Origin
Milwaukie, OR
Night in Milwaukie on Thursday
Local time
11:00 PM
PDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Milwaukie, OR to Happy Valley, OR
Compiled by the Trip.ovh editorial team · Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026 · Methodology
Drive Time
16m
Distance
7.9 mi
13 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 15m
★
6 AM
0h 17m
8 AM
0h 19m
10 AM
0h 18m
12 PM
0h 17m
3 PM
0h 18m
5 PM
0h 19m
8 PM
0h 16m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Milwaukie, OR
Blue Arauz
Happy Valley, OR
damien Saillet
Trip Overview
The drive from Milwaukie, OR to Happy Valley, OR covers 7.9 miles and takes about 16m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Milwaukie Expressway, Lake Road, Southeast Lake Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $1.57 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 16m. Total distance: 7.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
16m 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 16m drive with frequent turns across 7.9 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 12 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 Happy Valley, OR is easy. At 16m 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 Happy Valley, OR is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Milwaukie Expressway | — | — |
| Lake Road | — | — |
| Southeast Lake Road | — | — |
| Southeast Harmony Road | — | — |
| Southeast Sunnyside Road | — | — |
| Southeast 122nd Avenue | — | — |
| Southeast 129th Avenue | — | — |
| Southeast Mount Scott Boulevard | — | — |
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 Happy Valley, OR.
1
Start on Southeast Harrison Street
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Southeast Harrison Street
2
Turn right onto Milwaukie Expressway
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Milwaukie Expressway
3
Take the exit slight right toward Lake Road
0.2 mi
·
41 sec
·
Lake Road
4
Turn left onto Southeast Lake Road
0.4 mi
·
45 sec
·
Southeast Lake Road
5
Continue on Southeast Harmony Road
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
·
Southeast Harmony Road
6
Continue on Southeast Harmony Road
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Southeast Harmony Road
7
Continue on Southeast Sunnyside Road
2.1 mi
·
4 min
·
Southeast Sunnyside Road
8
Turn sharp left onto Southeast 122nd Avenue
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Southeast 122nd Avenue
9
Continue on Southeast 129th Avenue
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Southeast 129th Avenue
10
Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Southeast Mount Scott Boulevard
10 ft
·
Southeast Mount Scott Boulevard
11
Exit the roundabout onto Southeast Mount Scott Boulevard
98 ft
·
2 sec
·
Southeast Mount Scott Boulevard
12
Arrive at your destination
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.57 one way
$3.15 round trip
$5.06/gal
25.4 MPG avg
3 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.36 | $1.67 | $3.33 |
| premium | $5.59 | $1.74 | $3.48 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $1.74 | $3.49 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 2.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 2.4 | 0 | $0.83 | $0.38 |
| Efficient EV | 2 | 0 | $0.69 | $0.32 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 3.2 | 0 | $1.11 | $0.51 |
Gas CO2
3 kg
EV CO2
1 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
Happy Valley, OR
Night in Happy Valley on Thursday
Local time
11:00 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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
16m 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 Happy Valley, OR covers 7.9 miles and takes about 16m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Milwaukie Expressway, Lake Road, Southeast Lake Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 3.9 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 $1.57 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 Happy Valley, OR is easy. At 16m 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 Happy Valley, OR is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Milwaukie, OR to Happy Valley, OR does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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