Origin
Lake Oswego, OR
Late night in Lake Oswego on Tuesday
Local time
5:43 AM
PDT
Current temp
46°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Lake Oswego, OR to Cornelius, 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
45m
Distance
23.5 mi
38 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 42m
★
6 AM
0h 45m
8 AM
0h 53m
10 AM
0h 48m
12 PM
0h 47m
3 PM
0h 48m
5 PM
0h 52m
8 PM
0h 43m
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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Cornelius, OR
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Trip Overview
Traveling from Lake Oswego to Cornelius covers a concise 23.5-mile distance, making this a straightforward journey that typically takes about 45 minutes. Because the route stays entirely within the Pacific Coast region of Oregon, you won't need to worry about major shifts in geography or climate. It is perfectly suited for a simple day trip, requiring no overnight stays or complex logistics. With a fuel budget of just $5, this is an incredibly economical drive for your weekend plans. Since there are no designated stops along the way, you can easily complete the trip in one go.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Beaverton-Tigard Freeway | 5.2 mi | 7m |
| Southwest Tualatin Valley Highway | 5.1 mi | 9m |
| Southeast Tualatin Valley Highway | 3.9 mi | 7m |
| Country Club Road | 1.7 mi | 3m |
| Kruse Way | 1.5 mi | 2m |
| Southwest Baseline Street | 1 mi | 2m |
| North Adair Street | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| Southeast Baseline Street | 0.8 mi | 2m |
Longest stretch:
Beaverton-Tigard Freeway
— 5.2 mi, about 7m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lake Oswego, OR and Cornelius, 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
5.2 mi
·
7 min
·
Beaverton-Tigard Freeway
8
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
33 sec
Exit 2A
Toward OR 8, OR 10: Beaverton, Canyon Road
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Turn left onto OR 10
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Southwest Beaverton Hillsdale Highway
Use the left / straight lanes.
10
Continue on OR 10
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Southwest Farmington Road
Use the straight lane.
11
Turn right onto Southwest Cedar Hills Boulevard
298 ft
·
14 sec
·
Southwest Cedar Hills Boulevard
Use the right lane.
12
Turn left onto OR 8
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
·
Southwest Canyon Road
13
Continue on OR 8
4.2 mi
·
7 min
·
Southwest Tualatin Valley Highway
14
Continue on OR 8
3.9 mi
·
7 min
·
Southeast Tualatin Valley Highway
15
Continue on OR 8
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Southeast 10th Avenue
Use the straight lane.
16
Turn left onto OR 8
0.8 mi
·
2 min
·
Southeast Baseline Street
Use the left / straight lanes.
17
Continue on OR 8
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Southwest Baseline Street
18
Continue on OR 8
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Southwest Tualatin Valley Highway
19
Continue on OR 8
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Baseline Street
20
Continue on OR 8
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
North Adair Street
21
Turn left onto North 10th Avenue
400 ft
·
9 sec
·
North 10th Avenue
22
Arrive at destination
South 10th Avenue
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 95 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 19.3 — 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.
8
9.4 mi into trip
|
~15m in
Take the exit toward OR 8, OR 10: Beaverton, Canyon Road
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 2A
Toward OR 8, OR 10: Beaverton, Canyon Road
6
9.6 mi into trip
|
~16m in
|
OR 10 / Southwest Beaverton Hillsdale Highway
Turn left onto OR 10 / Southwest Beaverton Hillsdale Highway
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left / straight lanes.
6
19.3 mi into trip
|
~35m in
|
OR 8 / Southeast Baseline Street
Turn left onto OR 8 / Southeast Baseline Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left / straight lanes.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.68 one way
$9.36 round trip
$5.06/gal
25.4 MPG avg
8 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.36 | $4.95 | $9.91 |
| premium | $5.59 | $5.17 | $10.35 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.19 | $10.38 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 8.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 63% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 7.1 | 0 | $2.47 | $1.13 |
| Efficient EV | 5.9 | 0 | $2.06 | $0.94 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 9.4 | 0 | $3.29 | $1.50 |
Gas CO2
8 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (63% 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
Cornelius, OR
Late night in Cornelius on Tuesday
Local time
5:43 AM
PDT
Current temp
44°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
2 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
45m 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 rather than a high-speed interstate experience, as this route features zero highway miles. You will navigate through local infrastructure using A Avenue, Country Club Road, and Boones Ferry Road to reach your destination. Because there is no highway share, you should prepare for a series of turns and neighborhood-style roads rather than long, straight stretches. The character of this drive is defined by its localized nature, requiring your full attention as you transition between these specific surface streets.
Only 22% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
22 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 5.2 mi on Beaverton-Tigard Freeway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
6/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 9 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 23.5 miles you will encounter 9 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 9.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
432 ft
167 ft
Total Climb
329 ft
Total Descent
329 ft
Highest Point
432 ft
~1.7 mi in
Elevation Range
265 ft
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 45m. Total distance: 23.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
45m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 5.2 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 Cornelius, 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 9.4 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 Cornelius, 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, EIA for fuel prices, and USGS 3DEP for elevation. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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