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

The driving distance from Silverton, OR to Lake Oswego, OR is about 36.4 miles (58.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 53m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 29.2 miles (47 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 47m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
36.34 mi
00h 53m
Flight
29.23 mi
47.04 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
29.23 mi
Kilometers
47.04 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
36.34 mi
Kilometers
58.48 km
Drive Time
00h 53m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 53m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lake Oswego
Tue, May 12, 6:40 PM PDT
Return by in Silverton
Tue, May 12, 7:33 PM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Silverton
2026-05-12T17:46
Arrive Lake Oswego
Tue, May 12, 6:40 PM PDT
Route Timing
00h 53m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:54 AM to 10:54 AM PDT

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

Leave by
4:42 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Silverton
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
Donald
OR

City in Oregon, USA

From Silverton
18.6 mi
00h 26m
To Lake Oswego
17.7 mi
00h 26m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
85°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
1 to 5 mph NW
Destination
85°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
3 to 7 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on West Main Street

    97 m · 16 sec · West Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto North 1st Street

    1.5 km · 2 min · North 1st Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Wilco Highway Northeast

    3.5 mi · 5 min · Wilco Highway Northeast

  4. 4

    Continue on North Main Street

    1 km · 2 min · North Main Street

  5. 5

    Continue on Wilco Highway Northeast

    5.8 mi · 8 min · Wilco Highway Northeast

  6. 6

    Continue on Silverton Road

    1124 ft · 27 sec · Silverton Road

  7. 7

    Turn slight right onto Young Street

    1.4 km · 2 min · Young Street

  8. 8

    Continue on Garfield Street

    1488 ft · 42 sec · Garfield Street

  9. 9

    Turn right onto North Settlemier Avenue

    126 m · 21 sec · North Settlemier Avenue

  10. 10

    Turn left onto West Hayes Street

    1.2 km · 2 min · West Hayes Street

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Evergreen Road

    1297 ft · 28 sec · Evergreen Road

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Newberg Highway

    132 m · 18 sec · Newberg Highway

  13. 13

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 5 North: Portland

    19.3 mi · 23 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward Carman Drive

    1236 ft · 26 sec

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Upper Boones Ferry Road

    48 m · 4 sec · Upper Boones Ferry Road

  16. 16

    Continue on Carman Drive

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Carman Drive

  17. 17

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

    28 m · 5 sec · Carman Drive

  18. 18

    Exit the rotary onto Carman Drive

    152 m · 22 sec · Carman Drive

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Kruse Way

    2325 ft · 1 min · Kruse Way

  20. 20

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

    1.1 km · 1 min · Boones Ferry Road

  21. 21

    Turn slight right

    546 ft · 13 sec

  22. 22

    Turn straight onto Country Club Road

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Country Club Road

  23. 23

    Continue on A Avenue

    1157 ft · 38 sec · A Avenue

  24. 24

    Turn left

    65 m · 16 sec

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
25 steps
14 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
0 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
68.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 5 North
19.3 mi · 53%
Wilco Highway Northeast
9.31 mi · 26%
Country Club Road
1.62 mi · 4%
Carman Drive
1.43 mi · 4%
North 1st Street
0.92 mi · 3%
Young Street
0.85 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

I 5 North

Take the ramp slight right toward I 5 North: Portland

19.3 mi · 00h 23m

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 53m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7.2 mi
29.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Donald
00h 26m from Silverton
Leave By
4:42 PM PDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Silverton 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 Silverton to Lake Oswego?

The road trip is about 36.4 miles (58.5 km) and usually takes 00h 53m 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?

Donald is a useful midpoint, sitting about 18.6 miles from Silverton and 17.7 miles from Lake Oswego.

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

The direct path is about 29.2 miles (47 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.2 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 4:42 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.34 one way or $12.67 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Silverton and Mostly Sunny near Lake Oswego.

Stop Ideas Near Donald

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 Donald and the surrounding midpoint area.
Sunrise Park (City Of Tigard park)
Scenic stop 14.2 mi away

Sunrise Park (City Of Tigard park)

Tigard , OR
14905 SW Sunrise Ln, Tigard, OR 97224, United States
Rating 4.4/5 35 reviews Park
Tigard City Hall
Meeting point 14.8 mi away

Tigard City Hall

Tigard , OR
13125 SW Hall Blvd, Tigard, OR 97223
Rating 3.7/5 13 reviews City government office
Old City Hall
Nearby stop 7.1 mi away

Old City Hall

Canby , OR
182 N Holly St, Canby, OR 97013
Rating 4.2/5 20 reviews Shopping mall
Willamette Falls Heritage Foundation
Scenic stop 14.1 mi away

Willamette Falls Heritage Foundation

West Linn , OR
West Linn, OR 97068
Rating 4.1/5 21 reviews Non-profit organization,Tourist attraction

Transit and Meeting Points

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

BUS

Woodburn, OR

8 mi away
2900 Tom Tennant Drive
RAIL

Oregon City station

25 mi away
1757 Washington Street
RAIL

Salem station

35 mi away
500 13th Street SE
RAIL

Union Station

36 mi away
800 NW Sixth Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Silverton and Lake Oswego. Straight-line distance: 29.23 mi (47.04 km).

Silverton

#1 Silverton

Historic district in the United States

Population10,617
Coordinates45.0051200, -122.7831500
Altitude78
CountryUnited States
Lake Oswego

#2 Lake Oswego

A city in Clackamas County, Oregon.

Population39,821
Coordinates45.4206700, -122.6706500
Altitude55
CountryUnited States
Start: East Main Street (-122.783135, 45.005154)
End: (-122.670933, 45.420701)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 58 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 12m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 54m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 43m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 36m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 31m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 27m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.28 gal
4.85 L · about $6.34
Round trip
$12.67
2.56 gal · 9.7 L
Estimated CO2
11.4 kg one way
Round trip: 22.8 kg / 50 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.95 $6.34 $12.67
Mid-grade $5.34 $6.83 $13.67
Premium $5.57 $7.12 $14.25
Diesel $6.37 $8.15 $16.30

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 13, 2026

There is no time difference between Silverton and Lake Oswego. The current time is 17:46:46.

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.