How far is Barlow, OR from Oregon City, OR?

The driving distance from Barlow, OR to Oregon City, OR is about 10.7 miles (17.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 18m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 9.1 miles (14.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 36m 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
10.74 mi
00h 18m
Flight
9.15 mi
14.73 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
9.15 mi
Kilometers
14.73 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
10.74 mi
Kilometers
17.28 km
Drive Time
00h 18m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 18m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Oregon City
Wed, Apr 15, 3:32 PM PDT
Return by in Barlow
Wed, Apr 15, 3:50 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 Oregon City
Wed, Apr 15, 3:32 PM PDT
Route Timing
00h 18m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM PDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:18 AM to 7:18 PM PDT

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

Leave by
7:54 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
Canby
OR

City in Oregon, USA

From Barlow
5.3 mi
00h 09m
To Oregon City
5.3 mi
00h 09m

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
52°F
Today

Showers And Thunderstorms

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

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Barlow and Oregon City.

  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 mi · 3 min · South McLoughlin Boulevard

  8. 8

    Turn right onto South 2nd Street

    148 m · 16 sec · South 2nd Street

  9. 9

    Turn left onto South High Street

    2674 ft · 2 min · South High Street

  10. 10

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 7th Street

Car Route Details

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

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
10 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
93.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
South Highway 99E
5.23 mi · 49%
South McLoughlin Boulevard
1.98 mi · 18%
Southeast 1st Avenue
0.92 mi · 9%
Southwest Pacific Highway East
0.9 mi · 8%
Southwest 1st Avenue
0.86 mi · 8%
South High Street
0.51 mi · 5%
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 18m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+1.6 mi
9.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Canby
00h 09m from Barlow
Leave By
7:54 PM PDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Rain leaving Barlow and Showers And Thunderstorms near Oregon City.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Barlow to Oregon City?

The road trip is about 10.7 miles (17.3 km) and usually takes 00h 18m 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?

Canby is a useful midpoint, sitting about 5.3 miles from Barlow and 5.3 miles from Oregon City.

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

The direct path is about 9.1 miles (14.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.6 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 7:54 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.88 one way or $3.76 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 3.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain around Barlow and Showers And Thunderstorms near Oregon City.

Stop Ideas Near Canby

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 Canby and the surrounding midpoint area.
Sunrise Park (City Of Tigard park)
Scenic stop 11.8 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
Happy Valley City Hall
Meeting point 12 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 3 mi away

Old City Hall

Canby , OR
182 N Holly St, Canby, OR 97013
Rating 4.2/5 20 reviews Shopping mall
Willamette Falls Heritage Foundation
Scenic stop 4.6 mi away

Willamette Falls Heritage Foundation

West Linn , OR
West Linn, OR 97068
Rating 4.1/5 21 reviews Non-profit organization,Tourist attraction

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Canby.

RAIL

Oregon City station

14 mi away
1757 Washington Street
BUS

Woodburn, OR

19 mi away
2900 Tom Tennant Drive
BUS

Portland, OR

29 mi away
550 NW 6th Avenue
RAIL

Union Station

30 mi away
800 NW Sixth Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Barlow and Oregon City. Straight-line distance: 9.15 mi (14.73 km).

Barlow

#1 Barlow

City in Oregon, USA

Population147
Coordinates45.2517900, -122.7206500
Altitude32
CountryUnited States
Oregon City

#2 Oregon City

City in Oregon, USA

Population37,339
Coordinates45.3573400, -122.6067600
Altitude38
CountryUnited States
Start: North 1st Street (-122.720702, 45.251791)
End: 7th Street (-122.606737, 45.357188)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 17 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 21m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 16m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 12m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 10m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 09m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 08m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.38 gal
1.43 L · about $1.88
Round trip
$3.76
0.76 gal · 2.86 L
Estimated CO2
3.4 kg one way
Round trip: 6.8 kg / 15 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.95 $1.88 $3.76
Mid-grade $5.34 $2.03 $4.06
Premium $5.57 $2.12 $4.23
Diesel $6.37 $2.42 $4.84

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 Oregon City. The current time is 15:13:47.

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.