How far is Milwaukie, OR from Canby, OR?
The driving distance from Milwaukie, OR to Canby, OR is about 17.6 miles (28.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 27m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 12.9 miles (20.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 55m 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 27m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Oregon, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Milwaukie and Canby.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Milwaukie and Canby.
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Start on Southeast Harrison Street
1809 ft · 1 min · Southeast Harrison Street
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Turn right onto Milwaukie Expressway
3.3 mi · 5 min · Milwaukie Expressway
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Take the exit right toward I 205 South, OR 213 South: Oregon City
4.7 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 · 18 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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Turn right onto North Ivy Street
78 m · 7 sec · North Ivy Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North Ivy Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Milwaukie and Canby.
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.
Chance Rain Showers leaving Milwaukie and Chance Rain Showers near Canby.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Milwaukie to Canby?
The road trip is about 17.6 miles (28.3 km) and usually takes 00h 27m 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 8.8 miles from Milwaukie and 8.8 miles from Canby.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 12.9 miles (20.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.7 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:34 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.07 one way or $6.14 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Milwaukie and Chance Rain Showers near Canby.
Stop Ideas Near Oregon City
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Powell's City of Books
City of Portland: Archives and Records Management
Gresham City Hall
Hollybrook Park
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 Milwaukie and Canby. Straight-line distance: 12.93 mi (20.81 km).
#1 Milwaukie
City in Oregon, United State
| Population | 21,046 |
| Coordinates | 45.4462300, -122.6392600 |
| Altitude | 14 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Canby
City in Oregon, USA
| Population | 18,027 |
| Coordinates | 45.2629000, -122.6925900 |
| Altitude | 48 |
| Country | United States |
End: North Ivy Street (-122.692612, 45.262891)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 28 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 35m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 26m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 21m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 17m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 15m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 13m |
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 | $3.07 | $6.14 |
| Mid-grade | $5.34 | $3.31 | $6.62 |
| Premium | $5.57 | $3.45 | $6.90 |
| Diesel | $6.37 | $3.95 | $7.89 |
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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