Origin
Lake Oswego, OR
Night in Lake Oswego on Saturday
Local time
9:40 PM
PDT
Current temp
60°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Lake Oswego, OR to Dallas, OR
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 18m
Distance
56.2 mi
90 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$11
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 12m
★
6 AM
1h 18m
8 AM
1h 31m
10 AM
1h 23m
12 PM
1h 21m
3 PM
1h 23m
5 PM
1h 30m
8 PM
1h 15m
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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Dallas, OR
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Trip Overview
If you are planning a trip from Lake Oswego to Dallas, Oregon, expect a straightforward journey covering 56.2 miles. This drive typically takes about 1 hour and 18 minutes to complete, making it an ideal candidate for a single-day excursion. Because the route is relatively short, you won't need to worry about overnight logistics, allowing you total flexibility for your schedule. Budgeting approximately $11 for fuel should comfortably cover your travel costs between these two Pacific Coast region locations. It is a practical, local connection that avoids the typical highway grind, serving as an efficient way to transition between these two Oregon communities.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 5 | 32.1 mi | 38m |
| Salem Dallas Highway Northwest | 5 mi | 6m |
| Salem-Willamina Highway | 4.3 mi | 5m |
| East Ellendale Avenue | 3.2 mi | 4m |
| Doctor Martin Luther King Junior Parkway | 3 mi | 4m |
| Country Club Road | 1.7 mi | 3m |
| Kruse Way | 1.5 mi | 2m |
| Commercial Street Northeast | 1.2 mi | 3m |
Longest stretch:
I 5
— 32.1 mi, about 38m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lake Oswego, OR and Dallas, 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
Take the ramp
0.4 mi
·
40 sec
Toward I 5 South: Salem
Use the left lane.
8
Merge onto I 5
32 mi
·
37 min
·
I 5
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Take the exit onto I 5
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
I 5
Exit 260A
Toward OR 99E Business: Salem Parkway
10
Merge onto OR 99E Bus
3.0 mi
·
4 min
·
Doctor Martin Luther King Junior Parkway
11
Continue on OR 99E Bus
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Commercial Street Northeast
12
Continue on D Street Northeast
446 ft
·
25 sec
·
D Street Northeast
13
Turn left onto Front Street Northeast
0.2 mi
·
43 sec
·
Front Street Northeast
14
Continue on OR 99E Bus
284 ft
·
14 sec
·
Front Street Northeast
Use the right lane.
15
Turn left onto Union Street Northeast
492 ft
·
22 sec
·
Union Street Northeast
Use the left lane.
16
Turn right onto Commercial Street Northeast
442 ft
·
19 sec
·
Commercial Street Northeast
17
Turn right onto Marion Street Bridge
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Marion Street Bridge
Use the straight / right lanes.
18
Continue on OR 22
5.0 mi
·
6 min
·
Salem Dallas Highway Northwest
19
Continue on OR 22
4.3 mi
·
5 min
·
Salem-Willamina Highway
20
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
36 sec
Toward OR 223 Spur West: Dallas
21
Continue on OR 223 Spur
0.5 mi
·
44 sec
·
Ellendale Road
22
Continue on OR 223 Spur
3.2 mi
·
4 min
·
East Ellendale Avenue
23
Turn left onto OR 223
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Main Street
24
Turn right onto OR 223
84 ft
·
1 sec
·
Southwest Washington Street
25
Arrive at destination
OR 223
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
28 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 12 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 28.1 miles from Lake Oswego, OR, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
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 155 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 41.3 — 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.
6
4.2 mi into trip
|
~8m in
Take the ramp toward I 5 South: Salem
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Toward I 5 South: Salem
7
41.1 mi into trip
|
~56m in
|
Union Street Northeast
Turn left onto Union Street Northeast
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
6
41.3 mi into trip
|
~56m in
|
Marion Street Bridge
Turn right onto Marion Street Bridge
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$11.20 one way
$22.39 round trip
$5.06/gal
25.4 MPG avg
20 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.36 | $11.85 | $23.70 |
| premium | $5.59 | $12.37 | $24.74 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $12.41 | $24.82 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$11
Estimated CO2 emission: 19.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 16.9 | 0 | $5.90 | $2.70 |
| Efficient EV | 14.1 | 0 | $4.92 | $2.25 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 22.5 | 0 | $7.87 | $3.60 |
Gas CO2
20 kg
EV CO2
7 kg (65% 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
Dallas, OR
Night in Dallas on Saturday
Local time
9:40 PM
PDT
Current temp
59°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
1h 18m 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?
Prepare for a turn-heavy local drive that keeps you engaged behind the wheel. Unlike long-haul interstate routes, this trip features a 0% highway share, relying instead on surface streets like A Avenue, Country Club Road, and Boones Ferry Road. You will find that the road's personality is defined by these local connections rather than fast-paced lanes. Because the route is entirely local, there is no single longest stretch of uninterrupted highway, meaning you will be navigating intersections and turns throughout the duration of the 1 hour and 18-minute drive. Expect a hands-on experience that requires your full attention as you transition through the local topography.
62% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
25 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 32.1 mi on I 5.
How Hard Is This Drive?
7/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 5 and Salem Dallas Highway Northwest. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near A Avenue.
Driving Effort
7/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 56.2 miles you will encounter 15 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 4.2 miles: Lane positioning matters here.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 18m. Total distance: 56.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 18m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (62%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 32.1 miles on I 5. 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 Dallas, 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 4.2 miles: Lane positioning matters here.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Dallas, 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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