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Trip from Fairview, 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

220.4 mi

355 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$44

one way

EV Charging

Fair

4 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 40 min
4 AM
5h 0m ★
6 AM
5h 13m
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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Lake Oswego, OR

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Trip Overview

The drive from Fairview, OR to Lake Oswego, OR covers 220.4 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 I 5, Coos Bay Wagon Road, Sitkum-County Line Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 166.8 miles on I 5. At current regular gas prices, budget about $43.91 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

110.2 miles from Fairview, OR

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h into the drive .

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 5h 13m. Total distance: 220.4 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 (76%). Straightforward navigation.

Drive Character

This is a 5h 13m highway drive covering 220.4 miles, with most of the trip on I 5 and Coos Bay Wagon Road. The longest continuous stretch is about 166.8 miles on I 5.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 24 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 5 is the longest continuous segment at about 166.8 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 5 and Coos Bay Wagon Road. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 40.9 miles in near Lookingglass Road.

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 12 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 40.9 miles (Lookingglass Road): Navigation decision point; at 215.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 216.1 miles (Upper Boones Ferry Road): Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 12 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

5
40.9 mi into trip | ~1h 33m in | Lookingglass Road

At end of road, turn left onto Lookingglass Road

Navigation decision point

7
215.9 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
6
216.1 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.
6
217.3 mi into trip | ~5h 6m in | Kruse Way

Turn right onto Kruse Way

Lane positioning matters here

Use the right lane.
6
217.8 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.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 5 166.8 mi 3h 14m
Coos Bay Wagon Road 14.3 mi 29m
Sitkum-County Line Road 10.1 mi 24m
Lone Pine Lane 8.3 mi 20m
Sitkum Lane 8 mi 19m
Lookingglass Road 6.3 mi 11m
West Harvard Avenue 1.7 mi 3m
Country Club Road 1.6 mi 3m
Longest stretch: I 5 — 166.8 mi, about 3h 14m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on Fairview Road

0.2 mi · 37 sec · Fairview Road
2

Turn left onto Lone Pine Lane

8.3 mi · 20 min · Lone Pine Lane
3

At end of road, turn left onto Sitkum Lane

8.0 mi · 19 min · Sitkum Lane
4

Continue on Sitkum-County Line Road

10 mi · 24 min · Sitkum-County Line Road
5

Continue on Coos Bay Wagon Road

1.3 mi · 3 min · Coos Bay Wagon Road
6

Continue on Coos Bay Wagon Road

1.6 mi · 4 min · Coos Bay Wagon Road
7

At end of road, turn right onto Coos Bay Wagon Road

11 mi · 22 min · Coos Bay Wagon Road
8

At end of road, turn left onto Lookingglass Road

0.3 mi · 26 sec · Lookingglass Road
9

Continue on Lookingglass Road

6.0 mi · 10 min · Lookingglass Road
10

At end of road, turn right onto West Harvard Avenue

1.7 mi · 3 min · West Harvard Avenue
11

Take the ramp

0.2 mi · 23 sec
12

Merge onto I 5

167 mi · 3 hr 14 min · I 5
Use the straight lane.
13

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 26 sec
Exit 291 Toward Carman Drive Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14

Turn right onto Upper Boones Ferry Road

156 ft · 3 sec · Upper Boones Ferry Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
15

Continue on Carman Drive

1.1 mi · 2 min · Carman Drive
16

Enter roundabout onto Carman Drive

90 ft · 5 sec · Carman Drive
17

Continue on Carman Drive

499 ft · 21 sec · Carman Drive
18

Turn right onto Kruse Way

0.4 mi · 1 min · Kruse Way
Use the right lane.
19

At end of road, turn left onto Boones Ferry Road

0.7 mi · 1 min · Boones Ferry Road
Use the left lane.
20

Turn slight right

0.1 mi · 13 sec
21

Turn straight onto Country Club Road

1.6 mi · 3 min · Country Club Road
22

Continue on A Avenue

0.2 mi · 38 sec · A Avenue
23

Turn left

214 ft · 15 sec
24

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 110.2 miles from Fairview, OR, or about 3h into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 166.8 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 48 miles or 1h 46m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 110.2 miles or 3h 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 22m

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 Fairview, 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 Fairview, OR

This is one driving day of about 220.4 miles and 5h 13m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 48 miles from Fairview, 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 I 5 for about 166.8 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 110.2 mi from Fairview, OR · 3h into the drive

city in Oregon, USA

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Drain, OR

110 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

Roseburg, OR

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 48 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Cottage Grove, OR

Meal break

The midpoint is around 110.2 miles from Fairview, 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 166.8 miles.

Arriving in Lake Oswego, OR

The final approach into Lake Oswego, OR usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.

Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Lake Oswego, OR.

After long uninterrupted mileage, take five minutes before the last urban segment to reset and refocus on exits, merges, and city traffic.

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

Sweet Waters Family Restaurant & Oasis Lounge

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Albany, Oregon

Later in the drive, right off the route

0.8 mi from route ~2 min detour $10 to $20 mile 157.5

Hours: 7 am–8 pm

+15418129220

Roger's Restaurant

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Albany, Oregon

1.3 mi

Pop's Branding Iron Restaurant & Lounge

4.1 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Albany, Oregon

1.7 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 220.4

Hours: 7 am–3 pm

Visit website

Sweet Waters Family Restaurant & Oasis Lounge

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Later in the drive, right off the route

0.8 mi from route ~2 min detour $10 to $20 mile 157.5

Albany, Oregon

Hours: 7 am–8 pm

+15418129220

Roger's Restaurant

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, short detour

1.3 mi from route ~3 min detour $10 to $20 mile 157.5

Albany, Oregon

Hours: 5 am–8 pm

+15419266717

Visit website

Pop's Branding Iron Restaurant & Lounge

4.1 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Later in the drive, short detour

1.7 mi from route ~4 min detour $10 to $20 mile 157.5

Albany, Oregon

Hours: 7 am–10 pm

+15419265755

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 220.4

Milwaukie, Oregon

Hours: 11 am–9 pm

+15036531930

Visit website

Vault 244

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Later in the drive, short detour

2.5 mi from route ~6 min detour Expensive mile 157.5

Albany, Oregon

Hours: 4–10 pm

+15417919511

Visit website

Gubanc's Restaurant

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

2.5 mi from route ~6 min detour $20 to $30 mile 220.4

Lake Oswego, Oregon

Hours: 11 am–9 pm

+15036352102

Visit website

The Squeaky Cork

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, short detour

2.4 mi from route ~6 min detour $20 to $30 mile 157.5

Albany, Oregon

Hours: 4–10 pm

+15419812140

Visit website

Sybaris Bistro

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, short detour

2.6 mi from route ~6 min detour $40 to $50 mile 157.5

Albany, Oregon

Hours: 5–8 pm

+15419288157

Visit website

Morse Coffee Company

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

0.4 mi from route ~1 min detour $1 to $10 mile 220.4

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 220.4

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 220.4

Portland, Oregon

Hours: 6 am–6 pm

+15035735492

Visit website

Blink Charging Station

Around the midpoint, ~10 min detour

3.9 mi from route ~10 min detour mile 110.2

Eugene, Oregon

+18889982546

Visit website

Blink Charging Station

Around the midpoint, ~10 min detour

4.1 mi from route ~10 min detour mile 110.2

Eugene, Oregon

+18889982546

Visit website

Blink Charging Station

Around the midpoint, ~12 min detour

4.8 mi from route ~12 min detour mile 110.2

Eugene, Oregon

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18889982546

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

Around the midpoint, ~12 min detour

4.9 mi from route ~12 min detour mile 110.2

Eugene, Oregon

Hours: Open 24 hours

Visit website

Stewart Park

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Early in the drive, right off the route

0.7 mi from route ~2 min detour mile 47.2

Roseburg, Oregon

Hours: 8 am–5 pm

+15414926730

Visit website

George Rogers Park

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

0.8 mi from route ~2 min detour mile 220.4

Lake Oswego, Oregon

Hours: 6 am–10 pm

+15036752549

Visit website

Stewart Park - Fir Grove Section

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, right off the route

0.8 mi from route ~2 min detour mile 47.2

Roseburg, Oregon

Hours: 6 am–10 pm

+15414926730

Visit website

Sutherlin Dog Park

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, short detour

1.2 mi from route ~3 min detour mile 63

Sutherlin, Oregon

Hours: Open 24 hours

Visit website

Douglas County Museum

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, short detour

1.8 mi from route ~4 min detour mile 47.2

Roseburg, Oregon

Hours: 10 am–5 pm

+15419577007

Visit website

Happy Tails Dog Park

4.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Early in the drive, short detour

1.5 mi from route ~4 min detour mile 47.2

Roseburg, Oregon

Hours: Open 24 hours

+15414926730

Visit website

Ford's Pond

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, short detour

2.1 mi from route ~5 min detour mile 63

Sutherlin, Oregon

+15414592856

Visit website

Historic Carousel & Museum

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, short detour

2.6 mi from route ~6 min detour mile 157.5

Albany, Oregon

Hours: 11 am–4 pm

+15414972934

Visit website

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

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$43.91 one way

$87.81 round trip

$5.06/gal 25.4 MPG avg 77 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $5.36 $46.47 $92.93
premium $5.59 $48.51 $97.03
diesel $5.61 $48.66 $97.32

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$44

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$69–$94

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 77.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $23 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 66.1 0 $23.14 $10.58
Efficient EV 55.1 0 $19.29 $8.82
EV Truck/SUV 88.2 1 $30.86 $14.11

Gas CO2

77 kg

EV CO2

26 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

Fairview, OR

Late night in Fairview on Saturday

Local time

12:44 AM

PDT

Current temp

59°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Lake Oswego, OR

Late night in Lake Oswego on Saturday

Local time

12:44 AM

PDT

Current temp

60°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

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

1 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Fairview, OR to Lake Oswego, OR covers 220.4 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 I 5, Coos Bay Wagon Road, Sitkum-County Line Road. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 110.2 miles from Fairview, OR. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $43.91 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 12 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

The main spots that need attention: at 40.9 miles (Lookingglass Road): Navigation decision point; at 215.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 216.1 miles (Upper Boones Ferry Road): Lane positioning matters here.

The route from Fairview, 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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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