How far is Beaverton, OR from Kenton, OR?

The driving distance from Beaverton, OR to Kenton, OR is about 12.1 miles (19.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 20m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 8.8 miles (14.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 40m 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
12.12 mi
00h 20m
Flight
8.82 mi
14.2 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
8.82 mi
Kilometers
14.2 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
12.12 mi
Kilometers
19.51 km
Drive Time
00h 20m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 20m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Kenton
Thu, Oct 15, 5:11 PM PDT
Return by in Beaverton
Thu, Oct 15, 5:31 PM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Beaverton
2026-10-15T16:50
Arrive Kenton
Thu, Oct 15, 5:11 PM PDT
Route Timing
00h 20m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM PDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:20 AM to 7:20 PM PDT

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

Leave by
7:50 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Beaverton
10:00 PM PDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Portland
OR

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

From Beaverton
6 mi
00h 10m
To Kenton
6.1 mi
00h 10m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
79°F
Today

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 7:00 AM PDT
Wind
2 to 6 mph ENE
Destination
77°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
3 to 8 mph NE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Beaverton and Kenton.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Beaverton and Kenton.

  1. 1

    Start on Southwest Farmington Road

    23 m · 6 sec · Southwest Farmington Road

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Southwest Hall Boulevard

    134 m · 19 sec · Southwest Hall Boulevard

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Southwest Canyon Road

    1.1 km · 2 min · Southwest Canyon Road

  4. 4

    Turn left onto OR 217 North: Sunset Highway

    1177 ft · 31 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Beaverton-Tigard Freeway

    1.5 km · 1 min · Beaverton-Tigard Freeway

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward US 26 East: Portland

    966 ft · 24 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on US 26 East: Portland

    1903 ft · 48 sec

  8. 8

    Continue on Sunset Highway

    4.2 mi · 6 min · Sunset Highway

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight left toward I 405 North: Seattle

    2349 ft · 40 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Stadium Freeway

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Stadium Freeway

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on I 5 North: Seattle

    2776 ft · 51 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    2 mi · 3 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward US 30 Bypass: Lombard Street West

    1023 ft · 44 sec

  14. 14

    Turn straight onto North Lombard Street

    975 ft · 32 sec · North Lombard Street

  15. 15

    Turn right onto North Interstate Avenue

    1550 ft · 50 sec · North Interstate Avenue

  16. 16

    Turn right onto North Watts Street

    46 m · 12 sec · North Watts Street

  17. 17

    Turn left

    35 m · 8 sec

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Beaverton and Kenton.

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
18 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
148.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Sunset Highway
4.21 mi · 35%
I 5 North
2.53 mi · 21%
Stadium Freeway
1.79 mi · 15%
Beaverton-Tigard Freeway
0.91 mi · 7%
Southwest Canyon Road
0.66 mi · 5%
US 26 East
0.54 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Sunset Highway

Continue on Sunset Highway

4.21 mi · 00h 06m

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 20m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+3.3 mi
8.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Portland
00h 10m from Beaverton
Leave By
7:50 PM PDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Beaverton and Sunny near Kenton.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Beaverton to Kenton?

The road trip is about 12.1 miles (19.5 km) and usually takes 00h 20m 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?

Portland is a useful midpoint, sitting about 6 miles from Beaverton and 6.1 miles from Kenton.

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

The direct path is about 8.8 miles (14.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.3 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 7:50 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.14 one way or $4.29 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 3.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Beaverton and Sunny near Kenton.

Stop Ideas Near Portland

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 Portland and the surrounding midpoint area.
Powell's City of Books
Scenic stop 1.3 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
City of Portland: Archives and Records Management
Meeting point 1 mi away

City of Portland: Archives and Records Management

Portland , OR
1800 SW 6th Ave #550, Portland, OR 97201, United States
Rating 5.0/5 3 reviews Government office
Stop photo coming soon
Nearby stop 6.6 mi away

Lake Oswego Fire Dept. Station 214

Lake Oswego , OR
300 B Ave, Lake Oswego, OR 97034, United States
Rating 5.0/5 3 reviews Fire station
Oregon-Washington Bridge
Scenic stop 7.4 mi away

Oregon-Washington Bridge

Vancouver , WA
I-5 Bridge, I-5, Vancouver, WA 98660
Rating 5.0/5 1 reviews Tourist attraction

Transit and Meeting Points

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

BUS

Portland, OR

550 NW 6th Avenue
RAIL

Union Station

1 mi away
800 NW Sixth Ave.
RAIL

Vancouver station

12 mi away
1301 West 11th Street
RAIL

Oregon City station

19 mi away
1757 Washington Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Beaverton and Kenton. Straight-line distance: 8.82 mi (14.2 km).

Beaverton

#1 Beaverton

The most populous city in Washington County, Oregon.

Population98,957
Coordinates45.4870600, -122.8037100
Altitude58
CountryUnited States
Photo coming soon

#2 Kenton

Positioned in North Portland within Multnomah County at an elevation of 92 feet, this urban landscape borders the Columbia Slough and Interstate 5.

Population0
Coordinates45.5817800, -122.6814900
Altitude28
CountryUnited States
Start: Beaverton (-122.80371, 45.48706)
End: Kenton (-122.68149, 45.58178)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 20 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 24m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 18m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 14m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 12m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 10m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 09m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.43 gal
1.62 L · about $2.14
Round trip
$4.29
0.86 gal · 3.24 L
Estimated CO2
3.8 kg one way
Round trip: 7.6 kg / 17 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.99 $2.14 $4.29
Mid-grade $5.25 $2.26 $4.52
Premium $5.56 $2.39 $4.78
Diesel $6.75 $2.90 $5.80

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 · Oct 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Beaverton and Kenton. The current time is 16:50:54.

Distance to Other Cities

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