How far is Lake Oswego, OR from Scappoose, OR?
The driving distance from Lake Oswego, OR to Scappoose, OR is about 29 miles (46.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 48m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 25.1 miles (40.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 37m 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 00h 48m.
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.
Unincorporated community in Washington County, Oregon
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Lake Oswego and Scappoose.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lake Oswego and Scappoose.
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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 · 52 sec · North State Street
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Turn left onto Southwest Terwilliger Boulevard
1.1 km · 1 min · Southwest Terwilliger Boulevard
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Continue on South Terwilliger Boulevard
1.6 mi · 3 min · South Terwilliger Boulevard
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward South Terwilliger Boulevard
38 m · 3 sec · South Terwilliger Boulevard
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Exit the roundabout onto South Terwilliger Boulevard
60 m · 5 sec · South Terwilliger Boulevard
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Continue on Southwest Terwilliger Boulevard
1.4 mi · 3 min · Southwest Terwilliger Boulevard
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 5 North
1847 ft · 47 sec
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Merge slight left onto Terwilliger Curves
2.2 mi · 3 min · Terwilliger Curves
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Keep slight left to continue on Stadium Freeway
2.7 mi · 4 min · Stadium Freeway
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Take the exit slight left toward US 30 West: Saint Helens
2400 ft · 45 sec
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Continue straight
18.9 mi · 30 min
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Columbia River Highway
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Lake Oswego and Scappoose.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
US 30 West
Continue straight
18.9 mi · 00h 30m
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 Scappoose.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Lake Oswego to Scappoose?
The road trip is about 29 miles (46.6 km) and usually takes 00h 48m 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?
Cedar Mill is a useful midpoint, sitting about 14.5 miles from Lake Oswego and 14.5 miles from Scappoose.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 25.1 miles (40.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.9 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 4:52 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.05 one way or $10.10 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Lake Oswego and Mostly Sunny near Scappoose.
Stop Ideas Near Cedar Mill
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Powell's City of Books
Vancouver Planning & Zoning
City Hall/SW 5th & Jefferson
Sunrise Park (City Of Tigard park)
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Cedar Mill.
Portland, OR
Union Station
Vancouver station
Oregon City station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lake Oswego and Scappoose. Straight-line distance: 25.13 mi (40.44 km).
#1 Lake Oswego
A city in Clackamas County, Oregon.
| Population | 39,821 |
| Coordinates | 45.4206700, -122.6706500 |
| Altitude | 55 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Scappoose
City in Oregon, USA
| Population | 7,618 |
| Coordinates | 45.7542800, -122.8776000 |
| Altitude | 19 |
| Country | United States |
End: Scappoose (-122.8776, 45.75428)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 47 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 57m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 43m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 34m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 28m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 24m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 21m |
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 | $5.05 | $10.10 |
| Mid-grade | $5.34 | $5.44 | $10.89 |
| Premium | $5.57 | $5.68 | $11.35 |
| Diesel | $6.37 | $6.49 | $12.99 |
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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