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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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Census-designated place in Clackamas County, Oregon
Route Weather Snapshot
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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.
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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
2.7 mi · 6 min · Willamette Drive
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Turn left onto Burns Street
137 m · 23 sec · Burns Street
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Turn right onto Hood Street
781 ft · 24 sec · Hood Street
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Powell's City of Books
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Gresham City Hall
Hollybrook Park
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Jennings Lodge.
Oregon City station
Union Station
Portland, OR
Vancouver station
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).
#1 Lake Oswego
A city in Clackamas County, Oregon.
| Population | 39,821 |
| Coordinates | 45.4206700, -122.6706500 |
| Altitude | 55 |
| Country | United States |
#2 West Linn
City in Oregon, USA
| Population | 26,747 |
| Coordinates | 45.3656800, -122.6123100 |
| Altitude | 41 |
| Country | United States |
End: West Linn (-122.61231, 45.36568)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 9 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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