How far is Lake Oswego, OR from Cornelius, OR?
The driving distance from Lake Oswego, OR to Cornelius, OR is about 23.5 miles (37.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 45m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 20.1 miles (32.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 30m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 45m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
The most populous city in Washington County, Oregon.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Lake Oswego and Cornelius.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lake Oswego and Cornelius.
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Start on the route
65 m · 18 sec
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Turn right onto A Avenue
1156 ft · 35 sec · A Avenue
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Continue on Country Club Road
1178 ft · 27 sec · Country Club Road
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Continue on Country Club Road
1.5 mi · 3 min · Country Club Road
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Turn left onto Boones Ferry Road
1.2 km · 1 min · Boones Ferry Road
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Turn right onto Kruse Way
1.5 mi · 3 min · Kruse Way
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Continue on Beaverton-Tigard Freeway
5.2 mi · 7 min · Beaverton-Tigard Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward OR 8, OR 10: Beaverton, Canyon Road
1215 ft · 33 sec
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Turn left onto Southwest Beaverton Hillsdale Highway
2106 ft · 1 min · Southwest Beaverton Hillsdale Highway
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Continue on Southwest Farmington Road
2737 ft · 1 min · Southwest Farmington Road
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Turn right onto Southwest Cedar Hills Boulevard
91 m · 15 sec · Southwest Cedar Hills Boulevard
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Turn left onto Southwest Canyon Road
1031 ft · 27 sec · Southwest Canyon Road
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Continue on Southwest Tualatin Valley Highway
4.2 mi · 8 min · Southwest Tualatin Valley Highway
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Continue on Southeast Tualatin Valley Highway
3.9 mi · 7 min · Southeast Tualatin Valley Highway
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Continue on Southeast 10th Avenue
2356 ft · 1 min · Southeast 10th Avenue
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Turn left onto Southeast Baseline Street
1.3 km · 2 min · Southeast Baseline Street
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Continue on Southwest Baseline Street
1.6 km · 2 min · Southwest Baseline Street
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Continue on Southwest Tualatin Valley Highway
1.5 km · 2 min · Southwest Tualatin Valley Highway
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Continue on Baseline Street
1.1 km · 1 min · Baseline Street
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Continue on North Adair Street
1.3 km · 2 min · North Adair Street
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Turn left onto North 10th Avenue
122 m · 10 sec · North 10th Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South 10th Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Lake Oswego and Cornelius.
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.
Beaverton-Tigard Freeway
Continue on Beaverton-Tigard Freeway
5.17 mi · 00h 07m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Rain Showers Likely leaving Lake Oswego and Chance Rain Showers near Cornelius.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Lake Oswego to Cornelius?
The road trip is about 23.5 miles (37.9 km) and usually takes 00h 45m 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?
Beaverton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 11.7 miles from Lake Oswego and 11.8 miles from Cornelius.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 20.1 miles (32.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.4 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 7:00 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.75 one way or $9.51 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Lake Oswego and Chance Rain Showers near Cornelius.
Stop Ideas Near Beaverton
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Powell's City of Books
West Linn City Hall
City Hall/SW 5th & Jefferson
Sunrise Park (City Of Tigard park)
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Beaverton.
Portland, OR
Union Station
Vancouver station
Oregon City station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lake Oswego and Cornelius. Straight-line distance: 20.06 mi (32.29 km).
#1 Lake Oswego
A city in Clackamas County, Oregon.
| Population | 39,821 |
| Coordinates | 45.4206700, -122.6706500 |
| Altitude | 55 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Cornelius
City in Oregon, USA
| Population | 13,116 |
| Coordinates | 45.5198400, -123.0598300 |
| Altitude | 55 |
| Country | United States |
End: Cornelius (-123.05983, 45.51984)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 38 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 47m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 35m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 28m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 23m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 20m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 17m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $4.95 | $4.75 | $9.51 |
| Mid-grade | $5.34 | $5.12 | $10.25 |
| Premium | $5.57 | $5.34 | $10.69 |
| Diesel | $6.37 | $6.11 | $12.22 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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