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

The driving distance from Lake Oswego, OR to Woodburn, OR is about 26.3 miles (42.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 37m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 21.1 miles (34 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
26.27 mi
00h 37m
Flight
21.14 mi
34.02 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
21.14 mi
Kilometers
34.02 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
26.27 mi
Kilometers
42.27 km
Drive Time
00h 37m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 37m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Woodburn
Wed, Apr 15, 12:36 PM PDT
Return by in Lake Oswego
Wed, Apr 15, 1:14 PM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lake Oswego
2026-04-15T11:59
Arrive Woodburn
Wed, Apr 15, 12:36 PM 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
Wilsonville
OR

City in Oregon, USA

From Lake Oswego
13.1 mi
00h 18m
To Woodburn
13.1 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

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
6 to 14 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    65 m · 18 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto A Avenue

    1156 ft · 35 sec · A Avenue

  3. 3

    Continue on Country Club Road

    1178 ft · 27 sec · Country Club Road

  4. 4

    Continue on Country Club Road

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Country Club Road

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Boones Ferry Road

    1.2 km · 1 min · Boones Ferry Road

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Kruse Way

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Kruse Way

  7. 7

    Take the ramp left toward I 5 South: Salem

    2171 ft · 41 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    19.7 mi · 23 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward OR 214, OR 219: Woodburn, Silverton

    1629 ft · 33 sec

  10. 10

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Newberg Highway

    1.1 mi · 3 min · Newberg Highway

  11. 11

    Turn right onto North Settlemier Avenue

    798 ft · 29 sec · North Settlemier Avenue

  12. 12

    Turn left onto West Lincoln Street

    1753 ft · 50 sec · West Lincoln Street

  13. 13

    Turn right

    43 m · 10 sec

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
14 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
53.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 5 South
20.1 mi · 77%
Country Club Road
1.69 mi · 6%
Kruse Way
1.51 mi · 6%
Newberg Highway
1.13 mi · 4%
Boones Ferry Road
0.73 mi · 3%
West Lincoln Street
0.33 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 5 South

Merge slight left

19.7 mi · 00h 23m

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
+5.2 mi
21.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Wilsonville
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 Showers And Thunderstorms near Woodburn.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 26.3 miles (42.3 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?

Wilsonville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 13.1 miles from Lake Oswego and 13.1 miles from Woodburn.

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

The direct path is about 21.1 miles (34 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.2 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 $4.60 one way or $9.21 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.3 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 Showers And Thunderstorms near Woodburn.

Stop Ideas Near Wilsonville

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 Wilsonville and the surrounding midpoint area.
Sunrise Park (City Of Tigard park)
Scenic stop 9.1 mi away

Sunrise Park (City Of Tigard park)

Tigard , OR
14905 SW Sunrise Ln, Tigard, OR 97224, United States
Rating 4.4/5 35 reviews Park
Tigard City Hall
Meeting point 9 mi away

Tigard City Hall

Tigard , OR
13125 SW Hall Blvd, Tigard, OR 97223
Rating 3.7/5 13 reviews City government office
Old City Hall
Nearby stop 4.2 mi away

Old City Hall

Canby , OR
182 N Holly St, Canby, OR 97013
Rating 4.2/5 20 reviews Shopping mall
Willamette Falls Heritage Foundation
Scenic stop 8.7 mi away

Willamette Falls Heritage Foundation

West Linn , OR
West Linn, OR 97068
Rating 4.1/5 21 reviews Non-profit organization,Tourist attraction

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Wilsonville.

RAIL

Oregon City station

16 mi away
1757 Washington Street
BUS

Woodburn, OR

18 mi away
2900 Tom Tennant Drive
BUS

Portland, OR

26 mi away
550 NW 6th Avenue
RAIL

Union Station

27 mi away
800 NW Sixth Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Lake Oswego and Woodburn. Straight-line distance: 21.14 mi (34.02 km).

Lake Oswego

#1 Lake Oswego

A city in Clackamas County, Oregon.

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

#2 Woodburn

City in Oregon, USA

Population26,175
Coordinates45.1437300, -122.8553700
Altitude57
CountryUnited States
Start: Lake Oswego (-122.67065, 45.42067)
End: Woodburn (-122.85537, 45.14373)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 42 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 52m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 39m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 31m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 26m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 22m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 19m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.93 gal
3.51 L · about $4.60
Round trip
$9.21
1.86 gal · 7.02 L
Estimated CO2
8.3 kg one way
Round trip: 16.5 kg / 36 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.95 $4.60 $9.21
Mid-grade $5.34 $4.96 $9.93
Premium $5.57 $5.18 $10.35
Diesel $6.37 $5.92 $11.84

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 Woodburn. The current time is 11:59:08.

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.