How far is Lake Oswego, OR from Hood River, OR?
The driving distance from Lake Oswego, OR to Hood River, OR is about 70.3 miles (113.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 31m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 59 miles (94.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 03m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 31m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Lake Oswego and Hood River.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lake Oswego and Hood River.
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Start on the route
28 m · 9 sec
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Turn right
48 m · 17 sec
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Turn left onto Sixth Street
53 m · 10 sec · Sixth Street
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Turn right onto B Avenue
1952 ft · 1 min · B Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn left onto North State Street
1509 ft · 48 sec · North State Street
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Continue on Riverside Drive
2.2 mi · 4 min · Riverside Drive
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Continue on South Macadam Avenue
3.4 mi · 7 min · South Macadam Avenue
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Keep slight left to continue on I 5 North, I 84 East: Seattle
1177 ft · 27 sec
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Merge slight left onto Seattle
1.3 km · 1 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 84 East, US 30 East: The Dalles, Portland Airport
1011 ft · 17 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 84 East, US 30 East: Portland Airport, The Dalles
1.5 km · 1 min
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Continue on Banfield Freeway
6.6 mi · 9 min · Banfield Freeway
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Continue on Columbia River Highway
54.3 mi · 1 hr 4 min · Columbia River Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward Hood River, City Center
1180 ft · 25 sec
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Turn right onto 2nd Street
896 ft · 20 sec · 2nd Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto State Street
2005 ft · 54 sec · State Street
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Turn left onto 9th Street
988 ft · 35 sec · 9th Street
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Continue on Park Street
41 m · 6 sec · Park Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Park Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Lake Oswego and Hood River.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Columbia River Highway
Continue on Columbia River Highway
54.3 mi · 01h 04m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Sunny leaving Lake Oswego and Sunny near Hood River.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Lake Oswego to Hood River?
The road trip is about 70.3 miles (113.1 km) and usually takes 01h 31m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Troutdale is a useful midpoint, sitting about 35 miles from Lake Oswego and 35.2 miles from Hood River.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 59 miles (94.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.3 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:26 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.28 one way or $24.56 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 22 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Lake Oswego and Sunny near Hood River.
Stop Ideas Near Troutdale
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Gresham City Hall Park & Ride
Wood Village City Hall
Gresham City Passport Office
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Troutdale.
Union Station
Portland, OR
Vancouver station
Oregon City station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lake Oswego and Hood River. Straight-line distance: 58.97 mi (94.9 km).
#1 Lake Oswego
A city in Clackamas County, Oregon.
| Population | 39,821 |
| Coordinates | 45.4206700, -122.6706500 |
| Altitude | 55 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Hood River
City in Oregon, USA
| Population | 7,793 |
| Coordinates | 45.7054000, -121.5214600 |
| Altitude | 126 |
| Country | United States |
End: Hood River (-121.52146, 45.7054)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 113 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 20m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 45m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 24m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 10m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 00m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 52m |
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 | $12.28 | $24.56 |
| Mid-grade | $5.34 | $13.24 | $26.48 |
| Premium | $5.57 | $13.80 | $27.61 |
| Diesel | $6.37 | $15.79 | $31.58 |
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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