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

The driving distance from Damascus, OR to Lake Oswego, OR is about 15 miles (24.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 30m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 10.3 miles (16.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 00m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
15.07 mi
00h 30m
Flight
10.27 mi
16.52 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
10.27 mi
Kilometers
16.52 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
15.07 mi
Kilometers
24.25 km
Drive Time
00h 30m

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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 30m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lake Oswego
Sat, Apr 11, 3:58 PM PDT
Return by in Damascus
Sat, Apr 11, 4:28 PM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Damascus
2026-04-11T15:28
Arrive Lake Oswego
Sat, Apr 11, 3:58 PM PDT
Route Timing
00h 30m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM PDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:30 AM to 7:30 PM PDT

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

Leave by
7:30 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Damascus
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
Gladstone
OR

City in Oregon, USA

From Damascus
7.5 mi
00h 15m
To Lake Oswego
7.5 mi
00h 15m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
48°F
Saturday Night

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Sat, Apr 11 11:00 AM PDT
Wind
2 to 6 mph W
Destination
47°F
Saturday Night

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Sat, Apr 11 11:00 AM PDT
Wind
7 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Southeast Highway 212

    5.8 mi · 10 min · Southeast Highway 212

  2. 2

    Turn left onto I 205 South, OR 213 South: Oregon City

    2038 ft · 52 sec

  3. 3

    Merge slight left

    3.3 mi · 4 min

  4. 4

    Take the exit slight right toward OR 43: West Linn, Lake Oswego

    967 ft · 26 sec

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Willamette Drive

    3 mi · 7 min · Willamette Drive

  6. 6

    Continue on Pacific Highway

    1.4 mi · 3 min · Pacific Highway

  7. 7

    Continue on South State Street

    3097 ft · 2 min · South State Street

  8. 8

    Turn left onto A Avenue

    2118 ft · 1 min · A Avenue

  9. 9

    Turn right

    65 m · 16 sec

  10. 10

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Damascus 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
10 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
66.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Southeast Highway 212
5.76 mi · 38%
I 205 South
3.69 mi · 24%
Willamette Drive
3.04 mi · 20%
Pacific Highway
1.37 mi · 9%
South State Street
0.59 mi · 4%
A Avenue
0.4 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Southeast Highway 212

Start on Southeast Highway 212

5.76 mi · 00h 10m

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 30m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4.7 mi
10.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Gladstone
00h 15m from Damascus
Leave By
7:30 PM PDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Rain Showers Likely leaving Damascus and Rain Showers Likely near Lake Oswego.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 15 miles (24.2 km) and usually takes 00h 30m 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?

Gladstone is a useful midpoint, sitting about 7.5 miles from Damascus and 7.5 miles from Lake Oswego.

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

The direct path is about 10.3 miles (16.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.7 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 7:30 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.62 one way or $5.25 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Damascus and Rain Showers Likely near Lake Oswego.

Stop Ideas Near Gladstone

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 Gladstone and the surrounding midpoint area.
Powell's City of Books
Scenic stop 10.9 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 10.2 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 11 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 9.8 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 Gladstone.

RAIL

Oregon City station

2 mi away
1757 Washington Street
RAIL

Union Station

18 mi away
800 NW Sixth Ave.
BUS

Portland, OR

18 mi away
550 NW 6th Avenue
RAIL

Vancouver station

29 mi away
1301 West 11th Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Damascus and Lake Oswego. Straight-line distance: 10.27 mi (16.52 km).

Photo coming soon

#1 Damascus

Damascus is a place in Oregon, United States.

Population0
Coordinates45.4176200, -122.4589800
Altitude162
CountryUnited States
Lake Oswego

#2 Lake Oswego

A city in Clackamas County, Oregon.

Population39,821
Coordinates45.4206700, -122.6706500
Altitude55
CountryUnited States
Start: Southeast Highway 212 (-122.458895, 45.417464)
End: (-122.670933, 45.420701)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 24 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 30m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 22m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 18m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 15m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 12m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 11m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.53 gal
2.01 L · about $2.62
Round trip
$5.25
1.06 gal · 4.02 L
Estimated CO2
4.7 kg one way
Round trip: 9.4 kg / 21 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.95 $2.62 $5.25
Mid-grade $5.34 $2.83 $5.66
Premium $5.57 $2.95 $5.90
Diesel $6.37 $3.37 $6.75

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 · Apr 11, 2026

There is no time difference between Damascus and Lake Oswego. The current time is 15:28:57.

Distance to Other Cities

Planning a road trip? See the full trip guide on Trip.ovh — stops, fuel costs, weather, and departure timing.

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.