How long does it take to drive from Seattle to Portland?

The drive from Seattle to Portland takes about 2 hr 38 min in normal traffic at typical highway speeds.

Where is the halfway point between Seattle and Portland?

The geographic midpoint sits roughly Centralia or Chehalis. Use MidMeetup's halfway point calculator to see the exact coordinates and venue suggestions.

What are the best restaurants or coffee shops halfway between Seattle and Portland?

MidMeetup ranks restaurants, coffee shops, and bars within walking distance of the exact midpoint between Seattle and Portland, filtered by rating and current opening hours.

Distance Guide

How far is Seattle from Portland?

Q: How far is Seattle from Portland?

Seattle, WA is approximately 145 miles from Portland, OR as the crow flies, and around the same by interstate driving.

The distance between Seattle, WA and Portland, OR is about 145 miles — roughly a 2 hr 38 min drive at typical highway speeds.

Distance

145 mi

Drive time

2 hr 38 min

Midpoint

46.561°, -122.505°

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Midpoint

46.5607°, -122.5052°

Seattle and Portland are about 145 miles apart — each person drives roughly 73 miles.

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Sample of top spots near this midpoint

Coffee

Roastery & Co.

★ 4.8 · Open · Quick stop

Brunch

Sunday Skillet

★ 4.7 · Open · Patio seating

Bar

The Halfway House

★ 4.6 · Open · Walkable

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Driving from Seattle to Portland

Most drivers cover the 145-mile route in about 2 hr 38 min, depending on traffic, weather, and stops. The fair midpoint lands Centralia or Chehalis — a natural place to break the trip or meet someone driving from the other direction.

Meet in the middle instead of driving the whole way

If you and a friend are both making this trip just to see each other, meeting halfway saves everyone roughly half the drive — about 73 miles each instead of 145. MidMeetup picks the exact fair midpoint and recommends restaurants, coffee shops, and bars nearby.

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