How far is Cornelius, OR from Lake Oswego, OR?
The driving distance from Cornelius, OR to Lake Oswego, OR is about 30.4 miles (49 km), with a travel time of about 00h 42m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 20.1 miles (32.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 24m 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 42m.
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.
The most populous city in Washington County, Oregon.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Cornelius and Lake Oswego.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Cornelius and Lake Oswego.
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Start on South 10th Avenue
26 m · 6 sec · South 10th Avenue
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Turn right onto Baseline Street
1.5 mi · 3 min · Baseline Street
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Continue on Southwest Tualatin Valley Highway
1.5 km · 2 min · Southwest Tualatin Valley Highway
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Continue on Southwest Baseline Street
686 ft · 17 sec · Southwest Baseline Street
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Continue on Southwest Oak Street
1.4 km · 2 min · Southwest Oak Street
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Continue on Southeast Oak Street
1.2 km · 2 min · Southeast Oak Street
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Turn slight right
8.7 mi · 17 min
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Turn right onto Southwest Cedar Hills Boulevard
91 m · 13 sec · Southwest Cedar Hills Boulevard
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Southwest Farmington Road
2742 ft · 1 min · Southwest Farmington Road
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Continue on Southwest Beaverton Hillsdale Highway
1587 ft · 51 sec · Southwest Beaverton Hillsdale Highway
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Take the ramp slight right toward OR 217 South: Tigard, Salem
1490 ft · 39 sec
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Merge slight left onto Beaverton-Tigard Freeway
5.1 mi · 7 min · Beaverton-Tigard Freeway
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Continue on Kruse Way
1.5 mi · 3 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 Cornelius 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.
Longest stretch
Turn slight right
8.66 mi · 00h 17m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Cornelius 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 Cornelius to Lake Oswego?
The road trip is about 30.4 miles (49 km) and usually takes 00h 42m 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?
Beaverton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 11.6 miles from Cornelius and 18.8 miles from Lake Oswego.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 20.1 miles (32.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.3 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 7:06 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.35 one way or $10.69 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Cornelius and Partly Sunny near Lake Oswego.
Stop Ideas Near Beaverton
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Powell's City of Books
West Linn City Hall
City Hall/SW 5th & Jefferson
Sunrise Park (City Of Tigard park)
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Beaverton.
Portland, OR
Union Station
Vancouver station
Oregon City station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Cornelius and Lake Oswego. Straight-line distance: 20.06 mi (32.29 km).
#1 Cornelius
City in Oregon, USA
| Population | 13,116 |
| Coordinates | 45.5198400, -123.0598300 |
| Altitude | 55 |
| 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: 49 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 00m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 45m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 36m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 30m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 26m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 22m |
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 | $5.35 | $10.69 |
| Mid-grade | $5.34 | $5.77 | $11.53 |
| Premium | $5.57 | $6.01 | $12.02 |
| Diesel | $6.37 | $6.88 | $13.75 |
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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