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

The driving distance from Wilsonville, OR to Oregon City, OR is about 14.5 miles (23.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 20m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 9 miles (14.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 40m 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

Reverse, save, or send this route

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
14.52 mi
00h 20m
Flight
9.03 mi
14.53 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

Learn Distance

Choose another destination from Wilsonville.

Flight Distance

Direct air line
9.03 mi
Kilometers
14.53 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
14.52 mi
Kilometers
23.36 km
Drive Time
00h 20m

Gas Cost Calculator

Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 00h 20m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Oregon City
Fri, Apr 24, 2:23 AM PDT
Return by in Wilsonville
Fri, Apr 24, 2:43 AM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Wilsonville
2026-04-24T02:03
Arrive Oregon City
Fri, Apr 24, 2:23 AM PDT
Route Timing
00h 20m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM PDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:20 AM to 7:20 PM PDT

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

Leave by
7:50 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Wilsonville
10:00 PM PDT
Flexible departure

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Rivergrove
OR

City in Oregon, USA

From Wilsonville
7 mi
00h 10m
To Oregon City
7.5 mi
00h 10m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
72°F
Friday

Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 24 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
2 to 7 mph N
Destination
42°F
Overnight

Mostly Clear

Starts
Fri, Apr 24 1:00 AM PDT
Wind
2 mph NNE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    1509 ft · 38 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Purple Heart Trail

    4.1 mi · 5 min · Purple Heart Trail

  6. 6

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

    1.2 km · 53 sec

  7. 7

    Continue straight

    7.3 mi · 9 min

  8. 8

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

    1623 ft · 40 sec

  9. 9

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Willamette Drive

    7 m · 1 sec · Willamette Drive

  10. 10

    Exit the roundabout onto Willamette Drive

    666 ft · 19 sec · Willamette Drive

  11. 11

    Turn slight left onto Oregon City Bridge

    769 ft · 26 sec · Oregon City Bridge

  12. 12

    Continue on 7th Street

    113 m · 13 sec · 7th Street

  13. 13

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

    886 ft · 20 sec · Railroad Avenue

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Main Street

    101 m · 9 sec · Main Street

  15. 15

    Turn right onto 10th Street

    53 m · 6 sec · 10th Street

  16. 16

    Continue on Singer Hill Road

    803 ft · 35 sec · Singer Hill Road

  17. 17

    Turn right onto 7th Street

    31 m · 4 sec · 7th Street

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 7th Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Wilsonville 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
18 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
124.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 205 North
8.11 mi · 56%
Purple Heart Trail
4.08 mi · 28%
OR 43
0.31 mi · 2%
I 5 North
0.29 mi · 2%
Southwest Boones Ferry Road
0.23 mi · 2%
Southwest Wilsonville Road
0.2 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 20m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5.5 mi
9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Rivergrove
00h 10m from Wilsonville
Leave By
7:50 PM PDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Wilsonville and Mostly Clear near Oregon City.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Wilsonville to Oregon City?

The road trip is about 14.5 miles (23.4 km) and usually takes 00h 20m 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 7 miles from Wilsonville and 7.5 miles from Oregon City.

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

The direct path is about 9 miles (14.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.5 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 7:50 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.53 one way or $5.05 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Wilsonville and Mostly Clear 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 10.5 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 11.4 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 7.7 mi away

Old City Hall

Canby , OR
182 N Holly St, Canby, OR 97013
Rating 4.2/5 20 reviews Shopping mall
Sunrise Park (City Of Tigard park)
Scenic stop 6.4 mi away

Sunrise Park (City Of Tigard park)

Tigard , OR
14905 SW Sunrise Ln, Tigard, OR 97224, United States
Rating 4.4/5 35 reviews Park

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 Wilsonville and Oregon City. Straight-line distance: 9.03 mi (14.53 km).

Wilsonville

#1 Wilsonville

City in Oregon, USA

Population24,985
Coordinates45.2998400, -122.7737100
Altitude47
CountryUnited States
Oregon City

#2 Oregon City

City in Oregon, USA

Population37,339
Coordinates45.3573400, -122.6067600
Altitude38
CountryUnited States
Start: Southwest Boones Ferry Road (-122.773745, 45.299848)
End: 7th Street (-122.606737, 45.357188)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 23 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 29m
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.

One-way fuel
0.51 gal
1.94 L · about $2.53
Round trip
$5.05
1.02 gal · 3.88 L
Estimated CO2
4.5 kg one way
Round trip: 9.1 kg / 20 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.95 $2.53 $5.05
Mid-grade $5.34 $2.72 $5.44
Premium $5.57 $2.84 $5.68
Diesel $6.37 $3.25 $6.49

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 · Apr 24, 2026

There is no time difference between Wilsonville and Oregon City. The current time is 02:03:23.

Distance to Other Cities

Planning a road trip? See the full trip guide on Trip.ovh — stops, fuel costs, weather, and departure timing.

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