How far is Portland, OR from Aurora, OR?
The driving distance from Portland, OR to Aurora, OR is about 23.8 miles (38.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 35m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 20.6 miles (33.1 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 35m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Oregon, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Partly Sunny
Partly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Portland and Aurora.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Portland and Aurora.
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Start on the route
34 m · 13 sec
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Turn left onto Northwest Couch Street
2074 ft · 2 min · Northwest Couch Street
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Turn left onto Northwest 13th Avenue
1593 ft · 1 min · Northwest 13th Avenue
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Turn right onto Southwest Taylor Street
9 m · 1 sec · Southwest Taylor Street
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Take the ramp slight left toward I 405 South
2393 ft · 44 sec
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Merge slight left onto Stadium Freeway
1.5 mi · 2 min · Stadium Freeway
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Merge slight right
16.9 mi · 22 min
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Take the exit slight right toward OR 551: Canby, Hubbard
1.1 km · 1 min
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Continue on Wilsonville-Hubbard Highway
1.1 mi · 2 min · Wilsonville-Hubbard Highway
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Turn left onto South Arndt Road
1311 ft · 21 sec · South Arndt Road
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Turn right onto Airport Road Northeast
1.9 mi · 3 min · Airport Road Northeast
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Ehlen Road Northeast
1011 ft · 32 sec · Ehlen Road Northeast
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Turn slight right onto Main Street Northeast
640 ft · 25 sec · Main Street Northeast
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Pacific Highway East
24 m · 3 sec · Pacific Highway East
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Pacific Highway East
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Portland and Aurora.
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.
Stadium Freeway
Merge slight right
16.9 mi · 00h 22m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Partly Sunny leaving Portland and Partly Sunny near Aurora.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Portland to Aurora?
The road trip is about 23.8 miles (38.3 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?
Durham is a useful midpoint, sitting about 11.9 miles from Portland and 11.9 miles from Aurora.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 20.6 miles (33.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.2 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 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 $4.16 one way or $8.32 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Portland and Partly Sunny near Aurora.
Stop Ideas Near Durham
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Powell's City of Books
West Linn City Hall
Old City Hall
Sunrise Park (City Of Tigard park)
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Durham.
Oregon City station
Portland, OR
Union Station
Vancouver station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Portland and Aurora. Straight-line distance: 20.58 mi (33.12 km).
#1 Portland
The twenty-sixth most populous city in the United States and the center of the Portland metropolitan area.
| Population | 656,751 |
| Coordinates | 45.5234500, -122.6762100 |
| Altitude | 12 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Aurora
City in Oregon, USA
| Population | 1,039 |
| Coordinates | 45.2309500, -122.7559300 |
| Altitude | 48 |
| Country | United States |
End: Aurora (-122.75593, 45.23095)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 38 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 47m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 35m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 28m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 23m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 20m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 17m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $4.95 | $4.16 | $8.32 |
| Mid-grade | $5.34 | $4.48 | $8.97 |
| Premium | $5.57 | $4.68 | $9.35 |
| Diesel | $6.37 | $5.35 | $10.69 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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