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

The driving distance from Woodburn, OR to Oregon City, OR is about 20.8 miles (33.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 34m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 19.1 miles (30.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 08m 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
20.85 mi
00h 34m
Flight
19.08 mi
30.71 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
19.08 mi
Kilometers
30.71 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
20.85 mi
Kilometers
33.55 km
Drive Time
00h 34m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 34m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Oregon City
Sat, May 30, 11:03 AM PDT
Return by in Woodburn
Sat, May 30, 11:37 AM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Woodburn
2026-05-30T10:28
Arrive Oregon City
Sat, May 30, 11:03 AM PDT
Route Timing
00h 34m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM PDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:34 AM to 7:34 PM PDT

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

Leave by
7:22 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Woodburn
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
Barlow
OR

City in Oregon, USA

From Woodburn
10.3 mi
00h 17m
To Oregon City
10.6 mi
00h 17m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
66°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
0 to 8 mph NNW
Destination
68°F
Today

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 30 7:00 AM PDT
Wind
1 to 7 mph WNW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    43 m · 13 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto West Lincoln Street

    46 m · 12 sec · West Lincoln Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto North Front Street

    1.6 mi · 3 min · North Front Street

  4. 4

    Continue on Front Street Northeast

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Front Street Northeast

  5. 5

    Continue on 3rd Street

    1461 ft · 31 sec · 3rd Street

  6. 6

    Turn right onto G Street

    866 ft · 24 sec · G Street

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Pacific Highway East

    1.9 mi · 3 min · Pacific Highway East

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on Pacific Highway East

    4.5 mi · 7 min · Pacific Highway East

  9. 9

    Continue on Southwest Pacific Highway East

    1.6 km · 1 min · Southwest Pacific Highway East

  10. 10

    Continue on Southwest 1st Avenue

    1.4 km · 2 min · Southwest 1st Avenue

  11. 11

    Continue on Southeast 1st Avenue

    1.5 km · 2 min · Southeast 1st Avenue

  12. 12

    Continue on South Highway 99E

    5.2 mi · 8 min · South Highway 99E

  13. 13

    Continue on South McLoughlin Boulevard

    2 mi · 3 min · South McLoughlin Boulevard

  14. 14

    Turn right onto South 2nd Street

    148 m · 16 sec · South 2nd Street

  15. 15

    Turn left onto South High Street

    2674 ft · 2 min · South High Street

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 7th Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Woodburn 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
16 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
76.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pacific Highway East
6.44 mi · 31%
South Highway 99E
5.23 mi · 25%
South McLoughlin Boulevard
1.98 mi · 9%
North Front Street
1.61 mi · 8%
Front Street Northeast
1.51 mi · 7%
Southwest Pacific Highway East
0.96 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

South Highway 99E

Continue on South Highway 99E

5.23 mi · 00h 08m

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 34m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+1.7 mi
19.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Barlow
00h 17m from Woodburn
Leave By
7:22 PM PDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Woodburn 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 Woodburn to Oregon City?

The road trip is about 20.8 miles (33.5 km) and usually takes 00h 34m 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?

Barlow is a useful midpoint, sitting about 10.3 miles from Woodburn and 10.6 miles from Oregon City.

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

The direct path is about 19.1 miles (30.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.7 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 7:22 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.61 one way or $7.23 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Barlow

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 Barlow and the surrounding midpoint area.
Sunrise Park (City Of Tigard park)
Scenic stop 12.8 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
Tigard City Hall
Meeting point 12.2 mi away

Tigard City Hall

Tigard , OR
13125 SW Hall Blvd, Tigard, OR 97223
Rating 3.7/5 13 reviews City government office
Old City Hall
Nearby stop 1.5 mi away

Old City Hall

Canby , OR
182 N Holly St, Canby, OR 97013
Rating 4.2/5 20 reviews Shopping mall
Willamette Falls Heritage Foundation
Scenic stop 8.9 mi away

Willamette Falls Heritage Foundation

West Linn , OR
West Linn, OR 97068
Rating 4.1/5 21 reviews Non-profit organization,Tourist attraction

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Oregon City station

16 mi away
1757 Washington Street
BUS

Woodburn, OR

17 mi away
2900 Tom Tennant Drive
RAIL

Union Station

31 mi away
800 NW Sixth Ave.
BUS

Portland, OR

31 mi away
550 NW 6th Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Woodburn and Oregon City. Straight-line distance: 19.08 mi (30.71 km).

Woodburn

#1 Woodburn

City in Oregon, USA

Population26,175
Coordinates45.1437300, -122.8553700
Altitude57
CountryUnited States
Oregon City

#2 Oregon City

City in Oregon, USA

Population37,339
Coordinates45.3573400, -122.6067600
Altitude38
CountryUnited States
Start: (-122.85558, 45.14386)
End: 7th Street (-122.606737, 45.357188)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 34 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 41m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 31m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 25m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 20m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 17m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 15m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.73 gal
2.78 L · about $3.61
Round trip
$7.23
1.46 gal · 5.56 L
Estimated CO2
6.5 kg one way
Round trip: 13 kg / 29 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.95 $3.61 $7.23
Mid-grade $5.34 $3.90 $7.79
Premium $5.57 $4.06 $8.13
Diesel $6.37 $4.65 $9.29

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 30, 2026

There is no time difference between Woodburn and Oregon City. The current time is 10:28:42.

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.