How far is Independence, OR from Aloha, OR?

The driving distance from Independence, OR to Aloha, OR is about 58.3 miles (93.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 12m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 47.1 miles (75.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 24m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
58.3 mi
01h 12m
Flight
47.08 mi
75.77 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
47.08 mi
Kilometers
75.77 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
58.3 mi
Kilometers
93.83 km
Drive Time
01h 12m

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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 01h 12m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Aloha
Wed, Apr 22, 8:17 PM PDT
Return by in Independence
Wed, Apr 22, 9:29 PM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Independence
2026-04-22T19:05
Arrive Aloha
Wed, Apr 22, 8:17 PM PDT
Route Timing
01h 12m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:12 AM to 11:12 AM PDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:06 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Independence
9:30 PM PDT
Morning start is best

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
Woodburn
OR

City in Oregon, USA

From Independence
29.1 mi
00h 36m
To Aloha
29.2 mi
00h 36m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
57°F
Wednesday

Light Rain Likely

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
6 to 12 mph SW
Destination
58°F
Wednesday

Light Rain Likely

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
5 to 12 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Independence and Aloha.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Independence and Aloha.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    8 m · 7 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Monmouth Street

    571 ft · 15 sec · Monmouth Street

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn left onto South Main Street

    1.4 km · 1 min · South Main Street

  4. 4

    Continue on Independence Highway

    5.4 mi · 8 min · Independence Highway

  5. 5

    Take the ramp straight toward OR 22 East: Salem

    855 ft · 13 sec · Salem Dallas Highway Northwest

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Salem Dallas Highway Northwest

    4.8 mi · 7 min · Salem Dallas Highway Northwest

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on Center Street Bridge

    2961 ft · 1 min · Center Street Bridge

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight left toward OR 99E Business North: Keizer, Portland

    707 ft · 33 sec

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Front Street Northeast

    1189 ft · 33 sec · Front Street Northeast

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Commercial Street Northeast

    1256 ft · 36 sec · Commercial Street Northeast

  11. 11

    Continue on Liberty Street Northeast

    1.1 mi · 3 min · Liberty Street Northeast

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Doctor Martin Luther King Junior Parkway

    3.1 mi · 5 min · Doctor Martin Luther King Junior Parkway

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on I 5 North: Portland

    32 mi · 38 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward OR 217: Tigard, Beaverton

    1.2 km · 1 min

  15. 15

    Merge slight right onto Beaverton-Tigard Freeway

    4.8 mi · 6 min · Beaverton-Tigard Freeway

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward OR 8, OR 10: Beaverton, Canyon Road

    1215 ft · 33 sec

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Southwest Beaverton Hillsdale Highway

    2106 ft · 1 min · Southwest Beaverton Hillsdale Highway

  18. 18

    Continue on Southwest Farmington Road

    2737 ft · 1 min · Southwest Farmington Road

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Southwest Cedar Hills Boulevard

    91 m · 15 sec · Southwest Cedar Hills Boulevard

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Southwest Canyon Road

    1031 ft · 27 sec · Southwest Canyon Road

  21. 21

    Continue on Southwest Tualatin Valley Highway

    2.6 mi · 5 min · Southwest Tualatin Valley Highway

  22. 22

    Turn right onto Southwest 185th Avenue

    16 m · 6 sec · Southwest 185th Avenue

  23. 23

    Turn right

    6 m · 1 sec

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Independence and Aloha.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
24 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
41.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 5 North
32 mi · 55%
Independence Highway
5.43 mi · 9%
Salem Dallas Highway Northwest
4.85 mi · 8%
Beaverton-Tigard Freeway
4.75 mi · 8%
Doctor Martin Luther King Junior Parkway
3.06 mi · 5%
Southwest Tualatin Valley Highway
2.59 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

I 5 North

Keep slight left to continue on I 5 North: Portland

32 mi · 00h 38m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
01h 12m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+11.2 mi
47.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Woodburn
00h 36m from Independence
Leave By
4:06 PM PDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Light Rain Likely leaving Independence and Light Rain Likely near Aloha.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Independence to Aloha?

The road trip is about 58.3 miles (93.8 km) and usually takes 01h 12m 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?

Woodburn is a useful midpoint, sitting about 29.1 miles from Independence and 29.2 miles from Aloha.

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

The direct path is about 47.1 miles (75.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.2 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:06 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.20 one way or $20.40 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 18.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Light Rain Likely around Independence and Light Rain Likely near Aloha.

Stop Ideas Near Woodburn

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 Woodburn and the surrounding midpoint area.
Salem city park
Scenic stop 13.3 mi away

Salem city park

Brooks , OR
Brooks, OR 97305, United States
Rating 4.0/5 5 reviews Park
City of Sherwood Police Department - To Protect and Serve
Meeting point 14.7 mi away

City of Sherwood Police Department - To Protect and Serve

Sherwood , OR
20495 SW Borchers Dr, Sherwood, OR 97140
Rating 3.5/5 13 reviews City government office,Civil police
Old City Hall
Nearby stop 11.5 mi away

Old City Hall

Canby , OR
182 N Holly St, Canby, OR 97013
Rating 4.2/5 20 reviews Shopping mall

Transit and Meeting Points

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

BUS

Woodburn, OR

2 mi away
2900 Tom Tennant Drive
RAIL

Salem station

27 mi away
500 13th Street SE
RAIL

Oregon City station

32 mi away
1757 Washington Street
RAIL

Union Station

45 mi away
800 NW Sixth Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Independence and Aloha. Straight-line distance: 47.08 mi (75.77 km).

Independence

#1 Independence

City in Oregon, USA

Population10,871
Coordinates44.8512300, -123.1867700
Altitude51
CountryUnited States
Aloha

#2 Aloha

A city in Clackamas County, Oregon.

Population49,425
Coordinates45.4942800, -122.8670500
Altitude65
CountryUnited States
Start: (-123.186757, 44.851239)
End: (-122.867012, 45.494291)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 94 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 56m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 27m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 09m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 58m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 49m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 43m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.06 gal
7.79 L · about $10.20
Round trip
$20.40
4.12 gal · 15.58 L
Estimated CO2
18.3 kg one way
Round trip: 36.6 kg / 81 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.95 $10.20 $20.40
Mid-grade $5.34 $11.00 $21.99
Premium $5.57 $11.47 $22.93
Diesel $6.37 $13.11 $26.23

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 Independence and Aloha. The current time is 19:05:16.

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.