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

The driving distance from Tualatin, OR to Oregon City, OR is about 11.4 miles (18.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 19m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 7.8 miles (12.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 38m 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
11.36 mi
00h 19m
Flight
7.85 mi
12.64 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
7.85 mi
Kilometers
12.64 km
Flight Time

Driving Distance

Road route
11.36 mi
Kilometers
18.28 km
Drive Time
00h 19m

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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 19m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Oregon City
Wed, May 6, 4:54 PM PDT
Return by in Tualatin
Wed, May 6, 5:13 PM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Tualatin
2026-05-06T16:35
Arrive Oregon City
Wed, May 6, 4:54 PM PDT
Route Timing
00h 19m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM PDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:19 AM to 7:19 PM PDT

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

Leave by
7:52 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Tualatin
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
Rivergrove
OR

City in Oregon, USA

From Tualatin
5.5 mi
00h 09m
To Oregon City
5.9 mi
00h 09m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
79°F
Today

Partly Sunny

Starts
Wed, May 6 9:00 AM PDT
Wind
5 mph SW
Destination
73°F
This Afternoon

Partly Sunny

Starts
Wed, May 6 1:00 PM PDT
Wind
6 mph WSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    59 m · 17 sec

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Southwest 84th Avenue

    71 m · 9 sec · Southwest 84th Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Southwest Seneca Street

    99 m · 14 sec · Southwest Seneca Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Southwest Boones Ferry Road

    775 ft · 19 sec · Southwest Boones Ferry Road

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Southwest Tualatin Sherwood Road

    2336 ft · 1 min · Southwest Tualatin Sherwood Road

  6. 6

    Continue on Southwest Nyberg Street

    149 m · 14 sec · Southwest Nyberg Street

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right

    1141 ft · 32 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    1756 ft · 27 sec

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward I 205 North: Oregon City

    1.1 mi · 2 min

  10. 10

    Continue straight

    7.3 mi · 9 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward OR 43: West Linn, Lake Oswego

    1623 ft · 40 sec

  12. 12

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Willamette Drive

    7 m · 1 sec · Willamette Drive

  13. 13

    Exit the roundabout onto Willamette Drive

    666 ft · 19 sec · Willamette Drive

  14. 14

    Turn slight left onto Oregon City Bridge

    769 ft · 26 sec · Oregon City Bridge

  15. 15

    Continue on 7th Street

    113 m · 13 sec · 7th Street

  16. 16

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Railroad Avenue

    886 ft · 20 sec · Railroad Avenue

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Main Street

    101 m · 11 sec · Main Street

  18. 18

    Turn right onto 10th Street

    53 m · 6 sec · 10th Street

  19. 19

    Continue on Singer Hill Road

    803 ft · 35 sec · Singer Hill Road

  20. 20

    Turn right onto 7th Street

    31 m · 4 sec · 7th Street

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 7th Street

Car Route Details

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

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
21 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
1 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
184.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 205 North
8.45 mi · 74%
Southwest Nyberg Street
0.64 mi · 6%
Southwest Tualatin Sherwood Road
0.44 mi · 4%
OR 43
0.31 mi · 3%
Railroad Avenue
0.17 mi · 1%
Singer Hill Road
0.15 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 205 North

Continue straight

7.35 mi · 00h 09m

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 19m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+3.6 mi
7.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Rivergrove
00h 09m from Tualatin
Leave By
7:52 PM PDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Tualatin 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 Tualatin to Oregon City?

The road trip is about 11.4 miles (18.3 km) and usually takes 00h 19m 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?

Rivergrove is a useful midpoint, sitting about 5.5 miles from Tualatin and 5.9 miles from Oregon City.

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

The direct path is about 7.8 miles (12.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.6 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 7:52 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.98 one way or $3.96 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 3.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Tualatin and Partly Sunny near Oregon City.

Stop Ideas Near Rivergrove

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 Rivergrove and the surrounding midpoint area.
Powell's City of Books
Scenic stop 10.8 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
Stop photo coming soon
Meeting point 2 mi away

West Linn City Hall

West Linn , OR
22500 Salamo Rd, West Linn, OR 97068
Rating 4.2/5 6 reviews City Hall
Old City Hall
Nearby stop 7.1 mi away

Old City Hall

Canby , OR
182 N Holly St, Canby, OR 97013
Rating 4.2/5 20 reviews Shopping mall
Hollybrook Park
Scenic stop 14.3 mi away

Hollybrook Park

Gresham , OR
535 SW Birdsdale Dr, Gresham, OR 97080, United States
Rating 4.5/5 88 reviews City park,Tourist attraction

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Rivergrove.

RAIL

Oregon City station

11 mi away
1757 Washington Street
BUS

Portland, OR

16 mi away
550 NW 6th Avenue
RAIL

Union Station

16 mi away
800 NW Sixth Ave.
RAIL

Vancouver station

27 mi away
1301 West 11th Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Tualatin and Oregon City. Straight-line distance: 7.85 mi (12.64 km).

Tualatin

#1 Tualatin

City in Oregon, USA

Population27,481
Coordinates45.3840100, -122.7639900
Altitude38
CountryUnited States
Oregon City

#2 Oregon City

City in Oregon, USA

Population37,339
Coordinates45.3573400, -122.6067600
Altitude38
CountryUnited States
Start: (-122.763742, 45.383999)
End: 7th Street (-122.606737, 45.357188)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 18 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 22m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 17m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 13m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 11m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 09m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 08m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.4 gal
1.52 L · about $1.98
Round trip
$3.96
0.8 gal · 3.04 L
Estimated CO2
3.6 kg one way
Round trip: 7.1 kg / 16 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.95 $1.98 $3.96
Mid-grade $5.34 $2.14 $4.27
Premium $5.57 $2.23 $4.45
Diesel $6.37 $2.55 $5.09

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 · May 06, 2026

There is no time difference between Tualatin and Oregon City. The current time is 16:35:33.

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.