How far is Oregon City, OR from Cornelius, OR?

The driving distance from Oregon City, OR to Cornelius, OR is about 34.4 miles (55.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 52m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 24.7 miles (39.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 45m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
34.39 mi
00h 52m
Flight
24.67 mi
39.7 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
24.67 mi
Kilometers
39.7 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
34.39 mi
Kilometers
55.35 km
Drive Time
00h 52m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 52m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Cornelius
Wed, Apr 15, 4:07 PM PDT
Return by in Oregon City
Wed, Apr 15, 5:00 PM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Oregon City
2026-04-15T15:14
Arrive Cornelius
Wed, Apr 15, 4:07 PM PDT
Route Timing
00h 52m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:53 AM to 10:53 AM PDT

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

Leave by
4:44 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Oregon City
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
Sherwood
OR

City in Oregon, USA

From Oregon City
17.1 mi
00h 26m
To Cornelius
17.2 mi
00h 26m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
52°F
Today

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 10:00 AM PDT
Wind
6 to 10 mph WSW
Destination
50°F
Wednesday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
2 to 12 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Oregon City and Cornelius.

  1. 1

    Start on 7th Street

    31 m · 10 sec · 7th Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Singer Hill Road

    977 ft · 45 sec · Singer Hill Road

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Main Street

    1003 ft · 24 sec · Main Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Oregon City Bridge

    903 ft · 31 sec · Oregon City Bridge

  5. 5

    Turn slight right onto Willamette Drive

    687 ft · 20 sec · Willamette Drive

  6. 6

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Willamette Drive

    36 m · 3 sec · Willamette Drive

  7. 7

    Exit the roundabout onto Willamette Drive

    670 ft · 24 sec · Willamette Drive

  8. 8

    Take the ramp left toward I 205 South: Salem

    1327 ft · 35 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    7.6 mi · 9 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on I 5 North: Portland

    2594 ft · 37 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    1787 ft · 28 sec

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward Nyberg Street, Tualatin-Sherwood Road

    1311 ft · 26 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on City Center, Sherwood

    62 m · 7 sec

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Southwest Nyberg Street

    1340 ft · 43 sec · Southwest Nyberg Street

  15. 15

    Turn straight onto Southwest Tualatin Sherwood Road

    4.5 mi · 8 min · Southwest Tualatin Sherwood Road

  16. 16

    Continue on Southwest Roy Rogers Road

    1.3 mi · 3 min · Southwest Roy Rogers Road

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Southwest Scholls Sherwood Road

    2831 ft · 48 sec · Southwest Scholls Sherwood Road

  18. 18

    Keep slight right to continue on Southwest Scholls Sherwood Road

    4.3 mi · 6 min · Southwest Scholls Sherwood Road

  19. 19

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Southwest Scholls Ferry Road

    1.2 km · 1 min · Southwest Scholls Ferry Road

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Southwest Hillsboro Highway

    1.8 mi · 2 min · Southwest Hillsboro Highway

  21. 21

    Continue on Southwest Hillsboro Highway

    4.4 mi · 6 min · Southwest Hillsboro Highway

  22. 22

    Turn left onto Southwest Simpson Road

    2600 ft · 40 sec · Southwest Simpson Road

  23. 23

    Continue on Southwest Johnson School Road

    2.9 mi · 4 min · Southwest Johnson School Road

  24. 24

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Southwest Tongue Lane

    2045 ft · 34 sec · Southwest Tongue Lane

  25. 25

    Turn right onto Southwest Golf Course Road

    2.2 mi · 3 min · Southwest Golf Course Road

  26. 26

    Continue on South 10th Avenue

    1.2 km · 1 min · South 10th Avenue

  27. 27

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South 10th Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
27 steps
14 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
78.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 205 South
7.87 mi · 23%
Southwest Hillsboro Highway
6.18 mi · 18%
Southwest Scholls Sherwood Road
4.82 mi · 14%
Southwest Tualatin Sherwood Road
4.54 mi · 13%
Southwest Johnson School Road
2.89 mi · 8%
Southwest Golf Course Road
2.18 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

I 205 South

Merge slight left

7.62 mi · 00h 09m

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
00h 52m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9.7 mi
24.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Sherwood
00h 26m from Oregon City
Leave By
4:44 PM PDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Oregon City and Showers And Thunderstorms near Cornelius.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Oregon City to Cornelius?

The road trip is about 34.4 miles (55.3 km) and usually takes 00h 52m 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 17.1 miles from Oregon City and 17.2 miles from Cornelius.

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 9.7 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 4:44 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.99 one way or $11.98 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Oregon City and Showers And Thunderstorms near Cornelius.

Stop Ideas Near Sherwood

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 Sherwood and the surrounding midpoint area.
Powell's City of Books
Scenic stop 13.1 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 11.1 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 12.3 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 2.8 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 Sherwood.

RAIL

Oregon City station

19 mi away
1757 Washington Street
BUS

Woodburn, OR

23 mi away
2900 Tom Tennant Drive
BUS

Portland, OR

23 mi away
550 NW 6th Avenue
RAIL

Union Station

23 mi away
800 NW Sixth Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Oregon City and Cornelius. Straight-line distance: 24.67 mi (39.7 km).

Oregon City

#1 Oregon City

City in Oregon, USA

Population37,339
Coordinates45.3573400, -122.6067600
Altitude38
CountryUnited States
Cornelius

#2 Cornelius

City in Oregon, USA

Population13,116
Coordinates45.5198400, -123.0598300
Altitude55
CountryUnited States
Start: Oregon City (-122.60676, 45.35734)
End: Cornelius (-123.05983, 45.51984)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 55 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 08m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 51m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 41m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 34m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 29m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 25m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.21 gal
4.59 L · about $5.99
Round trip
$11.98
2.42 gal · 9.18 L
Estimated CO2
10.8 kg one way
Round trip: 21.5 kg / 47 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.95 $5.99 $11.98
Mid-grade $5.34 $6.46 $12.92
Premium $5.57 $6.73 $13.47
Diesel $6.37 $7.70 $15.41

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 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Oregon City and Cornelius. The current time is 15:14:21.

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.