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Deschutes River Woods, OR
Late night in Deschutes River Woods on Sunday
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3:30 AM
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Current temp
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Trip from Deschutes River Woods, 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
3h 58m
Distance
176.6 mi
284 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$35
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
3h 46m
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6 AM
3h 59m
8 AM
4h 25m
10 AM
4h 8m
12 PM
4h 5m
3 PM
4h 9m
5 PM
4h 23m
8 PM
3h 51m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Deschutes River Woods, OR
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Lake Oswego, OR
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Trip Overview
Embark on a 177.2-mile journey from Deschutes River Woods, OR, to Lake Oswego, OR, estimated to take about 3 hours and 32 minutes. This drive is well-suited as a single-day trip, with a projected fuel cost of around $35. Navigating primarily on local roads like Ute Lane, Riverwoods Drive, and Lakeview Drive, you'll experience a route that's heavy on turns rather than high-speed highway travel. With only one recommended stop along the way, you'll have plenty of flexibility in pacing your adventure. Both your starting and ending points are within the Pacific Coast region, keeping the scenery consistent.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
88.3 miles from Deschutes River Woods, OR
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 4m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| North Santiam Highway | 78.9 mi | 1h 47m |
| I 5 | 37.4 mi | 44m |
| Santiam Highway | 25.1 mi | 31m |
| McKenzie-Bend Highway | 19 mi | 24m |
| Bend Parkway | 3.8 mi | 6m |
| Country Club Road | 1.6 mi | 3m |
| The Dalles-California Highway | 1.3 mi | 1m |
| Carman Drive | 1.2 mi | 2m |
Longest stretch:
North Santiam Highway
— 78.9 mi, about 1h 47m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Deschutes River Woods, OR and Lake Oswego, OR.
1
Start on Galen Road
438 ft
·
20 sec
·
Galen Road
2
Turn right onto Ute Lane
466 ft
·
26 sec
·
Ute Lane
3
Turn left onto Riverwoods Drive
0.4 mi
·
54 sec
·
Riverwoods Drive
4
Continue on Lakeview Drive
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
·
Lakeview Drive
5
Continue on Baker Road
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Baker Road
6
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
7
Merge onto US 97
1.3 mi
·
1 min
·
The Dalles-California Highway
8
Continue on US 97
3.8 mi
·
6 min
·
Bend Parkway
9
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
Toward Downtown Bend
10
Continue on Northeast Division Street
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Northeast Division Street
11
Continue on Division Street
0.1 mi
·
15 sec
·
Division Street
12
Turn left onto US 20; US 97 Business
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Northeast 3rd Street
13
Turn slight right onto US 20; US 97 Business
0.8 mi
·
59 sec
·
McKenzie-Bend Highway
14
Enter roundabout onto US 20
133 ft
·
1 sec
·
McKenzie-Bend Highway
15
Continue on US 20
0.4 mi
·
35 sec
·
McKenzie-Bend Highway
16
Enter roundabout onto US 20
130 ft
·
1 sec
·
McKenzie-Bend Highway
17
Continue on US 20
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
McKenzie-Bend Highway
18
Enter roundabout onto US 20
114 ft
·
1 sec
·
McKenzie-Bend Highway
19
Continue on US 20
2.0 mi
·
2 min
·
McKenzie-Bend Highway
20
Enter roundabout onto US 20
123 ft
·
1 sec
·
McKenzie-Bend Highway
21
Continue on US 20
15 mi
·
18 min
·
McKenzie-Bend Highway
22
Enter roundabout onto South Locust Street
70 ft
·
1 sec
·
South Locust Street
23
Continue on South Locust Street
0.5 mi
·
56 sec
·
South Locust Street
24
Turn left onto East Barclay Drive
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
East Barclay Drive
25
Enter roundabout onto US 20; OR 126
17 ft
·
0 sec
·
Santiam Highway
26
Continue on US 20; OR 126
25 mi
·
31 min
·
Santiam Highway
27
Keep slight right at fork onto OR 22
51 mi
·
1 hr 14 min
·
North Santiam Highway
28
Continue on OR 22
0.5 mi
·
33 sec
·
Northeast Santiam Boulevard
29
Continue on OR 22
0.6 mi
·
43 sec
·
Northwest Santiam Boulevard
30
Continue on OR 22
28 mi
·
32 min
·
North Santiam Highway
31
Take the exit onto I 5; OR 99E
37 mi
·
44 min
·
I 5; OR 99E
Exit 1B
Toward I 5 North: Portland
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
32
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
Exit 291
Toward Carman Drive
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
33
Turn right onto Upper Boones Ferry Road
156 ft
·
3 sec
·
Upper Boones Ferry Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
34
Continue on Carman Drive
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Carman Drive
35
Enter roundabout onto Carman Drive
90 ft
·
5 sec
·
Carman Drive
36
Continue on Carman Drive
499 ft
·
21 sec
·
Carman Drive
37
Turn right onto Kruse Way
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Kruse Way
Use the right lane.
38
At end of road, turn left onto Boones Ferry Road
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Boones Ferry Road
Use the left lane.
39
Turn slight right
0.1 mi
·
13 sec
40
Turn straight onto Country Club Road
1.6 mi
·
3 min
·
Country Club Road
41
Continue on A Avenue
0.2 mi
·
38 sec
·
A Avenue
42
Turn left
214 ft
·
15 sec
43
Arrive at destination
Trip Plan
Given the 3-hour and 32-minute duration, leaving in the morning will allow you to arrive with ample daylight in Lake Oswego. Factor in the $35 fuel cost for your planning. Since this is a turn-heavy route with no significant long stretches, you can easily adjust your pace. While there's only one suggested stop, consider pulling over if you see a convenient spot to stretch your legs, especially given the frequent turns. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, as local roads can sometimes have fewer services than main highways.
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 88.3 miles from Deschutes River Woods, OR, or about 2h 4m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 78.9 miles.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 39 miles or 56m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 88.3 miles or 2h 4m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 3h 16m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Lake Oswego, OR than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Deschutes River Woods, OR so your first major turns are already loaded.
+
Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Deschutes River Woods, OR
This is one driving day of about 176.6 miles and 3h 58m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 39 miles from Deschutes River Woods, OR.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on North Santiam Highway for about 78.9 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
88 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 39 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 88.3 miles from Deschutes River Woods, OR, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before North Santiam Highway if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 78.9 miles.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 205 decision points cluster between mile 134.6 and 173.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
7
134.6 mi into trip
|
~3h 4m in
|
I 5; OR 99E
Take the exit onto I 5; OR 99E toward I 5 North: Portland
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 1B
Toward I 5 North: Portland
7
172 mi into trip
|
~3h 48m 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
172.2 mi into trip
|
~3h 49m in
|
Upper Boones Ferry Road
Turn right onto Upper Boones Ferry Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
6
173.5 mi into trip
|
~3h 52m in
|
Kruse Way
Turn right onto Kruse Way
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
6
173.9 mi into trip
|
~3h 53m 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
$35.18 one way
$70.36 round trip
$5.06/gal
25.4 MPG avg
62 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.36 | $37.23 | $74.46 |
| premium | $5.59 | $38.87 | $77.75 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $38.99 | $77.98 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$35
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$60–$85
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 61.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $19 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 53 | 0 | $18.54 | $8.48 |
| Efficient EV | 44.2 | 0 | $15.45 | $7.06 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 70.6 | 0 | $24.72 | $11.30 |
Gas CO2
62 kg
EV CO2
21 kg (66% 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
3:30 AM
PDT
Current temp
60°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
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
28 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
3h 58m 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 offers a turn-heavy local drive experience, with zero highway share, meaning you'll be navigating a more intimate and winding path for the entire 177.2 miles. There isn't a defined longest uninterrupted stretch, suggesting a continuous engagement with the road and its curves. Expect to be actively steering and managing your speed as you traverse these local roads, making it a hands-on driving experience. The character remains consistent throughout, prioritizing local exploration over swift transit.
Only 23% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
43 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 78.9 mi on North Santiam 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 20 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 134.6 miles in near I 5; OR 99E.
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 176.6 miles you will encounter 20 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 134.6 miles (I 5; OR 99E): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 172 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 172.2 miles (Upper Boones Ferry Road): Lane positioning matters here.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 58m. Total distance: 176.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
3h 58m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (23%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 78.9 miles on North Santiam Highway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
We did not find dedicated rest areas on this route. For a drive this long, plan bathroom and stretch breaks around gas stations, fast-food stops, or small-town downtowns — check the Nearby Places section for options.
Yes, with realistic expectations. Build in a stop roughly every 2 hours, have snacks and activities ready, and check the Nearby Places tabs for kid-friendly stops along the way.
The main spots that need attention: at 134.6 miles (I 5; OR 99E): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 172 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 172.2 miles (Upper Boones Ferry Road): Lane positioning matters here.
Possible but tiring. At 4.0 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 8.0 hours — manageable with a long break at Lake Oswego, OR, but most travelers stay overnight.
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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