Origin
Barlow, OR
Late night in Barlow on Sunday
Local time
1:01 AM
PDT
Current temp
44°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Barlow, OR to Wilsonville, OR
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
10m
Distance
6.4 mi
10 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$1
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 9m
★
6 AM
0h 10m
8 AM
0h 12m
10 AM
0h 11m
12 PM
0h 11m
3 PM
0h 11m
5 PM
0h 12m
8 PM
0h 10m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Barlow, OR
Helena Jankovičová Kováčová
Wilsonville, OR
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Trip Overview
Barlow to Wilsonville is 6.4 miles and takes about 10m via Wilsonville-Hubbard Highway, with a fuel budget near $1 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short drive connects two points within the Pacific Coast region of Oregon. Expect a rather turn-heavy local experience rather than an open highway cruise. With only 10 minutes of estimated driving time, this trip is ideal for a quick hop between locations. It's a straightforward local route perfect for when you just need to get from point A to point B with minimal fuss.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Wilsonville-Hubbard Highway | 2.6 mi | 3m |
| South Arndt Road | 2.2 mi | 2m |
| South Barlow Road | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| Southwest Boones Ferry Road | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| I 5 | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Southwest Wilsonville Road | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| East 1st Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Wilsonville-Hubbard Highway
— 2.6 mi, about 3m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Barlow, OR and Wilsonville, OR.
1
Start on East 1st Street
522 ft
·
25 sec
·
East 1st Street
2
Turn right onto South Barlow Road
0.5 mi
·
58 sec
·
South Barlow Road
3
Turn left onto South Arndt Road
0.5 mi
·
41 sec
·
South Arndt Road
4
At end of road, turn left onto South Arndt Road
1.7 mi
·
1 min
·
South Arndt Road
5
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
6
Merge onto OR 551
2.6 mi
·
3 min
·
Wilsonville-Hubbard Highway
7
Take the exit onto I 5
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
·
I 5
Exit 283
Toward Wilsonville Road
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Turn left onto Southwest Wilsonville Road
0.2 mi
·
48 sec
·
Southwest Wilsonville Road
Use the left / straight lanes.
9
Turn left onto Southwest Boones Ferry Road
0.2 mi
·
42 sec
·
Southwest Boones Ferry Road
Use the left lane.
10
Arrive at destination
Southwest Boones Ferry Road
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 85 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 6.1 — 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 right onto South Barlow Road
Navigation decision point
4
0.6 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
South Arndt Road
Turn left onto South Arndt Road
Navigation decision point
7
5.7 mi into trip
|
~8m in
|
I 5
Take the exit onto I 5 toward Wilsonville Road
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 283
Toward Wilsonville Road
5
5.9 mi into trip
|
~8m in
|
Southwest Wilsonville Road
Turn left onto Southwest Wilsonville Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left / straight lanes.
6
6.1 mi into trip
|
~9m in
|
Southwest Boones Ferry Road
Turn left onto Southwest Boones Ferry Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.27 one way
$2.55 round trip
$5.06/gal
25.4 MPG avg
2 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.36 | $1.35 | $2.70 |
| premium | $5.59 | $1.41 | $2.82 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $1.41 | $2.83 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$1
Estimated CO2 emission: 2.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 50% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 1.9 | 0 | $0.67 | $0.31 |
| Efficient EV | 1.6 | 0 | $0.56 | $0.26 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 2.6 | 0 | $0.90 | $0.41 |
Gas CO2
2 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (50% 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
Wilsonville, OR
Late night in Wilsonville on Sunday
Local time
1:01 AM
PDT
Current temp
62°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
18 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
10m 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?
This drive is characterized by its 'turn-heavy local' profile, meaning you'll be navigating a series of turns and local roads. Only about a third (33%) of the route involves highway travel, so don't anticipate long, sweeping stretches. The longest continuous segment you'll experience is 2.6 miles along Wilsonville-Hubbard Highway. You'll mainly be on roads like Wilsonville-Hubbard Highway, South Arndt Road, and South Barlow Road, giving you a feel for the local landscape as you navigate.
Only 3% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
10 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 2.6 mi on Wilsonville-Hubbard Highway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
5/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. 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 6.4 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 0.6 miles (South Arndt Road): Navigation decision point; at 5.7 miles (I 5): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
This 6.4-mile drive is perfect for a quick weekend jaunt, easily doable as a same-day round trip in about 10 minutes each way. The complexity is moderate, so you won't be stressed getting there and back.
Family Friendly
At only 6.4 miles and 10 minutes, this route is short enough to keep kids happy, though the 5/10 complexity means you'll be navigating a few turns.
Solo Traveler
This 6.4-mile drive is a breeze for a solo traveler, taking just about 10 minutes and requiring minimal navigation effort.
EV Driver
With a total distance of just 6.4 miles, this route is absolutely no concern for an EV driver; you won't even need to think about charging.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (3%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 2.6 miles on Wilsonville-Hubbard Highway. 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 0.6 miles (South Arndt Road): Navigation decision point; at 5.7 miles (I 5): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Wilsonville, 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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