How far is Lake Oswego, OR from Ontario, OR?
The driving distance from Lake Oswego, OR to Ontario, OR is about 382.8 miles (616.1 km), with a travel time of about 07h 08m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 296.2 miles (476.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 14h 17m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM PDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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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 07h 08m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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.
Chance Light Rain
Rain Showers Likely
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Lake Oswego and Ontario.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lake Oswego and Ontario.
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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
158.1 mi · 2 hr 56 min · Columbia River Highway
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Continue on Old Oregon Trail Highway
208.8 mi · 3 hr 45 min · Old Oregon Trail Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 30 BUS: Ontario, T.V.C.C.
1689 ft · 42 sec
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Turn right onto East Idaho Avenue
1 km · 1 min · East Idaho Avenue
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Turn left onto South Oregon Street
8 m · 1 sec · South Oregon Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South Oregon Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Lake Oswego and Ontario.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
Old Oregon Trail Highway
Continue on Old Oregon Trail Highway
209 mi · 03h 45m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
Better with a longer stop
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
Chance Light Rain leaving Lake Oswego and Rain Showers Likely near Ontario.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Lake Oswego to Ontario?
The road trip is about 382.8 miles (616.1 km) and usually takes 07h 08m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Stanfield is a useful midpoint, sitting about 191.1 miles from Lake Oswego and 191.8 miles from Ontario.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 296.2 miles (476.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 86.6 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 7:30 AM PDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $66.89 one way or $133.78 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 120.1 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Lake Oswego and Ontario, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Light Rain around Lake Oswego and Rain Showers Likely near Ontario.
Stop Ideas Near Stanfield
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 Stanfield.
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Pasco Intermodal Train Station
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La Grande, Oregon
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lake Oswego and Ontario. Straight-line distance: 296.21 mi (476.71 km).
#1 Lake Oswego
A city in Clackamas County, Oregon.
| Population | 39,821 |
| Coordinates | 45.4206700, -122.6706500 |
| Altitude | 55 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Ontario
City in Oregon, USA
| Population | 11,140 |
| Coordinates | 44.0265500, -116.9629400 |
| Altitude | 656 |
| Country | United States |
End: Ontario (-116.96294, 44.02655)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 616 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 12h 45m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 09h 34m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 07h 39m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 06h 22m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 05h 28m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 46m |
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 | $66.89 | $133.78 |
| Mid-grade | $5.34 | $72.12 | $144.23 |
| Premium | $5.57 | $75.20 | $150.39 |
| Diesel | $6.37 | $86.00 | $172.01 |
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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