Origin
Monmouth, OR
Evening in Monmouth on Friday
Local time
6:52 PM
PDT
Current temp
47°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Monmouth, OR to Oregon City, OR
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 16m
Distance
56.7 mi
91 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$11
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 11m
★
6 AM
1h 17m
8 AM
1h 29m
10 AM
1h 21m
12 PM
1h 20m
3 PM
1h 22m
5 PM
1h 28m
8 PM
1h 13m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Monmouth, OR
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Oregon City, OR
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Trip Overview
The drive from Monmouth, OR to Oregon City, OR covers 56.7 miles and takes about 1h 16m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 5, I 205, Independence Highway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 28.4 miles on I 5. At current regular gas prices, budget about $11.30 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 16m. Total distance: 56.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 16m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (68%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 1h 16m highway drive covering 56.7 miles, with most of the trip on I 5 and I 205. The longest continuous stretch is about 28.4 miles on I 5.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 27 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 5 is the longest continuous segment at about 28.4 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 5 and I 205. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 13.8 miles in near OR 22 / Center Street Bridge.
Driving Effort
9/10
Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 56.7 miles you will encounter 17 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 13.8 miles (OR 22 / Center Street Bridge): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 14.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 19.2 miles (I 5): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 17 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
8
13.8 mi into trip
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~20m in
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OR 22 / Center Street Bridge
Keep slight right at fork onto OR 22 / Center Street Bridge toward OR 99E Business South: City Center, Albany
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
Toward OR 99E Business South: City Center, Alba...
7
14.4 mi into trip
|
~21m in
Take the exit toward OR 99E Business North: Keizer, Portland
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
Toward OR 99E Business North: Keizer, Portland
7
19.2 mi into trip
|
~30m in
|
I 5
Keep slight left at fork onto I 5 toward I 5 North: Portland
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward I 5 North: Portland
7
47.5 mi into trip
|
~1h 3m in
Take the exit toward I 205 North: Oregon City
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 288
Toward I 205 North: Oregon City
8
55.7 mi into trip
|
~1h 13m in
Take the exit toward OR 43: West Linn, Lake Oswego
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 8
Toward OR 43: West Linn, Lake Oswego
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Monmouth, OR and Oregon City, OR, road signs point toward Albany and Portland.
Albany
13.8 mi in
|
~20m
|
via OR 22
Portland
14.4 mi in
|
~21m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 5 | 28.4 mi | 33m |
| I 205 | 7.3 mi | 8m |
| Independence Highway | 5.4 mi | 8m |
| Salem Dallas Highway Northwest | 4.9 mi | 6m |
| Doctor Martin Luther King Junior Parkway | 3.1 mi | 4m |
| Monmouth Street | 1.5 mi | 2m |
| Liberty Street Northeast | 1.1 mi | 2m |
| South Main Street | 0.9 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
I 5
— 28.4 mi, about 33m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Monmouth, OR and Oregon City, OR.
1
Start on OR 194
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Main Street East
Use the straight / right lanes.
2
Turn straight onto OR 51
0.4 mi
·
31 sec
·
Monmouth Independence Highway
3
Continue on OR 51
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Monmouth Street
4
At end of road, turn left onto OR 51
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
South Main Street
5
Continue on OR 51
5.4 mi
·
8 min
·
Independence Highway
6
Take the ramp onto Salem Dallas Highway Northwest
0.2 mi
·
13 sec
·
Salem Dallas Highway Northwest
Toward OR 22 East: Salem
7
Merge onto OR 22
4.8 mi
·
6 min
·
Salem Dallas Highway Northwest
8
Keep slight right at fork onto OR 22
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Center Street Bridge
Toward OR 99E Business South: City Center, Albany
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
9
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
32 sec
Toward OR 99E Business North: Keizer, Portland
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
10
Turn right onto OR 99E Bus
0.2 mi
·
33 sec
·
Front Street Northeast
11
Turn left onto OR 99E Bus
0.2 mi
·
35 sec
·
Commercial Street Northeast
12
Continue on OR 99E Bus
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Liberty Street Northeast
13
Turn right onto OR 99E Bus
3.1 mi
·
4 min
·
Doctor Martin Luther King Junior Parkway
Use the left lane.
14
Keep slight left at fork onto I 5
28 mi
·
33 min
·
I 5
Toward I 5 North: Portland
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15
Take the exit
0.8 mi
·
52 sec
Exit 288
Toward I 205 North: Oregon City
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
16
Continue on I 205
7.3 mi
·
8 min
·
I 205
Use the straight lane.
17
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
39 sec
Exit 8
Toward OR 43: West Linn, Lake Oswego
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
18
Enter roundabout onto OR 43
24 ft
·
0 sec
·
Willamette Drive
19
Continue on OR 43
0.1 mi
·
19 sec
·
Willamette Drive
20
Turn slight left onto OR 43
0.1 mi
·
26 sec
·
Oregon City Bridge
21
Continue on OR 43
371 ft
·
12 sec
·
7th Street
22
At end of road, turn left onto Railroad Avenue
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
·
Railroad Avenue
23
Turn right onto Main Street
332 ft
·
10 sec
·
Main Street
24
Turn right onto 10th Street
173 ft
·
5 sec
·
10th Street
Use the right lane.
25
Continue on Singer Hill Road
0.2 mi
·
34 sec
·
Singer Hill Road
26
Turn right onto 7th Street
102 ft
·
3 sec
·
7th Street
27
Arrive at destination
7th Street
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 28.4 mi from Monmouth, OR · 41m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
28 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 12 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 28.4 miles from Monmouth, OR, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Oregon City, OR
The final approach into Oregon City, OR usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$11.30 one way
$22.59 round trip
$5.06/gal
25.4 MPG avg
20 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.36 | $11.95 | $23.91 |
| premium | $5.59 | $12.48 | $24.96 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $12.52 | $25.04 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$11
Estimated CO2 emission: 19.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 17 | 0 | $5.95 | $2.72 |
| Efficient EV | 14.2 | 0 | $4.96 | $2.27 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 22.7 | 0 | $7.94 | $3.63 |
Gas CO2
20 kg
EV CO2
7 kg (65% 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
Oregon City, OR
Evening in Oregon City on Friday
Local time
6:52 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
2 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
1h 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 Monmouth, OR to Oregon City, OR covers 56.7 miles and takes about 1h 16m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 5, I 205, Independence Highway. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 28.4 miles from Monmouth, OR. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $11.30 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 drive requires moderate attention. Across 56.7 miles you will encounter 17 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: at 13.8 miles (OR 22 / Center Street Bridge): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 14.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 19.2 miles (I 5): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Between Monmouth, OR and Oregon City, OR, road signs point toward Albany and Portland.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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