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

The driving distance from Lake Oswego, OR to Canby, OR is about 14.6 miles (23.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 28m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 10.9 miles (17.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 57m 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
14.61 mi
00h 28m
Flight
10.95 mi
17.63 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
10.95 mi
Kilometers
17.63 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
14.61 mi
Kilometers
23.51 km
Drive Time
00h 28m

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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 28m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Canby
Sat, Apr 18, 3:41 AM PDT
Return by in Lake Oswego
Sat, Apr 18, 4:10 AM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lake Oswego
2026-04-18T03:13
Arrive Canby
Sat, Apr 18, 3:41 AM PDT
Route Timing
00h 28m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM PDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:29 AM to 7:29 PM PDT

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

Leave by
7:32 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

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
Oregon City
OR

City in Oregon, USA

From Lake Oswego
7.3 mi
00h 14m
To Canby
7.3 mi
00h 14m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
64°F
Saturday

Light Rain Likely

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
2 to 6 mph SSE
Destination
68°F
Saturday

Chance Light Rain

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
1 to 5 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    3.2 mi · 7 min · Willamette Drive

  6. 6

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Willamette Drive

    50 m · 4 sec · Willamette Drive

  7. 7

    Exit the roundabout onto Willamette Drive

    666 ft · 19 sec · Willamette Drive

  8. 8

    Turn slight left onto Oregon City Bridge

    903 ft · 35 sec · Oregon City Bridge

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Main Street

    596 ft · 17 sec · Main Street

  10. 10

    Turn left onto McLoughlin Boulevard

    2.4 mi · 4 min · McLoughlin Boulevard

  11. 11

    Continue on South Highway 99E

    5.2 mi · 8 min · South Highway 99E

  12. 12

    Continue on Southeast 1st Avenue

    1.5 km · 2 min · Southeast 1st Avenue

  13. 13

    Turn right onto North Ivy Street

    78 m · 7 sec · North Ivy Street

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Ivy Street

Car Route Details

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

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
14 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
0 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
95.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
South Highway 99E
5.22 mi · 36%
Willamette Drive
3.32 mi · 23%
McLoughlin Boulevard
2.43 mi · 17%
Pacific Highway
1.36 mi · 9%
Southeast 1st Avenue
0.92 mi · 6%
North State Street
0.57 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

South Highway 99E

Continue on South Highway 99E

5.22 mi · 00h 08m

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 28m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+3.7 mi
10.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Oregon City
00h 14m from Lake Oswego
Leave By
7:32 PM PDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Light Rain Likely leaving Lake Oswego and Chance Light Rain near Canby.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 14.6 miles (23.5 km) and usually takes 00h 28m 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?

Oregon City is a useful midpoint, sitting about 7.3 miles from Lake Oswego and 7.3 miles from Canby.

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

The direct path is about 10.9 miles (17.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.7 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 7:32 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.57 one way or $5.15 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Light Rain Likely around Lake Oswego and Chance Light Rain near Canby.

Stop Ideas Near Oregon City

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 Oregon City and the surrounding midpoint area.
Powell's City of Books
Scenic stop 12.6 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 11.8 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 14.6 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 13.3 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 Oregon City.

RAIL

Oregon City station

1 mi away
1757 Washington Street
RAIL

Union Station

20 mi away
800 NW Sixth Ave.
BUS

Portland, OR

20 mi away
550 NW 6th Avenue
RAIL

Vancouver station

31 mi away
1301 West 11th Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Lake Oswego and Canby. Straight-line distance: 10.95 mi (17.63 km).

Lake Oswego

#1 Lake Oswego

A city in Clackamas County, Oregon.

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

#2 Canby

City in Oregon, USA

Population18,027
Coordinates45.2629000, -122.6925900
Altitude48
CountryUnited States
Start: Lake Oswego (-122.67065, 45.42067)
End: Canby (-122.69259, 45.2629)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 24 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 29m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 21m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 17m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 14m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 12m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 10m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.52 gal
1.95 L · about $2.57
Round trip
$5.15
1.04 gal · 3.9 L
Estimated CO2
4.6 kg one way
Round trip: 9.2 kg / 20 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.95 $2.57 $5.15
Mid-grade $5.34 $2.78 $5.55
Premium $5.57 $2.89 $5.79
Diesel $6.37 $3.31 $6.62

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Lake Oswego and Canby. The current time is 03:13:17.

Distance to Other Cities

Planning a road trip? See the full trip guide on Trip.ovh — stops, fuel costs, weather, and departure timing.

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