How far is Milwaukie, OR from Wilsonville, OR?
The driving distance from Milwaukie, OR to Wilsonville, OR is about 21.7 miles (35 km), with a travel time of about 00h 27m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 12.1 miles (19.4 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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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 Wilsonville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Milwaukie and Wilsonville.
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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
12.8 mi · 16 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 5 South: Salem
155 m · 7 sec
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Continue on I 5 South: Salem
1.4 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left
3.8 mi · 4 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Wilsonville Road
1057 ft · 20 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on Wilsonville Road, Newberg
44 m · 5 sec
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Turn right onto Southwest Wilsonville Road
160 m · 21 sec · Southwest Wilsonville Road
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Turn left onto Southwest Boones Ferry Road
1179 ft · 42 sec · Southwest Boones Ferry Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Southwest Boones Ferry Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Milwaukie and Wilsonville.
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.
I 205 South
Take the exit right toward I 205 South, OR 213 South: Oregon City
12.8 mi · 00h 16m
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.
Sunny leaving Milwaukie and Sunny near Wilsonville.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Milwaukie to Wilsonville?
The road trip is about 21.7 miles (35 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 10.9 miles from Milwaukie and 10.9 miles from Wilsonville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 12.1 miles (19.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.6 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 7:34 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.84 one way or $7.68 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Milwaukie and Sunny near Wilsonville.
Stop Ideas Near Oregon City
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Powell's City of Books
Happy Valley City Hall
Old 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 Wilsonville. Straight-line distance: 12.04 mi (19.37 km).
#1 Milwaukie
City in Oregon, United State
| Population | 21,046 |
| Coordinates | 45.4462300, -122.6392600 |
| Altitude | 14 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Wilsonville
City in Oregon, USA
| Population | 24,985 |
| Coordinates | 45.2998400, -122.7737100 |
| Altitude | 47 |
| Country | United States |
End: Southwest Boones Ferry Road (-122.773745, 45.299848)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 35 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 43m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 32m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 26m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 21m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 18m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 16m |
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 | $4.99 | $3.84 | $7.68 |
| Mid-grade | $5.25 | $4.04 | $8.09 |
| Premium | $5.56 | $4.28 | $8.56 |
| Diesel | $6.75 | $5.19 | $10.39 |
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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