Origin
Oregon City, OR
Late night in Oregon City on Sunday
Local time
12:51 AM
PDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Oregon City, 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
18m
Distance
10.7 mi
17 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 17m
★
6 AM
0h 18m
8 AM
0h 22m
10 AM
0h 20m
12 PM
0h 19m
3 PM
0h 20m
5 PM
0h 22m
8 PM
0h 18m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Oregon City, OR
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Barlow, OR
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Trip Overview
Oregon City to Barlow is 10.7 miles and takes about 18 minutes via South Highway 99E, with a fuel budget near $2 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within Oregon, traveling from the Pacific Coast region to the same region. The drive is a mixed bag, offering a brief but convenient way to get between these two points. It's a straightforward journey, ideal for those looking for a quick hop rather than an extensive exploration. Consider this route for its simplicity and minimal time commitment.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| South Highway 99E | 5.2 mi | 7m |
| South McLoughlin Boulevard | 2 mi | 3m |
| Southeast 1st Avenue | 0.9 mi | 2m |
| Southwest 1st Avenue | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| Southwest Pacific Highway East | 0.7 mi | <1m |
| High Street | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| South Barlow Road | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| Pacific Highway East | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
South Highway 99E
— 5.2 mi, about 7m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Oregon City, OR and Barlow, OR.
1
Start on 7th Street
29 ft
·
0 sec
·
7th Street
2
Continue on High Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
High Street
3
Turn right onto South 2nd Street
484 ft
·
15 sec
·
South 2nd Street
4
At end of road, turn left onto OR 99E
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
South McLoughlin Boulevard
Use the left lane.
5
Continue on OR 99E
5.2 mi
·
7 min
·
South Highway 99E
6
Continue on OR 99E
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Southeast 1st Avenue
7
Continue on OR 99E
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Southwest 1st Avenue
8
Continue on OR 99E
0.1 mi
·
12 sec
·
Pacific Highway East
9
Merge onto OR 99E
0.7 mi
·
55 sec
·
Southwest Pacific Highway East
10
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
15 sec
11
Merge onto South Barlow Road
0.1 mi
·
15 sec
·
South Barlow Road
Use the right lane.
12
Turn right onto West 1st Street
522 ft
·
22 sec
·
West 1st Street
13
Arrive at destination
East 1st Street
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 65 decision points cluster between mile 0.5 and 10.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0.5 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
South 2nd Street
Turn right onto South 2nd Street
Navigation decision point
6
0.6 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
OR 99E / South McLoughlin Boulevard
At end of road, turn left onto OR 99E / South McLoughlin Boulevard
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
3
9.7 mi into trip
|
~16m in
|
OR 99E / Southwest Pacific Highway East
Merge onto OR 99E / Southwest Pacific Highway East
Merge point - match speed before joining
7
10.5 mi into trip
|
~17m in
|
South Barlow Road
Merge onto South Barlow Road
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
4
10.6 mi into trip
|
~18m in
|
West 1st Street
Turn right onto West 1st Street
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.13 one way
$4.26 round trip
$5.06/gal
25.4 MPG avg
4 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.36 | $2.26 | $4.51 |
| premium | $5.59 | $2.36 | $4.71 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.36 | $4.72 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 3.7 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 | 3.2 | 0 | $1.12 | $0.51 |
| Efficient EV | 2.7 | 0 | $0.94 | $0.43 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 4.3 | 0 | $1.50 | $0.68 |
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
Barlow, OR
Late night in Barlow on Sunday
Local time
12:51 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
5 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
18m 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 route features a 49% highway share, meaning you'll experience a blend of faster roads and more local travel. The longest uninterrupted stretch covers 5.2 miles on South Highway 99E, providing a solid segment of consistent driving. You'll navigate through South McLoughlin Boulevard and Southeast 1st Avenue, indicating a progression through urban or suburban environments. The 'Mixed drive' profile suggests you won't be on a monotonous stretch of highway the entire time, but rather a varied experience with different road types.
49% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
13 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?
4/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.5 miles in near South 2nd Street.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 18m drive. You will face about 6 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.5 miles (South 2nd Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.6 miles (OR 99E / South McLoughlin Boulevard): Lane positioning matters here; at 9.7 miles (OR 99E / Southwest Pacific Highway East): Merge point - match speed before joining.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 18m. Total distance: 10.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
18m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (49%). Straightforward navigation.
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 0.5 miles (South 2nd Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.6 miles (OR 99E / South McLoughlin Boulevard): Lane positioning matters here; at 9.7 miles (OR 99E / Southwest Pacific Highway East): Merge point - match speed before joining.
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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