Origin
Silverton, OR
Late night in Silverton on Tuesday
Local time
4:09 AM
PDT
Current temp
44°F
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Live forecast
Trip from Silverton, 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
57m
Distance
37.3 mi
60 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$7
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 52m
★
6 AM
0h 57m
8 AM
1h 6m
10 AM
1h 0m
12 PM
0h 59m
3 PM
1h 1m
5 PM
1h 6m
8 PM
0h 54m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Silverton, OR
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Lake Oswego, OR
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Trip Overview
This 37.3-mile drive from Silverton to Lake Oswego, Oregon, is a manageable one-day trip, taking approximately 57 minutes. You'll primarily navigate on I-5, Wilco Highway Northeast, and Country Club Road. With a fuel cost estimated at $7, this route offers a straightforward journey through the Pacific Coast region. Since there are no designated stops and the longest stretch is 19.3 miles, it's an easy excursion that doesn't require an overnight stay. Consider this a convenient option for a quick, direct trip within Oregon.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 5 | 19.3 mi | 23m |
| Wilco Highway Northeast | 9.3 mi | 13m |
| Country Club Road | 1.6 mi | 3m |
| Carman Drive | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| North 1st Street | 0.9 mi | 2m |
| Young Street | 0.8 mi | 2m |
| West Hayes Street | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| Boones Ferry Road | 0.7 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
I 5
— 19.3 mi, about 23m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Silverton, OR and Lake Oswego, OR.
1
Start on OR 213
319 ft
·
15 sec
·
West Main Street
2
Turn left onto OR 214; OR 213
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
North 1st Street
3
Continue on OR 214
3.5 mi
·
5 min
·
Wilco Highway Northeast
4
Continue on OR 214
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
North Main Street
5
Continue on OR 214
5.8 mi
·
8 min
·
Wilco Highway Northeast
6
Continue on OR 214
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
·
Silverton Road
7
Turn slight right onto OR 214
0.8 mi
·
2 min
·
Young Street
8
Continue on Garfield Street
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
·
Garfield Street
9
Turn right onto North Settlemier Avenue
412 ft
·
20 sec
·
North Settlemier Avenue
10
Turn left onto West Hayes Street
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
West Hayes Street
11
Turn right onto Evergreen Road
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
·
Evergreen Road
12
Turn left onto OR 214
434 ft
·
17 sec
·
Newberg Highway
13
Take the ramp onto I 5
19 mi
·
23 min
·
I 5
Toward I 5 North: Portland
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
Exit 291
Toward Carman Drive
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15
Turn right onto Upper Boones Ferry Road
156 ft
·
3 sec
·
Upper Boones Ferry Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
16
Continue on Carman Drive
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Carman Drive
17
Enter roundabout onto Carman Drive
90 ft
·
5 sec
·
Carman Drive
18
Continue on Carman Drive
499 ft
·
21 sec
·
Carman Drive
19
Turn right onto Kruse Way
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Kruse Way
Use the right lane.
20
At end of road, turn left onto Boones Ferry Road
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Boones Ferry Road
Use the left lane.
21
Turn slight right
0.1 mi
·
13 sec
22
Turn straight onto Country Club Road
1.6 mi
·
3 min
·
Country Club Road
23
Continue on A Avenue
0.2 mi
·
38 sec
·
A Avenue
24
Turn left
214 ft
·
15 sec
25
Arrive at destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
19 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 37 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 18.6 miles from Silverton, 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 125 decision points cluster between mile 13.4 and 34.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
13.4 mi into trip
|
~23m in
|
I 5
Take the ramp onto I 5 toward I 5 North: Portland
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward I 5 North: Portland
7
32.7 mi into trip
|
~47m in
Take the exit toward Carman Drive
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 291
Toward Carman Drive
6
33 mi into trip
|
~47m in
|
Upper Boones Ferry Road
Turn right onto Upper Boones Ferry Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
6
34.2 mi into trip
|
~50m in
|
Kruse Way
Turn right onto Kruse Way
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
6
34.6 mi into trip
|
~51m 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
$7.43 one way
$14.86 round trip
$5.06/gal
25.4 MPG avg
13 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.36 | $7.86 | $15.73 |
| premium | $5.59 | $8.21 | $16.42 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $8.24 | $16.47 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$7
Estimated CO2 emission: 13.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 11.2 | 0 | $3.92 | $1.79 |
| Efficient EV | 9.3 | 0 | $3.26 | $1.49 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 14.9 | 0 | $5.22 | $2.39 |
Gas CO2
13 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (69% 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
4:09 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
2 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
57m 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?
The drive presents a mixed profile, with 52% of the journey on highways. You'll experience a substantial 19.3-mile stretch on I-5, offering a chance for steady cruising. Beyond the interstate, the route incorporates Wilco Highway Northeast and Country Club Road, likely providing a change of pace with potentially more local traffic and varied scenery. This blend means you'll transition from faster highway speeds to more localized road conditions as you approach your destination.
52% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
25 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 19.3 mi on I 5.
How Hard Is This Drive?
5/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 12 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 13.4 miles in near I 5.
Driving Effort
5/10
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 37.3 miles you will encounter 12 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: at 13.4 miles (I 5): Lane positioning matters here; at 32.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 33 miles (Upper Boones Ferry Road): Lane positioning matters here.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
310 ft
148 ft
Total Climb
242 ft
Total Descent
316 ft
Highest Point
310 ft
~29.3 mi in
Elevation Range
162 ft
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 57m. Total distance: 37.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
57m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (52%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 19.3 miles on I 5. 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: at 13.4 miles (I 5): Lane positioning matters here; at 32.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 33 miles (Upper Boones Ferry Road): 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, EIA for fuel prices, and USGS 3DEP for elevation. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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