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

The driving distance from Warrenton, OR to Lake Oswego, OR is about 97.5 miles (156.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 56m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 79.3 miles (127.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 52m 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
97.51 mi
01h 56m
Flight
79.31 mi
127.63 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
79.31 mi
Kilometers
127.63 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
97.51 mi
Kilometers
156.92 km
Drive Time
01h 56m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 56m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lake Oswego
Sat, May 30, 2:30 PM PDT
Return by in Warrenton
Sat, May 30, 4:26 PM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Warrenton
2026-05-30T12:34
Arrive Lake Oswego
Sat, May 30, 2:30 PM PDT
Route Timing
01h 56m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:56 AM to 11:56 AM PDT

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

Leave by
2:38 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Warrenton
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
Vernonia
OR

City in Oregon, USA

From Warrenton
48.2 mi
00h 58m
To Lake Oswego
49.3 mi
00h 58m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
59°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
7 to 14 mph NW
Destination
66°F
Today

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 30 7:00 AM PDT
Wind
1 to 7 mph WNW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    24 m · 11 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left

    38 m · 14 sec

  3. 3

    Turn left onto North Main Avenue

    1.5 mi · 3 min · North Main Avenue

  4. 4

    Continue on Fort Stevens Highway

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Fort Stevens Highway

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Oregon Coast Highway

    5.6 mi · 8 min · Oregon Coast Highway

  6. 6

    Continue on Park Avenue

    2.6 mi · 4 min · Park Avenue

  7. 7

    Continue on Oregon Coast Highway

    643 ft · 14 sec · Oregon Coast Highway

  8. 8

    Continue on North Roosevelt Drive

    5.1 mi · 10 min · North Roosevelt Drive

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward US 26 East: Portland

    1067 ft · 16 sec

  10. 10

    Continue on Sunset Highway

    35.1 mi · 44 min · Sunset Highway

  11. 11

    Continue on Northwest Sunset Highway

    14 mi · 20 min · Northwest Sunset Highway

  12. 12

    Continue on Northwest Sunset Highway

    19.8 mi · 27 min · Northwest Sunset Highway

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward OR 217 South: Tigard, Salem

    1574 ft · 45 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto Beaverton-Tigard Freeway

    7 mi · 10 min · Beaverton-Tigard Freeway

  15. 15

    Continue on Kruse Way

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Kruse Way

  16. 16

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

    1.1 km · 1 min · Boones Ferry Road

  17. 17

    Turn slight right

    546 ft · 13 sec

  18. 18

    Turn straight onto Country Club Road

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Country Club Road

  19. 19

    Continue on A Avenue

    1157 ft · 38 sec · A Avenue

  20. 20

    Turn left

    65 m · 16 sec

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Warrenton 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
21 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
21.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Sunset Highway
35.1 mi · 36%
Northwest Sunset Highway
33.8 mi · 35%
Beaverton-Tigard Freeway
6.95 mi · 7%
Oregon Coast Highway
5.67 mi · 6%
North Roosevelt Drive
5.11 mi · 5%
Park Avenue
2.6 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Sunset Highway

Continue on Sunset Highway

35.1 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 56m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+18.2 mi
79.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Vernonia
00h 58m from Warrenton
Leave By
2:38 PM PDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Warrenton 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 Warrenton to Lake Oswego?

The road trip is about 97.5 miles (156.9 km) and usually takes 01h 56m 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?

Vernonia is a useful midpoint, sitting about 48.2 miles from Warrenton and 49.3 miles from Lake Oswego.

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

The direct path is about 79.3 miles (127.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 18.2 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 2:38 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.03 one way or $34.06 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 30.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Vernonia

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Vernonia, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

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

BUS

Manning, Oregon

22 mi away
47000 Highway 26
BUS

Elsie, Oregon

27 mi away
44573 Highway 26
RAIL

Kelso Multimodal Transportation Center

38 mi away
501 South First Street
BUS

Necanicum Junction, Oregon

44 mi away
Hwy 26 and Hwy 53

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Warrenton and Lake Oswego. Straight-line distance: 79.31 mi (127.63 km).

Warrenton

#1 Warrenton

City in Oregon, USA

Population5,739
Coordinates46.1651000, -123.9237600
Altitude7
CountryUnited States
Lake Oswego

#2 Lake Oswego

A city in Clackamas County, Oregon.

Population39,821
Coordinates45.4206700, -122.6706500
Altitude55
CountryUnited States
Start: East Harbor Street (-123.923589, 46.165386)
End: (-122.670933, 45.420701)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 157 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 14m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 26m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 57m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 37m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 23m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 12m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.44 gal
13.02 L · about $17.03
Round trip
$34.06
6.88 gal · 26.04 L
Estimated CO2
30.6 kg one way
Round trip: 61.1 kg / 135 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.95 $17.03 $34.06
Mid-grade $5.34 $18.36 $36.73
Premium $5.57 $19.15 $38.29
Diesel $6.37 $21.90 $43.80

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 30, 2026

There is no time difference between Warrenton and Lake Oswego. The current time is 12:34:04.

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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.