How far is Lake Oswego, OR from West Linn, OR?

The driving distance from Lake Oswego, OR to West Linn, OR is about 5.3 miles (8.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 13m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 4.7 miles (7.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 26m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
5.33 mi
00h 13m
Flight
4.74 mi
7.63 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
4.74 mi
Kilometers
7.63 km
Flight Time

Driving Distance

Road route
5.33 mi
Kilometers
8.58 km
Drive Time
00h 13m

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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 00h 13m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in West Linn
Tue, May 12, 7:18 PM PDT
Return by in Lake Oswego
Tue, May 12, 7:31 PM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lake Oswego
2026-05-12T19:05
Arrive West Linn
Tue, May 12, 7:18 PM PDT
Route Timing
00h 13m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM PDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:13 AM to 7:13 PM PDT

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

Leave by
8:04 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

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.

Mid-route stop
Jennings Lodge
OR

Census-designated place in Clackamas County, Oregon

From Lake Oswego
2.7 mi
00h 06m
To West Linn
2.7 mi
00h 06m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
85°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
3 to 7 mph NW
Destination
83°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
1 to 10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Lake Oswego and West Linn.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    65 m · 21 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left onto A Avenue

    2125 ft · 1 min · A Avenue

  3. 3

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

    3023 ft · 2 min · North State Street

  4. 4

    Continue on Pacific Highway

    1.4 mi · 3 min · Pacific Highway

  5. 5

    Continue on Willamette Drive

    2.7 mi · 6 min · Willamette Drive

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Burns Street

    137 m · 23 sec · Burns Street

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Hood Street

    781 ft · 24 sec · Hood Street

  8. 8

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Hood Street

Car Route Details

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

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
8 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
150.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Willamette Drive
2.72 mi · 51%
Pacific Highway
1.36 mi · 26%
North State Street
0.57 mi · 11%
A Avenue
0.4 mi · 8%
Hood Street
0.15 mi · 3%
Burns Street
0.09 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Willamette Drive

Continue on Willamette Drive

2.72 mi · 00h 06m

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 13m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+0.6 mi
4.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Jennings Lodge
00h 06m from Lake Oswego
Leave By
8:04 PM PDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Lake Oswego and Mostly Sunny near West Linn.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Lake Oswego to West Linn?

The road trip is about 5.3 miles (8.6 km) and usually takes 00h 13m 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?

Jennings Lodge is a useful midpoint, sitting about 2.7 miles from Lake Oswego and 2.7 miles from West Linn.

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

The direct path is about 4.7 miles (7.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 0.6 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:04 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $0.94 one way or $1.88 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 1.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Lake Oswego and Mostly Sunny near West Linn.

Stop Ideas Near Jennings Lodge

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 Jennings Lodge and the surrounding midpoint area.
Powell's City of Books
Scenic stop 9.2 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 8.4 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
Gresham City Hall
Nearby stop 12.9 mi away

Gresham City Hall

Gresham , OR
Gresham, OR 97030
Rating 4.6/5 7 reviews Light rail station
Hollybrook Park
Scenic stop 11.7 mi away

Hollybrook Park

Gresham , OR
535 SW Birdsdale Dr, Gresham, OR 97080, United States
Rating 4.5/5 88 reviews City park,Tourist attraction

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Jennings Lodge.

RAIL

Oregon City station

3 mi away
1757 Washington Street
RAIL

Union Station

16 mi away
800 NW Sixth Ave.
BUS

Portland, OR

16 mi away
550 NW 6th Avenue
RAIL

Vancouver station

27 mi away
1301 West 11th Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Lake Oswego and West Linn. Straight-line distance: 4.74 mi (7.63 km).

Lake Oswego

#1 Lake Oswego

A city in Clackamas County, Oregon.

Population39,821
Coordinates45.4206700, -122.6706500
Altitude55
CountryUnited States
West Linn

#2 West Linn

City in Oregon, USA

Population26,747
Coordinates45.3656800, -122.6123100
Altitude41
CountryUnited States
Start: Lake Oswego (-122.67065, 45.42067)
End: West Linn (-122.61231, 45.36568)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 9 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 10m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 07m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 06m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 05m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 04m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 03m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.19 gal
0.71 L · about $0.94
Round trip
$1.88
0.38 gal · 1.42 L
Estimated CO2
1.7 kg one way
Round trip: 3.4 kg / 7 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.95 $0.94 $1.88
Mid-grade $5.34 $1.01 $2.03
Premium $5.57 $1.06 $2.12
Diesel $6.37 $1.21 $2.42

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 · May 13, 2026

There is no time difference between Lake Oswego and West Linn. The current time is 19:05:02.

Distance to Other Cities

Planning a road trip? See the full trip guide on Trip.ovh — stops, fuel costs, weather, and departure timing.

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