How far is Aloha, OR from Lake Oswego, OR?

The driving distance from Aloha, OR to Lake Oswego, OR is about 13.4 miles (21.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 25m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 10.8 miles (17.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 50m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM PDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
13.33 mi
00h 25m
Flight
10.79 mi
17.37 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
10.79 mi
Kilometers
17.37 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
13.33 mi
Kilometers
21.46 km
Drive Time
00h 25m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 00h 25m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lake Oswego
Mon, Apr 20, 5:36 AM PDT
Return by in Aloha
Mon, Apr 20, 6:01 AM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Aloha
2026-04-20T05:11
Arrive Lake Oswego
Mon, Apr 20, 5:36 AM PDT
Route Timing
00h 25m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM PDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:25 AM to 7:25 PM PDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:40 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Aloha
10:00 PM PDT
Flexible departure

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Metzger
OR

Unincorporated community, in Washington County, Oregon

From Aloha
6.6 mi
00h 12m
To Lake Oswego
6.7 mi
00h 12m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
73°F
Monday

Mostly Cloudy then Chance Light Rain

Starts
Mon, Apr 20 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
1 to 6 mph SW
Destination
71°F
Monday

Mostly Cloudy then Chance Light Rain

Starts
Mon, Apr 20 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
2 to 7 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Aloha and Lake Oswego.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Aloha and Lake Oswego.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    41 m · 12 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Southwest Tualatin Valley Highway

    31 m · 3 sec · Southwest Tualatin Valley Highway

  3. 3

    Continue on Southwest Tualatin Valley Highway

    2.6 mi · 5 min · Southwest Tualatin Valley Highway

  4. 4

    Continue on Southwest Canyon Road

    1031 ft · 29 sec · Southwest Canyon Road

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Southwest Cedar Hills Boulevard

    91 m · 13 sec · Southwest Cedar Hills Boulevard

  6. 6

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Southwest Farmington Road

    2742 ft · 1 min · Southwest Farmington Road

  7. 7

    Continue on Southwest Beaverton Hillsdale Highway

    1587 ft · 51 sec · Southwest Beaverton Hillsdale Highway

  8. 8

    Take the ramp slight right toward OR 217 South: Tigard, Salem

    1490 ft · 39 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Beaverton-Tigard Freeway

    5.1 mi · 7 min · Beaverton-Tigard Freeway

  10. 10

    Continue on Kruse Way

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Kruse Way

  11. 11

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Boones Ferry Road

    1.1 km · 1 min · Boones Ferry Road

  12. 12

    Turn slight right

    546 ft · 13 sec

  13. 13

    Turn straight onto Country Club Road

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Country Club Road

  14. 14

    Continue on A Avenue

    1157 ft · 38 sec · A Avenue

  15. 15

    Turn left

    65 m · 16 sec

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Aloha and Lake Oswego.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
16 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
120.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Beaverton-Tigard Freeway
5.14 mi · 39%
Southwest Tualatin Valley Highway
2.63 mi · 20%
Country Club Road
1.62 mi · 12%
Kruse Way
1.51 mi · 11%
Boones Ferry Road
0.69 mi · 5%
Southwest Farmington Road
0.52 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Beaverton-Tigard Freeway

Merge slight left onto Beaverton-Tigard Freeway

5.14 mi · 00h 07m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 25m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+2.6 mi
10.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Metzger
00h 12m from Aloha
Leave By
7:40 PM PDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy then Chance Light Rain leaving Aloha and Mostly Cloudy then Chance Light Rain near Lake Oswego.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Aloha to Lake Oswego?

The road trip is about 13.4 miles (21.5 km) and usually takes 00h 25m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Metzger is a useful midpoint, sitting about 6.6 miles from Aloha and 6.7 miles from Lake Oswego.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 10.8 miles (17.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.6 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:40 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.33 one way or $4.65 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy then Chance Light Rain around Aloha and Mostly Cloudy then Chance Light Rain near Lake Oswego.

Stop Ideas Near Metzger

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Metzger and the surrounding midpoint area.
Powell's City of Books
Scenic stop 7.2 mi away

Powell's City of Books

Portland , OR
1005 W Burnside St, Portland, OR 97209, United States
Rating 4.9/5 26,171 reviews Tourist attraction,Rare book store,Book store,Used book store
City of Portland: Archives and Records Management
Meeting point 6.6 mi away

City of Portland: Archives and Records Management

Portland , OR
1800 SW 6th Ave #550, Portland, OR 97201, United States
Rating 5.0/5 3 reviews Government office
Old City Hall
Nearby stop 13.3 mi away

Old City Hall

Canby , OR
182 N Holly St, Canby, OR 97013
Rating 4.2/5 20 reviews Shopping mall
Sunrise Park (City Of Tigard park)
Scenic stop 3 mi away

Sunrise Park (City Of Tigard park)

Tigard , OR
14905 SW Sunrise Ln, Tigard, OR 97224, United States
Rating 4.4/5 35 reviews Park

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Metzger.

BUS

Portland, OR

11 mi away
550 NW 6th Avenue
RAIL

Union Station

11 mi away
800 NW Sixth Ave.
RAIL

Oregon City station

16 mi away
1757 Washington Street
RAIL

Vancouver station

21 mi away
1301 West 11th Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Aloha and Lake Oswego. Straight-line distance: 10.79 mi (17.37 km).

Aloha

#1 Aloha

A city in Clackamas County, Oregon.

Population49,425
Coordinates45.4942800, -122.8670500
Altitude65
CountryUnited States
Lake Oswego

#2 Lake Oswego

A city in Clackamas County, Oregon.

Population39,821
Coordinates45.4206700, -122.6706500
Altitude55
CountryUnited States
Start: (-122.867012, 45.494291)
End: (-122.670933, 45.420701)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 21 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 26m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 20m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 16m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 13m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 11m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 09m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.47 gal
1.78 L · about $2.33
Round trip
$4.65
0.94 gal · 3.56 L
Estimated CO2
4.2 kg one way
Round trip: 8.4 kg / 19 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.95 $2.33 $4.65
Mid-grade $5.34 $2.51 $5.02
Premium $5.57 $2.62 $5.23
Diesel $6.37 $2.99 $5.98

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Oregon · Apr 20, 2026

There is no time difference between Aloha and Lake Oswego. The current time is 05:11:06.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.