Origin
Barlow, OR
Late night in Barlow on Sunday
Local time
1:03 AM
PDT
Current temp
44°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Barlow, OR to Lake Oswego, OR
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
27m
Distance
17.7 mi
29 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 25m
★
6 AM
0h 28m
8 AM
0h 32m
10 AM
0h 29m
12 PM
0h 29m
3 PM
0h 30m
5 PM
0h 32m
8 PM
0h 26m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Barlow, OR
Helena Jankovičová Kováčová
Lake Oswego, OR
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Trip Overview
Barlow to Lake Oswego is 17.7 miles and takes about 27 minutes via Wilsonville-Hubbard Highway, with a fuel budget near $4 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within Oregon, moving you from the Pacific Coast region towards another part of the same region. Expect a local drive with frequent turns rather than a high-speed journey. Given its brief duration and minimal highway use, it's ideal for a quick local excursion or as part of a larger regional exploration. Plan for a straightforward drive with an easy budget.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Wilsonville-Hubbard Highway | 10.1 mi | 13m |
| South Arndt Road | 2.2 mi | 2m |
| Country Club Road | 1.6 mi | 3m |
| Carman Drive | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| Boones Ferry Road | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| South Barlow Road | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| Kruse Way | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| A Avenue | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Wilsonville-Hubbard Highway
— 10.1 mi, about 13m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Barlow, OR and Lake Oswego, OR.
1
Start on East 1st Street
522 ft
·
25 sec
·
East 1st Street
2
Turn right onto South Barlow Road
0.5 mi
·
58 sec
·
South Barlow Road
3
Turn left onto South Arndt Road
0.5 mi
·
41 sec
·
South Arndt Road
4
At end of road, turn left onto South Arndt Road
1.7 mi
·
1 min
·
South Arndt Road
5
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
6
Merge onto OR 551
10 mi
·
13 min
·
Wilsonville-Hubbard Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
Exit 291
Toward Carman Drive
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Turn right onto Upper Boones Ferry Road
156 ft
·
3 sec
·
Upper Boones Ferry Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
9
Continue on Carman Drive
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Carman Drive
10
Enter roundabout onto Carman Drive
90 ft
·
5 sec
·
Carman Drive
11
Continue on Carman Drive
499 ft
·
21 sec
·
Carman Drive
12
Turn right onto Kruse Way
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Kruse Way
Use the right lane.
13
At end of road, turn left onto Boones Ferry Road
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Boones Ferry Road
Use the left lane.
14
Turn slight right
0.1 mi
·
13 sec
15
Turn straight onto Country Club Road
1.6 mi
·
3 min
·
Country Club Road
16
Continue on A Avenue
0.2 mi
·
38 sec
·
A Avenue
17
Turn left
214 ft
·
15 sec
18
Arrive at destination
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 115 decision points cluster between mile 3.1 and 15.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
3.1 mi into trip
|
~4m in
|
OR 551 / Wilsonville-Hubbard Highway
Merge onto OR 551 / Wilsonville-Hubbard Highway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
13.2 mi into trip
|
~17m in
Take the exit toward Carman Drive
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 291
Toward Carman Drive
6
13.4 mi into trip
|
~18m in
|
Upper Boones Ferry Road
Turn right onto Upper Boones Ferry Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
6
14.6 mi into trip
|
~20m in
|
Kruse Way
Turn right onto Kruse Way
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
6
15.1 mi into trip
|
~22m in
|
Boones Ferry Road
At end of road, turn left onto Boones Ferry Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.53 one way
$7.05 round trip
$5.06/gal
25.4 MPG avg
6 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.36 | $3.73 | $7.46 |
| premium | $5.59 | $3.90 | $7.79 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.91 | $7.82 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 6.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 5.3 | 0 | $1.86 | $0.85 |
| Efficient EV | 4.4 | 0 | $1.55 | $0.71 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 7.1 | 0 | $2.48 | $1.13 |
Gas CO2
6 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (67% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Lake Oswego, OR
Late night in Lake Oswego on Sunday
Local time
1:03 AM
PDT
Current temp
60°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
16 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
27m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
What kind of drive is this?
This route is characterized by a significant number of turns, indicating a local road experience rather than a highway cruise. With 0% highway share, you'll be navigating local streets and county roads for the entire 17.7 miles. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 10.1 miles on Wilsonville-Hubbard Highway, offering a brief period of more consistent travel before more turns appear. The drive progresses through varied local landscapes, with the road profile suggesting a need for attention to navigation and upcoming turns.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
18 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 10.1 mi on Wilsonville-Hubbard Highway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
5/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 11 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 3.1 miles in near OR 551 / Wilsonville-Hubbard Highway.
Driving Effort
5/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 17.7 miles you will encounter 11 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 3.1 miles (OR 551 / Wilsonville-Hubbard Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 13.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 13.4 miles (Upper Boones Ferry Road): Lane positioning matters here.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 27m. Total distance: 17.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
27m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 10.1 miles on Wilsonville-Hubbard Highway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: at 3.1 miles (OR 551 / Wilsonville-Hubbard Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 13.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 13.4 miles (Upper Boones Ferry Road): Lane positioning matters here.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Lake Oswego, OR before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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