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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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 18m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Oregon, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
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Showers And Thunderstorms
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.
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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 mi · 3 min · South McLoughlin Boulevard
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Turn right onto South 2nd Street
148 m · 16 sec · South 2nd Street
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Turn left onto South High Street
2674 ft · 2 min · South High Street
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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.
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 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.
Sunrise Park (City Of Tigard park)
Happy Valley City Hall
Old City Hall
Willamette Falls Heritage Foundation
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Canby.
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Union Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Barlow and Oregon City. Straight-line distance: 9.15 mi (14.73 km).
#1 Barlow
City in Oregon, USA
| Population | 147 |
| Coordinates | 45.2517900, -122.7206500 |
| Altitude | 32 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Oregon City
City in Oregon, USA
| Population | 37,339 |
| Coordinates | 45.3573400, -122.6067600 |
| Altitude | 38 |
| Country | United States |
End: 7th Street (-122.606737, 45.357188)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 17 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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