How far is Cornelius, OR from Oregon City, OR?
The driving distance from Cornelius, OR to Oregon City, OR is about 39 miles (62.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 49m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 24.7 miles (39.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 38m 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 00h 49m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Oregon, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Cornelius and Oregon City.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Cornelius and Oregon City.
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Start on South 10th Avenue
1.2 km · 1 min · South 10th Avenue
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Continue on Southwest Golf Course Road
2.2 mi · 3 min · Southwest Golf Course Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Southwest Tongue Lane
2045 ft · 34 sec · Southwest Tongue Lane
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Turn right onto Southwest Johnson School Road
2.9 mi · 4 min · Southwest Johnson School Road
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Continue on Southwest Simpson Road
2600 ft · 41 sec · Southwest Simpson Road
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Turn right onto Southwest Hillsboro Highway
4.3 mi · 6 min · Southwest Hillsboro Highway
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Continue on Southwest Hillsboro Highway
1.8 mi · 3 min · Southwest Hillsboro Highway
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Southwest Scholls Ferry Road
1.2 km · 1 min · Southwest Scholls Ferry Road
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Turn right onto Southwest Scholls Sherwood Road
4.3 mi · 6 min · Southwest Scholls Sherwood Road
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Continue on Southwest Scholls Sherwood Road
3033 ft · 55 sec · Southwest Scholls Sherwood Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Southwest Roy Rogers Road
1 mi · 2 min · Southwest Roy Rogers Road
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Keep slight right to continue on Southwest Roy Rogers Road
1526 ft · 41 sec · Southwest Roy Rogers Road
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Continue on Southwest Tualatin Sherwood Road
4.6 mi · 9 min · Southwest Tualatin Sherwood Road
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Continue on Southwest Nyberg Street
149 m · 14 sec · Southwest Nyberg Street
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Take the exit slight right
1141 ft · 32 sec
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Merge slight left
1756 ft · 27 sec
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Take the exit slight right toward I 205 North: Oregon City
1.1 mi · 2 min
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Continue straight
7.3 mi · 9 min
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Take the exit slight right toward OR 43: West Linn, Lake Oswego
1623 ft · 40 sec
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Willamette Drive
7 m · 1 sec · Willamette Drive
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Exit the roundabout onto Willamette Drive
666 ft · 19 sec · Willamette Drive
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Turn slight left onto Oregon City Bridge
769 ft · 26 sec · Oregon City Bridge
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Continue on 7th Street
113 m · 13 sec · 7th Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Railroad Avenue
886 ft · 20 sec · Railroad Avenue
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Turn right onto Main Street
101 m · 11 sec · Main Street
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Turn right onto 10th Street
53 m · 6 sec · 10th Street
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Continue on Singer Hill Road
803 ft · 35 sec · Singer Hill Road
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Turn right onto 7th Street
31 m · 4 sec · 7th Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · 7th Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Cornelius and Oregon City.
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.
I 205 North
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7.35 mi · 00h 09m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Cornelius and Partly Sunny near Oregon City.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Cornelius to Oregon City?
The road trip is about 39 miles (62.7 km) and usually takes 00h 49m 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?
Sherwood is a useful midpoint, sitting about 17.2 miles from Cornelius and 21.7 miles from Oregon City.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 24.7 miles (39.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.3 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:52 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.78 one way or $13.57 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Cornelius and Partly Sunny near Oregon City.
Stop Ideas Near Sherwood
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Powell's City of Books
West Linn City Hall
Old City Hall
Sunrise Park (City Of Tigard park)
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Sherwood.
Oregon City station
Woodburn, OR
Portland, OR
Union Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Cornelius and Oregon City. Straight-line distance: 24.67 mi (39.7 km).
#1 Cornelius
City in Oregon, USA
| Population | 13,116 |
| Coordinates | 45.5198400, -123.0598300 |
| Altitude | 55 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Oregon City
City in Oregon, USA
| Population | 37,339 |
| Coordinates | 45.3573400, -122.6067600 |
| Altitude | 38 |
| Country | United States |
End: 7th Street (-122.606737, 45.357188)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 63 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 17m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 58m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 46m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 38m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 33m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 29m |
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 | $6.78 | $13.57 |
| Mid-grade | $5.34 | $7.31 | $14.63 |
| Premium | $5.57 | $7.63 | $15.25 |
| Diesel | $6.37 | $8.72 | $17.44 |
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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