How far is Oregon City, OR from Lake Oswego, OR?

The driving distance from Oregon City, OR to Lake Oswego, OR is about 6.3 miles (10.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 16m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 5.3 miles (8.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 33m 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
6.28 mi
00h 16m
Flight
5.36 mi
8.63 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
5.36 mi
Kilometers
8.63 km
Flight Time

Driving Distance

Road route
6.28 mi
Kilometers
10.11 km
Drive Time
00h 16m

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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 16m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lake Oswego
Wed, Apr 15, 1:49 PM PDT
Return by in Oregon City
Wed, Apr 15, 2:06 PM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Oregon City
2026-04-15T13:32
Arrive Lake Oswego
Wed, Apr 15, 1:49 PM PDT
Route Timing
00h 16m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM PDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:17 AM to 7:17 PM PDT

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

Leave by
7:56 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Oregon City
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
Jennings Lodge
OR

Census-designated place in Clackamas County, Oregon

From Oregon City
3.1 mi
00h 08m
To Lake Oswego
3.2 mi
00h 08m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
52°F
Today

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 10:00 AM PDT
Wind
6 to 10 mph WSW
Destination
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

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Oregon City and Lake Oswego.

  1. 1

    Start on 7th Street

    31 m · 10 sec · 7th Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Singer Hill Road

    977 ft · 45 sec · Singer Hill Road

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Main Street

    1003 ft · 24 sec · Main Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Oregon City Bridge

    903 ft · 31 sec · Oregon City Bridge

  5. 5

    Turn slight right onto Willamette Drive

    687 ft · 20 sec · Willamette Drive

  6. 6

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Willamette Drive

    36 m · 3 sec · Willamette Drive

  7. 7

    Exit the roundabout onto Willamette Drive

    3.2 mi · 7 min · Willamette Drive

  8. 8

    Continue on Pacific Highway

    1.4 mi · 3 min · Pacific Highway

  9. 9

    Continue on South State Street

    3097 ft · 2 min · South State Street

  10. 10

    Turn left onto A Avenue

    2118 ft · 1 min · A Avenue

  11. 11

    Turn right

    65 m · 16 sec

  12. 12

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Oregon City 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
12 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
0 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
190.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Willamette Drive
3.32 mi · 53%
Pacific Highway
1.37 mi · 22%
South State Street
0.59 mi · 9%
A Avenue
0.4 mi · 6%
Main Street
0.19 mi · 3%
Singer Hill Road
0.19 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Willamette Drive

Exit the roundabout onto Willamette Drive

3.16 mi · 00h 07m

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 16m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+1 mi
5.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Jennings Lodge
00h 08m from Oregon City
Leave By
7:56 PM PDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Oregon City and Chance Rain And Snow then Showers And Thunderstorms near Lake Oswego.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Oregon City to Lake Oswego?

The road trip is about 6.3 miles (10.1 km) and usually takes 00h 16m 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 3.1 miles from Oregon City and 3.2 miles from Lake Oswego.

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

The direct path is about 5.3 miles (8.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 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 7:56 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.09 one way or $2.18 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Oregon City and Chance Rain And Snow then Showers And Thunderstorms near Lake Oswego.

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 9.6 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 8.8 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 12.9 mi away

Gresham City Passport Office

Gresham , OR
City Hall, 1333 NW Eastman Pkwy, Gresham, OR 97030
Rating 4.4/5 11 reviews Passport office
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 Oregon City and Lake Oswego. Straight-line distance: 5.36 mi (8.63 km).

Oregon City

#1 Oregon City

City in Oregon, USA

Population37,339
Coordinates45.3573400, -122.6067600
Altitude38
CountryUnited States
Lake Oswego

#2 Lake Oswego

A city in Clackamas County, Oregon.

Population39,821
Coordinates45.4206700, -122.6706500
Altitude55
CountryUnited States
Start: 7th Street (-122.606737, 45.357188)
End: (-122.670933, 45.420701)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 10 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 12m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 09m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 07m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 06m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 05m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 04m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.22 gal
0.84 L · about $1.09
Round trip
$2.18
0.44 gal · 1.68 L
Estimated CO2
2 kg one way
Round trip: 3.9 kg / 9 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.95 $1.09 $2.18
Mid-grade $5.34 $1.17 $2.35
Premium $5.57 $1.22 $2.45
Diesel $6.37 $1.40 $2.80

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 Oregon City and Lake Oswego. The current time is 13:32:30.

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.