How far is Happy Valley, OR from Boring, OR?

The driving distance from Happy Valley, OR to Boring, OR is about 9.5 miles (15.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 17m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 7.6 miles (12.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 35m 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
9.53 mi
00h 17m
Flight
7.63 mi
12.28 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
7.63 mi
Kilometers
12.28 km
Flight Time

Driving Distance

Road route
9.53 mi
Kilometers
15.33 km
Drive Time
00h 17m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 17m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Boring
Wed, Apr 15, 5:15 PM PDT
Return by in Happy Valley
Wed, Apr 15, 5:33 PM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Happy Valley
2026-04-15T16:57
Arrive Boring
Wed, Apr 15, 5:15 PM PDT
Route Timing
00h 17m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM PDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:18 AM to 7:18 PM PDT

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

Leave by
7:54 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Happy Valley
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
Clackamas
OR

Unincorporated community in Oregon, United States

From Happy Valley
4.7 mi
00h 08m
To Boring
4.8 mi
00h 08m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
51°F
Today

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 10:00 AM PDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph WSW
Destination
50°F
Wednesday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
7 to 12 mph WSW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Happy Valley and Boring.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Happy Valley and Boring.

  1. 1

    Start on Southeast Mount Scott Boulevard

    18 m · 2 sec · Southeast Mount Scott Boulevard

  2. 2

    Turn straight onto Southeast King Road

    1.2 km · 2 min · Southeast King Road

  3. 3

    Turn sharp right onto Southeast 145th Avenue

    2283 ft · 56 sec · Southeast 145th Avenue

  4. 4

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Southeast 147th Avenue

    22 m · 2 sec · Southeast 147th Avenue

  5. 5

    Exit the roundabout onto Southeast 147th Avenue

    2178 ft · 44 sec · Southeast 147th Avenue

  6. 6

    Continue on Southeast 152nd Avenue

    1.4 km · 2 min · Southeast 152nd Avenue

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Southeast Sunnyside Road

    2.7 mi · 5 min · Southeast Sunnyside Road

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Southeast Highway 212

    4.3 mi · 7 min · Southeast Highway 212

  9. 9

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Southeast Highway 212

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Happy Valley and Boring.

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
9 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
0 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
94.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Southeast Highway 212
4.35 mi · 46%
Southeast Sunnyside Road
2.69 mi · 28%
Southeast 152nd Avenue
0.86 mi · 9%
Southeast King Road
0.76 mi · 8%
Southeast 145th Avenue
0.43 mi · 5%
Southeast 147th Avenue
0.43 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Southeast Highway 212

Turn left onto Southeast Highway 212

4.35 mi · 00h 07m

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 17m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+1.9 mi
7.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Clackamas
00h 08m from Happy Valley
Leave By
7:54 PM PDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Happy Valley and Showers And Thunderstorms near Boring.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Happy Valley to Boring?

The road trip is about 9.5 miles (15.3 km) and usually takes 00h 17m 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?

Clackamas is a useful midpoint, sitting about 4.7 miles from Happy Valley and 4.8 miles from Boring.

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

The direct path is about 7.6 miles (12.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.9 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 7:54 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.68 one way or $3.37 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Happy Valley and Showers And Thunderstorms near Boring.

Stop Ideas Near Clackamas

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 Clackamas and the surrounding midpoint area.
Powell's City of Books
Scenic stop 12.6 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
Stop photo coming soon
Meeting point 9.7 mi away

West Linn City Hall

West Linn , OR
22500 Salamo Rd, West Linn, OR 97068
Rating 4.2/5 6 reviews City Hall
Stop photo coming soon
Nearby stop 6.1 mi away

Gresham City Passport Office

Gresham , OR
City Hall, 1333 NW Eastman Pkwy, Gresham, OR 97030
Rating 4.4/5 11 reviews Passport office
Hollybrook Park
Scenic stop 5 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 Clackamas.

RAIL

Oregon City station

5 mi away
1757 Washington Street
RAIL

Union Station

16 mi away
800 NW Sixth Ave.
BUS

Portland, OR

16 mi away
550 NW 6th Avenue
RAIL

Vancouver station

26 mi away
1301 West 11th Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Happy Valley and Boring. Straight-line distance: 7.63 mi (12.28 km).

Happy Valley

#1 Happy Valley

City in Oregon, USA

Population23,781
Coordinates45.4467900, -122.5303700
Altitude153
CountryUnited States
Photo coming soon

#2 Boring

Boring is a place in Oregon, United States.

Population0
Coordinates45.4298400, -122.3748100
Altitude152
CountryUnited States
Start: Happy Valley (-122.53037, 45.44679)
End: Boring (-122.37481, 45.42984)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 15 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 19m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 14m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 11m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 09m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 08m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 07m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.34 gal
1.27 L · about $1.68
Round trip
$3.37
0.68 gal · 2.54 L
Estimated CO2
3 kg one way
Round trip: 6 kg / 13 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.95 $1.68 $3.37
Mid-grade $5.34 $1.81 $3.63
Premium $5.57 $1.89 $3.78
Diesel $6.37 $2.16 $4.33

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 Happy Valley and Boring. The current time is 16:57:57.

Distance to Other Cities

Planning a road trip? See the full trip guide on Trip.ovh — stops, fuel costs, weather, and departure timing.

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.