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

Fastest route

The distance between Canby, Oregon 97013, and Lake Oswego, Oregon is approximately 14.7 miles (23.7 kilometers). The estimated travel time is 28 minutes. The fastest route due to traffic conditions is via OR-99E N and OR-43 N.

Directions

  1. πŸšΆβ€β™€οΈ Head southeast on N Grant St toward NW 1st Ave for 51 seconds (0.1 mi).
  2. 🚦 Turn left at the 2nd cross street onto OR-99E N/SW 1st Ave/Pacific Hwy E. Continue to follow OR-99E N, passing by Carl's Jr on the right, for 12 minutes (8.7 mi).
  3. 🚦 Follow OR-43 N to A Ave in Lake Oswego for 15 minutes (5.9 mi).
  4. 🚦 Turn right onto Railroad Ave for 0.1 mi.
  5. 🚦 Turn left onto 7th St for 0.1 mi.
  6. 🚦 Continue onto OR-43 N/Oregon City Arch Bridge. Continue to follow OR-43 N for 5.5 mi.
  7. 🚦 Turn left onto B Ave for 344 ft, then turn left onto 1st St for 469 ft. Finally, turn left onto A Ave for 354 ft. You will reach Lake Oswego, Oregon.

Tips & Suggestions

  • β›½ Make sure your vehicle has enough fuel for the journey.
  • πŸ•‘ Consider checking real-time traffic conditions before starting your trip.
  • πŸ›£οΈ Follow the signs for OR-99E N and OR-43 N to stay on the recommended route.
  • πŸš— Observe the speed limits and drive safely throughout the journey.
  • 🚧 Be aware of any construction or road closures that may affect the route.
  • πŸ“ Familiarize yourself with the landmarks and street names mentioned in the directions.
  • πŸ“± Use a reliable navigation app or GPS device to assist you during the trip.
Trip Tools

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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
14.63 mi
00h 28m
Flight
10.95 mi
17.63 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
10.95 mi
Kilometers
17.63 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
14.63 mi
Kilometers
23.54 km
Drive Time
00h 28m

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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 28m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lake Oswego
Sat, May 2, 1:14 PM PDT
Return by in Canby
Sat, May 2, 1:43 PM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Canby
2026-05-02T12:46
Arrive Lake Oswego
Sat, May 2, 1:14 PM PDT
Route Timing
00h 28m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM PDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:28 AM to 7:28 PM PDT

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

Leave by
7:34 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Canby
10:00 PM PDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

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

Mid-route stop
Oregon City
OR

City in Oregon, USA

From Canby
7.3 mi
00h 14m
To Lake Oswego
7.3 mi
00h 14m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
77Β°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 2 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
1 to 5 mph N
Destination
78Β°F
Today

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 2 8:00 AM PDT
Wind
5 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on North Ivy Street

    78 m Β· 14 sec Β· North Ivy Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Southeast 1st Avenue

    1.5 km Β· 2 min Β· Southeast 1st Avenue

  3. 3

    Continue on South Highway 99E

    5.2 mi Β· 8 min Β· South Highway 99E

  4. 4

    Continue on South McLoughlin Boulevard

    2.4 mi Β· 4 min Β· South McLoughlin Boulevard

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Railroad Avenue

    586 ft Β· 21 sec Β· Railroad Avenue

  6. 6

    Turn left onto 7th Street

    113 m Β· 11 sec Β· 7th Street

  7. 7

    Continue on Oregon City Bridge

    769 ft Β· 26 sec Β· Oregon City Bridge

  8. 8

    Turn slight right onto Willamette Drive

    687 ft Β· 20 sec Β· Willamette Drive

  9. 9

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Willamette Drive

    36 m Β· 3 sec Β· Willamette Drive

  10. 10

    Exit the roundabout onto Willamette Drive

    3.2 mi Β· 7 min Β· Willamette Drive

  11. 11

    Continue on Pacific Highway

    1.4 mi Β· 3 min Β· Pacific Highway

  12. 12

    Continue on South State Street

    3097 ft Β· 2 min Β· South State Street

  13. 13

    Turn left onto A Avenue

    2118 ft Β· 1 min Β· A Avenue

  14. 14

    Turn right

    65 m Β· 16 sec

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m Β· 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Canby 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
15 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
0 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
102.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
South Highway 99E
5.23 mi Β· 36%
Willamette Drive
3.32 mi Β· 23%
South McLoughlin Boulevard
2.39 mi Β· 16%
Pacific Highway
1.37 mi Β· 9%
Southeast 1st Avenue
0.92 mi Β· 6%
South State Street
0.59 mi Β· 4%
Longest Stretch

South Highway 99E

Continue on South Highway 99E

5.23 mi Β· 00h 08m

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 28m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+3.7 mi
10.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Oregon City
00h 14m from Canby
Leave By
7:34 PM PDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Canby and Partly Sunny near Lake Oswego.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 14.6 miles (23.5 km) and usually takes 00h 28m 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?

Oregon City is a useful midpoint, sitting about 7.3 miles from Canby and 7.3 miles from Lake Oswego.

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

The direct path is about 10.9 miles (17.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.7 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 7:34 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.57 one way or $5.15 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Canby and Partly Sunny near Lake Oswego.

Stop Ideas Near Oregon City

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 Oregon City and the surrounding midpoint area.
Powell's City of Books
Scenic stop 12.6 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 11.8 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
Stop photo coming soon
Nearby stop 14.6 mi away

Gresham City Passport Office

Gresham , OR
City Hall, 1333 NW Eastman Pkwy, Gresham, OR 97030
Rating 4.4/5 11 reviews Passport office
Hollybrook Park
Scenic stop 13.3 mi away

Hollybrook Park

Gresham , OR
535 SW Birdsdale Dr, Gresham, OR 97080, United States
Rating 4.5/5 88 reviews City park,Tourist attraction

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Oregon City.

RAIL

Oregon City station

1 mi away
1757 Washington Street
RAIL

Union Station

20 mi away
800 NW Sixth Ave.
BUS

Portland, OR

20 mi away
550 NW 6th Avenue
RAIL

Vancouver station

31 mi away
1301 West 11th Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Canby and Lake Oswego. Straight-line distance: 10.95 mi (17.63 km).

Canby

#1 Canby

City in Oregon, USA

Population18,027
Coordinates45.2629000, -122.6925900
Altitude48
CountryUnited States
Lake Oswego

#2 Lake Oswego

A city in Clackamas County, Oregon.

Population39,821
Coordinates45.4206700, -122.6706500
Altitude55
CountryUnited States
Start: North Ivy Street (-122.692612, 45.262891)
End: (-122.670933, 45.420701)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 24 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 29m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 21m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 17m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 14m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 12m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 10m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.52 gal
1.95 L Β· about $2.57
Round trip
$5.15
1.04 gal Β· 3.9 L
Estimated CO2
4.6 kg one way
Round trip: 9.2 kg / 20 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.95 $2.57 $5.15
Mid-grade $5.34 $2.78 $5.55
Premium $5.57 $2.89 $5.79
Diesel $6.37 $3.31 $6.62

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 Β· May 02, 2026

There is no time difference between Canby and Lake Oswego. The current time is 12:46:14.

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.