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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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.
Unincorporated community in Oregon, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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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.
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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
1.3 mi · 2 min · Milwaukie Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward Lake Road
1217 ft · 41 sec
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Turn left onto Southeast Lake Road
2006 ft · 45 sec · Southeast Lake Road
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Continue on Southeast Harmony Road
1422 ft · 34 sec · Southeast Harmony Road
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Continue on Southeast Harmony Road
1.5 km · 2 min · Southeast Harmony Road
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Continue on Southeast Sunnyside Road
2.1 mi · 4 min · Southeast Sunnyside Road
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Turn sharp left onto Southeast 122nd Avenue
2924 ft · 1 min · Southeast 122nd Avenue
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Continue on Southeast 129th Avenue
1.3 km · 2 min · Southeast 129th Avenue
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Southeast Mount Scott Boulevard
3 m · 1 sec · Southeast Mount Scott Boulevard
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Exit the roundabout onto Southeast Mount Scott Boulevard
30 m · 2 sec · Southeast Mount Scott Boulevard
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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.
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.
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.
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 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.
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Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Clackamas.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Milwaukie and Happy Valley. Straight-line distance: 5.28 mi (8.49 km).
#1 Milwaukie
City in Oregon, United State
| Population | 21,046 |
| Coordinates | 45.4462300, -122.6392600 |
| Altitude | 14 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Happy Valley
City in Oregon, USA
| Population | 23,781 |
| Coordinates | 45.4467900, -122.5303700 |
| Altitude | 153 |
| Country | United States |
End: Southeast King Road (-122.530368, 45.446955)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 13 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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