How far is Wilsonville, OR from Milwaukie, OR?

The driving distance from Wilsonville, OR to Milwaukie, OR is about 22.1 miles (35.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 31m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 12.1 miles (19.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 03m 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
22.08 mi
00h 31m
Flight
12.04 mi
19.37 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
12.04 mi
Kilometers
19.37 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
22.08 mi
Kilometers
35.54 km
Drive Time
00h 31m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 31m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Milwaukie
Thu, Oct 15, 10:25 AM PDT
Return by in Wilsonville
Thu, Oct 15, 10:57 AM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Wilsonville
2026-10-15T09:53
Arrive Milwaukie
Thu, Oct 15, 10:25 AM PDT
Route Timing
00h 31m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM PDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:32 AM to 7:32 PM PDT

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

Leave by
7:26 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Wilsonville
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
Oregon City
OR

City in Oregon, USA

From Wilsonville
11 mi
00h 15m
To Milwaukie
11.1 mi
00h 15m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Today

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 9:00 AM PDT
Wind
6 mph NNE
Destination
52°F
Overnight

Clear

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 4:00 AM PDT
Wind
3 mph NNE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Wilsonville and Milwaukie.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Wilsonville and Milwaukie.

  1. 1

    Start on Southwest Boones Ferry Road

    9 m · 8 sec · Southwest Boones Ferry Road

  2. 2

    Continue on Southwest Boones Ferry Road

    1178 ft · 49 sec · Southwest Boones Ferry Road

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Southwest Wilsonville Road

    1030 ft · 43 sec · Southwest Wilsonville Road

  4. 4

    Turn left onto I 5 North: Portland

    4.4 mi · 5 min

  5. 5

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

    1.2 km · 53 sec

  6. 6

    Continue straight

    12 mi · 15 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward OR 213 North, OR 224: 82nd Avenue, Milwaukie

    2886 ft · 1 min

  8. 8

    Take the ramp slight right toward OR 224: Estacada, Milwaukie

    991 ft · 27 sec

  9. 9

    Turn right

    55 m · 7 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Sunrise Expressway

    560 ft · 12 sec · Sunrise Expressway

  11. 11

    Continue on Milwaukie Expressway

    3.3 mi · 6 min · Milwaukie Expressway

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Southeast Harrison Street

    1809 ft · 1 min · Southeast Harrison Street

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Southeast Harrison Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Wilsonville and Milwaukie.

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
13 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
58.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 205 North
12.8 mi · 58%
I 5 North
4.36 mi · 20%
Milwaukie Expressway
3.3 mi · 15%
OR 213 North
0.55 mi · 2%
Southeast Harrison Street
0.34 mi · 2%
Southwest Boones Ferry Road
0.23 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 205 North

Continue straight

12 mi · 00h 15m

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 31m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+10 mi
12.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Oregon City
00h 15m from Wilsonville
Leave By
7:26 PM PDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Wilsonville and Clear near Milwaukie.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Wilsonville to Milwaukie?

The road trip is about 22.1 miles (35.5 km) and usually takes 00h 31m 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?

Oregon City is a useful midpoint, sitting about 11 miles from Wilsonville and 11.1 miles from Milwaukie.

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

The direct path is about 12.1 miles (19.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 10 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 7:26 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.89 one way or $7.78 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Wilsonville and Clear near Milwaukie.

Stop Ideas Near Oregon City

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 Oregon City and the surrounding midpoint area.
Powell's City of Books
Scenic stop 12.2 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
Happy Valley City Hall
Meeting point 9.2 mi away

Happy Valley City Hall

Happy Valley , OR
16000 SE Misty Dr, Happy Valley, OR 97086
Rating 4.0/5 25 reviews City Hall
Old City Hall
Nearby stop 6.3 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 13.8 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 Oregon City.

RAIL

Oregon City station

1 mi away
1757 Washington Street
RAIL

Union Station

20 mi away
800 NW Sixth Ave.
BUS

Portland, OR

20 mi away
550 NW 6th Avenue
RAIL

Vancouver station

31 mi away
1301 West 11th Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Wilsonville and Milwaukie. Straight-line distance: 12.04 mi (19.37 km).

Wilsonville

#1 Wilsonville

City in Oregon, USA

Population24,985
Coordinates45.2998400, -122.7737100
Altitude47
CountryUnited States
Milwaukie

#2 Milwaukie

City in Oregon, United State

Population21,046
Coordinates45.4462300, -122.6392600
Altitude14
CountryUnited States
Start: Wilsonville (-122.77371, 45.29984)
End: Milwaukie (-122.63926, 45.44623)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 36 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 44m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 33m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 26m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 22m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 18m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 16m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.78 gal
2.95 L · about $3.89
Round trip
$7.78
1.56 gal · 5.9 L
Estimated CO2
6.9 kg one way
Round trip: 13.9 kg / 31 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.99 $3.89 $7.78
Mid-grade $5.25 $4.10 $8.19
Premium $5.56 $4.33 $8.67
Diesel $6.75 $5.26 $10.52

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 · Oct 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Wilsonville and Milwaukie. The current time is 09:53:32.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.