How far is Portland, OR from Rockcreek, OR?

The driving distance from Portland, OR to Rockcreek, OR is about 12 miles (19.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 22m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 9.9 miles (15.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 44m 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
11.97 mi
00h 22m
Flight
9.89 mi
15.92 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
9.89 mi
Kilometers
15.92 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
11.97 mi
Kilometers
19.27 km
Drive Time
00h 22m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 22m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Rockcreek
Sat, May 30, 12:50 PM PDT
Return by in Portland
Sat, May 30, 1:12 PM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Portland
2026-05-30T12:27
Arrive Rockcreek
Sat, May 30, 12:50 PM PDT
Route Timing
00h 22m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM PDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:22 AM to 7:22 PM PDT

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

Leave by
7:46 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Portland
10:00 PM PDT
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
Cedar Hills
OR

City in Utah County, Utah, United States

From Portland
6 mi
00h 11m
To Rockcreek
6 mi
00h 11m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
65°F
Today

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 30 10:00 AM PDT
Wind
5 to 8 mph NW
Destination
68°F
Today

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 30 7:00 AM PDT
Wind
0 to 7 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    4.5 mi · 6 min · Sunset Highway

  6. 6

    Continue on Northwest Sunset Highway

    4.8 mi · 7 min · Northwest Sunset Highway

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward 185th Avenue

    1062 ft · 21 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on P.C.C. - Rock Creek

    72 m · 6 sec

  9. 9

    Turn slight right onto Northwest 185th Avenue

    852 ft · 27 sec · Northwest 185th Avenue

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Northwest Rock Creek Boulevard

    1.3 km · 2 min · Northwest Rock Creek Boulevard

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Northwest Rock Creek Drive

    143 m · 25 sec · Northwest Rock Creek Drive

  12. 12

    Turn left

    696 ft · 53 sec

  13. 13

    At the end of the road, turn left

    28 m · 7 sec

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
14 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
0 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
116.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Northwest Sunset Highway
4.76 mi · 40%
Sunset Highway
4.5 mi · 38%
Northwest Rock Creek Boulevard
0.81 mi · 7%
Northwest 13th Avenue
0.6 mi · 5%
Northwest Couch Street
0.39 mi · 3%
US 26 West
0.24 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Northwest Sunset Highway

Continue on Northwest Sunset Highway

4.76 mi · 00h 07m

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 22m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+2.1 mi
9.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Cedar Hills
00h 11m from Portland
Leave By
7:46 PM PDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Portland and Mostly Sunny near Rockcreek.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 12 miles (19.3 km) and usually takes 00h 22m 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?

Cedar Hills is a useful midpoint, sitting about 6 miles from Portland and 6 miles from Rockcreek.

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

The direct path is about 9.9 miles (15.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.1 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 7:46 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.08 one way or $4.16 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 3.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Portland and Mostly Sunny near Rockcreek.

Stop Ideas Near Cedar Hills

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 Cedar Hills and the surrounding midpoint area.
Powell's City of Books
Scenic stop 4.9 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
City of Portland: Archives and Records Management
Meeting point 4.8 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 4.9 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 Cedar Hills.

BUS

Portland, OR

10 mi away
550 NW 6th Avenue
RAIL

Union Station

10 mi away
800 NW Sixth Ave.
RAIL

Vancouver station

16 mi away
1301 West 11th Street
RAIL

Oregon City station

22 mi away
1757 Washington Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Portland and Rockcreek. Straight-line distance: 9.89 mi (15.92 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
Rockcreek

#2 Rockcreek

Unincorporated community in Oregon

Population9,316
Coordinates45.5501200, -122.8770500
Altitude55
CountryUnited States
Start: Portland (-122.67621, 45.52345)
End: Rockcreek (-122.87705, 45.55012)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 19 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 23m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 17m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 14m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 11m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 10m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 08m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.42 gal
1.6 L · about $2.08
Round trip
$4.16
0.84 gal · 3.2 L
Estimated CO2
3.7 kg one way
Round trip: 7.5 kg / 17 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.95 $2.08 $4.16
Mid-grade $5.34 $2.24 $4.48
Premium $5.57 $2.34 $4.68
Diesel $6.37 $2.67 $5.35

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 · May 30, 2026

There is no time difference between Portland and Rockcreek. The current time is 12:27:52.

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.