How far is Madras, OR from Lake Oswego, OR?
The driving distance from Madras, OR to Lake Oswego, OR is about 118.5 miles (190.7 km), with a travel time of about 02h 34m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 92.8 miles (149.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 08m 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 02h 34m.
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.
City in Clackamas County, Oregon, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Madras and Lake Oswego.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Madras and Lake Oswego.
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Start on 5th Street
1959 ft · 1 min · 5th Street
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Continue on Northwest Warm Springs Highway
13.3 mi · 20 min · Northwest Warm Springs Highway
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Continue on Warm Springs Highway
46.7 mi · 1 hr 4 min · Warm Springs Highway
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Continue on Mount Hood Highway
30.6 mi · 44 min · Mount Hood Highway
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Continue on Proctor Boulevard
1.2 km · 2 min · Proctor Boulevard
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Continue on Mount Hood Highway
1.7 mi · 3 min · Mount Hood Highway
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Turn right onto Southeast Orient Drive
2.2 mi · 3 min · Southeast Orient Drive
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Turn left onto Southeast Compton Road
3278 ft · 1 min · Southeast Compton Road
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Turn straight onto Southeast Highway 212
11.8 mi · 21 min · Southeast Highway 212
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Turn left onto I 205 South, OR 213 South: Oregon City
2038 ft · 52 sec
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Merge slight left
3.3 mi · 4 min
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Take the exit slight right toward OR 43: West Linn, Lake Oswego
967 ft · 26 sec
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Turn right onto Willamette Drive
3 mi · 7 min · Willamette Drive
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Continue on Pacific Highway
1.4 mi · 3 min · Pacific Highway
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Continue on South State Street
3097 ft · 2 min · South State Street
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Turn left onto A Avenue
2118 ft · 1 min · A Avenue
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Turn right
65 m · 16 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Madras and Lake Oswego.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Warm Springs Highway
Continue on Warm Springs Highway
46.7 mi · 01h 04m
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 Madras and Mostly Sunny near Lake Oswego.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Madras to Lake Oswego?
The road trip is about 118.5 miles (190.7 km) and usually takes 02h 34m 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?
Mount Hood Village is a useful midpoint, sitting about 58.7 miles from Madras and 59.8 miles from Lake Oswego.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 92.8 miles (149.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 25.7 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 1:22 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.70 one way or $41.39 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 37.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Madras and Mostly Sunny near Lake Oswego.
Stop Ideas Near Mount Hood Village
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Mount Hood Village.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Madras and Lake Oswego. Straight-line distance: 92.85 mi (149.43 km).
#1 Madras
City in Oregon, USA
| Population | 7,106 |
| Coordinates | 44.6334500, -121.1294900 |
| Altitude | 683 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Lake Oswego
A city in Clackamas County, Oregon.
| Population | 39,821 |
| Coordinates | 45.4206700, -122.6706500 |
| Altitude | 55 |
| Country | United States |
End: (-122.670933, 45.420701)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 191 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 56m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 57m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 22m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 58m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 41m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 28m |
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 | $20.70 | $41.39 |
| Mid-grade | $5.34 | $22.31 | $44.63 |
| Premium | $5.57 | $23.27 | $46.53 |
| Diesel | $6.37 | $26.61 | $53.22 |
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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