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

The driving distance from Lake Oswego, OR to Hermiston, OR is about 193.7 miles (311.8 km), with a travel time of about 03h 47m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 165.9 miles (267 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 34m 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
193.71 mi
03h 47m
Flight
165.91 mi
267 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
165.91 mi
Kilometers
267 km
Flight Time
00h 20m

Driving Distance

Road route
193.71 mi
Kilometers
311.75 km
Drive Time
03h 47m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 47m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Hermiston
Thu, May 14, 1:38 PM PDT
Return by in Lake Oswego
Thu, May 14, 5:25 PM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lake Oswego
2026-05-14T09:51
Arrive Hermiston
Thu, May 14, 1:38 PM PDT
Route Timing
03h 47m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM PDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:47 AM to 11:47 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
9:26 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
The Dalles
OR

City in and county seat of Wasco County, Oregon, Unite States

From Lake Oswego
96.6 mi
01h 53m
To Hermiston
97.1 mi
01h 53m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
66°F
Today

Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, May 14 8:00 AM PDT
Wind
6 to 10 mph WSW
Destination
71°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, May 14 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
16 to 21 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    28 m · 9 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right

    48 m · 17 sec

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Sixth Street

    53 m · 10 sec · Sixth Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto B Avenue

    1952 ft · 1 min · B Avenue

  5. 5

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

    1509 ft · 48 sec · North State Street

  6. 6

    Continue on Riverside Drive

    2.2 mi · 4 min · Riverside Drive

  7. 7

    Continue on South Macadam Avenue

    3.4 mi · 7 min · South Macadam Avenue

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on I 5 North, I 84 East: Seattle

    1177 ft · 27 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Seattle

    1.3 km · 1 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward I 84 East, US 30 East: The Dalles, Portland Airport

    1011 ft · 17 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on I 84 East, US 30 East: Portland Airport, The Dalles

    1.5 km · 1 min

  12. 12

    Continue on Banfield Freeway

    6.6 mi · 9 min · Banfield Freeway

  13. 13

    Continue on Columbia River Highway

    158.1 mi · 2 hr 56 min · Columbia River Highway

  14. 14

    Continue on Old Oregon Trail Highway

    15.1 mi · 16 min · Old Oregon Trail Highway

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward OR 207: Hermiston, Lexington

    1342 ft · 37 sec

  16. 16

    Turn left

    4.2 mi · 6 min

  17. 17

    Turn right onto West Hermiston Avenue

    1.5 km · 2 min · West Hermiston Avenue

  18. 18

    Turn right onto North 1st Place

    122 m · 15 sec · North 1st Place

  19. 19

    Turn left onto West Locust Avenue

    158 m · 15 sec · West Locust Avenue

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Main Street

Car Route Details

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

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
20 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Columbia River Highway
158 mi · 82%
Old Oregon Trail Highway
15.1 mi · 8%
Banfield Freeway
6.56 mi · 3%
South Macadam Avenue
3.37 mi · 2%
Riverside Drive
2.17 mi · 1%
I 84 East
1.11 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Columbia River Highway

Continue on Columbia River Highway

158 mi · 02h 56m

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 47m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+27.8 mi
165.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
The Dalles
01h 53m from Lake Oswego
Leave By
9:26 AM PDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Lake Oswego and Sunny near Hermiston.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 193.7 miles (311.8 km) and usually takes 03h 47m 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?

The Dalles is a useful midpoint, sitting about 96.6 miles from Lake Oswego and 97.1 miles from Hermiston.

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

The direct path is about 165.9 miles (267 km), while the road route adds roughly 27.8 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 9:26 AM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $33.86 one way or $67.73 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 60.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Rain Showers around Lake Oswego and Sunny near Hermiston.

Stop Ideas Near The Dalles

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around The Dalles, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to The Dalles.

BUS

The Dalles, Oregon

1 mi away
201 East Federal Street
RAIL

Wishram

18 mi away
1 Railroad Avenue
RAIL

Bingen – White Salmon

26 mi away
Hwy 14 and Walnut St.
BUS

Hood River, Oregon

29 mi away
600 E. Marina Way

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Lake Oswego and Hermiston. Straight-line distance: 165.91 mi (267 km).

Lake Oswego

#1 Lake Oswego

A city in Clackamas County, Oregon.

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

#2 Hermiston

City in Oregon, USA

Population17,791
Coordinates45.8404100, -119.2894600
Altitude140
CountryUnited States
Start: Lake Oswego (-122.67065, 45.42067)
End: Hermiston (-119.28946, 45.84041)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 312 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 27m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 50m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 52m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 13m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 46m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 25m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.84 gal
25.88 L · about $33.86
Round trip
$67.73
13.68 gal · 51.76 L
Estimated CO2
60.8 kg one way
Round trip: 121.6 kg / 268 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.95 $33.86 $67.73
Mid-grade $5.34 $36.51 $73.02
Premium $5.57 $38.07 $76.14
Diesel $6.37 $43.54 $87.09

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 14, 2026

There is no time difference between Lake Oswego and Hermiston. The current time is 09:51:16.

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.