Origin
Aloha, OR
Late night in Aloha on Sunday
Local time
12:49 AM
PDT
Current temp
44°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Aloha, OR to Portland, OR
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
21m
Distance
11.2 mi
18 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 20m
★
6 AM
0h 22m
8 AM
0h 25m
10 AM
0h 23m
12 PM
0h 23m
3 PM
0h 23m
5 PM
0h 25m
8 PM
0h 20m
★
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Aloha, OR
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Trip Overview
Traveling from Aloha to Portland is a quick 11.2-mile trip that typically takes about 21 minutes, making it a perfect candidate for a single-day journey. You will primarily utilize the Sunset Highway, Southwest Tualatin Valley Highway, and Southwest Canyon Road to navigate between these two Pacific Coast locations. Because the distance is so short, you certainly won't need an overnight stay, and you can easily budget around $2 for fuel. This route is essentially a local commute, serving as a straightforward connection rather than a long-haul excursion. Whether you are heading into the city for business or leisure, this drive offers a practical and efficient path that gets you to your destination with minimal time behind the wheel.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Sunset Highway | 4.2 mi | 6m |
| Southwest Tualatin Valley Highway | 2.6 mi | 5m |
| Southwest Canyon Road | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| Beaverton-Tigard Freeway | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| Stadium Freeway | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Northwest Everett Street | 0.3 mi | 1m |
| Northwest Couch Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| Northwest 8th Avenue | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Sunset Highway
— 4.2 mi, about 6m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Aloha, OR and Portland, OR.
1
Start on this road
136 ft
·
11 sec
·
this road
2
Turn right onto OR 8
102 ft
·
2 sec
·
Southwest Tualatin Valley Highway
3
Continue on OR 8
2.6 mi
·
5 min
·
Southwest Tualatin Valley Highway
Use the left lane.
4
Continue on OR 8
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Southwest Canyon Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
5
Turn left
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
Toward OR 217 North: Sunset Highway
Use the left lane.
6
Merge onto OR 217
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Beaverton-Tigard Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
Toward US 26 East: Portland
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Keep slight left at fork
0.4 mi
·
48 sec
Toward US 26 East: Portland
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Continue on US 26
4.2 mi
·
6 min
·
Sunset Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
40 sec
Toward I 405 North: Seattle
Use the slight left lane.
11
Merge onto I 405
0.3 mi
·
29 sec
·
Stadium Freeway
12
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
Exit 2B
Toward Everett Street, Glisan Street
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Turn right onto Northwest Everett Street
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Northwest Everett Street
14
Turn right onto Northwest 8th Avenue
521 ft
·
27 sec
·
Northwest 8th Avenue
15
Turn left onto Northwest Couch Street
0.1 mi
·
32 sec
·
Northwest Couch Street
16
Turn right
110 ft
·
8 sec
17
Arrive at destination
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 125 decision points cluster between mile 3.8 and 10.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
3.8 mi into trip
|
~8m in
Turn left toward OR 217 North: Sunset Highway
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Toward OR 217 North: Sunset Highway
6
4.9 mi into trip
|
~10m in
Take the exit toward US 26 East: Portland
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward US 26 East: Portland
7
5.1 mi into trip
|
~10m in
Keep slight left at fork toward US 26 East: Portland
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward US 26 East: Portland
6
9.7 mi into trip
|
~17m in
Take the exit toward I 405 North: Seattle
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left lane.
Toward I 405 North: Seattle
8
10.5 mi into trip
|
~18m in
Take the exit toward Everett Street, Glisan Street
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 2B
Toward Everett Street, Glisan Street
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.23 one way
$4.46 round trip
$5.06/gal
25.4 MPG avg
4 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.36 | $2.36 | $4.72 |
| premium | $5.59 | $2.47 | $4.93 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.47 | $4.95 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 3.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 75% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 3.4 | 0 | $1.18 | $0.54 |
| Efficient EV | 2.8 | 0 | $0.98 | $0.45 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 4.5 | 0 | $1.57 | $0.72 |
Gas CO2
4 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (75% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Portland, OR
Late night in Portland on Sunday
Local time
12:49 AM
PDT
Current temp
45°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
1 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
21m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
What kind of drive is this?
This 11.2-mile stretch functions as a turn-heavy local drive, requiring you to stay focused as you navigate transitions between major thoroughfares. Roughly 11 miles of the trip are spent on highways, providing a blend of suburban movement and faster road segments. You will encounter your longest uninterrupted driving stretch for 4.2 miles while on the Sunset Highway. Expect the personality of the road to shift as you move from the local streets onto these busier corridors. It is not an interstate grind, but rather a technical route that demands your attention as you transition between the various highways serving the Portland metro area.
Only 11% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
17 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 4.2 mi on Sunset Highway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
9/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 3.8 miles in.
Driving Effort
9/10
Focused - lots of decisions in a short distance, but it is over quickly
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 12 decision points packed into just 11.2 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 21m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 3.8 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 4.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 5.1 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
753 ft
32 ft
Total Climb
567 ft
Total Descent
735 ft
Highest Point
753 ft
~7.2 mi in
Elevation Range
721 ft
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 21m. Total distance: 11.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
21m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 4.2 miles on Sunset Highway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Portland, OR before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: at 3.8 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 4.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 5.1 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Portland, OR before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, and USGS 3DEP for elevation. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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