How far is Barlow, OR from Lake Oswego, OR?
The driving distance from Barlow, OR to Lake Oswego, OR is about 18.5 miles (29.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 27m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 11.9 miles (19.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 54m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 27m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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Halfway Point
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City in Oregon, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
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Chance Rain And Snow then Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Barlow and Lake Oswego.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Barlow and Lake Oswego.
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Start on East 1st Street
159 m · 25 sec · East 1st Street
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Turn right onto South Barlow Road
2796 ft · 58 sec · South Barlow Road
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Turn left onto South Arndt Road
2758 ft · 41 sec · South Arndt Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto South Arndt Road
1.7 mi · 2 min · South Arndt Road
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Take the exit slight right
1116 ft · 31 sec
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Merge slight left onto Wilsonville-Hubbard Highway
10.1 mi · 13 min · Wilsonville-Hubbard Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward Carman Drive
1236 ft · 26 sec
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Turn right onto Upper Boones Ferry Road
48 m · 4 sec · Upper Boones Ferry Road
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Continue on Carman Drive
1.1 mi · 2 min · Carman Drive
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Meadows and Carman Circle
28 m · 5 sec · Carman Drive
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Exit the rotary onto Carman Drive
152 m · 22 sec · Carman Drive
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Turn right onto Kruse Way
2325 ft · 1 min · Kruse Way
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Boones Ferry Road
1.1 km · 1 min · Boones Ferry Road
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Turn slight right
546 ft · 13 sec
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Turn straight onto Country Club Road
1.6 mi · 3 min · Country Club Road
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Continue on A Avenue
1157 ft · 38 sec · A Avenue
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Turn left
65 m · 16 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Barlow and Lake Oswego.
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.
Wilsonville-Hubbard Highway
Merge slight left onto Wilsonville-Hubbard Highway
10.1 mi · 00h 13m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Rain leaving Barlow and Chance Rain And Snow then Showers And Thunderstorms near Lake Oswego.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Barlow to Lake Oswego?
The road trip is about 18.5 miles (29.8 km) and usually takes 00h 27m 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?
Tualatin is a useful midpoint, sitting about 8.9 miles from Barlow and 9.6 miles from Lake Oswego.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 11.9 miles (19.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.6 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 7:36 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.22 one way or $6.44 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain around Barlow and Chance Rain And Snow then Showers And Thunderstorms near Lake Oswego.
Stop Ideas Near Tualatin
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Powell's City of Books
Happy Valley City Hall
Old City Hall
Sunrise Park (City Of Tigard park)
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Tualatin.
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Union Station
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Barlow and Lake Oswego. Straight-line distance: 11.92 mi (19.18 km).
#1 Barlow
City in Oregon, USA
| Population | 147 |
| Coordinates | 45.2517900, -122.7206500 |
| Altitude | 32 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Lake Oswego
A city in Clackamas County, Oregon.
| Population | 39,821 |
| Coordinates | 45.4206700, -122.6706500 |
| Altitude | 55 |
| Country | United States |
End: (-122.670933, 45.420701)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 30 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 37m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 27m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 22m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 18m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 15m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 13m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $4.95 | $3.22 | $6.44 |
| Mid-grade | $5.34 | $3.47 | $6.94 |
| Premium | $5.57 | $3.62 | $7.24 |
| Diesel | $6.37 | $4.14 | $8.28 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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