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

The driving distance from Roseburg, OR to Lake Oswego, OR is about 173.5 miles (279.3 km), with a travel time of about 02h 51m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 155.8 miles (250.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 42m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
173.55 mi
02h 51m
Flight
155.86 mi
250.84 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
155.86 mi
Kilometers
250.84 km
Flight Time
00h 18m

Driving Distance

Road route
173.55 mi
Kilometers
279.3 km
Drive Time
02h 51m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 51m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lake Oswego
Sat, Apr 11, 1:26 PM PDT
Return by in Roseburg
Sat, Apr 11, 4:17 PM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Roseburg
2026-04-11T10:35
Arrive Lake Oswego
Sat, Apr 11, 1:26 PM PDT
Route Timing
02h 51m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:51 AM to 12:51 PM PDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
12:48 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Roseburg
9:30 PM PDT
Morning start is best

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.

Mid-route stop
Harrisburg
OR

City in Oregon, USA

From Roseburg
86 mi
01h 25m
To Lake Oswego
87.6 mi
01h 25m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
43°F
Saturday Night

Rain Showers

Starts
Sat, Apr 11 11:00 AM PDT
Wind
3 mph W
Destination
47°F
Saturday Night

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Sat, Apr 11 11:00 AM PDT
Wind
7 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Northeast Winchester Street

    1893 ft · 38 sec · Northeast Winchester Street

  2. 2

    Turn straight onto Northeast Stephens Street

    2435 ft · 49 sec · Northeast Stephens Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Northeast Garden Valley Boulevard

    1435 ft · 28 sec · Northeast Garden Valley Boulevard

  4. 4

    Continue on Northwest Garden Valley Boulevard

    1445 ft · 27 sec · Northwest Garden Valley Boulevard

  5. 5

    Take the ramp right

    1457 ft · 36 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    165.7 mi · 3 hr 13 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward Carman Drive

    1236 ft · 26 sec

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Upper Boones Ferry Road

    48 m · 4 sec · Upper Boones Ferry Road

  9. 9

    Continue on Carman Drive

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Carman Drive

  10. 10

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Meadows and Carman Circle

    28 m · 5 sec · Carman Drive

  11. 11

    Exit the rotary onto Carman Drive

    152 m · 22 sec · Carman Drive

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Kruse Way

    2325 ft · 1 min · Kruse Way

  13. 13

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Boones Ferry Road

    1.1 km · 1 min · Boones Ferry Road

  14. 14

    Turn slight right

    546 ft · 13 sec

  15. 15

    Turn straight onto Country Club Road

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Country Club Road

  16. 16

    Continue on A Avenue

    1157 ft · 38 sec · A Avenue

  17. 17

    Turn left

    65 m · 16 sec

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
18 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Northwest Garden Valley Boulevard
166 mi · 96%
Country Club Road
1.62 mi · 1%
Carman Drive
1.43 mi · 1%
Boones Ferry Road
0.69 mi
Northeast Stephens Street
0.46 mi
Kruse Way
0.44 mi
Longest Stretch

Northwest Garden Valley Boulevard

Merge slight left

166 mi · 03h 13m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
02h 51m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 42m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+17.7 mi
155.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Harrisburg
01h 25m from Roseburg
Leave By
12:48 PM PDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Rain Showers leaving Roseburg and Rain Showers Likely near Lake Oswego.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 173.5 miles (279.3 km) and usually takes 02h 51m 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?

Harrisburg is a useful midpoint, sitting about 86 miles from Roseburg and 87.6 miles from Lake Oswego.

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

The direct path is about 155.8 miles (250.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 17.7 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 12:48 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $30.30 one way or $60.60 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 54.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers around Roseburg and Rain Showers Likely near Lake Oswego.

Stop Ideas Near Harrisburg

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Harrisburg, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Eugene–Springfield

25 mi away
433 Willamette Street
BUS

Eugene, OR

26 mi away
987 Pearl Street
BUS

University of Oregon

27 mi away
1320 East 15th Avenue
BUS

Corvallis, Oregon

33 mi away
153 NW 4th Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Roseburg and Lake Oswego. Straight-line distance: 155.86 mi (250.84 km).

Roseburg

#1 Roseburg

City in Oregon, USA

Population23,493
Coordinates43.2165000, -123.3417400
Altitude147
CountryUnited States
Lake Oswego

#2 Lake Oswego

A city in Clackamas County, Oregon.

Population39,821
Coordinates45.4206700, -122.6706500
Altitude55
CountryUnited States
Start: Northeast Winchester Street (-123.341771, 43.216486)
End: (-122.670933, 45.420701)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 279 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 46m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 20m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 28m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 53m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 28m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 09m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.12 gal
23.18 L · about $30.30
Round trip
$60.60
12.24 gal · 46.36 L
Estimated CO2
54.4 kg one way
Round trip: 108.8 kg / 240 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.95 $30.30 $60.60
Mid-grade $5.34 $32.67 $65.34
Premium $5.57 $34.06 $68.13
Diesel $6.37 $38.96 $77.92

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 11, 2026

There is no time difference between Roseburg and Lake Oswego. The current time is 10:35:14.

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.