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Trip from Barlow, OR to Clackamas, OR

Last recalculated Apr 15, 2026

Drive Time

23m

Distance

14.9 mi

24 km

Drive Score

6/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$3

one way

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 6 min
4 AM
0h 22m ★
6 AM
0h 24m
8 AM
0h 28m
10 AM
0h 25m
12 PM
0h 25m
3 PM
0h 26m
5 PM
0h 28m
8 PM
0h 23m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

Downtown Barlow, OR, OR

Barlow, OR

Helena Jankovičová Kováčová

Downtown Clackamas, OR, OR

Clackamas, OR

William Jacobs

Trip Overview

The drive from Barlow, OR to Clackamas, OR covers 14.9 miles and takes about 23m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on South Barlow Road, Southwest Pacific Highway East, Southwest 1st Avenue for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $2.97 one way before food or hotel costs.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.

Break Rhythm

0 planned breaks

This drive is short enough that no stops are needed.

Midpoint

7.5 miles from Barlow, OR

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 11m into the drive .

Drive Character

Expect a 23m drive with frequent turns across 14.9 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 17 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
South Barlow Road is one of the defining roads on this drive.

How Hard Is This Drive?

Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive.

Route Complexity 1/10

Very easy - short and simple to drive

The drive from Barlow, OR to Clackamas, OR is easy. At 23m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.

Where does it get tricky?

This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Barlow, OR to Clackamas, OR is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
South Barlow Road
Southwest Pacific Highway East
Southwest 1st Avenue
Southeast 1st Avenue
Highway 99E
South McLoughlin Boulevard
Railroad Avenue
7th Street

Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.

Longest stretch: South Barlow Road — detailed segment metrics are refreshing.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Barlow, OR and Clackamas, 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 Southwest Pacific Highway East

0.9 mi · 1 min · Southwest Pacific Highway East
4

Continue on Southwest 1st Avenue

0.9 mi · 1 min · Southwest 1st Avenue
5

Continue on Southeast 1st Avenue

0.9 mi · 2 min · Southeast 1st Avenue
6

Continue on South Highway 99E

5.2 mi · 7 min · South Highway 99E
7

Continue on South McLoughlin Boulevard

2.4 mi · 4 min · South McLoughlin Boulevard
8

Turn right onto Railroad Avenue

0.1 mi · 21 sec · Railroad Avenue
9

Turn left onto 7th Street

371 ft · 11 sec · 7th Street
10

Continue on Oregon City Bridge

0.1 mi · 26 sec · Oregon City Bridge
11

Turn slight right onto Willamette Drive

0.1 mi · 20 sec · Willamette Drive
12

Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward I 205 North

276 ft · 7 sec · I 205 North
13

Exit the roundabout onto I 205 North

0.1 mi · 17 sec · I 205 North
14

Merge slight left onto Abernethy Bridge

3.6 mi · 4 min · Abernethy Bridge
15

Take the exit slight right toward OR 212 East: Damascus, Estacada

0.2 mi · 27 sec · OR 212 East: Damascus, Estacada
16

Continue on OR 213 North, OR 224 West, I 205 North: Portland

72 ft · 2 sec · OR 213 North, OR 224 West, I 205 North: Portland
17

Arrive at your destination

Trip Plan

Morning Departure

Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.

Evening Departure

Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.

You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 7.5 miles from Barlow, OR, or about 11m into the drive.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

Departure

Before you leave

Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.

First stop

Around 14.9 miles or 23m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 7.5 miles or 11m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 20m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Clackamas, OR than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

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Have your navigation ready before leaving Barlow, OR.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Barlow, OR

This is one driving day of about 14.9 miles and 23m.

At 14.9 miles this is a quick drive — no planned stops needed.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 7.5 mi from Barlow, OR · 11m into the drive

Pacing Suggestions

Oregon City, OR

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 14.9 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Oregon City, OR

Meal break

The midpoint is around 7.5 miles from Barlow, OR, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Clackamas, OR

Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Clackamas, OR if you are unfamiliar with the area.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$2.97 one way

$5.94 round trip

$5.06/gal 25.4 MPG avg 5 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $5.36 $3.14 $6.28
premium $5.59 $3.28 $6.56
diesel $5.61 $3.29 $6.58

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$3

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$28–$53

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 5.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 60% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 4.5 0 $1.56 $0.72
Efficient EV 3.7 0 $1.30 $0.60
EV Truck/SUV 6 0 $2.09 $0.95

Gas CO2

5 kg

EV CO2

2 kg (60% 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.

Forecast as of Apr 13, 2026

Origin

Barlow, OR

Afternoon in Barlow on Wednesday

Local time

4:34 PM

PDT

Current temp

43°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Clackamas, OR

Afternoon in Clackamas on Wednesday

Local time

4:34 PM

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

19 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Barlow, OR to Clackamas, OR covers 14.9 miles and takes about 23m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are South Barlow Road, Southwest Pacific Highway East, Southwest 1st Avenue. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 7.5 miles from Barlow, OR. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $2.97 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
The drive from Barlow, OR to Clackamas, OR is easy. At 23m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Barlow, OR to Clackamas, OR is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Barlow, OR to Clackamas, OR does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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