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

The driving distance from Canby, OR to Oregon City, OR is about 8.8 miles (14.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 13m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 7.8 miles (12.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 27m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM PDT.
Trip Tools

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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
8.77 mi
00h 13m
Flight
7.74 mi
12.46 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
7.74 mi
Kilometers
12.46 km
Flight Time

Driving Distance

Road route
8.77 mi
Kilometers
14.12 km
Drive Time
00h 13m

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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 13m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Oregon City
Wed, Apr 22, 11:52 PM PDT
Return by in Canby
Thu, Apr 23, 12:05 AM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Canby
2026-04-22T23:38
Arrive Oregon City
Wed, Apr 22, 11:52 PM PDT
Route Timing
00h 13m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM PDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:14 AM to 7:14 PM PDT

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

Leave by
8:02 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Canby
10:00 PM PDT
Flexible departure

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
West Linn
OR

City in Oregon, USA

From Canby
4.4 mi
00h 06m
To Oregon City
4.4 mi
00h 06m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
58°F
Wednesday

Light Rain Likely

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
6 to 15 mph SW
Destination
58°F
Wednesday

Light Rain Likely

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
6 to 13 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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 mi · 3 min · South McLoughlin Boulevard

  5. 5

    Turn right onto South 2nd Street

    148 m · 16 sec · South 2nd Street

  6. 6

    Turn left onto South High Street

    2674 ft · 2 min · South High Street

  7. 7

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 7th Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Canby 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
7 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
79.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
South Highway 99E
5.23 mi · 60%
South McLoughlin Boulevard
1.98 mi · 23%
Southeast 1st Avenue
0.92 mi · 10%
South High Street
0.51 mi · 6%
South 2nd Street
0.09 mi · 1%
North Ivy Street
0.05 mi · 1%
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 13m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+1 mi
7.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
West Linn
00h 06m from Canby
Leave By
8:02 PM PDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Light Rain Likely leaving Canby and Light Rain Likely near Oregon City.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 8.8 miles (14.1 km) and usually takes 00h 13m 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?

West Linn is a useful midpoint, sitting about 4.4 miles from Canby and 4.4 miles from Oregon City.

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

The direct path is about 7.8 miles (12.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 1 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 8:02 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.53 one way or $3.07 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 2.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Light Rain Likely around Canby and Light Rain Likely near Oregon City.

Stop Ideas Near West Linn

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 West Linn and the surrounding midpoint area.
Powell's City of Books
Scenic stop 14.6 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
Happy Valley City Hall
Meeting point 11.3 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 3.8 mi away

Old City Hall

Canby , OR
182 N Holly St, Canby, OR 97013
Rating 4.2/5 20 reviews Shopping mall
Sunrise Park (City Of Tigard park)
Scenic stop 11.1 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

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to West Linn.

RAIL

Oregon City station

1 mi away
1757 Washington Street
RAIL

Union Station

19 mi away
800 NW Sixth Ave.
BUS

Portland, OR

19 mi away
550 NW 6th Avenue
RAIL

Vancouver station

30 mi away
1301 West 11th Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Canby and Oregon City. Straight-line distance: 7.74 mi (12.46 km).

Canby

#1 Canby

City in Oregon, USA

Population18,027
Coordinates45.2629000, -122.6925900
Altitude48
CountryUnited States
Oregon City

#2 Oregon City

City in Oregon, USA

Population37,339
Coordinates45.3573400, -122.6067600
Altitude38
CountryUnited States
Start: North Ivy Street (-122.692612, 45.262891)
End: 7th Street (-122.606737, 45.357188)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 14 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 17m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 13m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 10m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 08m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 07m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 06m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.31 gal
1.17 L · about $1.53
Round trip
$3.07
0.62 gal · 2.34 L
Estimated CO2
2.8 kg one way
Round trip: 5.5 kg / 12 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.95 $1.53 $3.07
Mid-grade $5.34 $1.65 $3.31
Premium $5.57 $1.73 $3.45
Diesel $6.37 $1.97 $3.95

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Canby and Oregon City. The current time is 23:38:06.

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.