How far is Clackamas, OR from Barlow, OR?

The driving distance from Clackamas, OR to Barlow, OR is about 17.3 miles (27.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 29m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 13 miles (20.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 58m 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
17.35 mi
00h 29m
Flight
13.01 mi
20.93 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
13.01 mi
Kilometers
20.93 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
17.35 mi
Kilometers
27.93 km
Drive Time
00h 29m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 29m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Barlow
Wed, Apr 15, 5:27 PM PDT
Return by in Clackamas
Wed, Apr 15, 5:56 PM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Clackamas
2026-04-15T16:57
Arrive Barlow
Wed, Apr 15, 5:27 PM PDT
Route Timing
00h 29m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM PDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:29 AM to 7:29 PM PDT

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

Leave by
7:32 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Clackamas
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 Clackamas
8.7 mi
00h 14m
To Barlow
8.7 mi
00h 14m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
53°F
Wednesday

Rain And Snow Likely then Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
2 to 8 mph SW
Destination
53°F
Wednesday

Rain

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
6 to 10 mph WSW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Clackamas and Barlow.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Clackamas and Barlow.

  1. 1

    Start on OR 213 North, OR 224 West, I 205 North: Portland

    1344 ft · 36 sec

  2. 2

    Merge slight left

    1120 ft · 17 sec

  3. 3

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

    2886 ft · 1 min

  4. 4

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

    991 ft · 27 sec

  5. 5

    Turn right

    55 m · 7 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Sunrise Expressway

    560 ft · 15 sec · Sunrise Expressway

  7. 7

    Take the exit left toward I 205 South, OR 213 South: Oregon City

    4.7 mi · 7 min

  8. 8

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

    967 ft · 33 sec

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Willamette Drive

    658 ft · 16 sec · Willamette Drive

  10. 10

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Willamette Drive

    50 m · 4 sec · Willamette Drive

  11. 11

    Exit the roundabout onto Willamette Drive

    666 ft · 19 sec · Willamette Drive

  12. 12

    Turn slight left onto Oregon City Bridge

    903 ft · 35 sec · Oregon City Bridge

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Main Street

    596 ft · 17 sec · Main Street

  14. 14

    Turn left onto McLoughlin Boulevard

    2.4 mi · 4 min · McLoughlin Boulevard

  15. 15

    Continue on South Highway 99E

    5.2 mi · 8 min · South Highway 99E

  16. 16

    Continue on Southeast 1st Avenue

    1.5 km · 2 min · Southeast 1st Avenue

  17. 17

    Continue on Southwest 1st Avenue

    1.4 km · 2 min · Southwest 1st Avenue

  18. 18

    Continue on Pacific Highway East

    649 ft · 12 sec · Pacific Highway East

  19. 19

    Merge slight left onto Southwest Pacific Highway East

    1.1 km · 56 sec · Southwest Pacific Highway East

  20. 20

    Take the exit slight right

    538 ft · 15 sec

  21. 21

    Merge slight left onto South Barlow Road

    660 ft · 16 sec · South Barlow Road

  22. 22

    Turn right onto West 1st Street

    159 m · 23 sec · West 1st Street

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East 1st Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Clackamas and Barlow.

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
23 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
11
4 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
132.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
South Highway 99E
5.22 mi · 30%
I 205 South
4.72 mi · 27%
McLoughlin Boulevard
2.43 mi · 14%
Southeast 1st Avenue
0.92 mi · 5%
Southwest 1st Avenue
0.86 mi · 5%
Southwest Pacific Highway East
0.77 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

South Highway 99E

Continue on South Highway 99E

5.22 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 29m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4.3 mi
13 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Oregon City
00h 14m from Clackamas
Leave By
7:32 PM PDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Rain And Snow Likely then Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Clackamas and Rain near Barlow.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Clackamas to Barlow?

The road trip is about 17.3 miles (27.9 km) and usually takes 00h 29m 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 8.7 miles from Clackamas and 8.7 miles from Barlow.

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

The direct path is about 13 miles (20.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.3 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 7:32 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.02 one way or $6.04 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain And Snow Likely then Showers And Thunderstorms around Clackamas and Rain near Barlow.

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 12.8 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 9.2 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 6 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 13.8 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 Clackamas and Barlow. Straight-line distance: 13.01 mi (20.93 km).

Clackamas

#1 Clackamas

Unincorporated community in Oregon, United States

Population6,965
Coordinates45.4076200, -122.5703700
Altitude53
CountryUnited States
Barlow

#2 Barlow

City in Oregon, USA

Population147
Coordinates45.2517900, -122.7206500
Altitude32
CountryUnited States
Start: Clackamas (-122.57037, 45.40762)
End: Barlow (-122.72065, 45.25179)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 28 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 34m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 26m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 20m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 17m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 14m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 12m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.61 gal
2.32 L · about $3.02
Round trip
$6.04
1.22 gal · 4.64 L
Estimated CO2
5.4 kg one way
Round trip: 10.8 kg / 24 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.95 $3.02 $6.04
Mid-grade $5.34 $3.26 $6.51
Premium $5.57 $3.40 $6.79
Diesel $6.37 $3.88 $7.77

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 Clackamas and Barlow. The current time is 16:57:54.

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.