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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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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.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
City in Oregon, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
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Chance Light Rain
Light Rain Likely
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.
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Start on West Washington Street
15 m · 7 sec · West Washington Street
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Turn left onto North First Avenue
1 km · 58 sec · North First Avenue
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Continue on Cascade Highway Southeast
2874 ft · 53 sec · Cascade Highway Southeast
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Take the ramp right
2340 ft · 57 sec
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Merge slight left onto North Santiam Highway
11.5 mi · 14 min · North Santiam Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 5 North: Portland
2785 ft · 40 sec
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Merge slight left onto Purple Heart Trail
36.9 mi · 44 min · Purple Heart Trail
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Take the exit slight right toward Carman Drive
1236 ft · 26 sec
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Turn right onto Upper Boones Ferry Road
48 m · 4 sec · Upper Boones Ferry Road
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Continue on Carman Drive
1.1 mi · 2 min · Carman Drive
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Meadows and Carman Circle
28 m · 5 sec · Carman Drive
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Exit the rotary onto Carman Drive
152 m · 22 sec · Carman Drive
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Turn right onto Kruse Way
2325 ft · 1 min · Kruse Way
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Boones Ferry Road
1.1 km · 1 min · Boones Ferry Road
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Turn slight right
546 ft · 13 sec
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Turn straight onto Country Club Road
1.6 mi · 3 min · Country Club Road
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Continue on A Avenue
1157 ft · 38 sec · A Avenue
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Turn left
65 m · 16 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Stayton and Lake Oswego.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Salem city park
Woodburn City Hall
Palmer Creek Lodge Community Event Center
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Gervais.
Woodburn, OR
Salem station
Oregon City station
Portland, OR
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Stayton and Lake Oswego. Straight-line distance: 43.26 mi (69.62 km).
#1 Stayton
City in Oregon, USA
| Population | 8,256 |
| Coordinates | 44.8006800, -122.7945300 |
| Altitude | 139 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Lake Oswego
A city in Clackamas County, Oregon.
| Population | 39,821 |
| Coordinates | 45.4206700, -122.6706500 |
| Altitude | 55 |
| Country | United States |
End: (-122.670933, 45.420701)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 90 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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