How far is West Linn, OR from Boring, OR?
The driving distance from West Linn, OR to Boring, OR is about 14.4 miles (23.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 24m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 12.4 miles (19.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 48m 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 24m.
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Halfway Point
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City in Oregon, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
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Showers And Thunderstorms
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between West Linn and Boring.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between West Linn and Boring.
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Start on Hood Street
13 m · 4 sec · Hood Street
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Turn slight left onto Willamette Drive
1143 ft · 30 sec · Willamette Drive
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 205 North
1179 ft · 29 sec
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Merge slight left onto Abernethy Bridge
3.6 mi · 5 min · Abernethy Bridge
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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
10 mi · 18 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 West Linn and Boring.
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
10 mi · 00h 18m
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms leaving West Linn and Showers And Thunderstorms near Boring.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from West Linn to Boring?
The road trip is about 14.4 miles (23.1 km) and usually takes 00h 24m 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?
Happy Valley is a useful midpoint, sitting about 7.1 miles from West Linn and 7.2 miles from Boring.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 12.4 miles (19.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 2 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 7:42 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.48 one way or $4.95 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around West Linn and Showers And Thunderstorms near Boring.
Stop Ideas Near Happy Valley
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
Old City Hall
Hollybrook Park
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Happy Valley.
Oregon City station
Union Station
Portland, OR
Vancouver station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between West Linn and Boring. Straight-line distance: 12.35 mi (19.87 km).
#1 West Linn
City in Oregon, USA
| Population | 26,747 |
| Coordinates | 45.3656800, -122.6123100 |
| Altitude | 41 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Boring
Boring is a place in Oregon, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 45.4298400, -122.3748100 |
| Altitude | 152 |
| Country | United States |
End: Boring (-122.37481, 45.42984)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 23 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 28m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 21m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 17m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 14m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 12m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 10m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $4.95 | $2.48 | $4.95 |
| Mid-grade | $5.34 | $2.67 | $5.34 |
| Premium | $5.57 | $2.78 | $5.57 |
| Diesel | $6.37 | $3.18 | $6.37 |
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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