Origin
Oak Hills, OR
Late night in Oak Hills on Tuesday
Local time
2:57 AM
PDT
Current temp
41°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Oak Hills, OR to Lake Oswego, 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
25m
Distance
15.5 mi
25 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 24m
★
6 AM
0h 26m
8 AM
0h 30m
10 AM
0h 27m
12 PM
0h 27m
3 PM
0h 28m
5 PM
0h 30m
8 PM
0h 24m
★
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Oak Hills, OR
David McElwee
Lake Oswego, OR
Wikimedia Commons
Trip Overview
Oak Hills to Lake Oswego is 15.5 miles and takes about 25 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 the Pacific Coast region, offering a straightforward connection between two Oregon communities. You'll primarily use major roadways, making it a convenient option for quick travel or as part of a larger itinerary. Consider this route if you need an efficient way to get from point A to point B without much fuss.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Beaverton-Tigard Freeway | 7 mi | 9m |
| Northwest Sunset Highway | 2.9 mi | 3m |
| Country Club Road | 1.6 mi | 3m |
| Kruse Way | 1.5 mi | 2m |
| Boones Ferry Road | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Northwest Bethany Boulevard | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| A Avenue | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Northwest Telshire Drive | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Beaverton-Tigard Freeway
— 7 mi, about 9m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Oak Hills, OR and Lake Oswego, OR.
1
Start on Northwest 159th Terrace
170 ft
·
12 sec
·
Northwest 159th Terrace
2
Turn left onto Northwest Telshire Drive
195 ft
·
10 sec
·
Northwest Telshire Drive
3
Turn right onto Northwest Bethany Boulevard
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Northwest Bethany Boulevard
Use the straight lane.
4
Take the ramp
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Toward US 26 East
Use the left lane.
5
Merge onto US 26
2.9 mi
·
3 min
·
Northwest Sunset Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
44 sec
Exit 69A
Toward OR 217 South: Tigard, Salem
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Merge onto OR 217
7.0 mi
·
9 min
·
Beaverton-Tigard Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Continue on OR 217
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Kruse Way
Use the straight lane.
9
At end of road, turn left onto Boones Ferry Road
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Boones Ferry Road
Use the left lane.
10
Turn slight right
0.1 mi
·
13 sec
11
Turn straight onto Country Club Road
1.6 mi
·
3 min
·
Country Club Road
12
Continue on A Avenue
0.2 mi
·
38 sec
·
A Avenue
13
Turn left
214 ft
·
15 sec
14
Arrive at destination
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 85 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 12.8 — 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
|
Northwest Telshire Drive
Turn left onto Northwest Telshire Drive
Navigation decision point
5
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Northwest Bethany Boulevard
Turn right onto Northwest Bethany Boulevard
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
6
0.7 mi into trip
|
~1m in
Take the ramp toward US 26 East
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Toward US 26 East
8
4.1 mi into trip
|
~6m in
Take the exit toward OR 217 South: Tigard, Salem
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 69A
Toward OR 217 South: Tigard, Salem
6
12.8 mi into trip
|
~20m 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
$3.09 one way
$6.18 round trip
$5.06/gal
25.4 MPG avg
5 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.36 | $3.27 | $6.54 |
| premium | $5.59 | $3.41 | $6.82 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.42 | $6.84 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 5.4 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 | $1.63 | $0.74 |
| Efficient EV | 3.9 | 0 | $1.36 | $0.62 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 6.2 | 0 | $2.17 | $0.99 |
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
Lake Oswego, OR
Late night in Lake Oswego on Tuesday
Local time
2:57 AM
PDT
Current temp
46°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
5 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
25m 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?
About 45% of this 15.5-mile drive is on highways, including a 7-mile stretch on the Beaverton-Tigard Freeway. The remaining miles will be on surface roads, likely with more frequent intersections. You'll notice the transition from faster highway speeds to local traffic as you approach your destination. Expect a mixed driving experience with both freeway cruising and surface street navigation.
45% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
14 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 7 mi on Beaverton-Tigard Freeway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
7/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Northwest Telshire Drive.
Driving Effort
7/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 8 decision points packed into just 15.5 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 25m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Northwest Telshire Drive): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (Northwest Bethany Boulevard): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.7 miles: 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 Oak Hills, OR to Lake Oswego, OR, road signs begin pointing toward Salem along the way.
Salem
4.1 mi in
|
~6m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 25m. Total distance: 15.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
25m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (45%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 7 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 Lake Oswego, 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 (Northwest Telshire Drive): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (Northwest Bethany Boulevard): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.7 miles: Lane positioning matters here.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Lake Oswego, 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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