How far is Boring, OR from West Linn, OR?

The driving distance from Boring, OR to West Linn, OR is about 14.4 miles (23.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 25m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 12.4 miles (19.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 51m 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
14.4 mi
00h 25m
Flight
12.35 mi
19.87 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
12.35 mi
Kilometers
19.87 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
14.4 mi
Kilometers
23.17 km
Drive Time
00h 25m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 25m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in West Linn
Wed, Apr 15, 3:39 PM PDT
Return by in Boring
Wed, Apr 15, 4:04 PM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Boring
2026-04-15T15:13
Arrive West Linn
Wed, Apr 15, 3:39 PM PDT
Route Timing
00h 25m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM PDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:26 AM to 7:26 PM PDT

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

Leave by
7:38 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Boring
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
Happy Valley
OR

City in Oregon, USA

From Boring
7.2 mi
00h 12m
To West Linn
7.2 mi
00h 12m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
50°F
Wednesday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
7 to 12 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 Boring and West Linn.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Boring and West Linn.

  1. 1

    Start on Southeast Highway 212

    10.1 mi · 18 min · Southeast Highway 212

  2. 2

    Turn left onto I 205 South, OR 213 South: Oregon City

    2038 ft · 52 sec

  3. 3

    Merge slight left

    3.3 mi · 4 min

  4. 4

    Take the exit slight right toward OR 43: West Linn, Lake Oswego

    967 ft · 26 sec

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Willamette Drive

    1441 ft · 41 sec · Willamette Drive

  6. 6

    Turn right

    86 m · 25 sec

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Hood Street

    136 m · 13 sec · Hood Street

  8. 8

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Hood Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Boring and West Linn.

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
8 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
55.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Southeast Highway 212
10.1 mi · 70%
I 205 South
3.69 mi · 26%
Willamette Drive
0.27 mi · 2%
OR 43
0.18 mi · 1%
Hood Street
0.08 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Southeast Highway 212

Start on Southeast Highway 212

10.1 mi · 00h 18m

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 25m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+2 mi
12.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Happy Valley
00h 12m from Boring
Leave By
7:38 PM PDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Boring and Showers And Thunderstorms near West Linn.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Boring to West Linn?

The road trip is about 14.4 miles (23.2 km) and usually takes 00h 25m 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?

Happy Valley is a useful midpoint, sitting about 7.2 miles from Boring and 7.2 miles from West Linn.

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

The direct path is about 12.4 miles (19.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 2 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 7:38 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.53 one way or $5.05 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Boring and Showers And Thunderstorms near West Linn.

Stop Ideas Near Happy Valley

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 Happy Valley and the surrounding midpoint area.
Powell's City of Books
Scenic stop 11.3 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 10.8 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
Old City Hall
Nearby stop 13.5 mi away

Old City Hall

Canby , OR
182 N Holly St, Canby, OR 97013
Rating 4.2/5 20 reviews Shopping mall
Hollybrook Park
Scenic stop 6.4 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 Happy Valley.

RAIL

Oregon City station

10 mi away
1757 Washington Street
RAIL

Union Station

14 mi away
800 NW Sixth Ave.
BUS

Portland, OR

14 mi away
550 NW 6th Avenue
RAIL

Vancouver station

24 mi away
1301 West 11th Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Boring and West Linn. Straight-line distance: 12.35 mi (19.87 km).

Photo coming soon

#1 Boring

Boring is a place in Oregon, United States.

Population0
Coordinates45.4298400, -122.3748100
Altitude152
CountryUnited States
West Linn

#2 West Linn

City in Oregon, USA

Population26,747
Coordinates45.3656800, -122.6123100
Altitude41
CountryUnited States
Start: Southeast Highway 212 (-122.374825, 45.42985)
End: Hood Street (-122.612277, 45.365681)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 23 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 28m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 21m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 17m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 14m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 12m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 10m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.51 gal
1.92 L · about $2.53
Round trip
$5.05
1.02 gal · 3.84 L
Estimated CO2
4.5 kg one way
Round trip: 9.1 kg / 20 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.95 $2.53 $5.05
Mid-grade $5.34 $2.72 $5.44
Premium $5.57 $2.84 $5.68
Diesel $6.37 $3.25 $6.49

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 Boring and West Linn. The current time is 15:13:32.

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.