How far is Troutdale, OR from Oregon City, OR?
The driving distance from Troutdale, OR to Oregon City, OR is about 23.1 miles (37.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 30m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 16.5 miles (26.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 00m 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.
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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Partly Sunny
Partly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Troutdale and Oregon City.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Troutdale and Oregon City.
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Start on Southeast 3rd Street
83 m · 14 sec · Southeast 3rd Street
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Turn right onto South Buxton Road
159 m · 18 sec · South Buxton Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto West Historic Columbia River Highway
573 ft · 29 sec · West Historic Columbia River Highway
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Turn right onto Graham Road
1968 ft · 48 sec · Graham Road
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Turn straight onto Northwest North Frontage Road
2241 ft · 50 sec · Northwest North Frontage Road
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Take the ramp straight toward I 84 West, US 30 West: Portland
1346 ft · 19 sec
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Merge slight left onto Columbia River Highway
7.1 mi · 9 min · Columbia River Highway
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Take the exit slight left toward I 205: Salem, Seattle, Portland Airport
1891 ft · 29 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 205 South: Salem
1.1 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left
12.6 mi · 17 min
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Take the exit slight right toward OR 99E: Downtown Oregon City, Gladstone
1432 ft · 42 sec
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Turn left onto McLoughlin Boulevard
2937 ft · 2 min · McLoughlin Boulevard
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Turn left onto 10th Street
137 m · 17 sec · 10th Street
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Continue on Singer Hill Road
803 ft · 35 sec · Singer Hill Road
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Turn right onto 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 Troutdale 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.
I 205 South
Merge slight left
12.6 mi · 00h 17m
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.
Partly Sunny leaving Troutdale and Partly Sunny near Oregon City.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Troutdale to Oregon City?
The road trip is about 23.1 miles (37.2 km) and usually takes 00h 30m 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?
Maywood Park is a useful midpoint, sitting about 11.6 miles from Troutdale and 11.6 miles from Oregon City.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 16.5 miles (26.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.6 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 7:30 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.06 one way or $8.12 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Troutdale and Partly Sunny near Oregon City.
Stop Ideas Near Maywood Park
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
Lake Oswego Fire Dept. Station 214
Oregon-Washington Bridge
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Maywood Park.
Portland, OR
Union Station
Vancouver station
Oregon City station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Troutdale and Oregon City. Straight-line distance: 16.47 mi (26.5 km).
#1 Troutdale
City in Oregon, USA
| Population | 16,403 |
| Coordinates | 45.5392900, -122.3873100 |
| Altitude | 39 |
| 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: 37 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 46m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 34m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 27m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 23m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 19m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 17m |
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 | $4.06 | $8.12 |
| Mid-grade | $5.34 | $4.38 | $8.75 |
| Premium | $5.57 | $4.56 | $9.13 |
| Diesel | $6.37 | $5.22 | $10.44 |
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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