How far is Cottage Grove, OR from Oregon City, OR?
The driving distance from Cottage Grove, OR to Oregon City, OR is about 124.7 miles (200.7 km), with a travel time of about 02h 05m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 110 miles (177.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 10m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PST.
Reverse, save, or send this route
This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.
This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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 02h 05m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
City in Oregon, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Cloudy
Chance Light Rain
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Cottage Grove and Oregon City.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Cottage Grove and Oregon City.
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Start on the route
41 m · 16 sec
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At the end of the road, turn left onto North 9th Street
1 km · 1 min · North 9th Street
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Keep slight right to continue on East Cottage Grove Connector
1.1 km · 2 min · East Cottage Grove Connector
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Take the ramp left
1936 ft · 47 sec
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Merge slight left
113.1 mi · 2 hr 12 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 205 North: Oregon City
1.2 km · 53 sec
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Continue straight
7.3 mi · 9 min
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Take the exit slight right toward OR 43: West Linn, Lake Oswego
1623 ft · 40 sec
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Willamette Drive
7 m · 1 sec · Willamette Drive
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Exit the roundabout onto Willamette Drive
666 ft · 19 sec · Willamette Drive
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Turn slight left onto Oregon City Bridge
769 ft · 26 sec · Oregon City Bridge
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Continue on 7th Street
113 m · 13 sec · 7th Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Railroad Avenue
886 ft · 20 sec · Railroad Avenue
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Turn right onto Main Street
101 m · 11 sec · Main Street
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Turn right onto 10th Street
53 m · 6 sec · 10th Street
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Continue on Singer Hill Road
803 ft · 35 sec · Singer Hill Road
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Turn right onto 7th Street
31 m · 4 sec · 7th Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · 7th Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Cottage Grove and Oregon City.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
East Cottage Grove Connector
Merge slight left
113 mi · 02h 12m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Mostly Cloudy leaving Cottage Grove and Chance Light Rain near Oregon City.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Cottage Grove to Oregon City?
The road trip is about 124.7 miles (200.7 km) and usually takes 02h 05m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Millersburg is a useful midpoint, sitting about 62 miles from Cottage Grove and 62.7 miles from Oregon City.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 110 miles (177.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.7 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:20 PM PST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.45 one way or $40.90 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 39.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Cottage Grove and Chance Light Rain near Oregon City.
Stop Ideas Near Millersburg
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Millersburg.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Cottage Grove and Oregon City. Straight-line distance: 110.04 mi (177.1 km).
#1 Cottage Grove
City in Oregon, USA
| Population | 10,518 |
| Coordinates | 43.7976200, -123.0595200 |
| Altitude | 196 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Oregon City
City in Oregon, USA
| Population | 37,339 |
| Coordinates | 45.3573400, -122.6067600 |
| Altitude | 38 |
| Country | United States |
End: 7th Street (-122.606737, 45.357188)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 201 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 09m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 07m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 29m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 04m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 46m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 33m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $4.65 | $20.45 | $40.90 |
| Mid-grade | $4.89 | $21.52 | $43.05 |
| Premium | $5.20 | $22.86 | $45.72 |
| Diesel | $6.61 | $29.08 | $58.15 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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