Origin
Milwaukie, OR
Night in Milwaukie on Thursday
Local time
11:18 PM
PDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Milwaukie, OR to Canby, OR
Compiled by the Trip.ovh editorial team · Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026 · Methodology
Drive Time
27m
Distance
17.6 mi
28 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 25m
★
6 AM
0h 28m
8 AM
0h 33m
10 AM
0h 29m
12 PM
0h 29m
3 PM
0h 30m
5 PM
0h 32m
8 PM
0h 26m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Milwaukie, OR
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Canby, OR
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Trip Overview
The drive from Milwaukie, OR to Canby, OR covers 17.6 miles and takes about 27m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Milwaukie Expressway, I 205 South, OR 43 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $3.51 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 27m. Total distance: 17.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
27m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 27m drive with frequent turns across 17.6 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 14 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Milwaukie Expressway 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.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Milwaukie, OR to Canby, OR is easy. At 27m 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 Milwaukie, OR to Canby, OR is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Milwaukie Expressway | — | — |
| I 205 South | — | — |
| OR 43 | — | — |
| Willamette Drive | — | — |
| Oregon City Bridge | — | — |
| Main Street | — | — |
| McLoughlin Boulevard | — | — |
| Highway 99E | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Milwaukie Expressway
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Milwaukie, OR and Canby, OR.
1
Start on Southeast Harrison Street
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Southeast Harrison Street
2
Turn right onto Milwaukie Expressway
3.3 mi
·
5 min
·
Milwaukie Expressway
3
Take the exit right toward I 205 South, OR 213 South: Oregon City
4.7 mi
·
6 min
·
I 205 South, OR 213 South: Oregon City
4
Take the exit slight right toward OR 43: West Linn, Lake Oswego
0.2 mi
·
33 sec
·
OR 43: West Linn, Lake Oswego
5
Turn left onto Willamette Drive
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
·
Willamette Drive
6
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Willamette Drive
164 ft
·
4 sec
·
Willamette Drive
7
Exit the roundabout onto Willamette Drive
0.1 mi
·
19 sec
·
Willamette Drive
8
Turn slight left onto Oregon City Bridge
0.2 mi
·
35 sec
·
Oregon City Bridge
9
Turn right onto Main Street
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
·
Main Street
10
Turn left onto McLoughlin Boulevard
2.4 mi
·
4 min
·
McLoughlin Boulevard
11
Continue on South Highway 99E
5.2 mi
·
7 min
·
South Highway 99E
12
Continue on Southeast 1st Avenue
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Southeast 1st Avenue
13
Turn right onto North Ivy Street
256 ft
·
7 sec
·
North Ivy Street
14
Arrive at your destination
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.51 one way
$7.01 round trip
$5.06/gal
25.4 MPG avg
6 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.36 | $3.71 | $7.42 |
| premium | $5.59 | $3.87 | $7.75 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.89 | $7.77 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 6.2 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 | 5.3 | 0 | $1.85 | $0.84 |
| Efficient EV | 4.4 | 0 | $1.54 | $0.70 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 7 | 0 | $2.46 | $1.13 |
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
Canby, OR
Night in Canby on Thursday
Local time
11:18 PM
PDT
Current temp
47°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
27m 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 Milwaukie, OR to Canby, OR covers 17.6 miles and takes about 27m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Milwaukie Expressway, I 205 South, OR 43. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 8.8 miles from Milwaukie, OR. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $3.51 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 Milwaukie, OR to Canby, OR is easy. At 27m 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 Milwaukie, OR to Canby, OR is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Milwaukie, OR to Canby, OR does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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