Origin
Oregon City, OR
Afternoon in Oregon City on Wednesday
Local time
4:34 PM
PDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Oregon City, OR to Canby, OR
Last recalculated Apr 15, 2026
Drive Time
14m
Distance
8.8 mi
14 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 13m
★
6 AM
0h 15m
8 AM
0h 17m
10 AM
0h 16m
12 PM
0h 15m
3 PM
0h 16m
5 PM
0h 17m
8 PM
0h 14m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Oregon City, OR
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Canby, OR
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Trip Overview
The drive from Oregon City, OR to Canby, OR covers 8.8 miles and takes about 14m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on High Street, South 2nd Street, South McLoughlin Boulevard for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $1.75 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
4.4 miles from Oregon City, OR
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 7m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 14m drive with frequent turns across 8.8 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.
High Street 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 Oregon City, OR to Canby, OR is easy. At 14m 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 Oregon City, OR to Canby, OR is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| High Street | — | — |
| South 2nd Street | — | — |
| South McLoughlin Boulevard | — | — |
| Highway 99E | — | — |
| Southeast 1st Avenue | — | — |
| North Ivy Street | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
High Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Oregon City, OR and Canby, OR.
1
Start on 7th Street
30 ft
·
1 sec
·
7th Street
2
Continue on High Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
High Street
3
Turn right onto South 2nd Street
486 ft
·
16 sec
·
South 2nd Street
4
At the end of the road, turn left onto South McLoughlin Boulevard
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
South McLoughlin Boulevard
5
Continue on South Highway 99E
5.2 mi
·
7 min
·
South Highway 99E
6
Continue on Southeast 1st Avenue
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Southeast 1st Avenue
7
Turn right onto North Ivy Street
256 ft
·
7 sec
·
North Ivy Street
8
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 4.4 miles from Oregon City, OR, or about 7m 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 8.8 miles or 14m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 4.4 miles or 7m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 12m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Canby, OR than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Have your navigation ready before leaving Oregon City, OR.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Oregon City, OR
This is one driving day of about 8.8 miles and 14m.
At 8.8 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 4.4 mi from Oregon City, OR · 7m into the drive
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 8.8 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 4.4 miles from Oregon City, OR, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Canby, OR
Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Canby, 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
$1.75 one way
$3.51 round trip
$5.06/gal
25.4 MPG avg
3 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.36 | $1.86 | $3.71 |
| premium | $5.59 | $1.94 | $3.87 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $1.94 | $3.89 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$2
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$27–$52
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 3.1 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 | 2.6 | 0 | $0.92 | $0.42 |
| Efficient EV | 2.2 | 0 | $0.77 | $0.35 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 3.5 | 0 | $1.23 | $0.56 |
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
Canby, OR
Afternoon in Canby on Wednesday
Local time
4:34 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
14m 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 Oregon City, OR to Canby, OR covers 8.8 miles and takes about 14m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are High Street, South 2nd Street, South McLoughlin Boulevard. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 4.4 miles from Oregon City, OR. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $1.75 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 Oregon City, OR to Canby, OR is easy. At 14m 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 Oregon City, OR to Canby, OR is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Oregon City, OR to Canby, OR does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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