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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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 30m.
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
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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.
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Start on Southeast Highway 212
5.8 mi · 10 min · Southeast Highway 212
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Turn left onto I 205 South, OR 213 South: Oregon City
2038 ft · 52 sec
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Merge slight left
3.3 mi · 4 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 Damascus 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.
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.
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.
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
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Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Gladstone.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Damascus and Lake Oswego. Straight-line distance: 10.27 mi (16.52 km).
#1 Damascus
Damascus is a place in Oregon, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 45.4176200, -122.4589800 |
| Altitude | 162 |
| 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: 24 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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