How far is Barlow, OR from Clackamas, OR?

The driving distance from Barlow, OR to Clackamas, OR is about 14.9 miles (24 km), with a travel time of about 00h 23m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 13 miles (20.9 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
14.93 mi
00h 23m
Flight
13.01 mi
20.93 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
13.01 mi
Kilometers
20.93 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
14.93 mi
Kilometers
24.03 km
Drive Time
00h 23m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 23m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Clackamas
Wed, Apr 15, 3:37 PM PDT
Return by in Barlow
Wed, Apr 15, 4:01 PM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Barlow
2026-04-15T15:13
Arrive Clackamas
Wed, Apr 15, 3:37 PM 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 Barlow
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
Oregon City
OR

City in Oregon, USA

From Barlow
7.5 mi
00h 11m
To Clackamas
7.4 mi
00h 11m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
53°F
Wednesday

Rain

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
6 to 10 mph WSW
Destination
53°F
Wednesday

Rain And Snow Likely then Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
2 to 8 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Barlow and Clackamas.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Barlow and Clackamas.

  1. 1

    Start on East 1st Street

    159 m · 28 sec · East 1st Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto South Barlow Road

    817 ft · 27 sec · South Barlow Road

  3. 3

    Turn sharp left onto Southwest Pacific Highway East

    1.5 km · 1 min · Southwest Pacific Highway East

  4. 4

    Continue on Southwest 1st Avenue

    1.4 km · 2 min · Southwest 1st Avenue

  5. 5

    Continue on Southeast 1st Avenue

    1.5 km · 2 min · Southeast 1st Avenue

  6. 6

    Continue on South Highway 99E

    5.2 mi · 8 min · South Highway 99E

  7. 7

    Continue on South McLoughlin Boulevard

    2.4 mi · 4 min · South McLoughlin Boulevard

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Railroad Avenue

    586 ft · 21 sec · Railroad Avenue

  9. 9

    Turn left onto 7th Street

    113 m · 11 sec · 7th Street

  10. 10

    Continue on Oregon City Bridge

    769 ft · 26 sec · Oregon City Bridge

  11. 11

    Turn slight right onto Willamette Drive

    687 ft · 20 sec · Willamette Drive

  12. 12

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward I 205 North

    84 m · 7 sec

  13. 13

    Exit the roundabout onto I 205 North

    709 ft · 17 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto Abernethy Bridge

    3.6 mi · 5 min · Abernethy Bridge

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward OR 212 East: Damascus, Estacada

    1039 ft · 27 sec

  16. 16

    Continue on OR 213 North, OR 224 West, I 205 North: Portland

    22 m · 2 sec

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Barlow and Clackamas.

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
17 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
114.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
South Highway 99E
5.23 mi · 35%
Abernethy Bridge
3.65 mi · 24%
South McLoughlin Boulevard
2.39 mi · 16%
Southeast 1st Avenue
0.92 mi · 6%
Southwest Pacific Highway East
0.9 mi · 6%
Southwest 1st Avenue
0.86 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

South Highway 99E

Continue on South Highway 99E

5.23 mi · 00h 08m

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
+1.9 mi
13 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Oregon City
00h 11m from Barlow
Leave By
7:42 PM PDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Rain leaving Barlow and Rain And Snow Likely then Showers And Thunderstorms near Clackamas.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Barlow to Clackamas?

The road trip is about 14.9 miles (24 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?

Oregon City is a useful midpoint, sitting about 7.5 miles from Barlow and 7.4 miles from Clackamas.

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

The direct path is about 13 miles (20.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.9 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 $2.62 one way or $5.25 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain around Barlow and Rain And Snow Likely then Showers And Thunderstorms near Clackamas.

Stop Ideas Near Oregon City

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 Oregon City and the surrounding midpoint area.
Powell's City of Books
Scenic stop 13.5 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
Happy Valley City Hall
Meeting point 10.4 mi away

Happy Valley City Hall

Happy Valley , OR
16000 SE Misty Dr, Happy Valley, OR 97086
Rating 4.0/5 25 reviews City Hall
Old City Hall
Nearby stop 4.9 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 10.6 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 Oregon City.

RAIL

Oregon City station

1 mi away
1757 Washington Street
RAIL

Union Station

20 mi away
800 NW Sixth Ave.
BUS

Portland, OR

20 mi away
550 NW 6th Avenue
RAIL

Vancouver station

31 mi away
1301 West 11th Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Barlow and Clackamas. Straight-line distance: 13.01 mi (20.93 km).

Barlow

#1 Barlow

City in Oregon, USA

Population147
Coordinates45.2517900, -122.7206500
Altitude32
CountryUnited States
Clackamas

#2 Clackamas

Unincorporated community in Oregon, United States

Population6,965
Coordinates45.4076200, -122.5703700
Altitude53
CountryUnited States
Start: North 1st Street (-122.720702, 45.251791)
End: (-122.570421, 45.407609)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 24 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 29m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 22m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 17m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 14m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 12m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 11m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.53 gal
1.99 L · about $2.62
Round trip
$5.25
1.06 gal · 3.98 L
Estimated CO2
4.7 kg one way
Round trip: 9.4 kg / 21 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.95 $2.62 $5.25
Mid-grade $5.34 $2.83 $5.66
Premium $5.57 $2.95 $5.90
Diesel $6.37 $3.37 $6.75

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 Barlow and Clackamas. The current time is 15:13:32.

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.