How far is Lake Oswego, OR from Deschutes River Woods, OR?
The driving distance from Lake Oswego, OR to Deschutes River Woods, OR is about 177.5 miles (285.6 km), with a travel time of about 03h 58m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 117.9 miles (189.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 56m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM PDT.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 58m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Oregon, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Light Rain Likely
Partly Sunny then Chance Light Rain
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Lake Oswego and Deschutes River Woods.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lake Oswego and Deschutes River Woods.
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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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Take the ramp left toward I 5 South: Salem
2171 ft · 41 sec
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Merge slight left
37.6 mi · 45 min
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Take the exit slight right toward OR 22, OR 99E Business: Detroit Lake, Bend
1153 ft · 20 sec
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Keep slight left
630 ft · 18 sec
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Turn left onto North Santiam Highway
28.2 mi · 33 min · North Santiam Highway
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Continue on Northwest Santiam Boulevard
1 km · 44 sec · Northwest Santiam Boulevard
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Continue on Northeast Santiam Boulevard
2597 ft · 34 sec · Northeast Santiam Boulevard
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Continue on North Santiam Highway
76.2 mi · 1 hr 46 min · North Santiam Highway
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward West Barclay Drive
69 m · 3 sec · West Barclay Drive
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Exit the roundabout onto West Barclay Drive
1.3 km · 1 min · West Barclay Drive
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At the end of the road, turn right onto North Locust Street
2552 ft · 51 sec · North Locust Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward the route
76 m · 4 sec
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Exit the roundabout
15 mi · 19 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward McKenzie-Bend Highway
40 m · 2 sec · McKenzie-Bend Highway
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Exit the roundabout onto McKenzie-Bend Highway
2 mi · 3 min · McKenzie-Bend Highway
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward McKenzie-Bend Highway
39 m · 2 sec · McKenzie-Bend Highway
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Exit the roundabout onto McKenzie-Bend Highway
1.2 km · 1 min · McKenzie-Bend Highway
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward McKenzie-Bend Highway
40 m · 2 sec · McKenzie-Bend Highway
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Exit the roundabout onto McKenzie-Bend Highway
2131 ft · 36 sec · McKenzie-Bend Highway
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward McKenzie-Bend Highway
36 m · 2 sec · McKenzie-Bend Highway
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Exit the roundabout onto McKenzie-Bend Highway
1.3 km · 58 sec · McKenzie-Bend Highway
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Turn straight onto Northeast 3rd Street
134 m · 13 sec · Northeast 3rd Street
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Turn left onto Empire Avenue
821 ft · 21 sec · Empire Avenue
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Take the exit right
1333 ft · 33 sec
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Merge slight left onto Bend Parkway
5.5 mi · 9 min · Bend Parkway
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Continue on The Dalles-California Highway
1.2 mi · 2 min · The Dalles-California Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward Baker Road, Knott Road
1805 ft · 47 sec
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Baker Road
1.4 km · 2 min · Baker Road
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Continue on Lakeview Drive
839 ft · 23 sec · Lakeview Drive
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Continue on Riverwoods Drive
1972 ft · 56 sec · Riverwoods Drive
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Turn right onto Ute Lane
142 m · 25 sec · Ute Lane
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Turn left onto Galen Road
133 m · 19 sec · Galen Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Galen Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Lake Oswego and Deschutes River Woods.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
North Santiam Highway
Continue on North Santiam Highway
76.2 mi · 01h 46m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Light Rain Likely leaving Lake Oswego and Partly Sunny then Chance Light Rain near Deschutes River Woods.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Lake Oswego to Deschutes River Woods?
The road trip is about 177.5 miles (285.6 km) and usually takes 03h 58m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Detroit is a useful midpoint, sitting about 88.7 miles from Lake Oswego and 88.9 miles from Deschutes River Woods.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 117.9 miles (189.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 59.6 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:04 AM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $30.99 one way or $61.99 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 55.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Light Rain Likely around Lake Oswego and Partly Sunny then Chance Light Rain near Deschutes River Woods.
Stop Ideas Near Detroit
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Detroit.
Sisters, OR
Salem station
Woodburn, OR
Albany station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lake Oswego and Deschutes River Woods. Straight-line distance: 117.91 mi (189.76 km).
#1 Lake Oswego
A city in Clackamas County, Oregon.
| Population | 39,821 |
| Coordinates | 45.4206700, -122.6706500 |
| Altitude | 55 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Deschutes River Woods
Unincorporated community in Oregon
| Population | 5,077 |
| Coordinates | 43.9915100, -121.3583600 |
| Altitude | 1195 |
| Country | United States |
End: Deschutes River Woods (-121.35836, 43.99151)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 286 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 54m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 26m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 32m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 57m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 32m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 12m |
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 | $30.99 | $61.99 |
| Mid-grade | $5.34 | $33.42 | $66.83 |
| Premium | $5.57 | $34.84 | $69.69 |
| Diesel | $6.37 | $39.85 | $79.70 |
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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