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

The driving distance from Woodburn, OR to Lake Oswego, OR is about 26 miles (41.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 34m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 21.1 miles (34 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 09m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
26.06 mi
00h 34m
Flight
21.14 mi
34.02 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
21.14 mi
Kilometers
34.02 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
26.06 mi
Kilometers
41.94 km
Drive Time
00h 34m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 34m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lake Oswego
Wed, Apr 15, 10:37 AM PDT
Return by in Woodburn
Wed, Apr 15, 11:12 AM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Woodburn
2026-04-15T10:02
Arrive Lake Oswego
Wed, Apr 15, 10:37 AM PDT
Route Timing
00h 34m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM PDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:35 AM to 7:35 PM PDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:20 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Woodburn
10:00 PM PDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Wilsonville
OR

City in Oregon, USA

From Woodburn
12.6 mi
00h 17m
To Lake Oswego
13.4 mi
00h 17m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
50°F
Wednesday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
6 to 14 mph SW
Destination
51°F
Wednesday

Chance Rain And Snow then Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
6 to 12 mph WSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    43 m · 16 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left onto West Lincoln Street

    1753 ft · 48 sec · West Lincoln Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto North Settlemier Avenue

    798 ft · 34 sec · North Settlemier Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Newberg Highway

    1.4 km · 2 min · Newberg Highway

  5. 5

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 5 North: Portland

    19.3 mi · 23 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward Carman Drive

    1236 ft · 26 sec

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Upper Boones Ferry Road

    48 m · 4 sec · Upper Boones Ferry Road

  8. 8

    Continue on Carman Drive

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Carman Drive

  9. 9

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

    28 m · 5 sec · Carman Drive

  10. 10

    Exit the rotary onto Carman Drive

    152 m · 22 sec · Carman Drive

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Kruse Way

    2325 ft · 1 min · Kruse Way

  12. 12

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

    1.1 km · 1 min · Boones Ferry Road

  13. 13

    Turn slight right

    546 ft · 13 sec

  14. 14

    Turn straight onto Country Club Road

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Country Club Road

  15. 15

    Continue on A Avenue

    1157 ft · 38 sec · A Avenue

  16. 16

    Turn left

    65 m · 16 sec

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Woodburn 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
17 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
0 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
65.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 5 North
19.3 mi · 74%
Country Club Road
1.62 mi · 6%
Carman Drive
1.43 mi · 5%
Newberg Highway
0.89 mi · 3%
Boones Ferry Road
0.69 mi · 3%
Kruse Way
0.44 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

I 5 North

Take the ramp slight right toward I 5 North: Portland

19.3 mi · 00h 23m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 34m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4.9 mi
21.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Wilsonville
00h 17m from Woodburn
Leave By
7:20 PM PDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Woodburn and Chance Rain And Snow then Showers And Thunderstorms near Lake Oswego.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 26 miles (41.9 km) and usually takes 00h 34m 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?

Wilsonville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 12.6 miles from Woodburn and 13.4 miles from Lake Oswego.

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

The direct path is about 21.1 miles (34 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.9 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 7:20 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.55 one way or $9.11 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Woodburn and Chance Rain And Snow then Showers And Thunderstorms near Lake Oswego.

Stop Ideas Near Wilsonville

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 Wilsonville and the surrounding midpoint area.
Sunrise Park (City Of Tigard park)
Scenic stop 9.3 mi away

Sunrise Park (City Of Tigard park)

Tigard , OR
14905 SW Sunrise Ln, Tigard, OR 97224, United States
Rating 4.4/5 35 reviews Park
Tigard City Hall
Meeting point 9.3 mi away

Tigard City Hall

Tigard , OR
13125 SW Hall Blvd, Tigard, OR 97223
Rating 3.7/5 13 reviews City government office
Old City Hall
Nearby stop 4.1 mi away

Old City Hall

Canby , OR
182 N Holly St, Canby, OR 97013
Rating 4.2/5 20 reviews Shopping mall
Willamette Falls Heritage Foundation
Scenic stop 8.8 mi away

Willamette Falls Heritage Foundation

West Linn , OR
West Linn, OR 97068
Rating 4.1/5 21 reviews Non-profit organization,Tourist attraction

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Oregon City station

16 mi away
1757 Washington Street
BUS

Woodburn, OR

18 mi away
2900 Tom Tennant Drive
BUS

Portland, OR

26 mi away
550 NW 6th Avenue
RAIL

Union Station

27 mi away
800 NW Sixth Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Woodburn and Lake Oswego. Straight-line distance: 21.14 mi (34.02 km).

Woodburn

#1 Woodburn

City in Oregon, USA

Population26,175
Coordinates45.1437300, -122.8553700
Altitude57
CountryUnited States
Lake Oswego

#2 Lake Oswego

A city in Clackamas County, Oregon.

Population39,821
Coordinates45.4206700, -122.6706500
Altitude55
CountryUnited States
Start: (-122.85558, 45.14386)
End: (-122.670933, 45.420701)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 42 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 52m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 39m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 31m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 26m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 22m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 19m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.92 gal
3.48 L · about $4.55
Round trip
$9.11
1.84 gal · 6.96 L
Estimated CO2
8.2 kg one way
Round trip: 16.4 kg / 36 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.95 $4.55 $9.11
Mid-grade $5.34 $4.91 $9.82
Premium $5.57 $5.12 $10.24
Diesel $6.37 $5.86 $11.71

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 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Woodburn and Lake Oswego. The current time is 10:02:35.

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.