How far is Oregon City, OR from Lents, OR?
The driving distance from Oregon City, OR to Lents, OR is about 9.4 miles (15.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 14m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 8.7 miles (14 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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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 14m.
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
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Oregon City and Lents.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Oregon City and Lents.
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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
8 mi · 11 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Foster Road
1473 ft · 38 sec
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Continue on Southeast 96th Avenue
84 m · 11 sec · Southeast 96th Avenue
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Turn left onto Southeast Foster Road
741 ft · 21 sec · Southeast Foster Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Southeast Foster Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Oregon City and Lents.
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 North
Merge slight left
8 mi · 00h 11m
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 Mostly Sunny near Lents.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Oregon City to Lents?
The road trip is about 9.4 miles (15.1 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?
Clackamas is a useful midpoint, sitting about 4.7 miles from Oregon City and 4.7 miles from Lents.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 8.7 miles (14 km), while the road route adds roughly 0.7 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 $1.65 one way or $3.29 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 2.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Oregon City and Mostly Sunny near Lents.
Stop Ideas Near Clackamas
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Powell's City of Books
City of Portland: Archives and Records Management
Gresham City Hall
Hollybrook Park
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 Lents. Straight-line distance: 8.68 mi (13.97 km).
#1 Oregon City
City in Oregon, USA
| Population | 37,339 |
| Coordinates | 45.3573400, -122.6067600 |
| Altitude | 38 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Lents
Situated within the Johnson Creek watershed in southeastern Portland, Oregon, this neighborhood lies at an elevation of approximately 213 feet in Multnomah County.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 45.4798400, -122.5673100 |
| Altitude | 65 |
| Country | United States |
End: Lents (-122.56731, 45.47984)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 15 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 18m |
| 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 | $1.65 | $3.29 |
| Mid-grade | $5.25 | $1.73 | $3.47 |
| Premium | $5.56 | $1.83 | $3.67 |
| Diesel | $6.75 | $2.23 | $4.45 |
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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