How far is Cedar Mill, OR from Oregon City, OR?

The driving distance from Cedar Mill, OR to Oregon City, OR is about 23 miles (37 km), with a travel time of about 00h 30m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 15.2 miles (24.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 01m 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
23 mi
00h 30m
Flight
15.23 mi
24.51 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
15.23 mi
Kilometers
24.51 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
23 mi
Kilometers
37.02 km
Drive Time
00h 30m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 30m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Oregon City
Wed, Apr 22, 11:31 PM PDT
Return by in Cedar Mill
Thu, Apr 23, 12:02 AM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Cedar Mill
2026-04-22T23:00
Arrive Oregon City
Wed, Apr 22, 11:31 PM PDT
Route Timing
00h 30m
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 Cedar Mill
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 Cedar Mill
11.1 mi
00h 15m
To Oregon City
11.9 mi
00h 15m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
59°F
Wednesday

Light Rain Likely

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
3 to 9 mph SW
Destination
58°F
Wednesday

Light Rain Likely

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
6 to 13 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Cedar Mill and Oregon City.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Cedar Mill and Oregon City.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    17 m · 6 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Northwest Cornell Road

    672 ft · 23 sec · Northwest Cornell Road

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Northwest Barnes Road

    979 ft · 28 sec · Northwest Barnes Road

  4. 4

    Continue on Northwest Barnes Road

    1.7 mi · 4 min · Northwest Barnes Road

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Beaverton-Tigard Freeway

    7.2 mi · 10 min · Beaverton-Tigard Freeway

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward I 5 South: Salem

    2536 ft · 43 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    2.9 mi · 4 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward I 205 North: Oregon City

    1.1 mi · 2 min

  9. 9

    Continue straight

    7.3 mi · 9 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward OR 43: West Linn, Lake Oswego

    1623 ft · 40 sec

  11. 11

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Willamette Drive

    7 m · 1 sec · Willamette Drive

  12. 12

    Exit the roundabout onto Willamette Drive

    666 ft · 19 sec · Willamette Drive

  13. 13

    Turn slight left onto Oregon City Bridge

    769 ft · 26 sec · Oregon City Bridge

  14. 14

    Continue on 7th Street

    113 m · 13 sec · 7th Street

  15. 15

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Railroad Avenue

    886 ft · 20 sec · Railroad Avenue

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Main Street

    101 m · 11 sec · Main Street

  17. 17

    Turn right onto 10th Street

    53 m · 6 sec · 10th Street

  18. 18

    Continue on Singer Hill Road

    803 ft · 35 sec · Singer Hill Road

  19. 19

    Turn right onto 7th Street

    31 m · 4 sec · 7th Street

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 7th Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Cedar Mill and Oregon City.

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
20 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
1 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
87 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 205 North
8.45 mi · 37%
Beaverton-Tigard Freeway
7.23 mi · 31%
I 5 South
3.36 mi · 15%
Northwest Barnes Road
1.9 mi · 8%
OR 43
0.31 mi · 1%
Railroad Avenue
0.17 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 205 North

Continue straight

7.35 mi · 00h 09m

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 30m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7.8 mi
15.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Durham
00h 15m from Cedar Mill
Leave By
7:28 PM PDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Light Rain Likely leaving Cedar Mill and Light Rain Likely near Oregon City.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Cedar Mill to Oregon City?

The road trip is about 23 miles (37 km) and usually takes 00h 30m 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 11.1 miles from Cedar Mill and 11.9 miles from Oregon City.

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

The direct path is about 15.2 miles (24.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.8 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 7:28 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.01 one way or $8.02 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Light Rain Likely around Cedar Mill and Light Rain Likely near Oregon City.

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 9.3 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
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 9.6 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 Cedar Mill and Oregon City. Straight-line distance: 15.23 mi (24.51 km).

Cedar Mill

#1 Cedar Mill

Unincorporated community in Washington County, Oregon

Population14,546
Coordinates45.5248400, -122.8109300
Altitude78
CountryUnited States
Oregon City

#2 Oregon City

City in Oregon, USA

Population37,339
Coordinates45.3573400, -122.6067600
Altitude38
CountryUnited States
Start: (-122.81101, 45.524849)
End: 7th Street (-122.606737, 45.357188)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 37 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 45m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 34m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 27m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 23m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 19m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 17m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.81 gal
3.07 L · about $4.01
Round trip
$8.02
1.62 gal · 6.14 L
Estimated CO2
7.2 kg one way
Round trip: 14.4 kg / 32 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.95 $4.01 $8.02
Mid-grade $5.34 $4.32 $8.65
Premium $5.57 $4.51 $9.02
Diesel $6.37 $5.16 $10.31

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 Cedar Mill and Oregon City. The current time is 23:00:45.

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.