How far is Clackamas, OR from Lake Oswego, OR?
The driving distance from Clackamas, OR to Lake Oswego, OR is about 11.7 miles (18.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 22m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 5 miles (8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 44m 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 22m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Oregon, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Partly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Clackamas and Lake Oswego.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Clackamas and Lake Oswego.
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Start on OR 213 North, OR 224 West, I 205 North: Portland
1344 ft · 35 sec
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Merge slight left
1120 ft · 17 sec
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Take the exit slight right toward OR 213 North, OR 224: 82nd Avenue, Milwaukie
2886 ft · 1 min
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Take the ramp slight right toward OR 224: Estacada, Milwaukie
991 ft · 27 sec
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Turn right
55 m · 7 sec
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Merge slight left onto Sunrise Expressway
560 ft · 15 sec · Sunrise Expressway
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Take the exit left toward I 205 South, OR 213 South: Oregon City
4.7 mi · 7 min
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Take the exit slight right toward OR 43: West Linn, Lake Oswego
967 ft · 26 sec
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Turn right onto Willamette Drive
3 mi · 7 min · Willamette Drive
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Continue on Pacific Highway
1.4 mi · 3 min · Pacific Highway
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Continue on South State Street
3097 ft · 2 min · South State Street
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Turn left onto A Avenue
2118 ft · 1 min · A Avenue
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Turn right
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 Clackamas 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.
I 205 South
Take the exit left toward I 205 South, OR 213 South: Oregon City
4.72 mi · 00h 07m
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.
Partly Sunny leaving Clackamas 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 Clackamas to Lake Oswego?
The road trip is about 11.7 miles (18.8 km) and usually takes 00h 22m 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?
West Linn is a useful midpoint, sitting about 5.8 miles from Clackamas and 5.8 miles from Lake Oswego.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 5 miles (8 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.7 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 7:46 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.03 one way or $4.06 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 3.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Clackamas and Partly Sunny near Lake Oswego.
Stop Ideas Near West Linn
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Powell's City of Books
City of Portland: Archives and Records Management
Gresham City Passport Office
Hollybrook Park
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to West Linn.
Oregon City station
Union Station
Portland, OR
Vancouver station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Clackamas and Lake Oswego. Straight-line distance: 4.95 mi (7.96 km).
#1 Clackamas
Unincorporated community in Oregon, United States
| Population | 6,965 |
| Coordinates | 45.4076200, -122.5703700 |
| Altitude | 53 |
| 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: 19 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 23m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 17m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 14m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 11m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 10m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 08m |
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 | $2.03 | $4.06 |
| Mid-grade | $5.34 | $2.19 | $4.38 |
| Premium | $5.57 | $2.28 | $4.56 |
| Diesel | $6.37 | $2.61 | $5.22 |
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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