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

The driving distance from Lake Oswego, OR to Florence, OR is about 158.3 miles (254.8 km), with a travel time of about 03h 32m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 121.7 miles (195.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 04m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
158.34 mi
03h 32m
Flight
121.65 mi
195.77 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
121.65 mi
Kilometers
195.77 km
Flight Time
00h 14m

Driving Distance

Road route
158.34 mi
Kilometers
254.83 km
Drive Time
03h 32m

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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 03h 32m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Florence
Sat, May 2, 1:53 PM PDT
Return by in Lake Oswego
Sat, May 2, 5:25 PM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lake Oswego
2026-05-02T10:21
Arrive Florence
Sat, May 2, 1:53 PM PDT
Route Timing
03h 32m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM PDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:32 AM to 11:32 AM PDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
9:56 AM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Lake Oswego
9:00 PM PDT
Early departure recommended

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
Halsey
OR

City in Oregon, USA

From Lake Oswego
79.1 mi
01h 46m
To Florence
79.2 mi
01h 46m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
78°F
Today

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 2 8:00 AM PDT
Wind
5 mph N
Destination
63°F
Saturday

Slight Chance Light Rain then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 2 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
6 to 10 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    75 mi · 1 hr 28 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward OR 228: Halsey, Brownsville

    1308 ft · 28 sec

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Halsey-Sweet Home Highway

    2.3 mi · 4 min · Halsey-Sweet Home Highway

  11. 11

    Turn left onto West 2nd Street

    1.5 km · 1 min · West 2nd Street

  12. 12

    Continue on Albany-Junction City Highway

    8.3 mi · 12 min · Albany-Junction City Highway

  13. 13

    Continue on South 3rd Street

    1597 ft · 45 sec · South 3rd Street

  14. 14

    Continue on Highway 99E

    3.5 mi · 5 min · Highway 99E

  15. 15

    Continue on Ivy Street

    1 mi · 3 min · Ivy Street

  16. 16

    Continue on Highway 99S

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Highway 99S

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Highway 36

    1.8 mi · 2 min · Highway 36

  18. 18

    Continue on Mapleton-Junction City Highway

    2675 ft · 42 sec · Mapleton-Junction City Highway

  19. 19

    Continue on Highway 36

    1.6 mi · 2 min · Highway 36

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Applegate Trail

    2.6 mi · 4 min · Applegate Trail

  21. 21

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Territorial Road

    4.4 mi · 6 min · Territorial Road

  22. 22

    Continue on Territorial Highway

    2.7 mi · 4 min · Territorial Highway

  23. 23

    Turn right onto Suttle Road

    3.8 mi · 7 min · Suttle Road

  24. 24

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Highway 126

    28.5 mi · 39 min · Highway 126

  25. 25

    Turn left onto Highway 126

    14.2 mi · 20 min · Highway 126

  26. 26

    Turn right onto Spruce Street

    2930 ft · 1 min · Spruce Street

  27. 27

    Turn left onto 18th Street

    86 m · 10 sec · 18th Street

  28. 28

    Turn right

    14 m · 3 sec

  29. 29

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
29 steps
14 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
18.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 5 South
75.4 mi · 48%
Highway 126
42.6 mi · 27%
Albany-Junction City Highway
8.29 mi · 5%
Territorial Road
4.41 mi · 3%
Suttle Road
3.8 mi · 2%
Highway 99E
3.47 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

I 5 South

Merge slight left

75 mi · 01h 28m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
03h 32m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+36.6 mi
121.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Halsey
01h 46m from Lake Oswego
Leave By
9:56 AM PDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Lake Oswego and Slight Chance Light Rain then Mostly Sunny near Florence.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 158.3 miles (254.8 km) and usually takes 03h 32m 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?

Halsey is a useful midpoint, sitting about 79.1 miles from Lake Oswego and 79.2 miles from Florence.

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

The direct path is about 121.7 miles (195.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 36.6 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 9:56 AM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $27.68 one way or $55.35 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 49.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Lake Oswego and Slight Chance Light Rain then Mostly Sunny near Florence.

Stop Ideas Near Halsey

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 Halsey and the surrounding midpoint area.
Stop photo coming soon
Scenic stop 13.6 mi away

Waterloo City Hall

Lebanon , OR
31140 1st St, Lebanon, OR 97355, United States
City government office,Park
Brownsville City Hall
Meeting point 3.8 mi away

Brownsville City Hall

Brownsville , OR
255 N Main St, Brownsville, OR 97327, United States
Rating 2.3/5 3 reviews City government office
Stop photo coming soon
Nearby stop 12.2 mi away

Lebanon Water

Lebanon , OR
Lebanon, OR 97355, United States
Rating 2.4/5 11 reviews Water utility company

Transit and Meeting Points

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

BUS

Corvallis, Oregon

23 mi away
153 NW 4th Avenue
RAIL

Albany station

27 mi away
110 10th Ave SW
RAIL

Eugene–Springfield

37 mi away
433 Willamette Street
BUS

Eugene, OR

37 mi away
987 Pearl Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Lake Oswego and Florence. Straight-line distance: 121.65 mi (195.77 km).

Lake Oswego

#1 Lake Oswego

A city in Clackamas County, Oregon.

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

#2 Florence

City in Oregon, USA

Population9,210
Coordinates43.9826200, -124.0998400
Altitude14
CountryUnited States
Start: Lake Oswego (-122.67065, 45.42067)
End: Florence (-124.09984, 43.98262)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 255 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 16m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 57m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 10m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 38m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 15m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 58m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.59 gal
21.15 L · about $27.68
Round trip
$55.35
11.18 gal · 42.3 L
Estimated CO2
49.7 kg one way
Round trip: 99.4 kg / 219 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.95 $27.68 $55.35
Mid-grade $5.34 $29.84 $59.68
Premium $5.57 $31.11 $62.23
Diesel $6.37 $35.59 $71.17

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 · May 02, 2026

There is no time difference between Lake Oswego and Florence. The current time is 10:21:42.

Distance to Other Cities

Planning a road trip? See the full trip guide on Trip.ovh — stops, fuel costs, weather, and departure timing.

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.