How far is it from Independence, OR, to Milwaukie, OR, ?

The distance between Independence, OR, and Milwaukie, OR, is 62 mi by road.

How long does it take to drive from Independence, OR, to Milwaukie, OR, ?

The drive from Independence, OR, to Milwaukie, OR, takes approximately 1 h 30 min by car.

What is the best route from Independence, OR, to Milwaukie, OR, ?

The fastest route from Independence, OR, to Milwaukie, OR, covers 62 mi with a driving time of approximately 1 h 30 min.

Which direction is Milwaukie, OR from Independence, OR?

Milwaukie, OR lies roughly to the north-east of Independence, OR.

Which roads does the route from Independence, OR to Milwaukie, OR follow?

The drive from Independence, OR to Milwaukie, OR mainly follows I 5.

Which towns do you pass between Independence, OR and Milwaukie, OR?

Towns on the route from Independence, OR to Milwaukie, OR include Dallas, Salem, Keizer, Garden Home-Whitford, Happy Valley.

Are there charging stations between Independence, OR and Milwaukie, OR?

Yes. You can charge along the route from Independence, OR to Milwaukie, OR, including Flying J 584 (350 kW); Fred Meyer 40 (Portland, OR) (350 kW); Kroger Fred Meyer 125 (Portland, OR) (350 kW). Charging points on this route: 420.

Independence, OR Milwaukie, OR

Distance: 62 miDuration: 1 h 30 min

Driving from Independence, OR to Milwaukie, OR takes about 1 h 30 min via I 5. The distance is 62 mi. The straight-line distance is 50 mi. EV charging is available along the route, including in Salem, OR, Keizer, OR, Lake Oswego, OR, Johnson City, OR. Driving directions

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Driving directions25 · 62 mi

1 Depart left 37 yd
2 Turn right 1 mi
3 Continue straight onto Williams Street 1 mi
4 At end of road, turn left onto North Main Street 1 mi
5 Continue straight onto Independence Highway 6 mi
6 Take ramp straight onto Salem Dallas Highway Northwest 1 mi
7 Merge slightly left onto Salem Dallas Highway Northwest 5 mi
8 Keep slightly right onto Center Street Bridge 1 mi
9 Take exit slightly left 1 mi
10 Turn right onto Front Street Northeast 1 mi
11 Turn left onto Commercial Street Northeast 1 mi
12 Continue straight onto Liberty Street Northeast 2 mi
13 Turn right onto Doctor Martin Luther King Junior Parkway 4 mi

14 Keep slightly left 29 mi
15 Take exit slightly right 1 mi
16 Continue straight 13 mi
17 Take exit slightly right 1 mi
18 Take exit straight 1 mi
19 Turn right 60 yd
20 Merge slightly left onto Sunrise Expressway 1 mi
21 Continue straight onto Milwaukie Expressway 3 mi
22 Take exit slightly right 133 yd
23 Continue straight onto Southeast 37th Avenue 1 mi
24 Turn right onto Southeast Jefferson Street 1 mi
25 Arrive onto Southeast Jefferson Street

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The return trip from Milwaukie, OR to Independence, OR covers roughly the same distance, 62 mi.

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Along the way

Charging points along the way

420 chargers

Flying J 584CCS · 12334 Ehlen Road NE, Aurora, OR, 97002350 kW
Fred Meyer 40 (Portland, OR)CCS, Type1 · 7555 SW BARBUR BLVD, Portland, OR, 97219350 kW
Kroger Fred Meyer 125 (Portland, OR)CCS, CHAdeMO · 6615 NE Glisan St, Portland, OR, 97213350 kW
Kroger Fred Meyer 135 (Portland, OR)CCS, CHAdeMO · 3805 SE Hawthorne Blvd, Portland, OR, 97214350 kW
Kroger-Fred Meyer 516 (Wilsonville, OR)CCS · 30300 SW Boones Ferry Rd, Wilsonville, OR, 97070350 kW

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Popular routes from destination

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Milwaukie, OR → Johnson City, OR5 mi · 10 min Milwaukie, OR → Happy Valley, OR7 mi · 15 min Milwaukie, OR → Durham, OR13 mi · 30 min Milwaukie, OR → Gladstone, OR7 mi · 15 min Milwaukie, OR → Portland, OR8 mi · 20 min Milwaukie, OR → Lake Oswego, OR10 mi · 25 min

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Distance and drive time are computed from OpenStreetMap road data with the OSRM routing engine. Updated October 1, 2026.

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How far is it from Independence, OR, {fromState} to Milwaukie, OR, {toState}?: The distance between Independence, OR, {fromState} and Milwaukie, OR, {toState} is 62 mi by road.
How long does it take to drive from Independence, OR, {fromState} to Milwaukie, OR, {toState}?: The drive from Independence, OR, {fromState} to Milwaukie, OR, {toState} takes approximately 1 h 30 min by car.
What is the best route from Independence, OR, {fromState} to Milwaukie, OR, {toState}?: The fastest route from Independence, OR, {fromState} to Milwaukie, OR, {toState} covers 62 mi with a driving time of approximately 1 h 30 min.
Which direction is Milwaukie, OR from Independence, OR?: Milwaukie, OR lies roughly to the north-east of Independence, OR.
Which roads does the route from Independence, OR to Milwaukie, OR follow?: The drive from Independence, OR to Milwaukie, OR mainly follows I 5.
Which towns do you pass between Independence, OR and Milwaukie, OR?: Towns on the route from Independence, OR to Milwaukie, OR include Dallas, Salem, Keizer, Garden Home-Whitford, Happy Valley.
Are there charging stations between Independence, OR and Milwaukie, OR?: Yes. You can charge along the route from Independence, OR to Milwaukie, OR, including Flying J 584 (350 kW); Fred Meyer 40 (Portland, OR) (350 kW); Kroger Fred Meyer 125 (Portland, OR) (350 kW). Charging points on this route: 420.

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