How far is Lake Oswego, OR from Troutdale, OR?

The driving distance from Lake Oswego, OR to Troutdale, OR is about 23.4 miles (37.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 37m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 16 miles (25.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 15m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM PDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
23.44 mi
00h 37m
Flight
15.99 mi
25.73 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
15.99 mi
Kilometers
25.73 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
23.44 mi
Kilometers
37.72 km
Drive Time
00h 37m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 37m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Troutdale
Wed, Apr 15, 8:42 AM PDT
Return by in Lake Oswego
Wed, Apr 15, 9:20 AM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lake Oswego
2026-04-15T08:04
Arrive Troutdale
Wed, Apr 15, 8:42 AM PDT
Route Timing
00h 37m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM PDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:38 AM to 7:38 PM PDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:14 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Lake Oswego
10:00 PM PDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Maywood Park
OR

City in Oregon, USA

From Lake Oswego
11.7 mi
00h 18m
To Troutdale
11.7 mi
00h 18m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
51°F
Wednesday

Chance Rain And Snow then Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
6 to 12 mph WSW
Destination
50°F
Wednesday

Chance Rain And Snow then Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
3 to 15 mph W

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Lake Oswego and Troutdale.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Lake Oswego and Troutdale.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    28 m · 9 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right

    48 m · 17 sec

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Sixth Street

    53 m · 10 sec · Sixth Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto B Avenue

    1952 ft · 1 min · B Avenue

  5. 5

    At the end of the road, turn left onto North State Street

    1509 ft · 48 sec · North State Street

  6. 6

    Continue on Riverside Drive

    2.2 mi · 4 min · Riverside Drive

  7. 7

    Continue on South Macadam Avenue

    3.4 mi · 7 min · South Macadam Avenue

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on I 5 North, I 84 East: Seattle

    1177 ft · 27 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Seattle

    1.3 km · 1 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward I 84 East, US 30 East: The Dalles, Portland Airport

    1011 ft · 17 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on I 84 East, US 30 East: Portland Airport, The Dalles

    1.5 km · 1 min

  12. 12

    Continue on Banfield Freeway

    6.6 mi · 9 min · Banfield Freeway

  13. 13

    Continue on Columbia River Highway

    7.2 mi · 9 min · Columbia River Highway

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward Marine Drive, 257th Avenue

    1326 ft · 30 sec

  15. 15

    Continue on Northwest Frontage Road

    2344 ft · 57 sec · Northwest Frontage Road

  16. 16

    Keep slight right to continue on Graham Road

    1428 ft · 44 sec · Graham Road

  17. 17

    Turn left onto West Historic Columbia River Highway

    573 ft · 28 sec · West Historic Columbia River Highway

  18. 18

    Turn right onto South Buxton Road

    159 m · 16 sec · South Buxton Road

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Southeast 3rd Street

    83 m · 12 sec · Southeast 3rd Street

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Southeast 3rd Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Lake Oswego and Troutdale.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
20 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
85.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Columbia River Highway
7.22 mi · 31%
Banfield Freeway
6.56 mi · 28%
South Macadam Avenue
3.37 mi · 14%
Riverside Drive
2.17 mi · 9%
I 84 East
1.11 mi · 5%
Seattle
0.82 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Columbia River Highway

Continue on Columbia River Highway

7.22 mi · 00h 09m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 37m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7.4 mi
16 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Maywood Park
00h 18m from Lake Oswego
Leave By
7:14 PM PDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Chance Rain And Snow then Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Lake Oswego and Chance Rain And Snow then Showers And Thunderstorms near Troutdale.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Lake Oswego to Troutdale?

The road trip is about 23.4 miles (37.7 km) and usually takes 00h 37m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Maywood Park is a useful midpoint, sitting about 11.7 miles from Lake Oswego and 11.7 miles from Troutdale.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 16 miles (25.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.4 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:14 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.11 one way or $8.22 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain And Snow then Showers And Thunderstorms around Lake Oswego and Chance Rain And Snow then Showers And Thunderstorms near Troutdale.

Stop Ideas Near Maywood Park

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Maywood Park and the surrounding midpoint area.
Powell's City of Books
Scenic stop 4 mi away

Powell's City of Books

Portland , OR
1005 W Burnside St, Portland, OR 97209, United States
Rating 4.9/5 26,171 reviews Tourist attraction,Rare book store,Book store,Used book store
City of Portland: Archives and Records Management
Meeting point 4.2 mi away

City of Portland: Archives and Records Management

Portland , OR
1800 SW 6th Ave #550, Portland, OR 97201, United States
Rating 5.0/5 3 reviews Government office
Stop photo coming soon
Nearby stop 8.2 mi away

Lake Oswego Fire Dept. Station 214

Lake Oswego , OR
300 B Ave, Lake Oswego, OR 97034, United States
Rating 5.0/5 3 reviews Fire station
Oregon-Washington Bridge
Scenic stop 7.1 mi away

Oregon-Washington Bridge

Vancouver , WA
I-5 Bridge, I-5, Vancouver, WA 98660
Rating 5.0/5 1 reviews Tourist attraction

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Maywood Park.

BUS

Portland, OR

9 mi away
550 NW 6th Avenue
RAIL

Union Station

9 mi away
800 NW Sixth Ave.
RAIL

Vancouver station

13 mi away
1301 West 11th Street
RAIL

Oregon City station

21 mi away
1757 Washington Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Lake Oswego and Troutdale. Straight-line distance: 15.99 mi (25.73 km).

Lake Oswego

#1 Lake Oswego

A city in Clackamas County, Oregon.

Population39,821
Coordinates45.4206700, -122.6706500
Altitude55
CountryUnited States
Troutdale

#2 Troutdale

City in Oregon, USA

Population16,403
Coordinates45.5392900, -122.3873100
Altitude39
CountryUnited States
Start: Lake Oswego (-122.67065, 45.42067)
End: Troutdale (-122.38731, 45.53929)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 38 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 46m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 35m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 28m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 23m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 20m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 17m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.83 gal
3.13 L · about $4.11
Round trip
$8.22
1.66 gal · 6.26 L
Estimated CO2
7.4 kg one way
Round trip: 14.8 kg / 33 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.95 $4.11 $8.22
Mid-grade $5.34 $4.43 $8.86
Premium $5.57 $4.62 $9.24
Diesel $6.37 $5.28 $10.57

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Oregon · Apr 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Lake Oswego and Troutdale. The current time is 08:04:46.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.