How far is Cornelius, OR from Portland, OR?

The driving distance from Cornelius, OR to Portland, OR is about 25.2 miles (40.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 35m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 18.6 miles (29.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 11m 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
25.22 mi
00h 35m
Flight
18.57 mi
29.89 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
18.57 mi
Kilometers
29.89 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
25.22 mi
Kilometers
40.58 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
Sat, May 2, 3:50 PM PDT
Return by in Cornelius
Sat, May 2, 4:25 PM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Cornelius
2026-05-02T15:14
Arrive Portland
Sat, May 2, 3:50 PM 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
7:36 AM to 7:36 PM PDT

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

Leave by
7:18 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Cornelius
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
Rockcreek
OR

Unincorporated community in Oregon

From Cornelius
12.3 mi
00h 17m
To Portland
12.9 mi
00h 17m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
75°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 2 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
1 to 7 mph N
Destination
78°F
This Afternoon

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, May 2 2:00 PM PDT
Wind
7 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on South 10th Avenue

    2582 ft · 55 sec · South 10th Avenue

  2. 2

    Continue on Northwest Cornelius Schefflin Road

    1.8 mi · 2 min · Northwest Cornelius Schefflin Road

  3. 3

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Centerville Circle

    7 m · 1 sec · Northwest Cornelius Schefflin Road

  4. 4

    Exit the rotary onto Northwest Cornelius Schefflin Road

    1.6 mi · 2 min · Northwest Cornelius Schefflin Road

  5. 5

    Continue on Northwest Zion Church Road

    2 mi · 2 min · Northwest Zion Church Road

  6. 6

    Continue on Northwest Scotch Church Road

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Northwest Scotch Church Road

  7. 7

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Northwest Jackson School Road

    82 m · 6 sec · Northwest Jackson School Road

  8. 8

    Exit the roundabout onto Northwest Jackson School Road

    2229 ft · 45 sec · Northwest Jackson School Road

  9. 9

    Take the ramp straight toward US 26 East: Portland

    2070 ft · 52 sec · Northwest Jackson School Road

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Northwest Sunset Highway

    10.4 mi · 14 min · Northwest Sunset Highway

  11. 11

    Continue on Sunset Highway

    4.2 mi · 6 min · Sunset Highway

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight left toward I 405 North: Seattle

    2349 ft · 40 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto Stadium Freeway

    1724 ft · 29 sec · Stadium Freeway

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward Everett Street, Glisan Street

    906 ft · 30 sec

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Northwest Everett Street

    1723 ft · 1 min · Northwest Everett Street

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Northwest 8th Avenue

    159 m · 28 sec · Northwest 8th Avenue

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Northwest Couch Street

    615 ft · 32 sec · Northwest Couch Street

  18. 18

    Turn right

    34 m · 8 sec

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Cornelius 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
19 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
2 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
75.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Northwest Sunset Highway
10.4 mi · 41%
Sunset Highway
4.21 mi · 17%
Northwest Cornelius Schefflin Road
3.42 mi · 14%
Northwest Zion Church Road
2.03 mi · 8%
Northwest Scotch Church Road
1.69 mi · 7%
Northwest Jackson School Road
0.67 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Northwest Sunset Highway

Merge slight left onto Northwest Sunset Highway

10.4 mi · 00h 14m

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 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6.6 mi
18.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Rockcreek
00h 17m from Cornelius
Leave By
7:18 PM PDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Cornelius and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Portland.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 25.2 miles (40.6 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?

Rockcreek is a useful midpoint, sitting about 12.3 miles from Cornelius and 12.9 miles from Portland.

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

The direct path is about 18.6 miles (29.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.6 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 7:18 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.41 one way or $8.81 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Cornelius and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Portland.

Stop Ideas Near Rockcreek

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 Rockcreek and the surrounding midpoint area.
Powell's City of Books
Scenic stop 10.4 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
Bureau of Planning and Sustainability
Meeting point 10.6 mi away

Bureau of Planning and Sustainability

Portland , OR
1900 SW 4th Ave, Portland, OR 97201, United States
Rating 4.0/5 5 reviews City government office
Hillsboro Civic Center
Nearby stop 5.1 mi away

Hillsboro Civic Center

Hillsboro , OR
150 E Main St, Hillsboro, OR 97123
Rating 4.3/5 8 reviews Civic center
Sunrise Park (City Of Tigard park)
Scenic stop 9.6 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 Rockcreek.

BUS

Portland, OR

16 mi away
550 NW 6th Avenue
RAIL

Union Station

16 mi away
800 NW Sixth Ave.
RAIL

Vancouver station

17 mi away
1301 West 11th Street
BUS

Manning, Oregon

25 mi away
47000 Highway 26

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Cornelius and Portland. Straight-line distance: 18.57 mi (29.89 km).

Cornelius

#1 Cornelius

City in Oregon, USA

Population13,116
Coordinates45.5198400, -123.0598300
Altitude55
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: South 10th Avenue (-123.05951, 45.519835)
End: (-122.676082, 45.523482)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 41 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 50m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 37m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 30m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 25m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 21m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 18m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.89 gal
3.37 L · about $4.41
Round trip
$8.81
1.78 gal · 6.74 L
Estimated CO2
7.9 kg one way
Round trip: 15.8 kg / 35 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.95 $4.41 $8.81
Mid-grade $5.34 $4.75 $9.50
Premium $5.57 $4.95 $9.91
Diesel $6.37 $5.67 $11.33

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 02, 2026

There is no time difference between Cornelius and Portland. The current time is 15:14:34.

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.