How far is Deschutes River Woods, OR from Lake Oswego, OR?
The driving distance from Deschutes River Woods, OR to Lake Oswego, OR is about 177.3 miles (285.3 km), with a travel time of about 03h 32m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 117.9 miles (189.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 05m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM PDT.
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 32m.
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Halfway Point
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City in Oregon, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
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Partly Sunny then Chance Light Rain
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Deschutes River Woods and Lake Oswego.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Deschutes River Woods and Lake Oswego.
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Start on Galen Road
133 m · 21 sec · Galen Road
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Turn right onto Ute Lane
142 m · 26 sec · Ute Lane
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Turn left onto Riverwoods Drive
1972 ft · 54 sec · Riverwoods Drive
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Continue on Lakeview Drive
839 ft · 23 sec · Lakeview Drive
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Continue on Baker Road
1 mi · 2 min · Baker Road
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Take the ramp left
1735 ft · 42 sec
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Merge slight left onto The Dalles-California Highway
1.3 mi · 2 min · The Dalles-California Highway
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Continue on Bend Parkway
3.8 mi · 6 min · Bend Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward Downtown Bend
1040 ft · 27 sec
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Continue on Northeast Division Street
3116 ft · 1 min · Northeast Division Street
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Continue on Division Street
676 ft · 16 sec · Division Street
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Turn left onto Northeast 3rd Street
1 mi · 2 min · Northeast 3rd Street
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Turn slight right onto McKenzie-Bend Highway
1.3 km · 59 sec · McKenzie-Bend Highway
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward McKenzie-Bend Highway
41 m · 2 sec · McKenzie-Bend Highway
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Exit the roundabout onto McKenzie-Bend Highway
2082 ft · 36 sec · McKenzie-Bend Highway
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward McKenzie-Bend Highway
40 m · 2 sec · McKenzie-Bend Highway
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Exit the roundabout onto McKenzie-Bend Highway
1.2 km · 1 min · McKenzie-Bend Highway
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward McKenzie-Bend Highway
35 m · 1 sec · McKenzie-Bend Highway
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Exit the roundabout onto McKenzie-Bend Highway
2 mi · 3 min · McKenzie-Bend Highway
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward McKenzie-Bend Highway
38 m · 2 sec · McKenzie-Bend Highway
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Exit the roundabout onto McKenzie-Bend Highway
15 mi · 19 min · McKenzie-Bend Highway
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward South Locust Street
21 m · 1 sec · South Locust Street
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Exit the roundabout onto South Locust Street
2557 ft · 56 sec · South Locust Street
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Turn left onto East Barclay Drive
1.3 km · 1 min · East Barclay Drive
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Santiam Highway
5 m · 1 sec · Santiam Highway
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Exit the roundabout onto Santiam Highway
25.1 mi · 31 min · Santiam Highway
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Keep slight right to continue on North Santiam Highway
51.1 mi · 1 hr 14 min · North Santiam Highway
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Continue on Northeast Santiam Boulevard
2597 ft · 34 sec · Northeast Santiam Boulevard
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Continue on Northwest Santiam Boulevard
1 km · 44 sec · Northwest Santiam Boulevard
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Continue on North Santiam Highway
27.8 mi · 33 min · North Santiam Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 5 North: Portland
37.4 mi · 44 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Carman Drive
1236 ft · 26 sec
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Turn right onto Upper Boones Ferry Road
48 m · 4 sec · Upper Boones Ferry Road
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Continue on Carman Drive
1.1 mi · 2 min · Carman Drive
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Meadows and Carman Circle
28 m · 5 sec · Carman Drive
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Exit the rotary onto Carman Drive
152 m · 22 sec · Carman Drive
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Turn right onto Kruse Way
2325 ft · 1 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 Deschutes River Woods and Lake Oswego.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
North Santiam Highway
Keep slight right to continue on North Santiam Highway
51.1 mi · 01h 15m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Partly Sunny then Chance Light Rain leaving Deschutes River Woods and Light Rain Likely near Lake Oswego.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Deschutes River Woods to Lake Oswego?
The road trip is about 177.3 miles (285.3 km) and usually takes 03h 32m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Detroit is a useful midpoint, sitting about 88.2 miles from Deschutes River Woods and 89 miles from Lake Oswego.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 117.9 miles (189.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 59.4 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:54 AM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $30.99 one way or $61.99 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 55.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Chance Light Rain around Deschutes River Woods and Light Rain Likely near Lake Oswego.
Stop Ideas Near Detroit
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Detroit.
Sisters, OR
Salem station
Woodburn, OR
Albany station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Deschutes River Woods and Lake Oswego. Straight-line distance: 117.91 mi (189.76 km).
#1 Deschutes River Woods
Unincorporated community in Oregon
| Population | 5,077 |
| Coordinates | 43.9915100, -121.3583600 |
| Altitude | 1195 |
| 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: 285 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 54m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 25m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 32m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 57m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 31m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 12m |
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 | $30.99 | $61.99 |
| Mid-grade | $5.34 | $33.42 | $66.83 |
| Premium | $5.57 | $34.84 | $69.69 |
| Diesel | $6.37 | $39.85 | $79.70 |
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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