How far is Bend, OR from Lake Oswego, OR?
Fastest route
The distance between Bend, Oregon, and Lake Oswego, Oregon is approximately 165 miles (265 kilometers). The estimated travel time is 3 hours and 34 minutes via US-20 W, OR-22 W/N Santiam Hwy E, and Cascade Hwy SE. Here are some tips and suggestions for your journey:
Directions
- 🚗 Get on US-97 N from NW Bond St and NW Wall St.
- 🔄 Head southeast on NW Franklin Ave toward NW Wall St.
- 👉 Turn left onto NW Bond St.
- 🏦 Pass by U.S. Bank Branch (on the left).
- 👉 Turn right onto NW Wall St.
- 👉 Turn right onto NW Revere Ave.
- 🚗 Turn right to merge onto US-97 N toward Redmond.
Tips & Suggestions
- 🛣️ Tip 1: Use US-20 W and OR-22 W/N Santiam Hwy E to Cascade Hwy SE/S Center St in Marion County. Take exit 13 from OR-22 W/N Santiam Hwy E.
- ⭕ Tip 2: At the traffic circle, take the 2nd exit and stay on US-20 W.
- ⭕ Tip 3: At the next traffic circle, take the 2nd exit and continue on US-20 W.
- 🏞️ Tip 4: Make a slight right onto OR-22 W/N Santiam Hwy E.
- 🏛️ Tip 5: Take exit 13 toward Cascade Hwy SE/S Center St.
- 🚦 Tip 6: Continue on Cascade Hwy SE. Take OR-213 N, S Kropf Rd, and Canby-Marquam Hwy to OR-99E N/SE 1st Ave/Pacific Hwy E in Canby.
- 🌉 Tip 7: Turn right onto Railroad Ave and continue onto OR-43 N/Oregon City Arch Bridge. Follow OR-43 N to A Ave in Lake Oswego.
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Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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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 03h 26m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Oregon, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
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Chance Rain And Snow Showers
Patchy Fog
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Bend and Lake Oswego.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bend and Lake Oswego.
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Start on Northwest Franklin Avenue
132 m · 28 sec · Northwest Franklin Avenue
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Turn left onto Northwest Bond Street
1793 ft · 1 min · Northwest Bond Street
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Turn right onto Northwest Wall Street
2409 ft · 2 min · Northwest Wall Street
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Turn right onto Northwest Revere Avenue
113 m · 11 sec · Northwest Revere Avenue
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Continue on Northeast Revere Avenue
112 m · 18 sec · Northeast Revere Avenue
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Turn left onto Northeast Division Street
3116 ft · 1 min · Northeast Division Street
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Continue on Division Street
676 ft · 16 sec · Division Street
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Turn left onto Northeast 3rd Street
1 mi · 2 min · Northeast 3rd Street
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9
Turn slight right onto McKenzie-Bend Highway
1.3 km · 59 sec · McKenzie-Bend Highway
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward McKenzie-Bend Highway
41 m · 2 sec · McKenzie-Bend Highway
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Exit the roundabout onto McKenzie-Bend Highway
2082 ft · 36 sec · McKenzie-Bend Highway
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward McKenzie-Bend Highway
40 m · 2 sec · McKenzie-Bend Highway
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Exit the roundabout onto McKenzie-Bend Highway
1.2 km · 1 min · McKenzie-Bend Highway
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward McKenzie-Bend Highway
35 m · 1 sec · McKenzie-Bend Highway
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Exit the roundabout onto McKenzie-Bend Highway
2 mi · 3 min · McKenzie-Bend Highway
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward McKenzie-Bend Highway
38 m · 2 sec · McKenzie-Bend Highway
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Exit the roundabout onto McKenzie-Bend Highway
15 mi · 19 min · McKenzie-Bend Highway
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward South Locust Street
21 m · 1 sec · South Locust Street
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Exit the roundabout onto South Locust Street
2557 ft · 56 sec · South Locust Street
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Turn left onto East Barclay Drive
1.3 km · 1 min · East Barclay Drive
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Santiam Highway
5 m · 1 sec · Santiam Highway
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Exit the roundabout onto Santiam Highway
25.1 mi · 31 min · Santiam Highway
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Keep slight right to continue on North Santiam Highway
51.1 mi · 1 hr 14 min · North Santiam Highway
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Continue on Northeast Santiam Boulevard
2597 ft · 34 sec · Northeast Santiam Boulevard
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Continue on Northwest Santiam Boulevard
1 km · 44 sec · Northwest Santiam Boulevard
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Continue on North Santiam Highway
27.8 mi · 33 min · North Santiam Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 5 North: Portland
37.4 mi · 44 min
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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 Bend and Lake Oswego.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
North Santiam Highway
Keep slight right to continue on North Santiam Highway
51.1 mi · 01h 15m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Chance Rain And Snow Showers leaving Bend and Patchy Fog near Lake Oswego.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Bend to Lake Oswego?
The road trip is about 171.1 miles (275.4 km) and usually takes 03h 26m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Detroit is a useful midpoint, sitting about 84.9 miles from Bend and 86.2 miles from Lake Oswego.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 115.3 miles (185.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 55.8 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:08 AM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $29.21 one way or $58.42 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 53.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain And Snow Showers around Bend and Patchy Fog near Lake Oswego.
Stop Ideas Near Detroit
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Bend and Lake Oswego. Straight-line distance: 115.26 mi (185.5 km).
#1 Bend
The most populous city in Deschutes County, Oregon.
| Population | 101,886 |
| Coordinates | 44.0581700, -121.3153100 |
| Altitude | 1106 |
| 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: 275 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 42m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 16m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 25m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 51m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 26m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 08m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $4.84 | $29.21 | $58.42 |
| Mid-grade | $5.10 | $30.80 | $61.60 |
| Premium | $5.38 | $32.50 | $65.00 |
| Diesel | $6.74 | $40.69 | $81.37 |
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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