Lake Oswego, OR Road Trips
Sitting in the Pacific Coast, Lake Oswego, OR is a local road trip base with 6 trip routes mapped and ready to explore. Routes from here tend to cover serious ground — the average trip runs 198 miles, so plan for multi-day adventures. Most routes from Lake Oswego, OR head east, giving the route network a clear directional lean.
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Trip Routes
6
Longest Drive
311.3 mi
Baker City, OR
Quickest Drive
36m
Boring, OR
Plan Around Lake Oswego, OR
Popular Incoming Routes
Useful if Lake Oswego, OR is the arrival point and you want the strongest routes into the city first.
Continue From Lake Oswego, OR
Good next legs if this city is only one stop in a longer road trip.
Trips from Lake Oswego, OR
Driving from Lake Oswego, OR
The typical drive from Lake Oswego, OR covers about 198 miles and takes around 3h 54m. There is a healthy spread of short hops, medium drives, and longer road trips to pick from. The longest mapped route runs 311 miles (5h 53m), while the shortest is just 20 miles.
Popular Destinations
The most popular drives from Lake Oswego, OR include Baker City, OR (311.3 mi, 5h 53m), Central Point, OR (264.2 mi, 5h 14m), and Boring, OR (19.6 mi, 36m). Most destinations stay within the same state, perfect for exploring the local region thoroughly.
Planning & Costs
Regular gas in OR currently averages around $4.95 per gallon. For the typical 198-mile trip from Lake Oswego, OR, budget about $39 in fuel one way, assuming 25 MPG. Longer hauls and premium fuel will cost proportionally more.
Most trips take a half-day, so a morning start gets you there in time for lunch or an afternoon of exploring. Routes tend to go east, so afternoon departures put the sun at your back on the return leg.
Frequently Asked Questions
There are 3 mapped routes leaving Lake Oswego, OR and 3 routes heading into Lake Oswego, OR, covering 6 total connections. Distances range from 20 to 311 miles.
The longest mapped route from Lake Oswego, OR covers 311 miles and takes approximately 5h 53m. Shorter options start at just 20 miles.
The average route from Lake Oswego, OR runs about 198 miles with a drive time of roughly 3h 54m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.
At current gas prices (about $4.95/gallon for regular), the average 198-mile trip from Lake Oswego, OR costs roughly $39 in fuel one way, based on 25 MPG. Your actual cost depends on your vehicle's efficiency.
The most popular road trip destinations from Lake Oswego, OR include Baker City, OR, Central Point, OR and Boring, OR. Each route page has detailed drive times, fuel estimates, stop suggestions, and turn-by-turn directions.
Lake Oswego, OR by the Numbers
Recent demographic snapshot from the US Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
Population
40,367
Median Income
$140,441
Median Home Value
$894,000
Median Age
46.5
Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-year (public domain). See our methodology for details.
Lake Oswego, OR at a Glance
Founded
1847
Elevation
249 ft
Area
11 mi²
Notable People from Lake Oswego, OR
A sampling of people born in Lake Oswego, OR.
Marissa Neitling
1984
American actress
Maggie Gallagher
1960
American writer
Landmarks & Historic Sites
Attractions and heritage-registered places located in Lake Oswego, OR.
Oregon Iron Company Furnace
historic industrial facility in Lake Oswego, Oregon, USA
City data from Wikidata (Q983805), available under CC0. Photos from Wikimedia Commons under their respective licenses. See our methodology for details.
Traveler Guide to Lake Oswego, OR
Lake Oswego is a city in Oregon.
1 Oswego Lake. Oswego Lake is beautiful, and morning sunrises at approximately 6AM and sunsets depending on the time of year are a magnificent experience. Surrounding the lake are significant estates belonging to Oregon's local substantial business owners and investors. These owners are part of the Oswego Lake Corporation, which owns the land under the lake and claims the right to control who swims and boats there. This has been a source of long-standing tension (and occasional litigation) with other area residents and with the state. The Corporation may not have a right to prevent anyone from using the lake, if they find legal way to get to it. However, neither the Corporation or the City wants tourists to use the lake waters. Downtown on State St, a city park,Sundeleaf Plaza has lake views, a fountain, and an outdoor fireplace. There are steps to the lake- but a sign warning people not to go past the steps. On an adjacent hill, the large Millennium Park Plaza has an outdoor Saturday Farmer's Market and hosts concerts and Movie in the Park in the summer. Also nearby are restaurants Manzanna's, Five Spice, Zeppo Italian, Peet's Coffee, and a bakery. 2 Tryon Creek State Natural Area. (updated Jun 2018)
1 Lake Theater & Cafe (formerly Lake Twin Theater), 106 N State St, ☏ +1 503-482-2135. This historical theater that opened in 1940, and after remodeling took its current form as a theater/cafe in 2014. Two movie theaters- one stadium-riser theater, and the other has tables and chairs on the main level with riser seating on the balcony. Also has cafe seating inside and on deck overlooking the lake. Hosts live music Mondays at 6pm, check website for schedule. (updated Jan 2017) 2 Lakewood Center for the Arts, 368 S. State St., ☏ +1 503-635-3901 (tickets), +1 503-636-8377 (re-runs shop). Theater productions on two stages. Also has a gallery at the State Street entry which exhibits two to six artists intended to complement the current productions. A consignment thrift shop called "Re-Runs" is in the south wing of the main level. The Center hosts the Lake Oswego Festival of the Arts, held the weekend after Father's Day each year. The Festival multiple art exhibits from both professional and student artists, along with crafts vendors, food booths, and music in the park at nearby George Rogers Park. (updated Jan 2017) 3 Lake Oswego Public Golf Course and Practice Range (Municipal Golf Course), 17525 Stafford Rd, ☏ +1 503-636-8228. 9 holes. (updated May 2025)
1 Clarkes Restaurant, 455 2nd St, ☏ +1 503 636-2667. M-Th 4:30-9PM; F-Sa 4:30-10PM. Fivespice Restaurant, 315 1st St, ☏ +1 503 697-8889, fax: +1 503-697-9993, [email protected]. Su-Th 11AM-10PM; F-Sa 11-11PM. Dinners $20-30. Manzana Rotisserie Grill, 305 1st St, ☏ +1 503 675-3322. M-Th 11AM-11PM; F 11AM-midnight; Sa 8:30AM-midnight; Su 8:30AM-10PM. Dinners $15-25. 2 Tucci, 220 A Ave, ☏ +1 503 697-3383, [email protected]. M-Th 11:30AM-9PM; F 11:30AM-10PM; Sa 4PM-10PM; Su 4-8PM. Dinners $20-30. Zeppo Italian, 345 1st St #105, ☏ +1 503 675-2726. M-Th 11AM-10PM; F 11AM-11PM; Sa 8AM-11PM; Su 8AM-9PM. Dinners $17-24.
Oswego Hills Vineyard and Winery, 450 S Rosemont Rd, West Linn, ☏ +1 503-655-2599, [email protected]. (updated Oct 2020)
1 Hilton Garden Inn Lake Oswego, 14850 Kruse Oaks Dr, Lake Oswego (Kruse Way & Krus Oaks, behind US Bank branch; Hwy 217 becomes Kruse Way after passing over I-5; from I-5 it is off of Exit 292). Large spacious and renovated hotel. 2 Lakeshore Inn, 210 N State St, ☏ +1 503-636-9679. The Lakeshore is the only hotel on the lake. It has a heated lakefront pool, and rooms have kitchenettes, ironing boards and WiFi. Some rooms are dog friendly. $79. 3 Phoenix Inn Suites, 14905 Bangy Rd, ☏ +1 503 624-7400. Check-in: 4PM, check-out: noon. All-suite accommodations with complimentary breakfast buffet, high speed internet, and 24-hr. business center. (updated Jan 2017) 4 Residence Inn Portland South/Lake Oswego, 15200 SW Bangy Rd., ☏ +1-503-684-2603. (updated Jan 2017)
Interstate 5 travels along the western edge of Lake Oswego. Highway 43 is also known as State St. in Lake Oswego.
Travel tips adapted from Lake Oswego on Wikivoyage, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0. Content summarized; visit the source for the full article. See our methodology for how we use it.
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