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

The driving distance from Sandy, OR to Lake Oswego, OR is about 26 miles (41.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 47m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 19.9 miles (32 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 35m 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
26.05 mi
00h 47m
Flight
19.91 mi
32.05 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
19.91 mi
Kilometers
32.05 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
26.05 mi
Kilometers
41.93 km
Drive Time
00h 47m

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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 47m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lake Oswego
Sat, May 2, 1:34 PM PDT
Return by in Sandy
Sat, May 2, 2:21 PM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Sandy
2026-05-02T12:46
Arrive Lake Oswego
Sat, May 2, 1:34 PM PDT
Route Timing
00h 47m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:48 AM to 10:48 AM PDT

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

Leave by
4:54 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Sandy
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
Happy Valley
OR

City in Oregon, USA

From Sandy
13 mi
00h 23m
To Lake Oswego
13 mi
00h 23m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
72°F
Saturday

Slight Chance Light Rain

Starts
Sat, May 2 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
1 to 6 mph WNW
Destination
78°F
Today

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 2 8:00 AM PDT
Wind
5 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    5 m · 3 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Proctor Boulevard

    2325 ft · 1 min · Proctor Boulevard

  3. 3

    Continue on Mount Hood Highway

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Mount Hood Highway

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Southeast Orient Drive

    2.2 mi · 3 min · Southeast Orient Drive

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Southeast Compton Road

    3278 ft · 1 min · Southeast Compton Road

  6. 6

    Turn straight onto Southeast Highway 212

    11.8 mi · 21 min · Southeast Highway 212

  7. 7

    Turn left onto I 205 South, OR 213 South: Oregon City

    2038 ft · 52 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    3.3 mi · 4 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward OR 43: West Linn, Lake Oswego

    967 ft · 26 sec

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Willamette Drive

    3 mi · 7 min · Willamette Drive

  11. 11

    Continue on Pacific Highway

    1.4 mi · 3 min · Pacific Highway

  12. 12

    Continue on South State Street

    3097 ft · 2 min · South State Street

  13. 13

    Turn left onto A Avenue

    2118 ft · 1 min · A Avenue

  14. 14

    Turn right

    65 m · 16 sec

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Sandy 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
15 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
57.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Southeast Highway 212
11.8 mi · 45%
I 205 South
3.69 mi · 14%
Willamette Drive
3.04 mi · 12%
Southeast Orient Drive
2.21 mi · 8%
Mount Hood Highway
1.66 mi · 6%
Pacific Highway
1.37 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

Southeast Highway 212

Turn straight onto Southeast Highway 212

11.8 mi · 00h 21m

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
00h 47m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6.1 mi
19.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Happy Valley
00h 23m from Sandy
Leave By
4:54 PM PDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Light Rain leaving Sandy and Partly Sunny near Lake Oswego.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 26 miles (41.9 km) and usually takes 00h 47m 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?

Happy Valley is a useful midpoint, sitting about 13 miles from Sandy and 13 miles from Lake Oswego.

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

The direct path is about 19.9 miles (32 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.1 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:54 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.55 one way or $9.11 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Light Rain around Sandy and Partly Sunny near Lake Oswego.

Stop Ideas Near Happy Valley

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 Happy Valley and the surrounding midpoint area.
Powell's City of Books
Scenic stop 11.8 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 11.4 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
Old City Hall
Nearby stop 14 mi away

Old City Hall

Canby , OR
182 N Holly St, Canby, OR 97013
Rating 4.2/5 20 reviews Shopping mall
Hollybrook Park
Scenic stop 6.1 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 Happy Valley.

RAIL

Oregon City station

10 mi away
1757 Washington Street
RAIL

Union Station

14 mi away
800 NW Sixth Ave.
BUS

Portland, OR

14 mi away
550 NW 6th Avenue
RAIL

Vancouver station

24 mi away
1301 West 11th Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Sandy and Lake Oswego. Straight-line distance: 19.91 mi (32.05 km).

Sandy

#1 Sandy

City in Oregon, USA

Population11,566
Coordinates45.3973400, -122.2614800
Altitude299
CountryUnited States
Lake Oswego

#2 Lake Oswego

A city in Clackamas County, Oregon.

Population39,821
Coordinates45.4206700, -122.6706500
Altitude55
CountryUnited States
Start: Proctor Boulevard (-122.26148, 45.397294)
End: (-122.670933, 45.420701)

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
0.92 gal
3.48 L · about $4.55
Round trip
$9.11
1.84 gal · 6.96 L
Estimated CO2
8.2 kg one way
Round trip: 16.4 kg / 36 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.95 $4.55 $9.11
Mid-grade $5.34 $4.91 $9.82
Premium $5.57 $5.12 $10.24
Diesel $6.37 $5.86 $11.71

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 · May 02, 2026

There is no time difference between Sandy and Lake Oswego. The current time is 12:46:26.

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.