How far is Oregon City, OR from Damascus, OR?
The driving distance from Oregon City, OR to Damascus, OR is about 9.8 miles (15.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 17m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 8.3 miles (13.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 34m 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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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 Oregon City and Damascus.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Oregon City and Damascus.
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Start on 7th Street
31 m · 10 sec · 7th Street
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Turn left onto Singer Hill Road
977 ft · 41 sec · Singer Hill Road
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Turn right onto Main Street
1415 ft · 46 sec · Main Street
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Turn left onto 14th Street
51 m · 7 sec · 14th Street
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Turn right onto McLoughlin Boulevard
726 ft · 23 sec · McLoughlin Boulevard
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Take the exit right toward I 205 North: Seattle, The Dalles
1539 ft · 40 sec
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Merge slight left
3 mi · 4 min
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Take the exit slight right toward OR 212 East: Damascus, Estacada
1039 ft · 28 sec
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Turn right onto Southeast Highway 212
5.7 mi · 10 min · Southeast Highway 212
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Southeast Highway 212
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Oregon City and Damascus.
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 Highway 212
Turn right onto Southeast Highway 212
5.67 mi · 00h 10m
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 Oregon City and Clear near Damascus.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Oregon City to Damascus?
The road trip is about 9.8 miles (15.7 km) and usually takes 00h 17m 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 4.8 miles from Oregon City and 4.9 miles from Damascus.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 8.3 miles (13.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.5 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 $1.70 one way or $3.39 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Oregon City and Clear near Damascus.
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.
Oregon City station
Union Station
Portland, OR
Vancouver station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Oregon City and Damascus. Straight-line distance: 8.3 mi (13.35 km).
#1 Oregon City
City in Oregon, USA
| Population | 37,339 |
| Coordinates | 45.3573400, -122.6067600 |
| Altitude | 38 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Damascus
Located in Clackamas County at an elevation of 531 feet, this area sits southeast of the Portland metropolitan region among rolling hills and forests.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 45.4176200, -122.4589800 |
| Altitude | 162 |
| Country | United States |
End: Damascus (-122.45898, 45.41762)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 16 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 19m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 14m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 11m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 09m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 08m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 07m |
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 | $1.70 | $3.39 |
| Mid-grade | $5.25 | $1.79 | $3.57 |
| Premium | $5.56 | $1.89 | $3.78 |
| Diesel | $6.75 | $2.29 | $4.59 |
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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