Origin
Barlow, OR
Night in Barlow on Saturday
Local time
10:58 PM
PDT
Current temp
44°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Barlow, OR to Gladstone, OR
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
23m
Distance
12.7 mi
20 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 21m
★
6 AM
0h 23m
8 AM
0h 27m
10 AM
0h 25m
12 PM
0h 24m
3 PM
0h 25m
5 PM
0h 27m
8 PM
0h 22m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Barlow, OR
Helena Jankovičová Kováčová
Gladstone, OR
Marcus Ireland
Trip Overview
This short 12.7-mile drive from Barlow, OR to Gladstone, OR takes approximately 23 minutes and is ideal as a single-day trip. You'll spend about 41% of your time on highways, navigating through the Pacific Coast region in both locations. The estimated fuel cost for this journey is around $3, making it an economical option for a quick excursion. The mixed nature of the drive means you'll experience varied road conditions, keeping things interesting for the relatively brief travel time. This route is perfectly suited for a spontaneous outing or a short leg of a larger adventure.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| South Highway 99E | 5.2 mi | 7m |
| South McLoughlin Boulevard | 2.4 mi | 4m |
| McLoughlin Boulevard | 1.1 mi | 2m |
| Southeast 1st Avenue | 0.9 mi | 2m |
| Southwest Pacific Highway East | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| Southwest 1st Avenue | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| West Dartmouth Street | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| Main Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
South Highway 99E
— 5.2 mi, about 7m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Barlow, OR and Gladstone, OR.
1
Start on East 1st Street
522 ft
·
28 sec
·
East 1st Street
2
Turn left onto South Barlow Road
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
·
South Barlow Road
3
Turn sharp left onto OR 99E
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Southwest Pacific Highway East
4
Continue on OR 99E
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Southwest 1st Avenue
Use the left lane.
5
Continue on OR 99E
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Southeast 1st Avenue
6
Continue on OR 99E
5.2 mi
·
7 min
·
South Highway 99E
7
Continue on OR 99E
2.4 mi
·
4 min
·
South McLoughlin Boulevard
8
Turn right onto Railroad Avenue
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
·
Railroad Avenue
9
Turn right onto Main Street
0.3 mi
·
54 sec
·
Main Street
Use the straight / left lanes.
10
Turn left onto 14th Street
168 ft
·
7 sec
·
14th Street
Use the straight / left lanes.
11
Turn right onto OR 99E
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
McLoughlin Boulevard
Use the right lane.
12
Turn right onto West Dartmouth Street
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
West Dartmouth Street
13
Turn left onto Portland Avenue
163 ft
·
7 sec
·
Portland Avenue
14
Arrive at destination
Portland Avenue
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 85 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 11.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
South Barlow Road
Turn left onto South Barlow Road
Navigation decision point
5
0.3 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
OR 99E / Southwest Pacific Highway East
Turn sharp left onto OR 99E / Southwest Pacific Highway East
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach
6
10.8 mi into trip
|
~18m in
|
Main Street
Turn right onto Main Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / left lanes.
6
11.2 mi into trip
|
~19m in
|
14th Street
Turn left onto 14th Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / left lanes.
5
11.2 mi into trip
|
~19m in
|
OR 99E / McLoughlin Boulevard
Turn right onto OR 99E / McLoughlin Boulevard
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.53 one way
$5.06 round trip
$5.06/gal
25.4 MPG avg
4 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.36 | $2.68 | $5.36 |
| premium | $5.59 | $2.80 | $5.59 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.80 | $5.61 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 4.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 75% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 3.8 | 0 | $1.33 | $0.61 |
| Efficient EV | 3.2 | 0 | $1.11 | $0.51 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 5.1 | 0 | $1.78 | $0.81 |
Gas CO2
4 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (75% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Gladstone, OR
Night in Gladstone on Saturday
Local time
10:58 PM
PDT
Current temp
60°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
16 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
23m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
What kind of drive is this?
The drive offers a mixed experience, blending highway speeds with local road navigation. You'll encounter South Highway 99E and McLoughlin Boulevard as your primary arteries, with South McLoughlin Boulevard also playing a role. With 41% of the journey on highways, expect some stretches of faster travel. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 5.2 miles on South Highway 99E. This route's character shifts as you progress, moving from more highway-oriented sections to those with more local traffic and intersections.
41% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
14 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 5.2 mi on South Highway 99E.
How Hard Is This Drive?
5/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 8 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near South Barlow Road.
Driving Effort
5/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 12.7 miles you will encounter 8 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (South Barlow Road): Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles (OR 99E / Southwest Pacific Highway East): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach; at 10.8 miles (Main Street): Lane positioning matters here.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 23m. Total distance: 12.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
23m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (41%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 5.2 miles on South Highway 99E. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (South Barlow Road): Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles (OR 99E / Southwest Pacific Highway East): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach; at 10.8 miles (Main Street): Lane positioning matters here.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Gladstone, OR before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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