How far is West Linn, OR from Oregon City, OR?

The driving distance from West Linn, OR to Oregon City, OR is about 1.1 miles (1.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 04m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 0.6 miles (1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 09m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM PDT.
Trip Tools

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This is an easy same-day return drive. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
1.12 mi
00h 04m
Flight
0.63 mi
1.02 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
0.63 mi
Kilometers
1.02 km
Flight Time

Driving Distance

Road route
1.12 mi
Kilometers
1.8 km
Drive Time
00h 04m

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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 04m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Oregon City
Tue, May 12, 6:31 PM PDT
Return by in West Linn
Tue, May 12, 6:36 PM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave West Linn
2026-05-12T18:26
Arrive Oregon City
Tue, May 12, 6:31 PM PDT
Route Timing
00h 04m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM PDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:05 AM to 7:05 PM PDT

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

Leave by
8:20 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in West Linn
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
Gladstone
OR

City in Oregon, USA

From West Linn
0.6 mi
00h 02m
To Oregon City
0.6 mi
00h 02m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
83°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
1 to 10 mph SW
Destination
83°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
1 to 10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between West Linn and Oregon City.

  1. 1

    Start on Hood Street

    13 m · 4 sec · Hood Street

  2. 2

    Turn slight left onto Willamette Drive

    1637 ft · 44 sec · Willamette Drive

  3. 3

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Willamette Drive

    50 m · 4 sec · Willamette Drive

  4. 4

    Exit the roundabout onto Willamette Drive

    666 ft · 19 sec · Willamette Drive

  5. 5

    Turn slight left onto Oregon City Bridge

    769 ft · 26 sec · Oregon City Bridge

  6. 6

    Continue on 7th Street

    113 m · 13 sec · 7th Street

  7. 7

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

    886 ft · 20 sec · Railroad Avenue

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Main Street

    101 m · 9 sec · Main Street

  9. 9

    Turn right onto 10th Street

    53 m · 6 sec · 10th Street

  10. 10

    Continue on Singer Hill Road

    803 ft · 35 sec · Singer Hill Road

  11. 11

    Turn right onto 7th Street

    31 m · 4 sec · 7th Street

  12. 12

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 7th Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between West Linn 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
12 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
0 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
1090.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Willamette Drive
0.47 mi · 42%
Railroad Avenue
0.17 mi · 15%
Singer Hill Road
0.15 mi · 14%
Oregon City Bridge
0.15 mi · 13%
7th Street
0.09 mi · 8%
Main Street
0.06 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

Willamette Drive

Turn slight left onto Willamette Drive

0.31 mi · 44 sec

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 04m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+0.5 mi
0.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Gladstone
00h 02m from West Linn
Leave By
8:20 PM PDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving West Linn 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 West Linn to Oregon City?

The road trip is about 1.1 miles (1.8 km) and usually takes 00h 04m 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?

Gladstone is a useful midpoint, sitting about 0.6 miles from West Linn and 0.6 miles from Oregon City.

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

The direct path is about 0.6 miles (1 km), while the road route adds roughly 0.5 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 8:20 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $0.20 one way or $0.40 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 0.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around West Linn and Mostly Sunny near Oregon City.

Stop Ideas Near Gladstone

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 Gladstone and the surrounding midpoint area.
Powell's City of Books
Scenic stop 11.9 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
City of Portland: Archives and Records Management
Meeting point 11.1 mi away

City of Portland: Archives and Records Management

Portland , OR
1800 SW 6th Ave #550, Portland, OR 97201, United States
Rating 5.0/5 3 reviews Government office
Gresham City Hall
Nearby stop 13.2 mi away

Gresham City Hall

Gresham , OR
Gresham, OR 97030
Rating 4.6/5 7 reviews Light rail station
Hollybrook Park
Scenic stop 12 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 Gladstone.

RAIL

Oregon City station

2 mi away
1757 Washington Street
RAIL

Union Station

18 mi away
800 NW Sixth Ave.
BUS

Portland, OR

18 mi away
550 NW 6th Avenue
RAIL

Vancouver station

29 mi away
1301 West 11th Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between West Linn and Oregon City. Straight-line distance: 0.63 mi (1.02 km).

West Linn

#1 West Linn

City in Oregon, USA

Population26,747
Coordinates45.3656800, -122.6123100
Altitude41
CountryUnited States
Oregon City

#2 Oregon City

City in Oregon, USA

Population37,339
Coordinates45.3573400, -122.6067600
Altitude38
CountryUnited States
Start: Hood Street (-122.612277, 45.365681)
End: 7th Street (-122.606737, 45.357188)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 2 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 02m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 01m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 01m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 01m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)
80 mph (129 km/h)

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.04 gal
0.15 L · about $0.20
Round trip
$0.40
0.08 gal · 0.3 L
Estimated CO2
0.4 kg one way
Round trip: 0.7 kg / 2 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.95 $0.20 $0.40
Mid-grade $5.34 $0.21 $0.43
Premium $5.57 $0.22 $0.45
Diesel $6.37 $0.25 $0.51

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 13, 2026

There is no time difference between West Linn and Oregon City. The current time is 18:26:44.

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.