How far is Canby, OR from Portland, OR?

The driving distance from Canby, OR to Portland, OR is about 26 miles (41.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 35m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 18 miles (29 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 10m 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
26 mi
00h 35m
Flight
18.02 mi
29 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
18.02 mi
Kilometers
29 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
26 mi
Kilometers
41.85 km
Drive Time
00h 35m

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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 35m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Portland
Thu, Apr 23, 1:52 AM PDT
Return by in Canby
Thu, Apr 23, 2:27 AM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Canby
2026-04-23T01:17
Arrive Portland
Thu, Apr 23, 1:52 AM PDT
Route Timing
00h 35m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM PDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:35 AM to 7:35 PM PDT

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

Leave by
7:20 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Canby
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
Tualatin
OR

City in Oregon, USA

From Canby
13 mi
00h 17m
To Portland
13 mi
00h 17m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
65°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
5 mph WNW
Destination
63°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
6 mph WSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on North Ivy Street

    941 ft · 24 sec · North Ivy Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Northwest 4th Avenue

    735 ft · 22 sec · Northwest 4th Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn right onto North Grant Street

    1103 ft · 29 sec · North Grant Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Northwest Knights Bridge Road

    3186 ft · 1 min · Northwest Knights Bridge Road

  5. 5

    Continue on South Knights Bridge Road

    1.5 mi · 3 min · South Knights Bridge Road

  6. 6

    Continue on South Arndt Road

    1.7 mi · 2 min · South Arndt Road

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right

    1116 ft · 31 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Wilsonville-Hubbard Highway

    18.6 mi · 25 min · Wilsonville-Hubbard Highway

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on Stadium Freeway

    2.1 mi · 3 min · Stadium Freeway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward Everett Street, Glisan Street

    906 ft · 30 sec

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Northwest Everett Street

    1723 ft · 1 min · Northwest Everett Street

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Northwest 8th Avenue

    159 m · 28 sec · Northwest 8th Avenue

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Northwest Couch Street

    615 ft · 32 sec · Northwest Couch Street

  14. 14

    Turn right

    34 m · 8 sec

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Canby 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
15 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
57.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Wilsonville-Hubbard Highway
18.6 mi · 72%
Stadium Freeway
2.11 mi · 8%
South Arndt Road
1.92 mi · 7%
South Knights Bridge Road
1.5 mi · 6%
Northwest Knights Bridge Road
0.6 mi · 2%
Northwest Everett Street
0.33 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 35m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8 mi
18 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Tualatin
00h 17m from Canby
Leave By
7:20 PM PDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Canby and Mostly Sunny near Portland.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 26 miles (41.9 km) and usually takes 00h 35m 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?

Tualatin is a useful midpoint, sitting about 13 miles from Canby and 13 miles from Portland.

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

The direct path is about 18 miles (29 km), while the road route adds roughly 8 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 7:20 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.55 one way or $9.11 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Canby and Mostly Sunny near Portland.

Stop Ideas Near Tualatin

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 Tualatin and the surrounding midpoint area.
Powell's City of Books
Scenic stop 10.3 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
Happy Valley City Hall
Meeting point 12.8 mi away

Happy Valley City Hall

Happy Valley , OR
16000 SE Misty Dr, Happy Valley, OR 97086
Rating 4.0/5 25 reviews City Hall
Old City Hall
Nearby stop 8.7 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 4.6 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 Tualatin.

RAIL

Oregon City station

13 mi away
1757 Washington Street
BUS

Portland, OR

17 mi away
550 NW 6th Avenue
RAIL

Union Station

18 mi away
800 NW Sixth Ave.
BUS

Woodburn, OR

27 mi away
2900 Tom Tennant Drive

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Canby and Portland. Straight-line distance: 18.02 mi (29 km).

Canby

#1 Canby

City in Oregon, USA

Population18,027
Coordinates45.2629000, -122.6925900
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: North Ivy Street (-122.692612, 45.262891)
End: (-122.676082, 45.523482)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 42 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 51m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 39m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 31m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 26m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 22m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 19m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.92 gal
3.47 L · about $4.55
Round trip
$9.11
1.84 gal · 6.94 L
Estimated CO2
8.2 kg one way
Round trip: 16.4 kg / 36 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.95 $4.55 $9.11
Mid-grade $5.34 $4.91 $9.82
Premium $5.57 $5.12 $10.24
Diesel $6.37 $5.86 $11.71

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 · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Canby and Portland. The current time is 01:17:28.

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.