How far is Independence, OR from Oregon City, OR?
The driving distance from Independence, OR to Oregon City, OR is about 55 miles (88.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 04m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 45 miles (72.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 09m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT.
Reverse, save, or send this route
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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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 01h 04m.
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.
Light Rain Likely
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Independence and Oregon City.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Independence and Oregon City.
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Start on the route
8 m · 7 sec
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Turn left onto Monmouth Street
571 ft · 15 sec · Monmouth Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto South Main Street
1.4 km · 1 min · South Main Street
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Continue on Independence Highway
5.4 mi · 8 min · Independence Highway
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Take the ramp straight toward OR 22 East: Salem
855 ft · 13 sec · Salem Dallas Highway Northwest
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Merge slight left onto Salem Dallas Highway Northwest
4.8 mi · 7 min · Salem Dallas Highway Northwest
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Keep slight right to continue on Center Street Bridge
2961 ft · 1 min · Center Street Bridge
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Take the exit slight left toward OR 99E Business North: Keizer, Portland
707 ft · 33 sec
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Turn right onto Front Street Northeast
1189 ft · 33 sec · Front Street Northeast
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Turn left onto Commercial Street Northeast
1256 ft · 36 sec · Commercial Street Northeast
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Continue on Liberty Street Northeast
1.1 mi · 3 min · Liberty Street Northeast
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Turn right onto Doctor Martin Luther King Junior Parkway
3.1 mi · 5 min · Doctor Martin Luther King Junior Parkway
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Keep slight left to continue on I 5 North: Portland
28.4 mi · 33 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 Independence and Oregon City.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 5 North
Keep slight left to continue on I 5 North: Portland
28.4 mi · 00h 33m
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.
Light Rain Likely leaving Independence 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 Independence to Oregon City?
The road trip is about 55 miles (88.5 km) and usually takes 01h 04m 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?
Gervais is a useful midpoint, sitting about 27.1 miles from Independence and 27.8 miles from Oregon City.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 45 miles (72.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 10 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 PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:20 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.60 one way or $19.21 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 17.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Light Rain Likely around Independence and Light Rain Likely near Oregon City.
Stop Ideas Near Gervais
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Salem city park
Woodburn City Hall
Old City Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Gervais.
Woodburn, OR
Salem station
Oregon City station
Portland, OR
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Independence and Oregon City. Straight-line distance: 44.97 mi (72.38 km).
#1 Independence
City in Oregon, USA
| Population | 10,871 |
| Coordinates | 44.8512300, -123.1867700 |
| Altitude | 51 |
| 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: 88 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 49m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 22m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 05m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 54m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 47m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 41m |
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 | $9.60 | $19.21 |
| Mid-grade | $5.34 | $10.36 | $20.71 |
| Premium | $5.57 | $10.80 | $21.60 |
| Diesel | $6.37 | $12.35 | $24.70 |
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
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