How far is Lake Oswego, OR from Cedar Mill, OR?

The driving distance from Lake Oswego, OR to Cedar Mill, OR is about 13.5 miles (21.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 23m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 9.9 miles (15.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 46m 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
13.56 mi
00h 23m
Flight
9.9 mi
15.93 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
9.9 mi
Kilometers
15.93 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
13.56 mi
Kilometers
21.83 km
Drive Time
00h 23m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 23m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Cedar Mill
Sat, Apr 18, 5:02 AM PDT
Return by in Lake Oswego
Sat, Apr 18, 5:25 AM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lake Oswego
2026-04-18T04:39
Arrive Cedar Mill
Sat, Apr 18, 5:02 AM PDT
Route Timing
00h 23m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM PDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:23 AM to 7:23 PM PDT

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

Leave by
7:44 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
Metzger
OR

Unincorporated community, in Washington County, Oregon

From Lake Oswego
6.8 mi
00h 11m
To Cedar Mill
6.8 mi
00h 11m

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
65°F
Saturday

Chance Light Rain

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SSE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Lake Oswego and Cedar Mill.

  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

    7.3 mi · 10 min · Beaverton-Tigard Freeway

  8. 8

    Continue on Southwest Barnes Road

    1.7 mi · 4 min · Southwest Barnes Road

  9. 9

    Continue on Northwest Barnes Road

    979 ft · 26 sec · Northwest Barnes Road

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Northwest Cornell Road

    695 ft · 32 sec · Northwest Cornell Road

  11. 11

    Turn left

    17 m · 4 sec

  12. 12

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
12 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
88.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Beaverton-Tigard Freeway
7.35 mi · 54%
Southwest Barnes Road
1.71 mi · 13%
Country Club Road
1.69 mi · 12%
Kruse Way
1.51 mi · 11%
Boones Ferry Road
0.73 mi · 5%
A Avenue
0.22 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Beaverton-Tigard Freeway

Continue on Beaverton-Tigard Freeway

7.35 mi · 00h 10m

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 23m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+3.6 mi
9.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Metzger
00h 11m from Lake Oswego
Leave By
7:44 PM PDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Light Rain Likely leaving Lake Oswego and Chance Light Rain near Cedar Mill.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Lake Oswego to Cedar Mill?

The road trip is about 13.5 miles (21.8 km) and usually takes 00h 23m 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?

Metzger is a useful midpoint, sitting about 6.8 miles from Lake Oswego and 6.8 miles from Cedar Mill.

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

The direct path is about 9.9 miles (15.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.6 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 7:44 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.38 one way or $4.75 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Metzger

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 Metzger and the surrounding midpoint area.
Powell's City of Books
Scenic stop 7.2 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 6.6 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
Old City Hall
Nearby stop 13.4 mi away

Old City Hall

Canby , OR
182 N Holly St, Canby, OR 97013
Rating 4.2/5 20 reviews Shopping mall
Sunrise Park (City Of Tigard park)
Scenic stop 3.1 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

Transit and Meeting Points

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

BUS

Portland, OR

11 mi away
550 NW 6th Avenue
RAIL

Union Station

11 mi away
800 NW Sixth Ave.
RAIL

Oregon City station

16 mi away
1757 Washington Street
RAIL

Vancouver station

21 mi away
1301 West 11th Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Lake Oswego and Cedar Mill. Straight-line distance: 9.9 mi (15.93 km).

Lake Oswego

#1 Lake Oswego

A city in Clackamas County, Oregon.

Population39,821
Coordinates45.4206700, -122.6706500
Altitude55
CountryUnited States
Cedar Mill

#2 Cedar Mill

Unincorporated community in Washington County, Oregon

Population14,546
Coordinates45.5248400, -122.8109300
Altitude78
CountryUnited States
Start: Lake Oswego (-122.67065, 45.42067)
End: Cedar Mill (-122.81093, 45.52484)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 22 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 27m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 20m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 16m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 13m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 11m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 10m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.48 gal
1.81 L · about $2.38
Round trip
$4.75
0.96 gal · 3.62 L
Estimated CO2
4.3 kg one way
Round trip: 8.5 kg / 19 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.95 $2.38 $4.75
Mid-grade $5.34 $2.56 $5.12
Premium $5.57 $2.67 $5.34
Diesel $6.37 $3.06 $6.11

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 Cedar Mill. The current time is 04:39:13.

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.