How far is Barlow, OR from Happy Valley, OR?
The driving distance from Barlow, OR to Happy Valley, OR is about 19.4 miles (31.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 32m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 16.3 miles (26.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 04m 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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Halfway Point
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City in Oregon, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Barlow and Happy Valley.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Barlow and Happy Valley.
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Start on East 1st Street
159 m · 28 sec · East 1st Street
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Turn left onto South Barlow Road
817 ft · 27 sec · South Barlow Road
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Turn sharp left onto Southwest Pacific Highway East
1.5 km · 1 min · Southwest Pacific Highway East
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Continue on Southwest 1st Avenue
1.4 km · 2 min · Southwest 1st Avenue
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Continue on Southeast 1st Avenue
1.5 km · 2 min · Southeast 1st Avenue
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Continue on South Highway 99E
5.2 mi · 8 min · South Highway 99E
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Continue on South McLoughlin Boulevard
2.4 mi · 4 min · South McLoughlin Boulevard
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Turn right onto Railroad Avenue
586 ft · 21 sec · Railroad Avenue
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Turn left onto 7th Street
113 m · 11 sec · 7th Street
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Continue on Oregon City Bridge
769 ft · 26 sec · Oregon City Bridge
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Turn slight right onto Willamette Drive
687 ft · 20 sec · Willamette Drive
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward I 205 North
84 m · 7 sec
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Exit the roundabout onto I 205 North
709 ft · 17 sec
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Merge slight left onto Abernethy Bridge
5.1 mi · 7 min · Abernethy Bridge
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Take the exit slight right toward Sunnybrook Boulevard, Sunnyside Road
1855 ft · 45 sec
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Turn right onto Southeast Sunnybrook Boulevard
1.2 km · 1 min · Southeast Sunnybrook Boulevard
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Turn right onto Southeast Sunnyside Road
1.2 km · 2 min · Southeast Sunnyside Road
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Turn sharp left onto Southeast 122nd Avenue
2924 ft · 1 min · Southeast 122nd Avenue
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Continue on Southeast 129th Avenue
1.3 km · 2 min · Southeast 129th Avenue
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Southeast Mount Scott Boulevard
3 m · 1 sec · Southeast Mount Scott Boulevard
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Exit the roundabout onto Southeast Mount Scott Boulevard
30 m · 2 sec · Southeast Mount Scott Boulevard
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Southeast Mount Scott Boulevard
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Barlow and Happy Valley.
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.
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.
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.
Rain leaving Barlow and Showers And Thunderstorms near Happy Valley.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Barlow to Happy Valley?
The road trip is about 19.4 miles (31.3 km) and usually takes 00h 32m 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 9.8 miles from Barlow and 9.7 miles from Happy Valley.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 16.3 miles (26.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.1 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 7:26 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.42 one way or $6.83 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain around Barlow and Showers And Thunderstorms near Happy Valley.
Stop Ideas Near Oregon City
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Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Barlow and Happy Valley. Straight-line distance: 16.34 mi (26.29 km).
#1 Barlow
City in Oregon, USA
| Population | 147 |
| Coordinates | 45.2517900, -122.7206500 |
| Altitude | 32 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Happy Valley
City in Oregon, USA
| Population | 23,781 |
| Coordinates | 45.4467900, -122.5303700 |
| Altitude | 153 |
| Country | United States |
End: Southeast King Road (-122.530368, 45.446955)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 31 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 38m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 29m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 23m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 19m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 16m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 14m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $4.95 | $3.42 | $6.83 |
| Mid-grade | $5.34 | $3.68 | $7.37 |
| Premium | $5.57 | $3.84 | $7.68 |
| Diesel | $6.37 | $4.39 | $8.79 |
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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