How far is Lake Oswego, OR from Damascus, OR?
The driving distance from Lake Oswego, OR to Damascus, OR is about 15.2 miles (24.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 29m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 10.3 miles (16.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 58m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 29m.
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.
City in Oregon, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Lake Oswego and Damascus.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lake Oswego and Damascus.
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Start on the route
65 m · 21 sec
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Turn left onto A Avenue
2125 ft · 1 min · A Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn right onto North State Street
3023 ft · 2 min · North State Street
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Continue on Pacific Highway
1.4 mi · 3 min · Pacific Highway
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Continue on Willamette Drive
3.1 mi · 7 min · Willamette Drive
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 205 North
1179 ft · 29 sec
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Merge slight left onto Abernethy Bridge
3.6 mi · 5 min · Abernethy Bridge
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Take the exit slight right toward OR 212 East: Damascus, Estacada
1039 ft · 28 sec
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Turn right onto Southeast Highway 212
5.7 mi · 10 min · Southeast Highway 212
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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 Damascus.
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.
Southeast Highway 212
Turn right onto Southeast Highway 212
5.67 mi · 00h 10m
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 Rain Showers Likely near Damascus.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Lake Oswego to Damascus?
The road trip is about 15.2 miles (24.4 km) and usually takes 00h 29m 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?
Gladstone is a useful midpoint, sitting about 7.6 miles from Lake Oswego and 7.6 miles from Damascus.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 10.3 miles (16.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.9 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 $2.67 one way or $5.35 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Lake Oswego and Rain Showers Likely near Damascus.
Stop Ideas Near Gladstone
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Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Gladstone.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lake Oswego and Damascus. Straight-line distance: 10.27 mi (16.52 km).
#1 Lake Oswego
A city in Clackamas County, Oregon.
| Population | 39,821 |
| Coordinates | 45.4206700, -122.6706500 |
| Altitude | 55 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Damascus
Damascus is a place in Oregon, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 45.4176200, -122.4589800 |
| Altitude | 162 |
| Country | United States |
End: Damascus (-122.45898, 45.41762)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 24 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 30m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 22m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 18m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 15m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 13m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 11m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $4.95 | $2.67 | $5.35 |
| Mid-grade | $5.34 | $2.88 | $5.77 |
| Premium | $5.57 | $3.01 | $6.01 |
| Diesel | $6.37 | $3.44 | $6.88 |
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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