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

The driving distance from Lake Oswego, OR to Dallas, OR is about 56.2 miles (90.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 18m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 46.8 miles (75.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 36m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
56.21 mi
01h 18m
Flight
46.81 mi
75.34 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
46.81 mi
Kilometers
75.34 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
56.21 mi
Kilometers
90.46 km
Drive Time
01h 18m

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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 01h 18m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Dallas
Sat, Apr 11, 3:05 PM PDT
Return by in Lake Oswego
Sat, Apr 11, 4:23 PM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lake Oswego
2026-04-11T13:47
Arrive Dallas
Sat, Apr 11, 3:05 PM PDT
Route Timing
01h 18m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:18 AM to 11:18 AM PDT

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

Leave by
3:54 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
Gervais
OR

City in Oregon, USA

From Lake Oswego
28.1 mi
00h 39m
To Dallas
28.1 mi
00h 39m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
47°F
Saturday Night

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Sat, Apr 11 11:00 AM PDT
Wind
7 mph SW
Destination
45°F
Saturday Night

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Sat, Apr 11 11:00 AM PDT
Wind
6 mph WSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    Take the ramp left toward I 5 South: Salem

    2171 ft · 41 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    31.6 mi · 37 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward OR 99E Business: Salem Parkway

    2557 ft · 1 min

  10. 10

    Merge slight right onto Doctor Martin Luther King Junior Parkway

    3 mi · 5 min · Doctor Martin Luther King Junior Parkway

  11. 11

    Continue on Commercial Street Northeast

    1.1 mi · 3 min · Commercial Street Northeast

  12. 12

    Continue on D Street Northeast

    136 m · 26 sec · D Street Northeast

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Front Street Northeast

    976 ft · 44 sec · Front Street Northeast

  14. 14

    Continue on Front Street Northeast

    87 m · 15 sec · Front Street Northeast

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Union Street Northeast

    150 m · 23 sec · Union Street Northeast

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Commercial Street Northeast

    135 m · 19 sec · Commercial Street Northeast

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Marion Street Bridge

    2999 ft · 1 min · Marion Street Bridge

  18. 18

    Continue on Salem Dallas Highway Northwest

    5 mi · 7 min · Salem Dallas Highway Northwest

  19. 19

    Continue on Salem-Willamina Highway

    4.3 mi · 6 min · Salem-Willamina Highway

  20. 20

    Take the exit slight left toward OR 223 Spur West: Dallas

    2344 ft · 36 sec

  21. 21

    Continue on Ellendale Road

    2629 ft · 44 sec · Ellendale Road

  22. 22

    Continue on East Ellendale Avenue

    3.2 mi · 5 min · East Ellendale Avenue

  23. 23

    Turn left onto Main Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · Main Street

  24. 24

    Turn right onto Southwest Washington Street

    26 m · 2 sec · Southwest Washington Street

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Southwest Washington Street

Car Route Details

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

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
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
44.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 5 South
32 mi · 57%
Salem Dallas Highway Northwest
5.04 mi · 9%
Salem-Willamina Highway
4.35 mi · 8%
East Ellendale Avenue
3.22 mi · 6%
Doctor Martin Luther King Junior Parkway
2.96 mi · 5%
Country Club Road
1.69 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

I 5 South

Merge slight left

31.6 mi · 00h 37m

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
01h 18m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9.4 mi
46.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Gervais
00h 39m from Lake Oswego
Leave By
3:54 PM PDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Rain Showers Likely leaving Lake Oswego and Rain Showers Likely near Dallas.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 56.2 miles (90.5 km) and usually takes 01h 18m 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?

Gervais is a useful midpoint, sitting about 28.1 miles from Lake Oswego and 28.1 miles from Dallas.

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

The direct path is about 46.8 miles (75.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.4 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:54 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.80 one way or $19.61 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 17.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Lake Oswego and Rain Showers Likely near Dallas.

Stop Ideas Near Gervais

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 Gervais and the surrounding midpoint area.
Salem city park
Scenic stop 9.4 mi away

Salem city park

Brooks , OR
Brooks, OR 97305, United States
Rating 4.0/5 5 reviews Park
Stop photo coming soon
Meeting point 3.8 mi away

Woodburn City Hall

Woodburn , OR
270 Montgomery St, Woodburn, OR 97071
Rating 3.5/5 8 reviews City government office
Palmer Creek Lodge Community Event Center
Nearby stop 10.6 mi away

Palmer Creek Lodge Community Event Center

Dayton , OR
606 4th St, Dayton, OR 97114, United States
Rating 4.5/5 15 reviews Event venue

Transit and Meeting Points

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

BUS

Woodburn, OR

5 mi away
2900 Tom Tennant Drive
RAIL

Salem station

22 mi away
500 13th Street SE
RAIL

Oregon City station

37 mi away
1757 Washington Street
BUS

Portland, OR

50 mi away
550 NW 6th Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Lake Oswego and Dallas. Straight-line distance: 46.81 mi (75.34 km).

Lake Oswego

#1 Lake Oswego

A city in Clackamas County, Oregon.

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

#2 Dallas

City in Oregon, USA

Population17,331
Coordinates44.9192800, -123.3170500
Altitude99
CountryUnited States
Start: Lake Oswego (-122.67065, 45.42067)
End: Dallas (-123.31705, 44.91928)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 90 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 52m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 24m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 07m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 56m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 48m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 42m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.98 gal
7.51 L · about $9.80
Round trip
$19.61
3.96 gal · 15.02 L
Estimated CO2
17.6 kg one way
Round trip: 35.2 kg / 78 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.95 $9.80 $19.61
Mid-grade $5.34 $10.57 $21.14
Premium $5.57 $11.02 $22.04
Diesel $6.37 $12.60 $25.21

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 11, 2026

There is no time difference between Lake Oswego and Dallas. The current time is 13:47:02.

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.