How far is Lake Oswego, OR from Happy Valley, OR?

The driving distance from Lake Oswego, OR to Happy Valley, OR is about 14 miles (22.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 27m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 7 miles (11.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 54m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
14.06 mi
00h 27m
Flight
7.03 mi
11.32 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
7.03 mi
Kilometers
11.32 km
Flight Time

Driving Distance

Road route
14.06 mi
Kilometers
22.62 km
Drive Time
00h 27m

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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 00h 27m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Happy Valley
Sat, Apr 18, 3:42 AM PDT
Return by in Lake Oswego
Sat, Apr 18, 4:09 AM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lake Oswego
2026-04-18T03:14
Arrive Happy Valley
Sat, Apr 18, 3:42 AM PDT
Route Timing
00h 27m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM PDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:27 AM to 7:27 PM PDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:36 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Lake Oswego
10:00 PM PDT
Flexible departure

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
Gladstone
OR

City in Oregon, USA

From Lake Oswego
7 mi
00h 13m
To Happy Valley
7 mi
00h 13m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
64°F
Saturday

Light Rain Likely

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
2 to 6 mph SSE
Destination
69°F
Saturday

Chance Light Rain

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
2 to 6 mph NNE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Lake Oswego and Happy Valley.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    65 m · 21 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left onto A Avenue

    2125 ft · 1 min · A Avenue

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn right onto North State Street

    3023 ft · 2 min · North State Street

  4. 4

    Continue on Pacific Highway

    1.4 mi · 3 min · Pacific Highway

  5. 5

    Continue on Willamette Drive

    3.1 mi · 7 min · Willamette Drive

  6. 6

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 205 North

    1179 ft · 29 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Abernethy Bridge

    5.1 mi · 7 min · Abernethy Bridge

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward Sunnybrook Boulevard, Sunnyside Road

    1855 ft · 45 sec

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Southeast Sunnybrook Boulevard

    1.2 km · 1 min · Southeast Sunnybrook Boulevard

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Southeast Sunnyside Road

    1.2 km · 2 min · Southeast Sunnyside Road

  11. 11

    Turn sharp left onto Southeast 122nd Avenue

    2924 ft · 1 min · Southeast 122nd Avenue

  12. 12

    Continue on Southeast 129th Avenue

    1.3 km · 2 min · Southeast 129th Avenue

  13. 13

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Southeast Mount Scott Boulevard

    3 m · 1 sec · Southeast Mount Scott Boulevard

  14. 14

    Exit the roundabout onto Southeast Mount Scott Boulevard

    30 m · 2 sec · Southeast Mount Scott Boulevard

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Southeast Mount Scott Boulevard

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
15 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
106.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Abernethy Bridge
5.14 mi · 37%
Willamette Drive
3.07 mi · 22%
Pacific Highway
1.36 mi · 10%
Southeast 129th Avenue
0.81 mi · 6%
Southeast Sunnyside Road
0.77 mi · 5%
Southeast Sunnybrook Boulevard
0.74 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

Abernethy Bridge

Merge slight left onto Abernethy Bridge

5.14 mi · 00h 07m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 27m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7 mi
7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Gladstone
00h 13m from Lake Oswego
Leave By
7:36 PM PDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Light Rain Likely leaving Lake Oswego and Chance Light Rain near Happy Valley.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Lake Oswego to Happy Valley?

The road trip is about 14 miles (22.6 km) and usually takes 00h 27m 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 miles from Lake Oswego and 7 miles from Happy Valley.

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

The direct path is about 7 miles (11.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 7 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 7:36 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.48 one way or $4.95 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Light Rain Likely around Lake Oswego and Chance Light Rain near Happy Valley.

Stop Ideas Near Gladstone

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 Gladstone and the surrounding midpoint area.
Powell's City of Books
Scenic stop 11.2 mi away

Powell's City of Books

Portland , OR
1005 W Burnside St, Portland, OR 97209, United States
Rating 4.9/5 26,171 reviews Tourist attraction,Rare book store,Book store,Used book store
City of Portland: Archives and Records Management
Meeting point 10.5 mi away

City of Portland: Archives and Records Management

Portland , OR
1800 SW 6th Ave #550, Portland, OR 97201, United States
Rating 5.0/5 3 reviews Government office
Stop photo coming soon
Nearby stop 11.7 mi away

Gresham City Passport Office

Gresham , OR
City Hall, 1333 NW Eastman Pkwy, Gresham, OR 97030
Rating 4.4/5 11 reviews Passport office
Hollybrook Park
Scenic stop 10.5 mi away

Hollybrook Park

Gresham , OR
535 SW Birdsdale Dr, Gresham, OR 97080, United States
Rating 4.5/5 88 reviews City park,Tourist attraction

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Oregon City station

2 mi away
1757 Washington Street
RAIL

Union Station

18 mi away
800 NW Sixth Ave.
BUS

Portland, OR

18 mi away
550 NW 6th Avenue
RAIL

Vancouver station

29 mi away
1301 West 11th Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Lake Oswego and Happy Valley. Straight-line distance: 7.03 mi (11.32 km).

Lake Oswego

#1 Lake Oswego

A city in Clackamas County, Oregon.

Population39,821
Coordinates45.4206700, -122.6706500
Altitude55
CountryUnited States
Happy Valley

#2 Happy Valley

City in Oregon, USA

Population23,781
Coordinates45.4467900, -122.5303700
Altitude153
CountryUnited States
Start: Lake Oswego (-122.67065, 45.42067)
End: Happy Valley (-122.53037, 45.44679)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 23 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 28m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 21m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 16m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 14m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 12m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 10m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.5 gal
1.88 L · about $2.48
Round trip
$4.95
1 gal · 3.76 L
Estimated CO2
4.4 kg one way
Round trip: 8.9 kg / 20 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.95 $2.48 $4.95
Mid-grade $5.34 $2.67 $5.34
Premium $5.57 $2.78 $5.57
Diesel $6.37 $3.18 $6.37

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Lake Oswego and Happy Valley. The current time is 03:14:37.

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.