How far is Lake Oswego, OR from Madras, OR?
The driving distance from Lake Oswego, OR to Madras, OR is about 117.6 miles (189.3 km), with a travel time of about 02h 59m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 92.8 miles (149.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 58m 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 02h 59m.
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 Clackamas County, Oregon, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Lake Oswego and Madras.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lake Oswego and Madras.
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Start on the route
65 m · 21 sec
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Turn left onto A Avenue
2125 ft · 1 min · A Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn right onto North State Street
3023 ft · 2 min · North State Street
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Continue on Pacific Highway
1.4 mi · 3 min · Pacific Highway
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Continue on Willamette Drive
3.1 mi · 7 min · Willamette Drive
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 205 North
1179 ft · 29 sec
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Merge slight left onto Abernethy Bridge
3.6 mi · 5 min · Abernethy Bridge
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Take the exit slight right toward OR 212 East: Damascus, Estacada
1039 ft · 28 sec
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Turn right onto Southeast Highway 212
11.5 mi · 21 min · Southeast Highway 212
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Take the exit slight right
1340 ft · 22 sec
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Take the exit straight
1327 ft · 36 sec
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Merge slight left onto Mount Hood Highway
3.7 mi · 6 min · Mount Hood Highway
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Continue on Pioneer Boulevard
1.5 km · 3 min · Pioneer Boulevard
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Continue on Mount Hood Highway
30.6 mi · 44 min · Mount Hood Highway
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Continue on Warm Springs Highway
46.7 mi · 1 hr 4 min · Warm Springs Highway
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Continue on Northwest Warm Springs Highway
13.2 mi · 19 min · Northwest Warm Springs Highway
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Turn left onto Northeast Poplar Street
102 m · 16 sec · Northeast Poplar Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Northeast 6th Street
129 m · 16 sec · Northeast 6th Street
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Turn left onto Northeast Oak Street
77 m · 9 sec · Northeast Oak Street
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Turn right onto Northeast 7th Street
2623 ft · 1 min · Northeast 7th Street
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Turn right onto Southeast E Street
536 ft · 26 sec · Southeast E Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto 5th Street
122 m · 14 sec · 5th Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · 5th Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Lake Oswego and Madras.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Warm Springs Highway
Continue on Warm Springs Highway
46.7 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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Lake Oswego and Mostly Sunny near Madras.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Lake Oswego to Madras?
The road trip is about 117.6 miles (189.3 km) and usually takes 02h 59m 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?
Mount Hood Village is a useful midpoint, sitting about 58.7 miles from Lake Oswego and 58.9 miles from Madras.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 92.8 miles (149.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 24.8 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 12:32 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.55 one way or $41.09 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 36.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Lake Oswego and Mostly Sunny near Madras.
Stop Ideas Near Mount Hood Village
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 Mount Hood Village.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lake Oswego and Madras. Straight-line distance: 92.85 mi (149.43 km).
#1 Lake Oswego
A city in Clackamas County, Oregon.
| Population | 39,821 |
| Coordinates | 45.4206700, -122.6706500 |
| Altitude | 55 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Madras
City in Oregon, USA
| Population | 7,106 |
| Coordinates | 44.6334500, -121.1294900 |
| Altitude | 683 |
| Country | United States |
End: Madras (-121.12949, 44.63345)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 189 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 55m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 56m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 21m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 57m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 40m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 28m |
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 | $20.55 | $41.09 |
| Mid-grade | $5.34 | $22.15 | $44.31 |
| Premium | $5.57 | $23.10 | $46.20 |
| Diesel | $6.37 | $26.42 | $52.84 |
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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