Origin
Damascus, OR
Afternoon in Damascus on Sunday
Local time
2:50 PM
PDT
Current temp
71°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Damascus, 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
29m
Distance
15.1 mi
24 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 27m
★
6 AM
0h 29m
8 AM
0h 34m
10 AM
0h 31m
12 PM
0h 31m
3 PM
0h 31m
5 PM
0h 34m
8 PM
0h 28m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Damascus, OR
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Lake Oswego, OR
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Trip Overview
Spanning just 15.1 miles, the trip from Damascus to Lake Oswego is a straightforward local transit that typically takes about 30 minutes to complete. Because the distance is so short, you can easily handle this as a single-day excursion without the need for an overnight stay. Your travel budget is remarkably low, with estimated fuel costs coming in at around $3 for the entire journey. You will navigate through the Pacific Coast region, utilizing a combination of Highway 212, I-205 South, and OR 43 to reach your destination. This route functions primarily as a functional connector rather than a vacation destination, making it a quick and efficient way to move between these two Oregon locations.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Southeast Highway 212 | 5.8 mi | 10m |
| I 205 | 3.3 mi | 4m |
| Willamette Drive | 3 mi | 6m |
| Pacific Highway | 1.4 mi | 3m |
| South State Street | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| A Avenue | 0.4 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Southeast Highway 212
— 5.8 mi, about 10m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Damascus, OR and Lake Oswego, OR.
1
Start on OR 212
5.8 mi
·
10 min
·
Southeast Highway 212
Use the left lane.
2
Turn left
0.4 mi
·
51 sec
Toward I 205 South, OR 213 South: Oregon City
Use the left lane.
3
Merge onto I 205; OR 213
3.3 mi
·
4 min
·
I 205; OR 213
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
4
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
Exit 8
Toward OR 43: West Linn, Lake Oswego
Use the slight right lane.
5
Turn right onto OR 43
3.0 mi
·
6 min
·
Willamette Drive
Use the straight / right lanes.
6
Continue on OR 43
1.4 mi
·
3 min
·
Pacific Highway
7
Continue on OR 43
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
South State Street
8
Turn left onto A Avenue
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
A Avenue
Use the left lane.
9
Turn right
214 ft
·
15 sec
10
Arrive at destination
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 75 decision points cluster between mile 5.8 and 14.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
5.8 mi into trip
|
~10m in
Turn left toward I 205 South, OR 213 South: Oregon City
Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the left lane.
Toward I 205 South, OR 213 South: Oregon City
5
6.2 mi into trip
|
~11m in
|
I 205; OR 213
Merge onto I 205; OR 213
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
9.5 mi into trip
|
~15m in
Take the exit toward OR 43: West Linn, Lake Oswego
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 8
Toward OR 43: West Linn, Lake Oswego
5
9.6 mi into trip
|
~16m in
|
OR 43 / Willamette Drive
Turn right onto OR 43 / Willamette Drive
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
6
14.6 mi into trip
|
~27m in
|
A Avenue
Turn left onto A Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.01 one way
$6.02 round trip
$5.06/gal
25.4 MPG avg
5 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.36 | $3.18 | $6.37 |
| premium | $5.59 | $3.32 | $6.65 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.33 | $6.67 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 5.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 60% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 4.5 | 0 | $1.59 | $0.72 |
| Efficient EV | 3.8 | 0 | $1.32 | $0.60 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 6 | 0 | $2.11 | $0.97 |
Gas CO2
5 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (60% 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
Afternoon in Lake Oswego on Sunday
Local time
2:50 PM
PDT
Current temp
71°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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
29m 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?
Expect a turn-heavy local drive that demands your full attention as you navigate through the connecting roadways. While you will spend time on I-205 South, the route maintains a 0% highway share in terms of long-haul interstate cruising, as it relies heavily on arterial roads to bridge the gap. The experience feels less like a traditional highway slog and more like a series of interconnected local transitions. Because the drive is short, you won't encounter any significant long-distance stretches, keeping the pace consistent from start to finish. Prepare for frequent adjustments to your steering as you shift from Highway 212 onto the interstate and eventually onto OR 43.
60% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
10 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 5.8 mi on Southeast Highway 212.
How Hard Is This Drive?
5/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 7 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 5.8 miles in.
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 15.1 miles you will encounter 7 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 5.8 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 6.2 miles (I 205; OR 213): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 9.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 29m. Total distance: 15.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
29m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (60%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 5.8 miles on Southeast Highway 212. 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 5.8 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 6.2 miles (I 205; OR 213): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 9.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
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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