How far is Lake Oswego, OR from Lincoln City, OR?
The driving distance from Lake Oswego, OR to Lincoln City, OR is about 85.1 miles (136.9 km), with a travel time of about 02h 11m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 72.9 miles (117.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 22m 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.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
Gas Cost Calculator
Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 02h 11m.
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.
City in Oregon, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Partly Sunny
Slight Chance Light Rain then Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Lake Oswego and Lincoln City.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lake Oswego and Lincoln City.
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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
2.1 mi · 3 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Nyberg Street, Tualatin-Sherwood Road
1243 ft · 29 sec
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Merge slight left onto Southwest Nyberg Street
625 ft · 20 sec · Southwest Nyberg Street
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Turn straight onto Southwest Tualatin Sherwood Road
4.5 mi · 8 min · Southwest Tualatin Sherwood Road
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Turn left onto Southwest Pacific Highway
4.7 mi · 7 min · Southwest Pacific Highway
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Continue on Pacific Highway West
1.4 mi · 2 min · Pacific Highway West
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Continue on East Portland Road
1.5 km · 2 min · East Portland Road
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Turn left onto North Springbrook Road
1.6 km · 2 min · North Springbrook Road
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Turn left onto Northeast Saint Paul Highway
1154 ft · 22 sec · Northeast Saint Paul Highway
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Turn right onto Newberg-Dundee Bypass
4.1 mi · 6 min · Newberg-Dundee Bypass
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Take the exit slight right
130 m · 14 sec
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Merge slight left onto Pacific Highway West
3.2 mi · 5 min · Pacific Highway West
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Turn left onto Southeast Dayton Bypass
4 mi · 6 min · Southeast Dayton Bypass
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Continue on Southeast Three Mile Lane
2.2 mi · 3 min · Southeast Three Mile Lane
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Continue on East McMinnville Bypass
2.5 mi · 4 min · East McMinnville Bypass
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Merge slight right onto Salmon River Highway
43.7 mi · 1 hr 1 min · Salmon River Highway
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Continue straight
2804 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Oregon Coast Highway
4.5 mi · 10 min · Oregon Coast Highway
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Turn right onto Southwest Fleet Avenue
1819 ft · 51 sec · Southwest Fleet Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Southwest Fleet Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Lake Oswego and Lincoln City.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Salmon River Highway
Merge slight right onto Salmon River Highway
43.7 mi · 01h 01m
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.
Partly Sunny leaving Lake Oswego and Slight Chance Light Rain then Mostly Sunny near Lincoln City.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Lake Oswego to Lincoln City?
The road trip is about 85.1 miles (136.9 km) and usually takes 02h 11m 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?
Sheridan is a useful midpoint, sitting about 42.5 miles from Lake Oswego and 42.6 miles from Lincoln City.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 72.9 miles (117.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.2 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 2:08 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.85 one way or $29.71 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 26.7 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 Lincoln City.
Stop Ideas Near Sheridan
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 Sheridan.
Salem station
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Albany station
Corvallis, Oregon
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lake Oswego and Lincoln City. Straight-line distance: 72.97 mi (117.44 km).
#1 Lake Oswego
A city in Clackamas County, Oregon.
| Population | 39,821 |
| Coordinates | 45.4206700, -122.6706500 |
| Altitude | 55 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Lincoln City
City in Oregon, USA
| Population | 9,170 |
| Coordinates | 44.9581600, -124.0178900 |
| Altitude | 24 |
| Country | United States |
End: Lincoln City (-124.01789, 44.95816)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 137 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 50m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 07m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 42m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 25m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 12m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 03m |
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 | $14.85 | $29.71 |
| Mid-grade | $5.34 | $16.01 | $32.03 |
| Premium | $5.57 | $16.70 | $33.40 |
| Diesel | $6.37 | $19.10 | $38.20 |
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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