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Trip from Veneta, OR to Lake Oswego, OR

Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

2h 27m

Distance

111.8 mi

180 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$22

one way

EV Charging

Fair

3 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 30 min
4 AM
2h 17m ★
6 AM
2h 27m
8 AM
2h 47m
10 AM
2h 34m
12 PM
2h 32m
3 PM
2h 35m
5 PM
2h 46m
8 PM
2h 21m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Veneta, OR

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Lake Oswego, OR

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Trip Overview

This 112.7-mile drive from Veneta, OR to Lake Oswego, OR is a straightforward, single-day adventure. Expect the journey to take approximately 2 hours and 3 minutes, with a fuel cost estimated at $22. You'll primarily navigate Territorial Road and Territorial Highway, with a section of Applegate Trail, ensuring a local road experience with no highway driving. This route is perfectly suited for a day trip, allowing you to enjoy the scenic drive without needing an overnight stop. The route stays within the Pacific Coast region, offering a consistent feel throughout your travels.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.

Midpoint

55.9 miles from Veneta, OR

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 16m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 5 74.2 mi 1h 27m
Albany-Junction City Highway 8.3 mi 11m
Territorial Road 4.9 mi 7m
Highway 99E 3.5 mi 5m
Highway 36 3.4 mi 4m
Territorial Highway 3.4 mi 5m
Applegate Trail 2.6 mi 3m
Halsey-Sweet Home Highway 2.5 mi 3m
Longest stretch: I 5 — 74.2 mi, about 1h 27m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Veneta, OR and Lake Oswego, OR.

1

Start on East Hunter Road

162 ft · 6 sec · East Hunter Road
2

Turn right onto Territorial Road

0.5 mi · 58 sec · Territorial Road
3

Continue on Territorial Highway

3.4 mi · 5 min · Territorial Highway
4

Continue on Territorial Road

4.4 mi · 6 min · Territorial Road
5

Turn right onto Applegate Trail

2.6 mi · 3 min · Applegate Trail
6

Turn right onto OR 36

1.6 mi · 2 min · Highway 36
7

Continue on OR 36

0.5 mi · 41 sec · Mapleton-Junction City Highway
8

Continue on OR 36

1.8 mi · 2 min · Highway 36
9

Turn left onto OR 99

1.5 mi · 2 min · Highway 99S
10

Continue on OR 99

1.0 mi · 2 min · Ivy Street
11

Continue on OR 99E

3.5 mi · 5 min · Highway 99E
Use the straight / right lanes.
12

Continue on OR 99E

0.3 mi · 45 sec · South 3rd Street
13

Continue on OR 99E

8.3 mi · 11 min · Albany-Junction City Highway
14

Continue on OR 99E

0.9 mi · 1 min · West 2nd Street
15

Turn right onto OR 228

2.5 mi · 3 min · Halsey-Sweet Home Highway
16

Take the ramp

0.3 mi · 26 sec
17

Merge onto I 5

74 mi · 1 hr 27 min · I 5
Use the straight lane.
18

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 26 sec
Exit 291 Toward Carman Drive Use the straight / slight right lanes.
19

Turn right onto Upper Boones Ferry Road

156 ft · 3 sec · Upper Boones Ferry Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
20

Continue on Carman Drive

1.1 mi · 2 min · Carman Drive
21

Enter roundabout onto Carman Drive

90 ft · 5 sec · Carman Drive
22

Continue on Carman Drive

499 ft · 21 sec · Carman Drive
23

Turn right onto Kruse Way

0.4 mi · 1 min · Kruse Way
Use the right lane.
24

At end of road, turn left onto Boones Ferry Road

0.7 mi · 1 min · Boones Ferry Road
Use the left lane.
25

Turn slight right

0.1 mi · 13 sec
26

Turn straight onto Country Club Road

1.6 mi · 3 min · Country Club Road
27

Continue on A Avenue

0.2 mi · 38 sec · A Avenue
28

Turn left

214 ft · 15 sec
29

Arrive at destination

Trip Plan

Given the relatively short 2-hour duration and 112.7-mile distance, this trip offers great flexibility. You can comfortably leave in the morning and arrive by midday, or even depart in the afternoon for an early evening arrival. With no designated stops and a low fuel cost of $22, you won't need to plan extensive breaks or refueling. A specific tip for this route: pay close attention to signage for Territorial Road and Territorial Highway, as frequent turns are part of the driving experience and can easily lead you astray if you're not looking.

Morning Departure

Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.

Evening Departure

Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.

You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 55.9 miles from Veneta, OR, or about 1h 16m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 74.2 miles.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

Departure

Before you leave

Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.

First stop

Around 25 miles or 38m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 55.9 miles or 1h 16m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 1h 58m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Lake Oswego, OR than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

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Open the route before leaving Veneta, OR so your first major turns are already loaded.

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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.

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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Veneta, OR

This is one driving day of about 111.8 miles and 2h 27m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 25 miles from Veneta, OR.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on I 5 for about 74.2 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

seat of Marion County, and capital of Oregon, USA

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Salem, OR

56 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

Harrisburg, OR

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 25 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Salem, OR

Meal break

The midpoint is around 55.9 miles from Veneta, OR, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before I 5 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 74.2 miles.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Nearby Places

Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.

Top Restaurant

Country Cottage Restaurant

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Woodburn, Oregon

Later in the drive, right off the route

0.7 mi from route ~2 min detour $10 to $20 mile 87.9

Hours: 8 am–8 pm

+15039823883

Visit website

Sweet Waters Family Restaurant & Oasis Lounge

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Albany, Oregon

1.6 mi

Roger's Restaurant

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Albany, Oregon

2.1 mi

Top Coffee Stop

Morse Coffee Company

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Lake Oswego, Oregon

Near the end, right off the route

0.4 mi from route ~1 min detour $1 to $10 mile 111.8

Hours: 7 am–3 pm

Visit website

Country Cottage Restaurant

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, right off the route

0.7 mi from route ~2 min detour $10 to $20 mile 87.9

Woodburn, Oregon

Hours: 8 am–8 pm

+15039823883

Visit website

Sweet Waters Family Restaurant & Oasis Lounge

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.6 mi from route ~4 min detour $10 to $20 mile 47.9

Albany, Oregon

Hours: 7 am–8 pm

+15418129220

Roger's Restaurant

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

2.1 mi from route ~5 min detour $10 to $20 mile 47.9

Albany, Oregon

Hours: 5 am–8 pm

+15419266717

Visit website

The Grove Restaurant & Bar

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

2.1 mi from route ~5 min detour $10 to $20 mile 111.8

Milwaukie, Oregon

Hours: 11 am–9 pm

+15036531930

Visit website

Encore Restaurant

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

2.3 mi from route ~6 min detour $20 to $30 mile 71.9

Salem, Oregon

Hours: Closed

+15039915792

Visit website

Gubanc's Restaurant

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

2.5 mi from route ~6 min detour $20 to $30 mile 111.8

Lake Oswego, Oregon

Hours: 11 am–9 pm

+15036352102

Visit website

Pop's Branding Iron Restaurant & Lounge

4.1 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

2.3 mi from route ~6 min detour $10 to $20 mile 47.9

Albany, Oregon

Hours: 7 am–10 pm

+15419265755

Visit website

Flight Deck Restaurant & Lounge

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

2.6 mi from route ~6 min detour $10 to $20 mile 71.9

Salem, Oregon

Hours: 11 am–9 pm

+15035815721

Morse Coffee Company

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

0.4 mi from route ~1 min detour $1 to $10 mile 111.8

Lake Oswego, Oregon

Hours: 7 am–3 pm

Visit website

Milwaukie Cafe and Bottle Shop

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

3.1 mi from route ~8 min detour $10 to $20 mile 111.8

Milwaukie, Oregon

Hours: 7:30 am–2:30 pm

+15033056522

Visit website

Cafe 57 PDX

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

3.1 mi from route ~8 min detour $1 to $10 mile 111.8

Portland, Oregon

Hours: 6 am–6 pm

+15035735492

Visit website

EVCS Charging Station

3.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, right off the route

0.2 mi from route

Veneta, Oregon

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18774003827

Visit website

InCharge Energy Charging Station

4.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, right off the route

0.3 mi from route ~1 min detour mile 16

Junction City, Oregon

+18333994638

Visit website

Blink Charging Station

Near the start, short detour

1.7 mi from route ~4 min detour

Elmira, Oregon

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18889982546

Visit website

George Rogers Park

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

0.8 mi from route ~2 min detour mile 111.8

Lake Oswego, Oregon

Hours: 6 am–10 pm

+15036752549

Visit website

OSH Museum of Mental Health

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, right off the route

0.8 mi from route ~2 min detour mile 71.9

Salem, Oregon

Hours: 12–4 pm

+19715991674

Visit website

Legion Park

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Later in the drive, short detour

1.9 mi from route ~5 min detour mile 87.9

Woodburn, Oregon

Hours: 6 am–10 pm

+15039825240

Visit website

Riverfront City Park

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

2.6 mi from route ~6 min detour mile 71.9

Salem, Oregon

Hours: 7 am–9 pm

+15035886336

Visit website

Gilbert House Children's Museum

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

2.5 mi from route ~6 min detour mile 71.9

Salem, Oregon

Hours: 10 am–5 pm

+15033713631

Visit website

The Rogerson Clematis Garden

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

2.1 mi from route ~5 min detour mile 111.8

West Linn, Oregon

Hours: 7 am–8 pm

+19717774394

Visit website

Waluga Park - East

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

2.6 mi from route ~7 min detour mile 111.8

Lake Oswego, Oregon

Hours: 6 am–9:30 pm

+15036353758

Visit website

Historic Carousel & Museum

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

3.1 mi from route ~8 min detour mile 47.9

Albany, Oregon

Hours: 11 am–4 pm

+15414972934

Visit website

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 13

5 decision points cluster between mile 33 and 109.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

5
33 mi into trip | ~50m in | I 5

Merge onto I 5

Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight lane.
7
107.3 mi into trip | ~2h 17m 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
107.5 mi into trip | ~2h 17m in | Upper Boones Ferry Road

Turn right onto Upper Boones Ferry Road

Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / right lanes.
6
108.7 mi into trip | ~2h 20m in | Kruse Way

Turn right onto Kruse Way

Lane positioning matters here

Use the right lane.
6
109.2 mi into trip | ~2h 21m 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

$22.27 one way

$44.54 round trip

$5.06/gal 25.4 MPG avg 39 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $5.36 $23.57 $47.14
premium $5.59 $24.61 $49.22
diesel $5.61 $24.68 $49.37

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$22

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$47–$72

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 39.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $12 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 33.5 0 $11.74 $5.37
Efficient EV 28 0 $9.78 $4.47
EV Truck/SUV 44.7 0 $15.65 $7.16

Gas CO2

39 kg

EV CO2

13 kg (67% 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.

Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Veneta, OR

Night in Veneta on Saturday

Local time

9:40 PM

PDT

Current temp

41°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Lake Oswego, OR

Night in Lake Oswego on Saturday

Local time

9:40 PM

PDT

Current temp

60°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

43°F

Salem, OR

56 mi in

Seasonal Notes

Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.

Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.

Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.

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

19 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

2h 27m 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' on this route, with a 0% highway share. The entire 112.7 miles are composed of local roads, meaning you'll be actively steering and navigating frequently. While there isn't a specified longest uninterrupted stretch, the profile suggests a continuous engagement with the road. This type of driving offers a more intimate connection with the landscape as you wind through the Oregon countryside, rather than a high-speed interstate cruise.

74% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
29 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 74.2 mi on I 5.

How Hard Is This Drive?

5/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 5 and Albany-Junction City Highway. You will hit about 13 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 33 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 111.8 miles you will encounter 13 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 33 miles (I 5): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 107.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 107.5 miles (Upper Boones Ferry Road): Lane positioning matters here.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 27m. Total distance: 111.8 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

2h 27m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (74%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 74.2 miles on I 5. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

Yes, with realistic expectations. Build in a stop roughly every 2 hours, have snacks and activities ready, and check the Nearby Places tabs for kid-friendly stops along the way.

The main spots that need attention: at 33 miles (I 5): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 107.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 107.5 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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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