How far is Oregon City, OR from Canby, OR?

The driving distance from Oregon City, OR to Canby, OR is about 8.8 miles (14.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 14m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 7.8 miles (12.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 29m 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
8.77 mi
00h 14m
Flight
7.74 mi
12.46 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
7.74 mi
Kilometers
12.46 km
Flight Time

Driving Distance

Road route
8.77 mi
Kilometers
14.11 km
Drive Time
00h 14m

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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 00h 14m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Canby
Wed, Apr 15, 3:33 PM PDT
Return by in Oregon City
Wed, Apr 15, 3:48 PM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Oregon City
2026-04-15T15:19
Arrive Canby
Wed, Apr 15, 3:33 PM PDT
Route Timing
00h 14m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM PDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:15 AM to 7:15 PM PDT

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

Leave by
8:00 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Oregon City
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
West Linn
OR

City in Oregon, USA

From Oregon City
4.4 mi
00h 07m
To Canby
4.4 mi
00h 07m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
52°F
Today

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 10:00 AM PDT
Wind
6 to 10 mph WSW
Destination
52°F
Today

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 10:00 AM PDT
Wind
6 to 13 mph WSW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Oregon City and Canby.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Oregon City and Canby.

  1. 1

    Start on 7th Street

    9 m · 1 sec · 7th Street

  2. 2

    Continue on High Street

    2645 ft · 2 min · High Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto South 2nd Street

    148 m · 16 sec · South 2nd Street

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn left onto South McLoughlin Boulevard

    2 mi · 3 min · South McLoughlin Boulevard

  5. 5

    Continue on South Highway 99E

    5.2 mi · 8 min · South Highway 99E

  6. 6

    Continue on Southeast 1st Avenue

    1.5 km · 2 min · Southeast 1st Avenue

  7. 7

    Turn right onto North Ivy Street

    78 m · 7 sec · North Ivy Street

  8. 8

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Ivy Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Oregon City and Canby.

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
8 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
90.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
South Highway 99E
5.22 mi · 60%
South McLoughlin Boulevard
1.98 mi · 23%
Southeast 1st Avenue
0.92 mi · 11%
High Street
0.5 mi · 6%
South 2nd Street
0.09 mi · 1%
North Ivy Street
0.05 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

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.

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 14m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+1 mi
7.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
West Linn
00h 07m from Oregon City
Leave By
8:00 PM PDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Oregon City and Showers And Thunderstorms near Canby.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Oregon City to Canby?

The road trip is about 8.8 miles (14.1 km) and usually takes 00h 14m 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?

West Linn is a useful midpoint, sitting about 4.4 miles from Oregon City and 4.4 miles from Canby.

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

The direct path is about 7.8 miles (12.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 1 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 8:00 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.53 one way or $3.07 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 2.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Oregon City and Showers And Thunderstorms near Canby.

Stop Ideas Near West Linn

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 West Linn and the surrounding midpoint area.
Powell's City of Books
Scenic stop 14.6 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
Happy Valley City Hall
Meeting point 11.3 mi away

Happy Valley City Hall

Happy Valley , OR
16000 SE Misty Dr, Happy Valley, OR 97086
Rating 4.0/5 25 reviews City Hall
Old City Hall
Nearby stop 3.8 mi away

Old City Hall

Canby , OR
182 N Holly St, Canby, OR 97013
Rating 4.2/5 20 reviews Shopping mall
Sunrise Park (City Of Tigard park)
Scenic stop 11.1 mi away

Sunrise Park (City Of Tigard park)

Tigard , OR
14905 SW Sunrise Ln, Tigard, OR 97224, United States
Rating 4.4/5 35 reviews Park

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to West Linn.

RAIL

Oregon City station

1 mi away
1757 Washington Street
RAIL

Union Station

19 mi away
800 NW Sixth Ave.
BUS

Portland, OR

19 mi away
550 NW 6th Avenue
RAIL

Vancouver station

30 mi away
1301 West 11th Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Oregon City and Canby. Straight-line distance: 7.74 mi (12.46 km).

Oregon City

#1 Oregon City

City in Oregon, USA

Population37,339
Coordinates45.3573400, -122.6067600
Altitude38
CountryUnited States
Canby

#2 Canby

City in Oregon, USA

Population18,027
Coordinates45.2629000, -122.6925900
Altitude48
CountryUnited States
Start: Oregon City (-122.60676, 45.35734)
End: Canby (-122.69259, 45.2629)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 14 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 17m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 13m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 10m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 08m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 07m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 06m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.31 gal
1.17 L · about $1.53
Round trip
$3.07
0.62 gal · 2.34 L
Estimated CO2
2.8 kg one way
Round trip: 5.5 kg / 12 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.95 $1.53 $3.07
Mid-grade $5.34 $1.65 $3.31
Premium $5.57 $1.73 $3.45
Diesel $6.37 $1.97 $3.95

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 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Oregon City and Canby. The current time is 15:19:01.

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.