How far is Hockinson, WA from Portland, OR?

The driving distance from Hockinson, WA to Portland, OR is about 22.6 miles (36.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 37m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 17.4 miles (28 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 14m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM PST.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
22.61 mi
00h 37m
Flight
17.41 mi
28.02 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
17.41 mi
Kilometers
28.02 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
22.61 mi
Kilometers
36.39 km
Drive Time
00h 37m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 37m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Portland
Wed, Nov 4, 2:49 PM PST
Return by in Hockinson
Wed, Nov 4, 3:26 PM PST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hockinson
2026-11-04T14:12
Arrive Portland
Wed, Nov 4, 2:49 PM PST
Route Timing
00h 37m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM PST
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:37 AM to 7:37 PM PST

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

Leave by
7:16 PM PST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Hockinson
10:00 PM PST
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
Minnehaha
WA

Census-designated place in Clark County, Washington, United States

From Hockinson
11.3 mi
00h 18m
To Portland
11.3 mi
00h 18m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
38°F
Overnight

Mostly Clear

Starts
Wed, Nov 4 12:00 AM PST
Wind
2 mph E
Destination
55°F
Wednesday

Patchy Fog then Light Rain Likely

Starts
Wed, Nov 4 6:00 AM PST
Wind
2 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    72 m · 18 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right

    8 m · 4 sec

  3. 3

    Turn right

    34 m · 10 sec

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Northeast 182nd Avenue

    2.1 mi · 3 min · Northeast 182nd Avenue

  5. 5

    Continue on Northeast Ward Road

    2.3 mi · 4 min · Northeast Ward Road

  6. 6

    Continue on Northeast Padden Parkway

    666 ft · 22 sec · Northeast Padden Parkway

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Northeast Ward Avenue

    782 ft · 17 sec · Northeast Ward Avenue

  8. 8

    Continue on Northeast Ward Road

    1.2 km · 1 min · Northeast Ward Road

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Northeast Fourth Plain Boulevard

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Northeast Fourth Plain Boulevard

  10. 10

    Turn left

    6.2 mi · 9 min

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    6.9 mi · 10 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward I 405, US 30 West: Beaverton, Saint Helens

    2766 ft · 50 sec

  13. 13

    Continue on Stadium Freeway

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Stadium Freeway

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward Couch Street, Burnside Street

    1308 ft · 44 sec

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Northwest Couch Street

    2736 ft · 2 min · Northwest Couch Street

  16. 16

    Turn right

    34 m · 8 sec

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Hockinson 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
17 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
75.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Northeast Fourth Plain Boulevard
8.47 mi · 37%
Northeast Ward Road
3.06 mi · 14%
Northeast 182nd Avenue
2.08 mi · 9%
Stadium Freeway
1.17 mi · 5%
I 405
0.52 mi · 2%
Northwest Couch Street
0.52 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Northeast Fourth Plain Boulevard

Merge slight left

6.89 mi · 00h 10m

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 37m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5.2 mi
17.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Minnehaha
00h 18m from Hockinson
Leave By
7:16 PM PST
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Clear leaving Hockinson and Patchy Fog then Light Rain Likely near Portland.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 22.6 miles (36.4 km) and usually takes 00h 37m 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?

Minnehaha is a useful midpoint, sitting about 11.3 miles from Hockinson and 11.3 miles from Portland.

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

The direct path is about 17.4 miles (28 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.2 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 PST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:16 PM PST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.14 one way or $8.28 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Clear around Hockinson and Patchy Fog then Light Rain Likely near Portland.

Stop Ideas Near Minnehaha

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 Minnehaha and the surrounding midpoint area.
Powell's City of Books
Scenic stop 8.9 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
Practical stop 10.2 mi away

FedEx Drop Box

Battle Ground , WA
109 SW 1st St, Battle Ground, WA 98604, United States
Rating 5.0/5 2 reviews Shipping service,Shipping and mailing service
Vancouver Planning & Zoning
Meeting point 2.6 mi away

Vancouver Planning & Zoning

Vancouver , WA
415 W 6th St, Vancouver, WA 98660
Rating 5.0/5 3 reviews City government office,Urban planning department
Battle Ground Community Center
Nearby stop 10.5 mi away

Battle Ground Community Center

Battle Ground , WA
912 E Main St, Battle Ground, WA 98604, United States
Rating 4.6/5 83 reviews Community center

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Vancouver station

4 mi away
1301 West 11th Street
BUS

Portland, OR

15 mi away
550 NW 6th Avenue
RAIL

Union Station

15 mi away
800 NW Sixth Ave.
RAIL

Oregon City station

33 mi away
1757 Washington Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Hockinson and Portland. Straight-line distance: 17.41 mi (28.02 km).

Hockinson

#1 Hockinson

Census designated place

Population4,771
Coordinates45.7378900, -122.4870400
Altitude94
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: Hockinson (-122.48704, 45.73789)
End: Portland (-122.67621, 45.52345)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 36 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 45m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 33m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 27m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 22m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 19m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 16m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.8 gal
3.02 L · about $4.14
Round trip
$8.28
1.6 gal · 6.04 L
Estimated CO2
7.1 kg one way
Round trip: 14.2 kg / 31 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.18 $4.14 $8.28
Mid-grade $5.45 $4.36 $8.72
Premium $5.70 $4.56 $9.12
Diesel $7.26 $5.81 $11.61

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 Washington · Nov 04, 2026

There is no time difference between Hockinson and Portland. The current time is 14:12:17.

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.