Trip from Central Point, OR to Lake Oswego, OR

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

Drive Time

5h 13m

Distance

262.7 mi

423 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$53

one way

EV Charging

Excellent

31 DC fast

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 40 min

4 AM

5h 0m ★

6 AM

5h 14m

8 AM

5h 40m

10 AM

5h 23m

12 PM

5h 20m

3 PM

5h 24m

5 PM

5h 39m

8 PM

5h 5m

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

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Trip Overview

The drive from Central Point, OR to Lake Oswego, OR covers 262.7 miles and takes about 5h 13m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Rouge Valley Highway #63 - Roadway #2, Rogue Valley Highway, Country Club Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 255.4 miles on Rouge Valley Highway #63 - Roadway #2. At current regular gas prices, budget about $52.55 one way before food or hotel costs.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.

Break Rhythm

1 planned break

Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.

Midpoint

131.4 miles from Central Point, OR

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 35m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
Rouge Valley Highway #63 - Roadway #2	255.4 mi	4h 58m
Rogue Valley Highway	2.1 mi	3m
Country Club Road	1.6 mi	3m
Carman Drive	1.2 mi	2m
Boones Ferry Road	0.7 mi	1m
Kruse Way	0.4 mi	1m
North Front Street	0.2 mi	<1m
A Avenue	0.2 mi	<1m

Longest stretch: Rouge Valley Highway #63 - Roadway #2 — 255.4 mi, about 4h 58m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

Start on Manzanita Street

210 ft · 11 sec · Manzanita Street

Turn right onto North 2nd Street

0.1 mi · 26 sec · North 2nd Street

Turn left onto Maple Street

0.1 mi · 26 sec · Maple Street

At end of road, turn right onto OR99

0.2 mi · 27 sec · North Front Street

Continue on OR 99

2.1 mi · 3 min · Rogue Valley Highway

Continue on OR 99

0.1 mi · 13 sec · Rouge Valley Highway

Take the ramp onto OR 99

255 mi · 4 hr 58 min · Rouge Valley Highway #63 - Roadway #2

Use the straight lane.

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 26 sec

Exit 291 Toward Carman Drive Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Turn right onto Upper Boones Ferry Road

156 ft · 3 sec · Upper Boones Ferry Road

Use the straight / right lanes.

Continue on Carman Drive

1.1 mi · 2 min · Carman Drive

Enter roundabout onto Carman Drive

90 ft · 5 sec · Carman Drive

Continue on Carman Drive

499 ft · 21 sec · Carman Drive

Turn right onto Kruse Way

0.4 mi · 1 min · Kruse Way

Use the right lane.

At end of road, turn left onto Boones Ferry Road

0.7 mi · 1 min · Boones Ferry Road

Use the left lane.

Turn slight right

0.1 mi · 13 sec

Turn straight onto Country Club Road

1.6 mi · 3 min · Country Club Road

Continue on A Avenue

0.2 mi · 38 sec · A Avenue

Turn left

214 ft · 15 sec

Arrive at destination

Trip Plan

Morning Departure

An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.

Evening Departure

A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.

You can normally do this drive in one day.

Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.

The halfway point lands around 131.4 miles from Central Point, OR, or about 2h 35m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 255.4 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 58 miles or 1h 9m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 131.4 miles or 2h 35m in

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

Final approach

Final hour starts around 4h 13m

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

Before You Leave

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

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

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 Central Point, OR

This is one driving day of about 262.7 miles and 5h 13m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 58 miles from Central Point, OR.

This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.

Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.

The longest stretch is on Rouge Valley Highway #63 - Roadway #2 for about 255.4 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Cottage Grove, OR

131 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

Myrtle Creek, OR

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 58 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Roseburg, OR

Meal break

The midpoint is around 131.4 miles from Central Point, OR, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before Rouge Valley Highway #63 - Roadway #2 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 255.4 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

Tj's Family Restaurant & Sports Bar

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Creswell, Oregon

Around the midpoint, right off the route

0.3 mi from route ~1 min detour $10 to $20 mile 150.1

Hours: 8 am–9 pm

+15418953109

Visit website

The Manila Fiesta

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Salem, Oregon

0.7 mi

Mommy & Maddi's

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Keizer, 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 262.7

Hours: 7 am–3 pm

Visit website

Tj's Family Restaurant & Sports Bar

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, right off the route

0.3 mi from route ~1 min detour $10 to $20 mile 150.1

Creswell, Oregon

Hours: 8 am–9 pm

+15418953109

Visit website

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

0.4 mi from route ~1 min detour $1 to $10 mile 262.7

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 262.7

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 262.7

Portland, Oregon

Hours: 6 am–6 pm

+15035735492

Visit website

Near the start, short detour

2.3 mi from route ~6 min detour

Medford, Oregon

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18668167584

Visit website

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

2.5 mi from route ~6 min detour

Medford, Oregon

+15416131638

Visit website

Stewart Park - Fir Grove Section

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

2.5 mi from route ~6 min detour mile 93.8

Roseburg, Oregon

Hours: 6 am–10 pm

+15414926730

Visit website

Waluga Park - East

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

2.6 mi from route ~7 min detour mile 262.7

Lake Oswego, Oregon

Hours: 6 am–9:30 pm

+15036353758

Visit website

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

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 10

5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 260.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

0 mi into trip | ~0m in | North 2nd Street

Turn right onto North 2nd Street

Navigation decision point

258.2 mi into trip | ~5h 3m 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

258.4 mi into trip | ~5h 3m in | Upper Boones Ferry Road

Turn right onto Upper Boones Ferry Road

Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / right lanes.

259.6 mi into trip | ~5h 6m in | Kruse Way

Turn right onto Kruse Way

Lane positioning matters here

Use the right lane.

260.1 mi into trip | ~5h 7m 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

$52.55 one way

$105.10 round trip

$5.06/gal 25.4 MPG avg 92 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$5.36	$55.62	$111.23
premium	$5.59	$58.07	$116.13
diesel	$5.61	$58.24	$116.49

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$53

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$78–$103

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 92.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

EV Charging Along Route

31 DC fast chargers · Coverage: excellent

Sutherlin, OR - Tesla Supercharger

Sutherlin, OR

Tesla

51 DCFC

WinCo Grants Pass - Tesla Supercharger

Grants Pass, OR

Tesla

16 DCFC

Target - Tesla Supercharger

Medford, OR

Tesla

12 DCFC

Ray's Food Place - Tesla Supercharger

Rogue River, OR

Tesla

12 DCFC

Electric Era Charging Station

Canyonville, OR

ELECTRIC_ERA

12 DCFC

Buffalo Wild Wings - Tesla Supercharger

Medford, OR

Tesla

9 DCFC

Black Bear Diner Grants Pass - Tesla Supercharger

Grants Pass, OR

Tesla

8 DCFC

Myrtle Creek Center - Tesla Supercharger

Myrtle Creek, OR

Tesla

8 DCFC

Tesla: 8 ChargePoint Network: 7 EVCS: 5 Electrify America: 3 eVgo Network: 2 EV Connect: 1 FORD_CHARGE: 1 ELECTRIC_ERA: 1 SHELL_RECHARGE: 1 RIVIAN_ADVENTURE: 1 IONNA: 1

Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.

Driving Electric?

About $28 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	Stops	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	78.8	0	$27.58	$12.61
Efficient EV	65.7	0	$22.99	$10.51
EV Truck/SUV	105.1	1	$36.78	$16.81

Gas CO2

92 kg

EV CO2

31 kg (66% less)

Plan for 0 charging stops, roughly every 270 miles. Allow 25-40 minutes per stop at a DC fast charger.

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

Central Point, OR

Afternoon in Central Point on Saturday

Local time

12:03 PM

PDT

Current temp

44°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Lake Oswego, OR

Afternoon in Lake Oswego on Saturday

Local time

12:03 PM

PDT

Current temp

60°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

39°F

Cottage Grove, OR

131 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

16 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

5h 13m on the road

An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.

Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.

What kind of drive is this?

Expect a 5h 13m drive with frequent turns across 262.7 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.

There are about 19 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

Rouge Valley Highway #63 - Roadway #2 is the longest continuous segment at about 255.4 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

3/10

Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near North 2nd Street.

Driving Effort 3/10

Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a straightforward 5h 13m drive. You will face about 10 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 (North 2nd Street): Navigation decision point; at 258.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 258.4 miles (Upper Boones Ferry Road): Lane positioning matters here.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 5h 13m. Total distance: 262.7 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

5h 13m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.

Scenic Drive

Turn-heavy local drive route profile with national parks nearby.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Central Point, OR to Lake Oswego, OR covers 262.7 miles and takes about 5h 13m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are Rouge Valley Highway #63 - Roadway #2, Rogue Valley Highway, Country Club Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 131.4 miles from Central Point, OR. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $52.33 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.

An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left. A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.

Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.

This is a straightforward 5h 13m drive. You will face about 10 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

The route from Central Point, OR to Lake Oswego, OR does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

How this page is built

Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, NREL for EV charging, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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Trip from Central Point, OR to Lake Oswego, OR

Best Time to Leave

Trip Overview

Main Roads

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Trip Plan

Before You Leave

Where to Stop

Pacing Suggestions

Nearby Places

Tj's Family Restaurant & Sports Bar

Morse Coffee Company

Tj's Family Restaurant & Sports Bar

The Manila Fiesta

Mommy & Maddi's

The Grove Restaurant & Bar

Gubanc's Restaurant

Cafe Marzocca Italian Espresso Bar

Gino's

Encore Restaurant

Morse Coffee Company

Milwaukie Cafe and Bottle Shop

Cafe 57 PDX

Electric Vehicle Charging Station

Electrify America Charging Station

Electrify America Charging Station

ChargePoint Charging Station

EV Connect Charging Station

ChargePoint Charging Station

George Rogers Park

Crater Rock Museum

Don Jones Memorial Park

Stewart Park

The Rogerson Clematis Garden

Medford Railroad Park

Stewart Park - Fir Grove Section

Waluga Park - East

Heads-up: tricky spots

Fuel & Cost

Travel Intel

Central Point, OR

Lake Oswego, OR

Same local time

16 degrees warmer at arrival

5h 13m on the road

What kind of drive is this?

How Hard Is This Drive?

Who Is This Route For?

Frequently Asked Questions

How long is the trip from Central Point, OR to Lake Oswego, OR?

What are the main roads on this route?

Is this a good same-day trip?

Where should I stop halfway?

How much does gas cost for this trip?

What is the best time to leave?

How many breaks should I plan?

How hard is the drive from Central Point, OR to Lake Oswego, OR?

Where does this route get tricky?

What towns show up on signs driving from Central Point, OR to Lake Oswego, OR?

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