How far is Happy Valley, OR from Barlow, OR?
The driving distance from Happy Valley, OR to Barlow, OR is about 19.6 miles (31.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 33m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 16.3 miles (26.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 07m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 33m.
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Halfway Point
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City in Oregon, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
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Showers And Thunderstorms
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Happy Valley and Barlow.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Happy Valley and Barlow.
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Start on Southeast Mount Scott Boulevard
18 m · 9 sec · Southeast Mount Scott Boulevard
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Turn sharp left onto Southeast King Road
48 m · 4 sec · Southeast King Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Southeast 129th Avenue
42 m · 3 sec · Southeast 129th Avenue
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Exit the roundabout onto Southeast 129th Avenue
1.3 km · 2 min · Southeast 129th Avenue
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Continue on Southeast 122nd Avenue
2651 ft · 1 min · Southeast 122nd Avenue
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Turn right onto Southeast Sunnyside Road
1.2 km · 2 min · Southeast Sunnyside Road
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Turn left onto Southeast Sunnybrook Boulevard
1.3 km · 2 min · Southeast Sunnybrook Boulevard
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Turn left onto I 205 South: Oregon City
1385 ft · 36 sec
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Merge slight left
5 mi · 7 min
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Take the exit slight right toward OR 43: West Linn, Lake Oswego
967 ft · 33 sec
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Turn left onto Willamette Drive
658 ft · 16 sec · Willamette Drive
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Willamette Drive
50 m · 4 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
903 ft · 35 sec · Oregon City Bridge
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Turn right onto Main Street
596 ft · 17 sec · Main Street
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Turn left onto McLoughlin Boulevard
2.4 mi · 4 min · McLoughlin Boulevard
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Continue on South Highway 99E
5.2 mi · 8 min · South Highway 99E
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Continue on Southeast 1st Avenue
1.5 km · 2 min · Southeast 1st Avenue
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Continue on Southwest 1st Avenue
1.4 km · 2 min · Southwest 1st Avenue
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Continue on Pacific Highway East
649 ft · 12 sec · Pacific Highway East
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Merge slight left onto Southwest Pacific Highway East
1.1 km · 56 sec · Southwest Pacific Highway East
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Take the exit slight right
538 ft · 15 sec
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Merge slight left onto South Barlow Road
660 ft · 16 sec · South Barlow Road
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Turn right onto West 1st Street
159 m · 23 sec · West 1st Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East 1st Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Happy Valley and Barlow.
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.
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.
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Happy Valley and Rain near Barlow.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Happy Valley to Barlow?
The road trip is about 19.6 miles (31.5 km) and usually takes 00h 33m 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 9.8 miles from Happy Valley and 9.8 miles from Barlow.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 16.3 miles (26.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.3 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 7:22 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.42 one way or $6.83 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Happy Valley and Rain near Barlow.
Stop Ideas Near Oregon City
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
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Gresham City Passport Office
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Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Oregon City.
Oregon City station
Union Station
Portland, OR
Vancouver station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Happy Valley and Barlow. Straight-line distance: 16.34 mi (26.29 km).
#1 Happy Valley
City in Oregon, USA
| Population | 23,781 |
| Coordinates | 45.4467900, -122.5303700 |
| Altitude | 153 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Barlow
City in Oregon, USA
| Population | 147 |
| Coordinates | 45.2517900, -122.7206500 |
| Altitude | 32 |
| Country | United States |
End: Barlow (-122.72065, 45.25179)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 32 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 39m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 29m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 23m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 19m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 16m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 14m |
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 | $4.95 | $3.42 | $6.83 |
| Mid-grade | $5.34 | $3.68 | $7.37 |
| Premium | $5.57 | $3.84 | $7.68 |
| Diesel | $6.37 | $4.39 | $8.79 |
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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