Origin
Lake Oswego, OR
Late night in Lake Oswego on Tuesday
Local time
2:01 AM
PDT
Current temp
46°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Lake Oswego, OR to Bethany, OR
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
28m
Distance
17.5 mi
28 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 26m
★
6 AM
0h 28m
8 AM
0h 33m
10 AM
0h 30m
12 PM
0h 29m
3 PM
0h 30m
5 PM
0h 33m
8 PM
0h 27m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Lake Oswego, OR
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Bethany, OR
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Trip Overview
Lake Oswego to Bethany is 17.5 miles and takes about 28 minutes via Beaverton-Tigard Freeway and Northwest Sunset Highway, with a fuel budget near $3 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within Oregon's Pacific Coast region, offering a mixed drive experience. It's a quick hop that's perfect for a day trip or an easy commute, ideal for those looking for a straightforward journey without extensive planning. You'll find the drive is mostly on well-maintained roads, making it a convenient option for most vehicles.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Beaverton-Tigard Freeway | 7.2 mi | 9m |
| Northwest Sunset Highway | 3.9 mi | 5m |
| Country Club Road | 1.7 mi | 3m |
| Kruse Way | 1.5 mi | 2m |
| Northwest 185th Avenue | 1 mi | 1m |
| OR 217 | 0.9 mi | 2m |
| Boones Ferry Road | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| A Avenue | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Beaverton-Tigard Freeway
— 7.2 mi, about 9m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lake Oswego, OR and Bethany, OR.
1
Start on this road
214 ft
·
17 sec
·
this road
2
Turn right onto A Avenue
0.2 mi
·
35 sec
·
A Avenue
3
Continue on Country Club Road
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
·
Country Club Road
4
Continue on Country Club Road
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Country Club Road
5
Turn left onto Boones Ferry Road
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Boones Ferry Road
Use the left / straight lanes.
6
Turn right onto Kruse Way
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Kruse Way
7
Continue on OR 217
7.2 mi
·
9 min
·
Beaverton-Tigard Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Take the exit onto OR 217
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
OR 217
Toward US 26 West
9
Merge onto US 26
3.9 mi
·
5 min
·
Northwest Sunset Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
Exit 64
Toward 185th Avenue
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Keep slight right at fork
235 ft
·
5 sec
Toward P.C.C. - Rock Creek
12
Turn slight right onto Northwest 185th Avenue
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Northwest 185th Avenue
Use the right lane.
13
Arrive at destination
Northwest 185th Avenue
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 85 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 16.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
A Avenue
Turn right onto A Avenue
Navigation decision point
5
1.9 mi into trip
|
~4m in
|
Boones Ferry Road
Turn left onto Boones Ferry Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left / straight lanes.
5
12.3 mi into trip
|
~20m in
|
US 26 / Northwest Sunset Highway
Merge onto US 26 / Northwest Sunset Highway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
16.2 mi into trip
|
~25m in
Take the exit toward 185th Avenue
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 64
Toward 185th Avenue
6
16.4 mi into trip
|
~26m in
Keep slight right at fork toward P.C.C. - Rock Creek
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Toward P.C.C. - Rock Creek
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.49 one way
$6.97 round trip
$5.06/gal
25.4 MPG avg
6 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.36 | $3.69 | $7.38 |
| premium | $5.59 | $3.85 | $7.70 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.86 | $7.73 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 6.1 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 | $1.84 | $0.84 |
| Efficient EV | 4.4 | 0 | $1.53 | $0.70 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 7 | 0 | $2.45 | $1.12 |
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
Bethany, OR
Late night in Bethany on Tuesday
Local time
2:01 AM
PDT
Current temp
45°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
1 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
28m 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 drive presents a mixed profile, with 46% of the journey on highways. You'll experience stretches on the Beaverton-Tigard Freeway, including a continuous segment of 7.2 miles, which offers a faster pace. The route also incorporates Country Club Road, suggesting a transition to more local or suburban driving. Expect a blend of efficient highway travel and potentially slower, more winding sections as you approach your destination. The road character shifts gradually, moving from freeway speeds to a more community-oriented environment.
46% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
13 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 7.2 mi on Beaverton-Tigard Freeway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
6/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 8 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near A Avenue.
Driving Effort
6/10
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 17.5 miles you will encounter 8 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: near the start (A Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 1.9 miles (Boones Ferry Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 12.3 miles (US 26 / Northwest Sunset Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Lake Oswego, OR to Bethany, OR, road signs begin pointing toward P.c.c. - Rock Creek along the way.
P.c.c. - Rock Creek
16.4 mi in
|
~26m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 28m. Total distance: 17.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
28m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (46%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 7.2 miles on Beaverton-Tigard Freeway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Bethany, OR before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
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: near the start (A Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 1.9 miles (Boones Ferry Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 12.3 miles (US 26 / Northwest Sunset Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Bethany, 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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