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

The driving distance from Stayton, OR to Lake Oswego, OR is about 55.9 miles (89.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 02m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 43.2 miles (69.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 05m 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
55.87 mi
01h 02m
Flight
43.26 mi
69.62 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
43.26 mi
Kilometers
69.62 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
55.87 mi
Kilometers
89.92 km
Drive Time
01h 02m

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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 01h 02m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lake Oswego
Sat, Apr 18, 4:06 AM PDT
Return by in Stayton
Sat, Apr 18, 5:08 AM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Stayton
2026-04-18T03:03
Arrive Lake Oswego
Sat, Apr 18, 4:06 AM PDT
Route Timing
01h 02m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:03 AM to 11:03 AM PDT

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

Leave by
4:24 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Stayton
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
Gervais
OR

City in Oregon, USA

From Stayton
27.5 mi
00h 31m
To Lake Oswego
28.3 mi
00h 31m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
64°F
Saturday

Chance Light Rain

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
2 to 6 mph S
Destination
64°F
Saturday

Light Rain Likely

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
2 to 6 mph SSE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on West Washington Street

    15 m · 7 sec · West Washington Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto North First Avenue

    1 km · 58 sec · North First Avenue

  3. 3

    Continue on Cascade Highway Southeast

    2874 ft · 53 sec · Cascade Highway Southeast

  4. 4

    Take the ramp right

    2340 ft · 57 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto North Santiam Highway

    11.5 mi · 14 min · North Santiam Highway

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward I 5 North: Portland

    2785 ft · 40 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Purple Heart Trail

    36.9 mi · 44 min · Purple Heart Trail

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward Carman Drive

    1236 ft · 26 sec

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Upper Boones Ferry Road

    48 m · 4 sec · Upper Boones Ferry Road

  10. 10

    Continue on Carman Drive

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Carman Drive

  11. 11

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

    28 m · 5 sec · Carman Drive

  12. 12

    Exit the rotary onto Carman Drive

    152 m · 22 sec · Carman Drive

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Kruse Way

    2325 ft · 1 min · Kruse Way

  14. 14

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

    1.1 km · 1 min · Boones Ferry Road

  15. 15

    Turn slight right

    546 ft · 13 sec

  16. 16

    Turn straight onto Country Club Road

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Country Club Road

  17. 17

    Continue on A Avenue

    1157 ft · 38 sec · A Avenue

  18. 18

    Turn left

    65 m · 16 sec

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Stayton 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
19 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
2 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
34 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Purple Heart Trail
36.9 mi · 66%
North Santiam Highway
11.5 mi · 21%
Country Club Road
1.62 mi · 3%
Carman Drive
1.43 mi · 3%
Cascade Highway Southeast
0.99 mi · 2%
Boones Ferry Road
0.69 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Purple Heart Trail

Merge slight left onto Purple Heart Trail

36.9 mi · 00h 44m

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
01h 02m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 06m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+12.7 mi
43.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Gervais
00h 31m from Stayton
Leave By
4:24 PM PDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Light Rain leaving Stayton and Light Rain Likely near Lake Oswego.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 55.9 miles (89.9 km) and usually takes 01h 02m 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?

Gervais is a useful midpoint, sitting about 27.5 miles from Stayton and 28.3 miles from Lake Oswego.

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

The direct path is about 43.2 miles (69.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.7 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 4:24 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.75 one way or $19.51 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 17.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Light Rain around Stayton and Light Rain Likely near Lake Oswego.

Stop Ideas Near Gervais

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 Gervais and the surrounding midpoint area.
Salem city park
Scenic stop 9.2 mi away

Salem city park

Brooks , OR
Brooks, OR 97305, United States
Rating 4.0/5 5 reviews Park
Stop photo coming soon
Meeting point 4 mi away

Woodburn City Hall

Woodburn , OR
270 Montgomery St, Woodburn, OR 97071
Rating 3.5/5 8 reviews City government office
Palmer Creek Lodge Community Event Center
Nearby stop 10.7 mi away

Palmer Creek Lodge Community Event Center

Dayton , OR
606 4th St, Dayton, OR 97114, United States
Rating 4.5/5 15 reviews Event venue

Transit and Meeting Points

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

BUS

Woodburn, OR

5 mi away
2900 Tom Tennant Drive
RAIL

Salem station

22 mi away
500 13th Street SE
RAIL

Oregon City station

37 mi away
1757 Washington Street
BUS

Portland, OR

50 mi away
550 NW 6th Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Stayton and Lake Oswego. Straight-line distance: 43.26 mi (69.62 km).

Stayton

#1 Stayton

City in Oregon, USA

Population8,256
Coordinates44.8006800, -122.7945300
Altitude139
CountryUnited States
Lake Oswego

#2 Lake Oswego

A city in Clackamas County, Oregon.

Population39,821
Coordinates45.4206700, -122.6706500
Altitude55
CountryUnited States
Start: West Washington Street (-122.794534, 44.800744)
End: (-122.670933, 45.420701)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 90 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 51m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 23m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 07m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 55m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 47m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 41m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.97 gal
7.46 L · about $9.75
Round trip
$19.51
3.94 gal · 14.92 L
Estimated CO2
17.5 kg one way
Round trip: 35 kg / 77 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.95 $9.75 $19.51
Mid-grade $5.34 $10.52 $21.03
Premium $5.57 $10.97 $21.93
Diesel $6.37 $12.54 $25.08

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Stayton and Lake Oswego. The current time is 03:03:28.

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.