How far is Canby, OR from Milwaukie, OR?

The driving distance from Canby, OR to Milwaukie, OR is about 18.1 miles (29.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 30m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 12.9 miles (20.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 00m 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
18.05 mi
00h 30m
Flight
12.93 mi
20.81 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
12.93 mi
Kilometers
20.81 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
18.05 mi
Kilometers
29.05 km
Drive Time
00h 30m

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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 30m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Milwaukie
Thu, Apr 16, 2:00 PM PDT
Return by in Canby
Thu, Apr 16, 2:30 PM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Canby
2026-04-16T13:30
Arrive Milwaukie
Thu, Apr 16, 2:00 PM PDT
Route Timing
00h 30m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM PDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:30 AM to 7:30 PM PDT

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

Leave by
7:30 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Canby
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 Canby
9 mi
00h 15m
To Milwaukie
9 mi
00h 15m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
56°F
Thursday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
6 mph SW
Destination
56°F
Thursday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
6 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Canby and Milwaukie.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Canby and Milwaukie.

  1. 1

    Start on North Ivy Street

    78 m · 14 sec · North Ivy Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Southeast 1st Avenue

    1.5 km · 2 min · Southeast 1st Avenue

  3. 3

    Continue on South Highway 99E

    5.2 mi · 8 min · South Highway 99E

  4. 4

    Continue on South McLoughlin Boulevard

    2.4 mi · 4 min · South McLoughlin Boulevard

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Railroad Avenue

    586 ft · 21 sec · Railroad Avenue

  6. 6

    Turn left onto 7th Street

    113 m · 11 sec · 7th Street

  7. 7

    Continue on Oregon City Bridge

    769 ft · 26 sec · Oregon City Bridge

  8. 8

    Turn slight right onto Willamette Drive

    687 ft · 20 sec · Willamette Drive

  9. 9

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward I 205 North

    84 m · 7 sec

  10. 10

    Exit the roundabout onto I 205 North

    709 ft · 17 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Abernethy Bridge

    4.3 mi · 6 min · Abernethy Bridge

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward OR 213 North, OR 224: 82nd Avenue, Milwaukie

    2886 ft · 1 min

  13. 13

    Take the ramp slight right toward OR 224: Estacada, Milwaukie

    991 ft · 27 sec

  14. 14

    Turn right

    55 m · 7 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left onto Sunrise Expressway

    560 ft · 12 sec · Sunrise Expressway

  16. 16

    Continue on Milwaukie Expressway

    3.3 mi · 6 min · Milwaukie Expressway

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Southeast Harrison Street

    1809 ft · 1 min · Southeast Harrison Street

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Southeast Harrison Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Canby and Milwaukie.

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
18 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
99.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
South Highway 99E
5.23 mi · 29%
Abernethy Bridge
4.31 mi · 24%
Milwaukie Expressway
3.3 mi · 18%
South McLoughlin Boulevard
2.39 mi · 13%
Southeast 1st Avenue
0.92 mi · 5%
OR 213 North
0.55 mi · 3%
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 30m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5.2 mi
12.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Oregon City
00h 15m from Canby
Leave By
7:30 PM PDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Canby and Chance Rain Showers near Milwaukie.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Canby to Milwaukie?

The road trip is about 18.1 miles (29.1 km) and usually takes 00h 30m 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 miles from Canby and 9 miles from Milwaukie.

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

The direct path is about 12.9 miles (20.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.2 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 7:30 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.17 one way or $6.34 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Canby and Chance Rain Showers near Milwaukie.

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 11.7 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 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
Gresham City Hall
Nearby stop 13.1 mi away

Gresham City Hall

Gresham , OR
Gresham, OR 97030
Rating 4.6/5 7 reviews Light rail station
Hollybrook Park
Scenic stop 11.8 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 Canby and Milwaukie. Straight-line distance: 12.93 mi (20.81 km).

Canby

#1 Canby

City in Oregon, USA

Population18,027
Coordinates45.2629000, -122.6925900
Altitude48
CountryUnited States
Milwaukie

#2 Milwaukie

City in Oregon, United State

Population21,046
Coordinates45.4462300, -122.6392600
Altitude14
CountryUnited States
Start: Canby (-122.69259, 45.2629)
End: Milwaukie (-122.63926, 45.44623)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 29 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 36m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 27m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 21m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 18m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 15m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 13m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.64 gal
2.41 L · about $3.17
Round trip
$6.34
1.28 gal · 4.82 L
Estimated CO2
5.7 kg one way
Round trip: 11.4 kg / 25 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.95 $3.17 $6.34
Mid-grade $5.34 $3.42 $6.83
Premium $5.57 $3.56 $7.12
Diesel $6.37 $4.07 $8.15

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 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Canby and Milwaukie. The current time is 13:30:00.

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.