How far is Aurora, OR from Portland, OR?

The driving distance from Aurora, OR to Portland, OR is about 24 miles (38.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 31m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 20.6 miles (33.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 02m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM PDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
24.08 mi
00h 31m
Flight
20.58 mi
33.12 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
20.58 mi
Kilometers
33.12 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
24.08 mi
Kilometers
38.75 km
Drive Time
00h 31m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 00h 31m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Portland
Fri, May 1, 7:10 AM PDT
Return by in Aurora
Fri, May 1, 7:41 AM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Aurora
2026-05-01T06:38
Arrive Portland
Fri, May 1, 7:10 AM PDT
Route Timing
00h 31m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM PDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:31 AM to 7:31 PM PDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:28 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Aurora
10:00 PM PDT
Flexible departure

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.

Mid-route stop
Durham
OR

City in Oregon, USA

From Aurora
12.1 mi
00h 15m
To Portland
12.1 mi
00h 15m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
72°F
Friday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Fri, May 1 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
2 to 6 mph NNW
Destination
69°F
Friday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Fri, May 1 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph NNW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Aurora and Portland.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Aurora and Portland.

  1. 1

    Start on Pacific Highway East

    627 ft · 29 sec · Pacific Highway East

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Ehlen Road Northeast

    1454 ft · 49 sec · Ehlen Road Northeast

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Airport Road Northeast

    1.9 mi · 3 min · Airport Road Northeast

  4. 4

    Turn left onto South Arndt Road

    793 ft · 10 sec · South Arndt Road

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right

    1116 ft · 31 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Wilsonville-Hubbard Highway

    18.6 mi · 25 min · Wilsonville-Hubbard Highway

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on Stadium Freeway

    2.1 mi · 3 min · Stadium Freeway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward Everett Street, Glisan Street

    906 ft · 30 sec

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Northwest Everett Street

    1723 ft · 1 min · Northwest Everett Street

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Northwest 8th Avenue

    159 m · 28 sec · Northwest 8th Avenue

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Northwest Couch Street

    615 ft · 32 sec · Northwest Couch Street

  12. 12

    Turn right

    34 m · 8 sec

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Aurora and Portland.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
13 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
53.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Wilsonville-Hubbard Highway
18.6 mi · 77%
Stadium Freeway
2.11 mi · 9%
Airport Road Northeast
1.85 mi · 8%
South Arndt Road
0.36 mi · 2%
Northwest Everett Street
0.33 mi · 1%
Ehlen Road Northeast
0.28 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Wilsonville-Hubbard Highway

Merge slight left onto Wilsonville-Hubbard Highway

18.6 mi · 00h 25m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 31m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+3.4 mi
20.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Durham
00h 15m from Aurora
Leave By
7:28 PM PDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Aurora and Partly Sunny near Portland.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 24 miles (38.7 km) and usually takes 00h 31m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Durham is a useful midpoint, sitting about 12.1 miles from Aurora and 12.1 miles from Portland.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 20.6 miles (33.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.4 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:28 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.21 one way or $8.42 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Aurora and Partly Sunny near Portland.

Stop Ideas Near Durham

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Durham and the surrounding midpoint area.
Powell's City of Books
Scenic stop 9.4 mi away

Powell's City of Books

Portland , OR
1005 W Burnside St, Portland, OR 97209, United States
Rating 4.9/5 26,171 reviews Tourist attraction,Rare book store,Book store,Used book store
Stop photo coming soon
Meeting point 5.4 mi away

West Linn City Hall

West Linn , OR
22500 Salamo Rd, West Linn, OR 97068
Rating 4.2/5 6 reviews City Hall
Old City Hall
Nearby stop 9.5 mi away

Old City Hall

Canby , OR
182 N Holly St, Canby, OR 97013
Rating 4.2/5 20 reviews Shopping mall
Sunrise Park (City Of Tigard park)
Scenic stop 4.4 mi away

Sunrise Park (City Of Tigard park)

Tigard , OR
14905 SW Sunrise Ln, Tigard, OR 97224, United States
Rating 4.4/5 35 reviews Park

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Durham.

RAIL

Oregon City station

13 mi away
1757 Washington Street
BUS

Portland, OR

15 mi away
550 NW 6th Avenue
RAIL

Union Station

15 mi away
800 NW Sixth Ave.
RAIL

Vancouver station

26 mi away
1301 West 11th Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Aurora and Portland. Straight-line distance: 20.58 mi (33.12 km).

Aurora

#1 Aurora

City in Oregon, USA

Population1,039
Coordinates45.2309500, -122.7559300
Altitude48
CountryUnited States
Portland

#2 Portland

The twenty-sixth most populous city in the United States and the center of the Portland metropolitan area.

Population656,751
Coordinates45.5234500, -122.6762100
Altitude12
CountryUnited States
Start: Pacific Highway East (-122.755908, 45.230945)
End: (-122.676082, 45.523482)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 39 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 48m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 36m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 28m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 24m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 20m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 18m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.85 gal
3.22 L · about $4.21
Round trip
$8.42
1.7 gal · 6.44 L
Estimated CO2
7.6 kg one way
Round trip: 15.1 kg / 33 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.95 $4.21 $8.42
Mid-grade $5.34 $4.54 $9.07
Premium $5.57 $4.73 $9.46
Diesel $6.37 $5.41 $10.82

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Oregon · May 01, 2026

There is no time difference between Aurora and Portland. The current time is 06:38:44.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.