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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
19.47 mi
00h 32m
Flight
16.34 mi
26.29 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
16.34 mi
Kilometers
26.29 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
19.47 mi
Kilometers
31.34 km
Drive Time
00h 32m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 00h 32m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Happy Valley
Wed, Apr 15, 3:45 PM PDT
Return by in Barlow
Wed, Apr 15, 4:18 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 Happy Valley
Wed, Apr 15, 3:45 PM PDT
Route Timing
00h 32m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM PDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:32 AM to 7:32 PM PDT

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

Leave by
7:26 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
9.8 mi
00h 16m
To Happy Valley
9.7 mi
00h 16m

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
51°F
Today

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 10:00 AM PDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph WSW

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.

  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

    5.1 mi · 7 min · Abernethy Bridge

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward Sunnybrook Boulevard, Sunnyside Road

    1855 ft · 45 sec

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Southeast Sunnybrook Boulevard

    1.2 km · 1 min · Southeast Sunnybrook Boulevard

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Southeast Sunnyside Road

    1.2 km · 2 min · Southeast Sunnyside Road

  18. 18

    Turn sharp left onto Southeast 122nd Avenue

    2924 ft · 1 min · Southeast 122nd Avenue

  19. 19

    Continue on Southeast 129th Avenue

    1.3 km · 2 min · Southeast 129th Avenue

  20. 20

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Southeast Mount Scott Boulevard

    3 m · 1 sec · Southeast Mount Scott Boulevard

  21. 21

    Exit the roundabout onto Southeast Mount Scott Boulevard

    30 m · 2 sec · Southeast Mount Scott Boulevard

  22. 22

    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.

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
22 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
1 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
112.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
South Highway 99E
5.23 mi · 27%
Abernethy Bridge
5.14 mi · 26%
South McLoughlin Boulevard
2.39 mi · 12%
Southeast 1st Avenue
0.92 mi · 5%
Southwest Pacific Highway East
0.9 mi · 5%
Southwest 1st Avenue
0.86 mi · 4%
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 32m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+3.1 mi
16.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Oregon City
00h 16m from Barlow
Leave By
7:26 PM PDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

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

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 12.5 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
City of Portland: Archives and Records Management
Meeting point 11.7 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
Stop photo coming soon
Nearby stop 14.1 mi away

Gresham City Passport Office

Gresham , OR
City Hall, 1333 NW Eastman Pkwy, Gresham, OR 97030
Rating 4.4/5 11 reviews Passport office
Hollybrook Park
Scenic stop 12.8 mi away

Hollybrook Park

Gresham , OR
535 SW Birdsdale Dr, Gresham, OR 97080, United States
Rating 4.5/5 88 reviews City park,Tourist attraction

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 Happy Valley. Straight-line distance: 16.34 mi (26.29 km).

Barlow

#1 Barlow

City in Oregon, USA

Population147
Coordinates45.2517900, -122.7206500
Altitude32
CountryUnited States
Happy Valley

#2 Happy Valley

City in Oregon, USA

Population23,781
Coordinates45.4467900, -122.5303700
Altitude153
CountryUnited States
Start: North 1st Street (-122.720702, 45.251791)
End: Southeast King Road (-122.530368, 45.446955)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 31 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
0.69 gal
2.6 L · about $3.42
Round trip
$6.83
1.38 gal · 5.2 L
Estimated CO2
6.1 kg one way
Round trip: 12.3 kg / 27 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in Oregon · Apr 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Barlow and Happy Valley. The current time is 15:13:44.

Distance to Other Cities

Planning a road trip? See the full trip guide on Trip.ovh — stops, fuel costs, weather, and departure timing.

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.