for a Oregon road trip?
Spring and fall typically offer the most comfortable driving weather across most of Oregon. Coastal and southern routes are pleasant year-round; mountain routes are best between late spring and early fall.
How much does a Oregon road trip cost in fuel?
At Oregon's estimated $4.05/gal and 28 MPG, expect roughly $14.46 per 100 miles. Each route below includes a detailed estimate.
Is Oregon EV-friendly for road trips?
Yes — most popular Oregon routes have solid DC fast-charging coverage. Check our EV-friendly routes collection for the strongest picks.
How accurate are these distances?
Distances are calculated from city centers using a road-curvature factor of about 1.18 over straight-line distance. Real-world mileage varies by route choice and traffic.