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

The driving distance from Keizer, OR to Lake Oswego, OR is about 39.5 miles (63.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 46m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 34.4 miles (55.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 32m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
39.48 mi
00h 46m
Flight
34.42 mi
55.39 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
34.42 mi
Kilometers
55.39 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
39.48 mi
Kilometers
63.53 km
Drive Time
00h 46m

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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 46m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lake Oswego
Sat, May 2, 8:06 AM PDT
Return by in Keizer
Sat, May 2, 8:52 AM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Keizer
2026-05-02T07:19
Arrive Lake Oswego
Sat, May 2, 8:06 AM PDT
Route Timing
00h 46m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:46 AM to 10:46 AM PDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:58 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Keizer
9:30 PM PDT
Morning start is best

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Donald
OR

City in Oregon, USA

From Keizer
19 mi
00h 23m
To Lake Oswego
20.5 mi
00h 23m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
74°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 2 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
1 to 6 mph N
Destination
75°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 2 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
2 to 8 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    45 m · 13 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right

    17 m · 6 sec

  3. 3

    Turn right onto River Road North

    2553 ft · 1 min · River Road North

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Chemawa Road Northeast

    1.1 km · 1 min · Chemawa Road Northeast

  5. 5

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Chemawa Road Northeast

    30 m · 2 sec · Chemawa Road Northeast

  6. 6

    Exit the roundabout onto Chemawa Road Northeast

    1.3 km · 2 min · Chemawa Road Northeast

  7. 7

    Continue on Chemawa Road Northeast

    2396 ft · 1 min · Chemawa Road Northeast

  8. 8

    Take the ramp left toward I 5 North: Portland

    30.9 mi · 37 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward Carman Drive

    1236 ft · 26 sec

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Upper Boones Ferry Road

    48 m · 4 sec · Upper Boones Ferry Road

  11. 11

    Continue on Carman Drive

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Carman Drive

  12. 12

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Meadows and Carman Circle

    28 m · 5 sec · Carman Drive

  13. 13

    Exit the rotary onto Carman Drive

    152 m · 22 sec · Carman Drive

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Kruse Way

    2325 ft · 1 min · Kruse Way

  15. 15

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Boones Ferry Road

    1.1 km · 1 min · Boones Ferry Road

  16. 16

    Turn slight right

    546 ft · 13 sec

  17. 17

    Turn straight onto Country Club Road

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Country Club Road

  18. 18

    Continue on A Avenue

    1157 ft · 38 sec · A Avenue

  19. 19

    Turn left

    65 m · 16 sec

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Keizer and Lake Oswego.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
20 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
0 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
50.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 5 North
30.9 mi · 78%
Chemawa Road Northeast
1.96 mi · 5%
Country Club Road
1.62 mi · 4%
Carman Drive
1.43 mi · 4%
Boones Ferry Road
0.69 mi · 2%
River Road North
0.48 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 5 North

Take the ramp left toward I 5 North: Portland

30.9 mi · 00h 37m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
00h 46m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5.1 mi
34.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Donald
00h 23m from Keizer
Leave By
4:58 PM PDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Keizer 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 Keizer to Lake Oswego?

The road trip is about 39.5 miles (63.5 km) and usually takes 00h 46m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Donald is a useful midpoint, sitting about 19 miles from Keizer and 20.5 miles from Lake Oswego.

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

The direct path is about 34.4 miles (55.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.1 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:58 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.88 one way or $13.76 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Keizer and Partly Sunny near Lake Oswego.

Stop Ideas Near Donald

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 Donald and the surrounding midpoint area.
Sunrise Park (City Of Tigard park)
Scenic stop 14.4 mi away

Sunrise Park (City Of Tigard park)

Tigard , OR
14905 SW Sunrise Ln, Tigard, OR 97224, United States
Rating 4.4/5 35 reviews Park
City of Sherwood Police Department - To Protect and Serve
Meeting point 11 mi away

City of Sherwood Police Department - To Protect and Serve

Sherwood , OR
20495 SW Borchers Dr, Sherwood, OR 97140
Rating 3.5/5 13 reviews City government office,Civil police
Old City Hall
Nearby stop 7.4 mi away

Old City Hall

Canby , OR
182 N Holly St, Canby, OR 97013
Rating 4.2/5 20 reviews Shopping mall
Willamette Falls Heritage Foundation
Scenic stop 14.4 mi away

Willamette Falls Heritage Foundation

West Linn , OR
West Linn, OR 97068
Rating 4.1/5 21 reviews Non-profit organization,Tourist attraction

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Donald.

BUS

Woodburn, OR

8 mi away
2900 Tom Tennant Drive
RAIL

Oregon City station

25 mi away
1757 Washington Street
RAIL

Salem station

35 mi away
500 13th Street SE
RAIL

Union Station

36 mi away
800 NW Sixth Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Keizer and Lake Oswego. Straight-line distance: 34.42 mi (55.39 km).

Keizer

#1 Keizer

City in Oregon, USA

Population39,593
Coordinates44.9901200, -123.0262100
Altitude42
CountryUnited States
Lake Oswego

#2 Lake Oswego

A city in Clackamas County, Oregon.

Population39,821
Coordinates45.4206700, -122.6706500
Altitude55
CountryUnited States
Start: Dietz Avenue Northeast (-123.026207, 44.990264)
End: (-122.670933, 45.420701)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 64 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 18m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 59m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 47m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 39m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 33m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 29m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.39 gal
5.27 L · about $6.88
Round trip
$13.76
2.78 gal · 10.54 L
Estimated CO2
12.4 kg one way
Round trip: 24.7 kg / 54 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.95 $6.88 $13.76
Mid-grade $5.34 $7.42 $14.84
Premium $5.57 $7.74 $15.47
Diesel $6.37 $8.85 $17.70

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 · May 02, 2026

There is no time difference between Keizer and Lake Oswego. The current time is 07:19:52.

Distance to Other Cities

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