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

The driving distance from Milwaukie, OR to Happy Valley, OR is about 7.9 miles (12.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 16m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 5.3 miles (8.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 33m 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
7.88 mi
00h 16m
Flight
5.28 mi
8.49 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
5.28 mi
Kilometers
8.49 km
Flight Time

Driving Distance

Road route
7.88 mi
Kilometers
12.68 km
Drive Time
00h 16m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 16m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Happy Valley
Thu, Apr 16, 12:15 PM PDT
Return by in Milwaukie
Thu, Apr 16, 12:32 PM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Milwaukie
2026-04-16T11:59
Arrive Happy Valley
Thu, Apr 16, 12:15 PM PDT
Route Timing
00h 16m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM PDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:17 AM to 7:17 PM PDT

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

Leave by
7:56 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Milwaukie
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 Milwaukie
3.5 mi
00h 08m
To Happy Valley
4.4 mi
00h 08m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
56°F
Thursday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
6 mph SW
Destination
56°F
Thursday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
5 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Southeast Harrison Street

    1809 ft · 1 min · Southeast Harrison Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Milwaukie Expressway

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Milwaukie Expressway

  3. 3

    Take the exit slight right toward Lake Road

    1217 ft · 41 sec

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Southeast Lake Road

    2006 ft · 45 sec · Southeast Lake Road

  5. 5

    Continue on Southeast Harmony Road

    1422 ft · 34 sec · Southeast Harmony Road

  6. 6

    Continue on Southeast Harmony Road

    1.5 km · 2 min · Southeast Harmony Road

  7. 7

    Continue on Southeast Sunnyside Road

    2.1 mi · 4 min · Southeast Sunnyside Road

  8. 8

    Turn sharp left onto Southeast 122nd Avenue

    2924 ft · 1 min · Southeast 122nd Avenue

  9. 9

    Continue on Southeast 129th Avenue

    1.3 km · 2 min · Southeast 129th Avenue

  10. 10

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Southeast Mount Scott Boulevard

    3 m · 1 sec · Southeast Mount Scott Boulevard

  11. 11

    Exit the roundabout onto Southeast Mount Scott Boulevard

    30 m · 2 sec · Southeast Mount Scott Boulevard

  12. 12

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Southeast Mount Scott Boulevard

Car Route Details

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

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
12 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
0 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
151.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Southeast Sunnyside Road
2.1 mi · 27%
Milwaukie Expressway
1.33 mi · 17%
Southeast Harmony Road
1.21 mi · 15%
Southeast 129th Avenue
0.81 mi · 10%
Southeast 122nd Avenue
0.55 mi · 7%
Southeast Lake Road
0.38 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

Southeast Sunnyside Road

Continue on Southeast Sunnyside Road

2.1 mi · 00h 04m

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 16m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+2.6 mi
5.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Clackamas
00h 08m from Milwaukie
Leave By
7:56 PM PDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Milwaukie and Chance Rain Showers near Happy Valley.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 7.9 miles (12.7 km) and usually takes 00h 16m 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 3.5 miles from Milwaukie and 4.4 miles from Happy Valley.

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

The direct path is about 5.3 miles (8.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.6 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 7:56 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.39 one way or $2.77 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 2.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Milwaukie and Chance Rain Showers near Happy Valley.

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 8 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
City of Portland: Archives and Records Management
Meeting point 7.4 mi away

City of Portland: Archives and Records Management

Portland , OR
1800 SW 6th Ave #550, Portland, OR 97201, United States
Rating 5.0/5 3 reviews Government office
Stop photo coming soon
Nearby stop 4.3 mi away

Lake Oswego Fire Dept. Station 214

Lake Oswego , OR
300 B Ave, Lake Oswego, OR 97034, United States
Rating 5.0/5 3 reviews Fire station
Oregon-Washington Bridge
Scenic stop 13.6 mi away

Oregon-Washington Bridge

Vancouver , WA
I-5 Bridge, I-5, Vancouver, WA 98660
Rating 5.0/5 1 reviews 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 Milwaukie and Happy Valley. Straight-line distance: 5.28 mi (8.49 km).

Milwaukie

#1 Milwaukie

City in Oregon, United State

Population21,046
Coordinates45.4462300, -122.6392600
Altitude14
CountryUnited States
Happy Valley

#2 Happy Valley

City in Oregon, USA

Population23,781
Coordinates45.4467900, -122.5303700
Altitude153
CountryUnited States
Start: Southeast Harrison Street (-122.639357, 45.446351)
End: Southeast King Road (-122.530368, 45.446955)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 13 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 15m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 11m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 09m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 07m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 06m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 05m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.28 gal
1.05 L · about $1.39
Round trip
$2.77
0.56 gal · 2.1 L
Estimated CO2
2.5 kg one way
Round trip: 5 kg / 11 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.95 $1.39 $2.77
Mid-grade $5.34 $1.49 $2.99
Premium $5.57 $1.56 $3.12
Diesel $6.37 $1.78 $3.56

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 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Milwaukie and Happy Valley. The current time is 11:59:03.

Distance to Other Cities

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