How far is West Linn, OR from Lake Oswego, OR?
The driving distance from West Linn, OR to Lake Oswego, OR is about 5.3 miles (8.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 13m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 4.7 miles (7.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 26m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM PDT.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between West Linn and Lake Oswego.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between West Linn and Lake Oswego.
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Start on Hood Street
13 m · 10 sec · Hood Street
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Turn sharp right onto Willamette Drive
2.9 mi · 6 min · Willamette Drive
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Continue on Pacific Highway
1.4 mi · 3 min · Pacific Highway
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Continue on South State Street
3097 ft · 2 min · South State Street
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Turn left onto A Avenue
2118 ft · 1 min · A Avenue
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Turn right
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 West Linn 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.
Willamette Drive
Turn sharp right onto Willamette Drive
2.85 mi · 00h 06m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Mostly Sunny leaving West Linn 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 West Linn to Lake Oswego?
The road trip is about 5.3 miles (8.5 km) and usually takes 00h 13m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Oak Grove is a useful midpoint, sitting about 2.6 miles from West Linn and 2.6 miles from Lake Oswego.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 4.7 miles (7.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 0.6 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:04 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $0.89 one way or $1.78 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 1.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around West Linn and Mostly Sunny near Lake Oswego.
Stop Ideas Near Oak Grove
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
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Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between West Linn and Lake Oswego. Straight-line distance: 4.74 mi (7.63 km).
#1 West Linn
City in Oregon, USA
| Population | 26,747 |
| Coordinates | 45.3656800, -122.6123100 |
| Altitude | 41 |
| 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: 8 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 10m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 07m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 06m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 05m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 04m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 03m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $4.95 | $0.89 | $1.78 |
| Mid-grade | $5.34 | $0.96 | $1.92 |
| Premium | $5.57 | $1.00 | $2.00 |
| Diesel | $6.37 | $1.15 | $2.29 |
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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