How far is Boring, OR from Happy Valley, OR?
The driving distance from Boring, OR to Happy Valley, OR is about 9.3 miles (15 km), with a travel time of about 00h 18m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 7.6 miles (12.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 37m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM PDT.
Reverse, save, or send this route
This is an easy same-day return drive. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.
This is an easy same-day return drive.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
Gas Cost Calculator
Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
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.
Unincorporated community in Oregon, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Showers And Thunderstorms
Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Boring and Happy Valley.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Boring and Happy Valley.
-
1
Start on Southeast Highway 212
4.3 mi · 7 min · Southeast Highway 212
-
2
Turn right onto Southeast Sunnyside Road
2.7 mi · 5 min · Southeast Sunnyside Road
-
3
Turn right onto Southeast 152nd Avenue
1.4 km · 2 min · Southeast 152nd Avenue
-
4
Continue on Southeast 147th Avenue
2166 ft · 43 sec · Southeast 147th Avenue
-
5
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Southeast 145th Avenue
37 m · 3 sec · Southeast 145th Avenue
-
6
Exit the roundabout onto Southeast 145th Avenue
2300 ft · 1 min · Southeast 145th Avenue
-
7
Turn sharp left onto Southeast King Road
1.3 km · 2 min · Southeast King Road
-
8
Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Southeast Mount Scott Boulevard
61 m · 4 sec · Southeast Mount Scott Boulevard
-
9
Exit the roundabout onto Southeast Mount Scott Boulevard
30 m · 2 sec · Southeast Mount Scott Boulevard
-
10
Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Southeast Mount Scott Boulevard
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Boring 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.
Southeast Highway 212
Start on Southeast Highway 212
4.35 mi · 00h 07m
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Boring 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 Boring to Happy Valley?
The road trip is about 9.3 miles (15 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?
Clackamas is a useful midpoint, sitting about 4.8 miles from Boring and 4.5 miles from Happy Valley.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 7.6 miles (12.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.7 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 7:52 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.63 one way or $3.27 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 2.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Boring and Showers And Thunderstorms near Happy Valley.
Stop Ideas Near Clackamas
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Powell's City of Books
West Linn City Hall
Gresham City Passport Office
Hollybrook Park
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Clackamas.
Oregon City station
Union Station
Portland, OR
Vancouver station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Boring and Happy Valley. Straight-line distance: 7.63 mi (12.28 km).
#1 Boring
Boring is a place in Oregon, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 45.4298400, -122.3748100 |
| Altitude | 152 |
| 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: 15 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 18m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 14m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 11m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 09m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 08m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 06m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $4.95 | $1.63 | $3.27 |
| Mid-grade | $5.34 | $1.76 | $3.52 |
| Premium | $5.57 | $1.84 | $3.67 |
| Diesel | $6.37 | $2.10 | $4.20 |
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
Distance to Other Cities
Planning a road trip? See the full trip guide on Trip.ovh — stops, fuel costs, weather, and departure timing.