How far is Aloha, OR from Cottage Grove, OR?
The driving distance from Aloha, OR to Cottage Grove, OR is about 127.8 miles (205.6 km), with a travel time of about 02h 37m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 117.6 miles (189.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 14m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 37m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Oregon, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Aloha and Cottage Grove.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Aloha and Cottage Grove.
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Start on the route
41 m · 12 sec
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Turn right onto Southwest Tualatin Valley Highway
31 m · 3 sec · Southwest Tualatin Valley Highway
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Continue on Southwest Tualatin Valley Highway
2.6 mi · 5 min · Southwest Tualatin Valley Highway
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Continue on Southwest Canyon Road
1031 ft · 29 sec · Southwest Canyon Road
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Turn right onto Southwest Cedar Hills Boulevard
91 m · 13 sec · Southwest Cedar Hills Boulevard
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Southwest Farmington Road
2742 ft · 1 min · Southwest Farmington Road
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Continue on Southwest Beaverton Hillsdale Highway
1587 ft · 51 sec · Southwest Beaverton Hillsdale Highway
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Take the ramp slight right toward OR 217 South: Tigard, Salem
1490 ft · 39 sec
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Merge slight left onto Beaverton-Tigard Freeway
5 mi · 7 min · Beaverton-Tigard Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 5 South: Salem
2536 ft · 43 sec
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Merge slight left
116.7 mi · 2 hr 17 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Cottage Grove, Dorena Lake
1816 ft · 44 sec · Highway #001KE - Cottage Grove Connection #3
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Turn slight right onto Highway #001KE - Cottage Grove Connection #3
64 m · 5 sec · Highway #001KE - Cottage Grove Connection #3
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Turn slight right onto East Cottage Grove Connector
2452 ft · 1 min · East Cottage Grove Connector
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Turn straight
1 km · 1 min
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Turn right
41 m · 10 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Aloha and Cottage Grove.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 5 South
Merge slight left
117 mi · 02h 17m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Partly Sunny leaving Aloha and Mostly Sunny near Cottage Grove.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Aloha to Cottage Grove?
The road trip is about 127.8 miles (205.6 km) and usually takes 02h 37m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Millersburg is a useful midpoint, sitting about 63.9 miles from Aloha and 63.9 miles from Cottage Grove.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 117.6 miles (189.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.2 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.
When is the best time to leave for this route?
A good departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:16 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.33 one way or $44.66 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 40.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Aloha and Mostly Sunny near Cottage Grove.
Stop Ideas Near Millersburg
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Millersburg.
Albany station
Corvallis, Oregon
Salem station
Woodburn, OR
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Aloha and Cottage Grove. Straight-line distance: 117.61 mi (189.27 km).
#1 Aloha
A city in Clackamas County, Oregon.
| Population | 49,425 |
| Coordinates | 45.4942800, -122.8670500 |
| Altitude | 65 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Cottage Grove
City in Oregon, USA
| Population | 10,518 |
| Coordinates | 43.7976200, -123.0595200 |
| Altitude | 196 |
| Country | United States |
End: Cottage Grove (-123.05952, 43.79762)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 206 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 15m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 11m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 33m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 07m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 49m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 35m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $4.95 | $22.33 | $44.66 |
| Mid-grade | $5.34 | $24.07 | $48.15 |
| Premium | $5.57 | $25.10 | $50.21 |
| Diesel | $6.37 | $28.71 | $57.42 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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