How far is Silverton, OR from Oregon City, OR?
The driving distance from Silverton, OR to Oregon City, OR is about 29.3 miles (47.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 43m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 25.8 miles (41.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 27m 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.
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Halfway Point
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City in Oregon, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Silverton and Oregon City.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Silverton and Oregon City.
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Start on West Main Street
628 ft · 24 sec · West Main Street
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Turn left onto North 2nd Street
69 m · 8 sec · North 2nd Street
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Turn right onto Oak Street
1.6 km · 3 min · Oak Street
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Continue on Cascade Highway Northeast
12.9 mi · 19 min · Cascade Highway Northeast
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
39 m · 3 sec
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Exit the roundabout
12.4 mi · 19 min
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Turn left onto Molalla Avenue
2.2 mi · 5 min · Molalla Avenue
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Continue on 7th Street
3125 ft · 2 min · 7th Street
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Continue on 7th Street
31 m · 4 sec · 7th Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · 7th Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Silverton and Oregon City.
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.
Cascade Highway Northeast
Continue on Cascade Highway Northeast
12.9 mi · 00h 19m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Silverton and Mostly Sunny near Oregon City.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Silverton to Oregon City?
The road trip is about 29.3 miles (47.1 km) and usually takes 00h 43m 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?
Molalla is a useful midpoint, sitting about 14.6 miles from Silverton and 14.6 miles from Oregon City.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 25.8 miles (41.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.5 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 7:02 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.10 one way or $10.20 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Silverton and Mostly Sunny near Oregon City.
Stop Ideas Near Molalla
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Willamette Falls Heritage Foundation
Woodburn City Hall
Old City Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Molalla.
Woodburn, OR
Oregon City station
Union Station
Salem station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Silverton and Oregon City. Straight-line distance: 25.81 mi (41.53 km).
#1 Silverton
Historic district in the United States
| Population | 10,617 |
| Coordinates | 45.0051200, -122.7831500 |
| Altitude | 78 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Oregon City
City in Oregon, USA
| Population | 37,339 |
| Coordinates | 45.3573400, -122.6067600 |
| Altitude | 38 |
| Country | United States |
End: 7th Street (-122.606737, 45.357188)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 47 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 58m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 43m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 35m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 29m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 25m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 21m |
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 | $5.10 | $10.20 |
| Mid-grade | $5.34 | $5.50 | $11.00 |
| Premium | $5.57 | $5.73 | $11.47 |
| Diesel | $6.37 | $6.56 | $13.11 |
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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