Origin
Lake Oswego, OR
Afternoon in Lake Oswego on Wednesday
Local time
1:29 PM
PDT
Current temp
60°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Lake Oswego, OR to Barlow, OR
Last recalculated Apr 15, 2026
Drive Time
27m
Distance
18.5 mi
30 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 25m
★
6 AM
0h 28m
8 AM
0h 32m
10 AM
0h 29m
12 PM
0h 29m
3 PM
0h 30m
5 PM
0h 32m
8 PM
0h 26m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Lake Oswego, OR
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Barlow, OR
Helena Jankovičová Kováčová
Trip Overview
The drive from Lake Oswego, OR to Barlow, OR covers 18.5 miles and takes about 27m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 5, South Arndt Road, Country Club Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 9.9 miles on I 5. At current regular gas prices, budget about $3.69 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
0 planned breaks
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
9.2 miles from Lake Oswego, OR
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 14m into the drive .
Drive Character
The drive from Lake Oswego, OR to Barlow, OR covers 18.5 miles and takes about 27m, using a mix of highways and local roads.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 15 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 9.9 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 8 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near A Avenue.
Route Complexity
5/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 18.5 miles you will encounter 8 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: near the start (A Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 1.9 miles (Boones Ferry Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 4.2 miles: Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 8 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0 mi into trip
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~0m in
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A Avenue
Turn right onto A Avenue
Navigation decision point
5
1.9 mi into trip
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~4m in
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Boones Ferry Road
Turn left onto Boones Ferry Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left / straight lanes.
6
4.2 mi into trip
|
~8m in
Take the ramp toward I 5 South: Salem
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Toward I 5 South: Salem
5
4.6 mi into trip
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~9m in
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I 5
Merge onto I 5
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
13.8 mi into trip
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~20m in
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I 5
Take the exit onto I 5 toward OR 551: Canby, Hubbard
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward OR 551: Canby, Hubbard
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 Lake Oswego, OR to Barlow, OR, road signs begin pointing toward Hubbard along the way.
Hubbard
13.8 mi in
|
~20m
|
via I 5
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 5 | 9.9 mi | 12m |
| South Arndt Road | 2.3 mi | 2m |
| Country Club Road | 1.7 mi | 3m |
| Kruse Way | 1.5 mi | 2m |
| Wilsonville-Hubbard Highway | 1.1 mi | 1m |
| Boones Ferry Road | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| South Barlow Road | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| A Avenue | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 5
— 9.9 mi, about 12m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lake Oswego, OR and Barlow, OR.
1
Start on this road
214 ft
·
17 sec
·
this road
2
Turn right onto A Avenue
0.2 mi
·
35 sec
·
A Avenue
3
Continue on Country Club Road
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
·
Country Club Road
4
Continue on Country Club Road
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Country Club Road
5
Turn left onto Boones Ferry Road
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Boones Ferry Road
Use the left / straight lanes.
6
Turn right onto Kruse Way
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Kruse Way
7
Take the ramp
0.4 mi
·
40 sec
Toward I 5 South: Salem
Use the left lane.
8
Merge onto I 5
9.2 mi
·
11 min
·
I 5
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Take the exit onto I 5
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
I 5
Toward OR 551: Canby, Hubbard
10
Continue on OR 551
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Wilsonville-Hubbard Highway
11
Turn left onto CR 428
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
South Arndt Road
12
Continue on South Arndt Road
0.5 mi
·
38 sec
·
South Arndt Road
13
Turn right onto South Barlow Road
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
South Barlow Road
14
Turn left onto West 1st Street
522 ft
·
22 sec
·
West 1st Street
15
Arrive at destination
East 1st Street
Trip Plan
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 9.2 miles from Lake Oswego, OR, or about 14m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 9.9 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 18.5 miles or 27m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 9.2 miles or 14m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 23m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Barlow, OR than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Lake Oswego, 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 Lake Oswego, OR
This is one driving day of about 18.5 miles and 27m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Lake Oswego, OR.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.
The longest stretch is on I 5 for about 9.9 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 9.2 mi from Lake Oswego, OR · 14m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
9 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 18.5 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 9.2 miles from Lake Oswego, OR, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Barlow, OR
The final approach into Barlow, 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 Barlow, OR.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.69 one way
$7.37 round trip
$5.06/gal
25.4 MPG avg
7 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.36 | $3.90 | $7.80 |
| premium | $5.59 | $4.07 | $8.14 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.08 | $8.17 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$4
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$29–$54
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 6.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 5.6 | 0 | $1.94 | $0.89 |
| Efficient EV | 4.6 | 0 | $1.62 | $0.74 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 7.4 | 0 | $2.59 | $1.18 |
Gas CO2
6 kg
EV CO2
2 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.
Destination
Barlow, OR
Afternoon in Barlow on Wednesday
Local time
1:29 PM
PDT
Current temp
43°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
62°F
King City, OR
9 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
17 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
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.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Lake Oswego, OR to Barlow, OR covers 18.5 miles and takes about 27m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 5, South Arndt Road, Country Club Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 9.2 miles from Lake Oswego, OR. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $3.69 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 18.5 miles you will encounter 8 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (A Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 1.9 miles (Boones Ferry Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 4.2 miles: Lane positioning matters here.
On the drive from Lake Oswego, OR to Barlow, OR, road signs begin pointing toward Hubbard along the way.
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