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

The driving distance from Lake Oswego, OR to Astoria, OR is about 96 miles (154.5 km), with a travel time of about 02h 24m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 77.1 miles (124 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 49m 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
96.01 mi
02h 24m
Flight
77.04 mi
123.98 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
77.04 mi
Kilometers
123.98 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
96.01 mi
Kilometers
154.51 km
Drive Time
02h 24m

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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 02h 24m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Astoria
Thu, Apr 30, 12:30 AM PDT
Return by in Lake Oswego
Thu, Apr 30, 2:55 AM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lake Oswego
2026-04-29T22:05
Arrive Astoria
Thu, Apr 30, 12:30 AM PDT
Route Timing
02h 24m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:25 AM to 12:25 PM PDT

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

Leave by
1:40 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Lake Oswego
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
Vernonia
OR

City in Oregon, USA

From Lake Oswego
47.9 mi
01h 12m
To Astoria
48.1 mi
01h 12m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
69°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 29 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
2 to 7 mph N
Destination
59°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 29 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
2 to 10 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    65 m · 18 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto A Avenue

    1156 ft · 35 sec · A Avenue

  3. 3

    Continue on Country Club Road

    1178 ft · 27 sec · Country Club Road

  4. 4

    Continue on Country Club Road

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Country Club Road

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Boones Ferry Road

    1.2 km · 1 min · Boones Ferry Road

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Kruse Way

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Kruse Way

  7. 7

    Continue on Beaverton-Tigard Freeway

    7.2 mi · 10 min · Beaverton-Tigard Freeway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight left toward US 26 West

    1.5 km · 2 min

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Northwest Sunset Highway

    33.2 mi · 46 min · Northwest Sunset Highway

  10. 10

    Continue on Sunset Highway

    13.4 mi · 15 min · Sunset Highway

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Oregon Route 103

    132 m · 7 sec · Oregon Route 103

  12. 12

    Continue on Oregon Route 103

    8.9 mi · 12 min · Oregon Route 103

  13. 13

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Nehalem Highway

    26.1 mi · 45 min · Nehalem Highway

  14. 14

    Continue on Southeast Front Street

    1260 ft · 25 sec · Southeast Front Street

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Williamsport Road

    1.4 km · 2 min · Williamsport Road

  16. 16

    Continue on 16th Street

    621 ft · 17 sec · 16th Street

  17. 17

    Continue on Niagara Avenue

    106 m · 12 sec · Niagara Avenue

  18. 18

    Turn right onto 15th Street

    1077 ft · 37 sec · 15th Street

  19. 19

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Jerome Avenue

    109 m · 12 sec · Jerome Avenue

  20. 20

    Turn right onto 14th Street

    110 m · 15 sec · 14th Street

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Irving Avenue

    967 ft · 31 sec · Irving Avenue

  22. 22

    Turn right onto 11th Street

    1035 ft · 25 sec · 11th Street

  23. 23

    Turn right onto Exchange Street

    16 m · 7 sec · Exchange Street

  24. 24

    Turn left

    54 m · 13 sec

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
25 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
26 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Northwest Sunset Highway
33.2 mi · 35%
Nehalem Highway
26.1 mi · 27%
Sunset Highway
13.4 mi · 14%
Oregon Route 103
8.99 mi · 9%
Beaverton-Tigard Freeway
7.16 mi · 7%
Country Club Road
1.69 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Northwest Sunset Highway

Merge slight left onto Northwest Sunset Highway

33.2 mi · 00h 46m

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
02h 24m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+18.9 mi
77.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Vernonia
01h 12m from Lake Oswego
Leave By
1:40 PM PDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Lake Oswego and Sunny near Astoria.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 96 miles (154.5 km) and usually takes 02h 24m 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?

Vernonia is a useful midpoint, sitting about 47.9 miles from Lake Oswego and 48.1 miles from Astoria.

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

The direct path is about 77.1 miles (124 km), while the road route adds roughly 18.9 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 1:40 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.78 one way or $33.57 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 30.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Lake Oswego and Sunny near Astoria.

Stop Ideas Near Vernonia

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Vernonia, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

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

BUS

Manning, Oregon

22 mi away
47000 Highway 26
BUS

Elsie, Oregon

27 mi away
44573 Highway 26
RAIL

Kelso Multimodal Transportation Center

38 mi away
501 South First Street
BUS

Necanicum Junction, Oregon

44 mi away
Hwy 26 and Hwy 53

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Lake Oswego and Astoria. Straight-line distance: 77.04 mi (123.98 km).

Lake Oswego

#1 Lake Oswego

A city in Clackamas County, Oregon.

Population39,821
Coordinates45.4206700, -122.6706500
Altitude55
CountryUnited States
Astoria

#2 Astoria

City in Oregon, USA

Population10,029
Coordinates46.1878800, -123.8312500
Altitude7
CountryUnited States
Start: Lake Oswego (-122.67065, 45.42067)
End: Astoria (-123.83125, 46.18788)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 155 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 11m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 24m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 55m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 36m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 22m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 11m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.39 gal
12.82 L · about $16.78
Round trip
$33.57
6.78 gal · 25.64 L
Estimated CO2
30.1 kg one way
Round trip: 60.3 kg / 133 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.95 $16.78 $33.57
Mid-grade $5.34 $18.10 $36.19
Premium $5.57 $18.87 $37.74
Diesel $6.37 $21.58 $43.16

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 30, 2026

There is no time difference between Lake Oswego and Astoria. The current time is 22:05:59.

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.