Origin
Lake Oswego, OR
Afternoon in Lake Oswego on Sunday
Local time
2:50 PM
PDT
Current temp
71°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Lake Oswego, OR to Damascus, 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
15.2 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 30m
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.
Lake Oswego, OR
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Damascus, OR
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Trip Overview
If you are planning to travel from Lake Oswego to Damascus, you are looking at a short, 15.2-mile journey that typically takes about 29 minutes to complete. This trip stays entirely within the Pacific Coast region of Oregon, making it an ideal candidate for a quick day trip rather than an overnight excursion. You won't need to budget much for your tank, as the fuel cost for this distance is estimated at just $3. Because the route involves zero highway driving, it functions best as a direct local commute. It is a straightforward trip that allows you to reach your destination quickly without the need for multiple stops or complex itinerary planning.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Southeast Highway 212 | 5.7 mi | 10m |
| Abernethy Bridge | 3.6 mi | 4m |
| Willamette Drive | 3.1 mi | 6m |
| Pacific Highway | 1.4 mi | 2m |
| North State Street | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| A Avenue | 0.4 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Southeast Highway 212
— 5.7 mi, about 10m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lake Oswego, OR and Damascus, OR.
1
Start on this road
214 ft
·
20 sec
·
this road
2
Turn left onto A Avenue
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
A Avenue
3
At end of road, turn right onto OR 43
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
North State Street
Use the right lane.
4
Continue on OR 43
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Pacific Highway
5
Continue on OR 43
3.1 mi
·
6 min
·
Willamette Drive
6
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
Toward I 205 North
7
Merge onto I 205
3.6 mi
·
4 min
·
Abernethy Bridge
Use the straight lane.
8
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
Exit 12
Toward OR 212 East: Damascus, Estacada
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Turn right onto OR 212
5.7 mi
·
10 min
·
Southeast Highway 212
Use the right lane.
10
Arrive at destination
OR 212
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 65 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 9.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
A Avenue
Turn left onto A Avenue
Navigation decision point
6
0.4 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
OR 43 / North State Street
At end of road, turn right onto OR 43 / North State Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
5
5.7 mi into trip
|
~13m in
|
I 205 / Abernethy Bridge
Merge onto I 205 / Abernethy Bridge
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
8
9.3 mi into trip
|
~18m in
Take the exit toward OR 212 East: Damascus, Estacada
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 12
Toward OR 212 East: Damascus, Estacada
5
9.5 mi into trip
|
~19m in
|
OR 212 / Southeast Highway 212
Turn right onto OR 212 / Southeast Highway 212
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.03 one way
$6.06 round trip
$5.06/gal
25.4 MPG avg
5 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.36 | $3.20 | $6.41 |
| premium | $5.59 | $3.35 | $6.69 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.36 | $6.71 |
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 | 4.6 | 0 | $1.60 | $0.73 |
| Efficient EV | 3.8 | 0 | $1.33 | $0.61 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 6.1 | 0 | $2.13 | $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
Damascus, OR
Afternoon in Damascus 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 rather than a high-speed interstate experience on this 15.2-mile stretch. You will navigate via A Avenue, North State Street, and the Pacific Highway, which keep you on surface roads for the entire duration of the trip. With a highway share of 0%, this route lacks long, monotonous stretches, requiring your full attention as you transition through local intersections and turns. The character of the road is strictly urban and suburban, providing a consistent, albeit technical, driving experience from start to finish. You should prepare for a steady pace that reflects the local nature of these connecting roads.
37% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
10 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 5.7 mi on Southeast Highway 212.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near A Avenue.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 29m drive. You will face about 6 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (A Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.4 miles (OR 43 / North State Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 5.7 miles (I 205 / Abernethy Bridge): 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 Damascus, OR, road signs begin pointing toward Estacada along the way.
Estacada
9.3 mi in
|
~18m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 29m. Total distance: 15.2 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 (37%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mixed highway & surface route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 5.7 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: near the start (A Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.4 miles (OR 43 / North State Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 5.7 miles (I 205 / Abernethy Bridge): 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 Damascus, 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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