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

The driving distance from Lake Oswego, OR to Boring, OR is about 19.6 miles (31.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 36m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 14.4 miles (23.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 13m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
19.55 mi
00h 36m
Flight
14.36 mi
23.11 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
14.36 mi
Kilometers
23.11 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
19.55 mi
Kilometers
31.47 km
Drive Time
00h 36m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 36m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Boring
Wed, Apr 15, 12:30 PM PDT
Return by in Lake Oswego
Wed, Apr 15, 1:06 PM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lake Oswego
2026-04-15T11:53
Arrive Boring
Wed, Apr 15, 12:30 PM PDT
Route Timing
00h 36m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM PDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:37 AM to 7:37 PM PDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:16 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Lake Oswego
10:00 PM PDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

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

Mid-route stop
Clackamas
OR

Unincorporated community in Oregon, United States

From Lake Oswego
9.8 mi
00h 18m
To Boring
9.8 mi
00h 18m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
51°F
Wednesday

Chance Rain And Snow then Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
6 to 12 mph WSW
Destination
50°F
Wednesday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
7 to 12 mph WSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    65 m · 21 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left onto A Avenue

    2125 ft · 1 min · A Avenue

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn right onto North State Street

    3023 ft · 2 min · North State Street

  4. 4

    Continue on Pacific Highway

    1.4 mi · 3 min · Pacific Highway

  5. 5

    Continue on Willamette Drive

    3.1 mi · 7 min · Willamette Drive

  6. 6

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 205 North

    1179 ft · 29 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Abernethy Bridge

    3.6 mi · 5 min · Abernethy Bridge

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward OR 212 East: Damascus, Estacada

    1039 ft · 28 sec

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Southeast Highway 212

    10 mi · 18 min · Southeast Highway 212

  10. 10

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Southeast Highway 212

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
10 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
51 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Southeast Highway 212
10 mi · 51%
Abernethy Bridge
3.65 mi · 19%
Willamette Drive
3.07 mi · 16%
Pacific Highway
1.36 mi · 7%
North State Street
0.57 mi · 3%
A Avenue
0.4 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Southeast Highway 212

Turn right onto Southeast Highway 212

10 mi · 00h 18m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 36m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5.2 mi
14.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Clackamas
00h 18m from Lake Oswego
Leave By
7:16 PM PDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Chance Rain And Snow then Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Lake Oswego and Showers And Thunderstorms near Boring.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 19.6 miles (31.5 km) and usually takes 00h 36m 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?

Clackamas is a useful midpoint, sitting about 9.8 miles from Lake Oswego and 9.8 miles from Boring.

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

The direct path is about 14.4 miles (23.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.2 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 7:16 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.42 one way or $6.83 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain And Snow then Showers And Thunderstorms around Lake Oswego and Showers And Thunderstorms near Boring.

Stop Ideas Near Clackamas

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 Clackamas and the surrounding midpoint area.
Powell's City of Books
Scenic stop 9.8 mi away

Powell's City of Books

Portland , OR
1005 W Burnside St, Portland, OR 97209, United States
Rating 4.9/5 26,171 reviews Tourist attraction,Rare book store,Book store,Used book store
City of Portland: Archives and Records Management
Meeting point 9.2 mi away

City of Portland: Archives and Records Management

Portland , OR
1800 SW 6th Ave #550, Portland, OR 97201, United States
Rating 5.0/5 3 reviews Government office
Stop photo coming soon
Nearby stop 9.3 mi away

Gresham City Passport Office

Gresham , OR
City Hall, 1333 NW Eastman Pkwy, Gresham, OR 97030
Rating 4.4/5 11 reviews Passport office
Hollybrook Park
Scenic stop 8 mi away

Hollybrook Park

Gresham , OR
535 SW Birdsdale Dr, Gresham, OR 97080, United States
Rating 4.5/5 88 reviews City park,Tourist attraction

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Oregon City station

5 mi away
1757 Washington Street
RAIL

Union Station

16 mi away
800 NW Sixth Ave.
BUS

Portland, OR

16 mi away
550 NW 6th Avenue
RAIL

Vancouver station

26 mi away
1301 West 11th Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Lake Oswego and Boring. Straight-line distance: 14.36 mi (23.11 km).

Lake Oswego

#1 Lake Oswego

A city in Clackamas County, Oregon.

Population39,821
Coordinates45.4206700, -122.6706500
Altitude55
CountryUnited States
Photo coming soon

#2 Boring

Boring is a place in Oregon, United States.

Population0
Coordinates45.4298400, -122.3748100
Altitude152
CountryUnited States
Start: Lake Oswego (-122.67065, 45.42067)
End: Boring (-122.37481, 45.42984)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 31 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 39m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 29m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 23m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 19m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 16m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 14m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.69 gal
2.61 L · about $3.42
Round trip
$6.83
1.38 gal · 5.22 L
Estimated CO2
6.1 kg one way
Round trip: 12.3 kg / 27 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.95 $3.42 $6.83
Mid-grade $5.34 $3.68 $7.37
Premium $5.57 $3.84 $7.68
Diesel $6.37 $4.39 $8.79

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 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Lake Oswego and Boring. The current time is 11:53:31.

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.