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Trip from Canby, OR to Barlow, OR

Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026

Drive Time

4m

Distance

2 mi

3 km

Drive Score

6/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$0

one way

Best Time to Leave

4 AM
0h 4m ★
6 AM
0h 4m ★
8 AM
0h 5m
10 AM
0h 4m ★
12 PM
0h 4m ★
3 PM
0h 4m ★
5 PM
0h 5m
8 PM
0h 4m ★

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

city in Oregon, USA

Canby, OR

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Downtown Barlow, OR, OR

Barlow, OR

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Trip Overview

The drive from Canby, OR to Barlow, OR covers 2 miles and takes about 4m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Southwest 1st Avenue, Southwest Pacific Highway East, South Barlow Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 0.9 miles on Southwest 1st Avenue. At current regular gas prices, budget about $0.40 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

1 miles from Canby, OR

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2m into the drive .

Drive Character

Expect a 4m drive with frequent turns across 2 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 8 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Southwest 1st Avenue is the longest continuous segment at about 0.9 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near OR 99E / Southwest 1st Avenue.

Route Complexity 4/10

Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time

This is a straightforward 4m drive. You will face about 5 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: near the start (OR 99E / Southwest 1st Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 1 miles (OR 99E / Southwest Pacific Highway East): Merge point - match speed before joining; at 1.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 5 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

6
0 mi into trip | ~0m in | OR 99E / Southwest 1st Avenue

Turn right onto OR 99E / Southwest 1st Avenue

Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / right lanes.
3
1 mi into trip | ~2m in | OR 99E / Southwest Pacific Highway East

Merge onto OR 99E / Southwest Pacific Highway East

Merge point - match speed before joining

3
1.7 mi into trip | ~3m in

Take the exit

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early

7
1.8 mi into trip | ~3m in | South Barlow Road

Merge onto South Barlow Road

Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here

Use the right lane.
4
1.9 mi into trip | ~3m in | West 1st Street

Turn right onto West 1st Street

Navigation decision point

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Southwest 1st Avenue 0.9 mi 1m
Southwest Pacific Highway East 0.7 mi <1m
South Barlow Road 0.1 mi <1m
Pacific Highway East 0.1 mi <1m
West 1st Street <0.1 mi <1m
North Ivy Street <0.1 mi <1m
East 1st Street

Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.

Longest stretch: Southwest 1st Avenue — 0.9 mi, about 1m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Canby, OR and Barlow, OR.

1

Start on North Ivy Street

257 ft · 10 sec · North Ivy Street
2

Turn right onto OR 99E

0.9 mi · 1 min · Southwest 1st Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
3

Continue on OR 99E

0.1 mi · 12 sec · Pacific Highway East
4

Merge onto OR 99E

0.7 mi · 55 sec · Southwest Pacific Highway East
5

Take the exit

0.1 mi · 15 sec
6

Merge onto South Barlow Road

0.1 mi · 15 sec · South Barlow Road
Use the right lane.
7

Turn right onto West 1st Street

522 ft · 22 sec · West 1st Street
8

Arrive at destination

East 1st Street

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 1 miles from Canby, OR, or about 2m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 0.9 miles.

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 2 miles or 4m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 1 miles or 2m in

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

Final approach

Final hour starts around 3m

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

Before You Leave

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Have your navigation ready before leaving Canby, OR.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Canby, OR

This is one driving day of about 2 miles and 4m.

At 2 miles this is a quick drive — no planned stops needed.
The longest stretch is on Southwest 1st Avenue for about 0.9 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 1 mi from Canby, OR · 2m into the drive

Pacing Suggestions

Oregon City, OR

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 2 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Oregon City, OR

Meal break

The midpoint is around 1 miles from Canby, OR, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Barlow, OR

Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Barlow, 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

$0.40 one way

$0.80 round trip

$5.06/gal 25.4 MPG avg 1 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $5.36 $0.42 $0.84
premium $5.59 $0.44 $0.88
diesel $5.61 $0.44 $0.88

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$0

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$25–$50

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 0.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $0 in charging · 0 stops · 100% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 0.6 0 $0.21 $0.10
Efficient EV 0.5 0 $0.18 $0.08
EV Truck/SUV 0.8 0 $0.28 $0.13

Gas CO2

1 kg

EV CO2

0 kg (100% 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 15, 2026

Origin

Canby, OR

Evening in Canby on Wednesday

Local time

6:29 PM

PDT

Current temp

47°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Barlow, OR

Evening in Barlow on Wednesday

Local time

6:29 PM

PDT

Current temp

43°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

4 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

4m 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 Canby, OR to Barlow, OR covers 2 miles and takes about 4m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Southwest 1st Avenue, Southwest Pacific Highway East, South Barlow Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 1 miles from Canby, OR. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $0.40 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.
This is a straightforward 4m drive. You will face about 5 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (OR 99E / Southwest 1st Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 1 miles (OR 99E / Southwest Pacific Highway East): Merge point - match speed before joining; at 1.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
The route from Canby, OR to Barlow, OR does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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