How far is Gladstone, OR from Lake Oswego, OR?
The driving distance from Gladstone, OR to Lake Oswego, OR is about 7.3 miles (11.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 19m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 4.6 miles (7.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 38m 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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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.
Census-designated place in Clackamas County, Oregon
Route Weather Snapshot
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Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Gladstone and Lake Oswego.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Gladstone and Lake Oswego.
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Start on Portland Avenue
50 m · 9 sec · Portland Avenue
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Turn right onto West Dartmouth Street
2264 ft · 1 min · West Dartmouth Street
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Turn left onto McLoughlin Boulevard
1.2 km · 2 min · McLoughlin Boulevard
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Take the ramp left toward I 205 South: West Linn, Salem
1018 ft · 27 sec
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Merge slight left onto Abernethy Bridge
1501 ft · 23 sec · Abernethy Bridge
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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 Gladstone 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.
Willamette Drive
Turn right onto Willamette Drive
3.04 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.
Sunny leaving Gladstone and Sunny near Lake Oswego.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Gladstone to Lake Oswego?
The road trip is about 7.3 miles (11.8 km) and usually takes 00h 19m 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?
Jennings Lodge is a useful midpoint, sitting about 3.7 miles from Gladstone and 3.7 miles from Lake Oswego.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 4.6 miles (7.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.7 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 7:52 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.29 one way or $2.57 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 2.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Gladstone and Sunny near Lake Oswego.
Stop Ideas Near Jennings Lodge
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 Hall
Hollybrook Park
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Jennings Lodge.
Oregon City station
Union Station
Portland, OR
Vancouver station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Gladstone and Lake Oswego. Straight-line distance: 4.6 mi (7.4 km).
#1 Gladstone
City in Oregon, USA
| Population | 12,418 |
| Coordinates | 45.3806800, -122.5948100 |
| Altitude | 19 |
| 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: 12 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 14m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 10m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 08m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 07m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 06m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 05m |
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 | $1.29 | $2.57 |
| Mid-grade | $5.34 | $1.39 | $2.78 |
| Premium | $5.57 | $1.45 | $2.89 |
| Diesel | $6.37 | $1.66 | $3.31 |
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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