How far is Oak Grove, OR from Lake Oswego, OR?

The driving distance from Oak Grove, OR to Lake Oswego, OR is about 9.6 miles (15.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 22m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 1.5 miles (2.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 44m 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
9.56 mi
00h 22m
Flight
1.5 mi
2.42 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
1.5 mi
Kilometers
2.42 km
Flight Time

Driving Distance

Road route
9.56 mi
Kilometers
15.38 km
Drive Time
00h 22m

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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 22m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lake Oswego
Thu, Apr 16, 9:05 AM PDT
Return by in Oak Grove
Thu, Apr 16, 9:27 AM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Oak Grove
2026-04-16T08:42
Arrive Lake Oswego
Thu, Apr 16, 9:05 AM PDT
Route Timing
00h 22m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM PDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:22 AM to 7:22 PM PDT

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

Leave by
7:46 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Oak Grove
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
Milwaukie
OR

City in Oregon, United State

From Oak Grove
4.3 mi
00h 11m
To Lake Oswego
5.3 mi
00h 11m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
54°F
Thursday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
7 mph SW
Destination
55°F
Thursday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
7 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Oak Grove and Lake Oswego.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    25 m · 10 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left

    23 m · 11 sec

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Southeast Rupert Drive

    27 m · 6 sec · Southeast Rupert Drive

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Southeast Oak Grove Boulevard

    1343 ft · 59 sec · Southeast Oak Grove Boulevard

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Southeast River Road

    1.5 mi · 4 min · Southeast River Road

  6. 6

    Continue on Southeast McLoughlin Boulevard

    3031 ft · 2 min · Southeast McLoughlin Boulevard

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Southeast 17th Avenue

    1.4 mi · 4 min · Southeast 17th Avenue

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Southeast Tacoma Street

    1.1 km · 2 min · Southeast Tacoma Street

  9. 9

    Continue on Sellwood Bridge

    2019 ft · 1 min · Sellwood Bridge

  10. 10

    Turn left onto OR-43 South

    980 ft · 34 sec

  11. 11

    Turn straight onto South Macadam Avenue

    1.1 km · 1 min · South Macadam Avenue

  12. 12

    Continue on South Riverside Drive

    2.2 mi · 4 min · South Riverside Drive

  13. 13

    Continue on North State Street

    1511 ft · 53 sec · North State Street

  14. 14

    Turn right onto B Avenue

    2111 ft · 1 min · B Avenue

  15. 15

    Turn left

    80 m · 19 sec

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
16 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
166.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
South Riverside Drive
2.17 mi · 23%
Southeast River Road
1.5 mi · 16%
Southeast 17th Avenue
1.36 mi · 14%
South Macadam Avenue
0.69 mi · 7%
Southeast Tacoma Street
0.68 mi · 7%
Southeast McLoughlin Boulevard
0.57 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

South Riverside Drive

Continue on South Riverside Drive

2.17 mi · 00h 04m

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 22m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8.1 mi
1.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Milwaukie
00h 11m from Oak Grove
Leave By
7:46 PM PDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Oak Grove and Chance Rain Showers near Lake Oswego.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Oak Grove to Lake Oswego?

The road trip is about 9.6 miles (15.4 km) and usually takes 00h 22m 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?

Milwaukie is a useful midpoint, sitting about 4.3 miles from Oak Grove and 5.3 miles from Lake Oswego.

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

The direct path is about 1.5 miles (2.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.1 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 7:46 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.68 one way or $3.37 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Oak Grove and Chance Rain Showers near Lake Oswego.

Stop Ideas Near Milwaukie

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 Milwaukie and the surrounding midpoint area.
Powell's City of Books
Scenic stop 4.2 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 3.5 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 3 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 10.7 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 Milwaukie.

BUS

Portland, OR

9 mi away
550 NW 6th Avenue
RAIL

Union Station

10 mi away
800 NW Sixth Ave.
RAIL

Oregon City station

10 mi away
1757 Washington Street
RAIL

Vancouver station

21 mi away
1301 West 11th Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Oak Grove and Lake Oswego. Straight-line distance: 1.5 mi (2.42 km).

Photo coming soon

#1 Oak Grove

Town in West Carroll Parish, Louisiana

Population16,629
Coordinates45.4167900, -122.6400900
Altitude55
CountryUnited States
Lake Oswego

#2 Lake Oswego

A city in Clackamas County, Oregon.

Population39,821
Coordinates45.4206700, -122.6706500
Altitude55
CountryUnited States
Start: (-122.639975, 45.416788)
End: (-122.670933, 45.420701)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 15 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 19m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 14m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 11m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 09m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 08m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 07m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.34 gal
1.28 L · about $1.68
Round trip
$3.37
0.68 gal · 2.56 L
Estimated CO2
3 kg one way
Round trip: 6 kg / 13 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.95 $1.68 $3.37
Mid-grade $5.34 $1.81 $3.63
Premium $5.57 $1.89 $3.78
Diesel $6.37 $2.16 $4.33

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 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Oak Grove and Lake Oswego. The current time is 08:42:57.

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.