Origin
Barlow, OR
Afternoon in Barlow on Wednesday
Local time
4:37 PM
PDT
Current temp
43°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Barlow, OR to Milwaukie, OR
Last recalculated Apr 15, 2026
Drive Time
32m
Distance
19.9 mi
32 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 29m
★
6 AM
0h 32m
8 AM
0h 37m
10 AM
0h 34m
12 PM
0h 33m
3 PM
0h 34m
5 PM
0h 37m
8 PM
0h 30m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Barlow, OR
Helena Jankovičová Kováčová
Milwaukie, OR
Blue Arauz
Trip Overview
The drive from Barlow, OR to Milwaukie, OR covers 19.9 miles and takes about 32m 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 $3.96 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
9.9 miles from Barlow, OR
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 16m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 32m drive with frequent turns across 19.9 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 21 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 Milwaukie, OR is easy. At 32m 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 Milwaukie, 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 Milwaukie, 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
4.3 mi
·
5 min
·
Abernethy Bridge
15
Take the exit slight right toward OR 213 North, OR 224: 82nd Avenue, Milwaukie
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
OR 213 North, OR 224: 82nd Avenue, Milwaukie
16
Take the ramp slight right toward OR 224: Estacada, Milwaukie
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
·
OR 224: Estacada, Milwaukie
17
Turn right
180 ft
·
7 sec
18
Merge slight left onto Sunrise Expressway
0.1 mi
·
12 sec
·
Sunrise Expressway
19
Continue on Milwaukie Expressway
3.3 mi
·
5 min
·
Milwaukie Expressway
20
Turn left onto Southeast Harrison Street
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Southeast Harrison Street
21
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 9.9 miles from Barlow, OR, or about 16m 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 19.9 miles or 32m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 9.9 miles or 16m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 27m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Milwaukie, OR than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
+
Have your navigation ready before leaving Barlow, OR.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Barlow, OR
This is one driving day of about 19.9 miles and 32m.
At 19.9 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 9.9 mi from Barlow, OR · 16m into the drive
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 19.9 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 9.9 miles from Barlow, OR, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Milwaukie, OR
Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Milwaukie, 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
$3.96 one way
$7.93 round trip
$5.06/gal
25.4 MPG avg
7 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.36 | $4.20 | $8.39 |
| premium | $5.59 | $4.38 | $8.76 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.39 | $8.79 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$4
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$29–$54
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 71% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 6 | 0 | $2.09 | $0.96 |
| Efficient EV | 5 | 0 | $1.74 | $0.80 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 8 | 0 | $2.79 | $1.27 |
Gas CO2
7 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (71% 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
Milwaukie, OR
Afternoon in Milwaukie on Wednesday
Local time
4:37 PM
PDT
Current temp
49°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
6 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
32m 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 Milwaukie, OR covers 19.9 miles and takes about 32m 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 9.9 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 $3.96 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 Milwaukie, OR is easy. At 32m 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 Milwaukie, OR is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Barlow, OR to Milwaukie, OR does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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