How far is Portland, OR from Aloha, OR?

The driving distance from Portland, OR to Aloha, OR is about 13 miles (20.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 23m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 9.4 miles (15.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 47m 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
12.97 mi
00h 23m
Flight
9.46 mi
15.22 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
9.46 mi
Kilometers
15.22 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
12.97 mi
Kilometers
20.87 km
Drive Time
00h 23m

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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 23m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Aloha
Mon, Apr 20, 5:34 AM PDT
Return by in Portland
Mon, Apr 20, 5:58 AM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Portland
2026-04-20T05:11
Arrive Aloha
Mon, Apr 20, 5:34 AM PDT
Route Timing
00h 23m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM PDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:24 AM to 7:24 PM PDT

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

Leave by
7:42 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Portland
10:00 PM PDT
Flexible departure

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
West Slope
OR

Unincorporated suburb of Portland, in Washington County, Oregon, U.

From Portland
5.7 mi
00h 11m
To Aloha
7.3 mi
00h 11m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
71°F
Monday

Mostly Cloudy then Chance Light Rain

Starts
Mon, Apr 20 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
3 to 9 mph SW
Destination
73°F
Monday

Mostly Cloudy then Chance Light Rain

Starts
Mon, Apr 20 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
1 to 6 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    34 m · 13 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Northwest Couch Street

    2074 ft · 2 min · Northwest Couch Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Northwest 13th Avenue

    3147 ft · 3 min · Northwest 13th Avenue

  4. 4

    Take the ramp right toward US 26 West: Beaverton

    1285 ft · 31 sec

  5. 5

    Continue on Sunset Highway

    4.3 mi · 6 min · Sunset Highway

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward Park Way, Barnes Road

    1200 ft · 33 sec

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Southwest Baltic Avenue

    640 ft · 20 sec · Southwest Baltic Avenue

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Southwest Barnes Road

    637 ft · 19 sec · Southwest Barnes Road

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Beaverton-Tigard Freeway

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Beaverton-Tigard Freeway

  10. 10

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

    1061 ft · 24 sec

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Southwest Canyon Road

    1.1 mi · 3 min · Southwest Canyon Road

  12. 12

    Continue on Southwest Tualatin Valley Highway

    2.6 mi · 5 min · Southwest Tualatin Valley Highway

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Southwest 185th Avenue

    16 m · 6 sec · Southwest 185th Avenue

  14. 14

    Turn right

    6 m · 1 sec

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
15 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
0 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
115.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Sunset Highway
4.29 mi · 33%
Southwest Tualatin Valley Highway
2.59 mi · 20%
Beaverton-Tigard Freeway
1.46 mi · 11%
Southwest Canyon Road
1.08 mi · 8%
Northwest 13th Avenue
0.6 mi · 5%
Northwest Couch Street
0.39 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Sunset Highway

Continue on Sunset Highway

4.29 mi · 00h 06m

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 23m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+3.6 mi
9.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
West Slope
00h 11m from Portland
Leave By
7:42 PM PDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy then Chance Light Rain leaving Portland and Mostly Cloudy then Chance Light Rain near Aloha.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 13 miles (20.9 km) and usually takes 00h 23m 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?

West Slope is a useful midpoint, sitting about 5.7 miles from Portland and 7.3 miles from Aloha.

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

The direct path is about 9.4 miles (15.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.6 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 7:42 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.28 one way or $4.55 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy then Chance Light Rain around Portland and Mostly Cloudy then Chance Light Rain near Aloha.

Stop Ideas Near West Slope

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 West Slope and the surrounding midpoint area.
Powell's City of Books
Scenic stop 4.7 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
City of Portland: Archives and Records Management
Meeting point 4.5 mi away

City of Portland: Archives and Records Management

Portland , OR
1800 SW 6th Ave #550, Portland, OR 97201, United States
Rating 5.0/5 3 reviews Government office
City Hall/SW 5th & Jefferson
Nearby stop 4.7 mi away

City Hall/SW 5th & Jefferson

Portland , OR
Portland, OR 97204
Rating 4.3/5 8 reviews Transit station,Bus stop,Light rail station
Sunrise Park (City Of Tigard park)
Scenic stop 6.7 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 West Slope.

BUS

Portland, OR

8 mi away
550 NW 6th Avenue
RAIL

Union Station

8 mi away
800 NW Sixth Ave.
RAIL

Vancouver station

16 mi away
1301 West 11th Street
RAIL

Oregon City station

20 mi away
1757 Washington Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Portland and Aloha. Straight-line distance: 9.46 mi (15.22 km).

Portland

#1 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
Aloha

#2 Aloha

A city in Clackamas County, Oregon.

Population49,425
Coordinates45.4942800, -122.8670500
Altitude65
CountryUnited States
Start: (-122.676082, 45.523482)
End: (-122.867012, 45.494291)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 21 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 25m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 19m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 15m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 12m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 11m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 09m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.46 gal
1.73 L · about $2.28
Round trip
$4.55
0.92 gal · 3.46 L
Estimated CO2
4.1 kg one way
Round trip: 8.2 kg / 18 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.95 $2.28 $4.55
Mid-grade $5.34 $2.46 $4.91
Premium $5.57 $2.56 $5.12
Diesel $6.37 $2.93 $5.86

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 20, 2026

There is no time difference between Portland and Aloha. The current time is 05:11:00.

Distance to Other Cities

Planning a road trip? See the full trip guide on Trip.ovh — stops, fuel costs, weather, and departure timing.

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.