Origin
Lake Oswego, OR
Afternoon in Lake Oswego on Wednesday
Local time
2:01 PM
PDT
Current temp
60°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Lake Oswego, OR to Rockcreek, OR
Last recalculated Apr 15, 2026
Drive Time
29m
Distance
17.7 mi
28 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 27m
★
6 AM
0h 30m
8 AM
0h 35m
10 AM
0h 32m
12 PM
0h 31m
3 PM
0h 32m
5 PM
0h 35m
8 PM
0h 28m
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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Rockcreek, OR
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Trip Overview
The drive from Lake Oswego, OR to Rockcreek, OR covers 17.7 miles and takes about 29m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on A Avenue, Country Club Road, Boones Ferry Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $3.53 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
This drive is short enough that no stops are needed.
Midpoint
8.8 miles from Lake Oswego, OR
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 14m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 29m drive with frequent turns across 17.7 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 17 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
A Avenue is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive.
Route Complexity
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
The drive from Lake Oswego, OR to Rockcreek, OR is easy. At 29m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Lake Oswego, OR to Rockcreek, OR is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| A Avenue | — | — |
| Country Club Road | — | — |
| Boones Ferry Road | — | — |
| Kruse Way | — | — |
| Beaverton-Tigard Freeway | — | — |
| US 26 West | — | — |
| Northwest Sunset Highway | — | — |
| 185th Avenue | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
A Avenue
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lake Oswego, OR and Rockcreek, OR.
1
Start on the route
213 ft
·
18 sec
·
the route
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
6
Turn right onto Kruse Way
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Kruse Way
7
Continue on Beaverton-Tigard Freeway
7.2 mi
·
9 min
·
Beaverton-Tigard Freeway
8
Take the exit slight left toward US 26 West
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
US 26 West
9
Merge slight left onto Northwest Sunset Highway
3.9 mi
·
5 min
·
Northwest Sunset Highway
10
Take the exit slight right toward 185th Avenue
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
·
185th Avenue
11
Keep slight right to continue on P.C.C. - Rock Creek
236 ft
·
6 sec
·
P.C.C. - Rock Creek
12
Turn slight right onto Northwest 185th Avenue
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
·
Northwest 185th Avenue
13
Turn left onto Northwest Rock Creek Boulevard
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Northwest Rock Creek Boulevard
14
Turn right onto Northwest Rock Creek Drive
469 ft
·
25 sec
·
Northwest Rock Creek Drive
15
Turn left
0.1 mi
·
53 sec
16
At the end of the road, turn left
92 ft
·
7 sec
17
Arrive at your destination
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 8.8 miles from Lake Oswego, OR, or about 14m into the drive.
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 17.7 miles or 29m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 8.8 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 25m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Rockcreek, OR than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Have your navigation ready before leaving Lake Oswego, OR.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Lake Oswego, OR
This is one driving day of about 17.7 miles and 29m.
At 17.7 miles this is a quick drive — no planned stops needed.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 8.8 mi from Lake Oswego, OR · 14m into the drive
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 17.7 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 8.8 miles from Lake Oswego, OR, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Rockcreek, OR
Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Rockcreek, OR if you are unfamiliar with the area.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.53 one way
$7.05 round trip
$5.06/gal
25.4 MPG avg
6 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.36 | $3.73 | $7.46 |
| premium | $5.59 | $3.90 | $7.79 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.91 | $7.82 |
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: 6.2 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 | 5.3 | 0 | $1.86 | $0.85 |
| Efficient EV | 4.4 | 0 | $1.55 | $0.71 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 7.1 | 0 | $2.48 | $1.13 |
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
Rockcreek, OR
Afternoon in Rockcreek on Wednesday
Local time
2:01 PM
PDT
Current temp
71°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
11 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
29m 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 Rockcreek, OR covers 17.7 miles and takes about 29m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are A Avenue, Country Club Road, Boones Ferry Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 8.8 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 $3.53 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.
The drive from Lake Oswego, OR to Rockcreek, OR is easy. At 29m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Lake Oswego, OR to Rockcreek, OR is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Lake Oswego, OR to Rockcreek, OR does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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