Origin
Clackamas, OR
Late night in Clackamas on Sunday
Local time
12:42 AM
PDT
Current temp
46°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Clackamas, OR to Barlow, OR
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
29m
Distance
17.4 mi
28 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 27m
★
6 AM
0h 29m
8 AM
0h 34m
10 AM
0h 31m
12 PM
0h 31m
3 PM
0h 31m
5 PM
0h 34m
8 PM
0h 28m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Clackamas, OR
William Jacobs
Barlow, OR
Helena Jankovičová Kováčová
Trip Overview
Clackamas, OR to Barlow, OR is 17.4 miles and takes about 29m via South Highway 99E, with a fuel budget near $3 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within the Pacific Coast region, primarily traversing Oregon. You'll find this drive to be a convenient way to connect two nearby communities without a significant time commitment. Consider this route for a quick local excursion or as a segment of a larger regional journey.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| South Highway 99E | 5.2 mi | 7m |
| McLoughlin Boulevard | 2.4 mi | 4m |
| Southeast 1st Avenue | 0.9 mi | 2m |
| Southwest 1st Avenue | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| Southwest Pacific Highway East | 0.7 mi | <1m |
| OR 213 | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Willamette Drive | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| I 205 | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
South Highway 99E
— 5.2 mi, about 7m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Clackamas, OR and Barlow, OR.
1
Start on this road
0.3 mi
·
35 sec
·
this road
Toward OR 213 North, OR 224 West, I 205 North: Portland
2
Merge onto I 205; OR 213
0.2 mi
·
17 sec
·
I 205; OR 213
3
Take the exit onto OR 213
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
OR 213
Exit 13
Toward OR 213 North, OR 224: 82nd Avenue, Milwaukie
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
4
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
Toward OR 224: Estacada, Milwaukie
5
Turn right
179 ft
·
6 sec
Use the right lane.
6
Merge onto OR 224
0.1 mi
·
15 sec
·
Sunrise Expressway
Use the right lane.
7
Take the exit
4.7 mi
·
6 min
Toward I 205 South, OR 213 South: Oregon City
Use the left lane.
8
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
32 sec
Exit 8
Toward OR 43: West Linn, Lake Oswego
Use the slight right lane.
9
Turn left onto OR 43
0.1 mi
·
15 sec
·
Willamette Drive
Use the left lane.
10
Enter roundabout onto OR 43
165 ft
·
4 sec
·
Willamette Drive
11
Continue on OR 43
0.1 mi
·
19 sec
·
Willamette Drive
12
Turn slight left onto OR 43
0.2 mi
·
34 sec
·
Oregon City Bridge
13
Turn right onto OR 43
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
·
Main Street
14
Turn left onto OR 99E
2.4 mi
·
4 min
·
McLoughlin Boulevard
15
Continue on OR 99E
5.2 mi
·
7 min
·
South Highway 99E
16
Continue on OR 99E
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Southeast 1st Avenue
17
Continue on OR 99E
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Southwest 1st Avenue
18
Continue on OR 99E
0.1 mi
·
12 sec
·
Pacific Highway East
19
Merge onto OR 99E
0.7 mi
·
55 sec
·
Southwest Pacific Highway East
20
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
15 sec
21
Merge onto South Barlow Road
0.1 mi
·
15 sec
·
South Barlow Road
Use the right lane.
22
Turn right onto West 1st Street
522 ft
·
22 sec
·
West 1st Street
23
Arrive at destination
East 1st Street
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 155 decision points cluster between mile 0.5 and 6.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
8
0.5 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
OR 213
Take the exit onto OR 213 toward OR 213 North, OR 224: 82nd Avenue, Milwaukie
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 13
Toward OR 213 North, OR 224: 82nd Avenue, Milwa...
7
1.2 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
OR 224 / Sunrise Expressway
Merge onto OR 224 / Sunrise Expressway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
8
1.3 mi into trip
|
~2m in
Take the exit toward I 205 South, OR 213 South: Oregon City
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the left lane.
Toward I 205 South, OR 213 South: Oregon City
8
6.1 mi into trip
|
~9m in
Take the exit toward OR 43: West Linn, Lake Oswego
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 8
Toward OR 43: West Linn, Lake Oswego
7
6.2 mi into trip
|
~9m in
|
OR 43 / Willamette Drive
Turn left onto OR 43 / Willamette Drive
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.47 one way
$6.93 round trip
$5.06/gal
25.4 MPG avg
6 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.36 | $3.67 | $7.34 |
| premium | $5.59 | $3.83 | $7.66 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.84 | $7.68 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 6.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 5.2 | 0 | $1.83 | $0.84 |
| Efficient EV | 4.4 | 0 | $1.52 | $0.70 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 7 | 0 | $2.44 | $1.11 |
Gas CO2
6 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (67% 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
Barlow, OR
Late night in Barlow on Sunday
Local time
12:42 AM
PDT
Current temp
44°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
2 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
29m 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 is a mixed drive, with about 35% of the route on highways. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 5.2 miles on South Highway 99E. Expect a blend of faster road sections and potentially more local traffic as you navigate McLoughlin Boulevard and Southeast 1st Avenue. The drive offers a varied experience, transitioning between more open stretches and areas with closer proximity to businesses and residences.
35% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
23 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?
9/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.5 miles in near OR 213.
Driving Effort
9/10
Focused - lots of decisions in a short distance, but it is over quickly
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 15 decision points packed into just 17.4 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 29m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.5 miles (OR 213): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 1.2 miles (OR 224 / Sunrise Expressway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 1.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Clackamas, OR and Barlow, OR, road signs point toward Milwaukie and Lake Oswego.
Milwaukie
1 mi in
|
~2m
Lake Oswego
6.1 mi in
|
~9m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 29m. Total distance: 17.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
29m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (35%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed highway & surface route profile.
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.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Barlow, OR before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
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 0.5 miles (OR 213): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 1.2 miles (OR 224 / Sunrise Expressway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 1.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Barlow, 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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