Thanksgiving road trip

Seattle to Cannon Beach for Thanksgiving

Distance
255 mi
Driving
4.5 hrs + traffic
Halfway
Portland

The next Thanksgiving lands on Thursday, November 26, 2026. On I-5 and US-26, the heaviest traffic usually hits the Tuesday and Wednesday before and the Sunday after. Drive Thanksgiving morning itself; roads are often the quietest of the week.

Plan this drive in XCRSN

Book the halfway night early

Portland sits about 177 miles from Seattle and 78 miles from Cannon Beach. Holiday weekends sell out the rooms near the highway first.

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