The map above is centered on Portland, United States, near Pioneer Courthouse Square, with a default 10 mi radius. Drag to move it, search for a different address, or change the radius and unit using the controls.
A 10-mile radius from downtown Pioneer Courthouse Square encompasses Portland's core neighborhoods and inner suburbs: the West Hills and Forest Park to the west, inner southeast and northeast residential areas, Milwaukie directly south, and approaches to Vancouver, Washington across the Columbia River to the north. Gresham lies just beyond the 10-mile radius to the east.
Portland, Oregon's 2020 census population of 652,503 makes it the Pacific Northwest's largest city, positioned where the Willamette River splits the city into distinct east and west districts with the Columbia River forming the northern boundary to Washington.
Also known as: PDX, The Rose City, Stumptown, City of Bridges.
Real coverage at the most-searched radii, including notable places that fall just outside the circle. Use these as ground truth before relying on a circle for real-estate, retail, or service-area decisions.
Downtown core and close-in neighborhoods within walking or short transit distance
Inner suburbs and primary commute zone from downtown, split by the Willamette River and bounded by West Hills
Secondary suburbs and edge communities; includes first ring of commuter towns
Outer metro suburbs and regional towns; includes Mount Hood corridor access and Willamette Valley reach
State-level reach; includes capital region, mountain recreation, and valley communities
City-specific scenarios where a radius is the right tool — and the typical radius sizes professionals use.
Restaurants, groceries, and service providers use the 5-10 mile radii to define realistic delivery zones and same-day service coverage around downtown Portland.
Typical radius: 5-10 miles
Home buyers and renters evaluate neighborhoods based on distance to downtown employment, with the 10-15 mile range capturing Portland's primary commuter suburbs (Gresham, Milwaukie, Beaverton area).
Typical radius: 10-15 miles
Sports teams, concert venues, and event organizers estimate attendance draw from a 15-25 mile radius that covers the entire Portland metro area and nearby commuter towns.
Typical radius: 15-25 miles
Retail chains and logistics companies map distribution centers to serve Portland and satellite markets like Salem, Cascade Locks, and Southern Washington within a 25-50 mile strategic reach.
Typical radius: 25-50 miles
Local geography and infrastructure that change how a radius behaves here. Skipping these is the most common reason a radius decision goes sideways.
The Willamette River divides Portland into distinct east and west neighborhoods with different character; crossing it significantly affects perceived distance and commute time despite modest straight-line miles. Gresham (15 mi due east) often feels farther due to river and valley geography.
The West Hills form a forested ridge up to 1,000 feet elevation that constrains westward sprawl. Beaverton (7 mi west) and Hillsboro (15 mi west) are relatively close in straight-line distance but feel further due to routes navigating around the hills; Forest Park's 5,000+ acres dominate the immediate western landscape.
Portland's metro stretches much longer north-south than east-west. Vancouver WA (9 mi north across Columbia River) and Milwaukie (7 mi south) are within 10 miles, but Salem (43 mi south) is still very much a separate city despite being 'in valley.' Cascade Locks (40 mi east) marks Mount Hood gateway distance.
A 10-mile radius from Pioneer Courthouse Square covers roughly 314 square miles and includes Portland's core neighborhoods, Milwaukie to the south, Beaverton to the west, Forest Park and West Hills, and approaches toward Vancouver WA to the north. Gresham lies just beyond this radius to the east. This radius captures the immediate commute zone and most daily travel destinations for metro residents.
The 5-mile radius is essentially Portland proper, including inner Southeast, Northeast, Northwest, and Southwest neighborhoods. Portions of Forest Park's northern edge are just inside this circle, but most suburbs lie beyond 5 miles due to the Willamette River and West Hills geography.
Vancouver, Washington is approximately 9 miles north of downtown Portland by straight-line distance (roughly 12-15 miles by car). The drive crosses the Columbia River via I-5 or one of the downtown bridges. It's a close major suburb across the state line.
Yes; Beaverton is about 7 miles west of downtown Portland, placing it within the 10-mile radius. However, the West Hills geography means routes must navigate around forested terrain, making travel times and perceived distance longer than the straight-line distance suggests. Beaverton is solidly in the core metro zone.
East-side suburbs (Gresham at 15 mi, Fairview at 12 mi, Troutdale, stretching toward Mount Hood) extend along a flat to gently rolling valley. West-side suburbs (Beaverton at 7 mi, Hillsboro at 15 mi, Tigard, Lake Oswego) are constrained by the West Hills' ridge and must navigate around forested terrain. Interestingly, Beaverton is actually closer (7 mi) than Gresham (15 mi), though geography affects perceived distance.
Gresham is approximately 15 miles east of downtown Portland, making it one of the largest suburbs in that direction and just at the edge of the 10-mile radius. The drive typically takes 15-25 minutes depending on traffic and which part of Gresham is your destination.
Salem (Oregon's capital) is 43 miles south; Cascade Locks (Mount Hood gateway) is 40 miles east; Longview, Washington is about 45 miles north. At 50 miles, you're reaching the edge of Portland's regional economic influence and entering distinct regional markets. The Dalles (67 miles east) is beyond this regional radius.