How far is Sutherlin, OR from Lake Oswego, OR?
The driving distance from Sutherlin, OR to Lake Oswego, OR is about 161.4 miles (259.7 km), with a travel time of about 02h 39m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 143.8 miles (231.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 18m 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
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 39m.
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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Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Light Rain
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Sutherlin and Lake Oswego.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Sutherlin and Lake Oswego.
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Start on East Central Avenue
71 m · 14 sec · East Central Avenue
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Turn right onto North State Street
1 km · 1 min · North State Street
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Continue on Old Highway 99 North
1.8 mi · 3 min · Old Highway 99 North
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Continue on South Front Street
1209 ft · 24 sec · South Front Street
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Continue on North 1st Street
1848 ft · 37 sec · North 1st Street
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Continue on Oakland-Shady Highway
1.2 km · 1 min · Oakland-Shady Highway
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Take the ramp straight
151 mi · 2 hr 57 min
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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 Sutherlin and Lake Oswego.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Oakland-Shady Highway
Take the ramp straight
151 mi · 02h 57m
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.
Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Light Rain leaving Sutherlin 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 Sutherlin to Lake Oswego?
The road trip is about 161.4 miles (259.7 km) and usually takes 02h 39m 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?
Halsey is a useful midpoint, sitting about 79.7 miles from Sutherlin and 81.7 miles from Lake Oswego.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 143.8 miles (231.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 17.6 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 1:12 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $28.17 one way or $56.34 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 50.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Light Rain around Sutherlin and Mostly Sunny near Lake Oswego.
Stop Ideas Near Halsey
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Waterloo City Hall
Brownsville City Hall
Lebanon Water
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Halsey.
Corvallis, Oregon
Albany station
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Eugene, OR
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Sutherlin and Lake Oswego. Straight-line distance: 143.83 mi (231.47 km).
#1 Sutherlin
City in Oregon, USA
| Population | 8,227 |
| Coordinates | 43.3901200, -123.3125800 |
| Altitude | 157 |
| 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: 260 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 22m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 02m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 13m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 41m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 18m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 00m |
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 | $28.17 | $56.34 |
| Mid-grade | $5.34 | $30.37 | $60.75 |
| Premium | $5.57 | $31.67 | $63.34 |
| Diesel | $6.37 | $36.22 | $72.45 |
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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