Origin
Lake Oswego, OR
Morning in Lake Oswego on Saturday
Local time
6:16 AM
PDT
Current temp
60°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Lake Oswego, OR to Stayton, OR
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 11m
Distance
55.6 mi
89 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$11
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 5m
★
6 AM
1h 11m
8 AM
1h 22m
10 AM
1h 15m
12 PM
1h 14m
3 PM
1h 16m
5 PM
1h 22m
8 PM
1h 8m
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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Stayton, OR
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Trip Overview
The drive from Lake Oswego, OR to Stayton, OR covers 55.6 miles and takes about 1h 11m 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 $11.08 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 11m. Total distance: 55.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 11m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 1h 11m drive with frequent turns across 55.6 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.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Lake Oswego, OR to Stayton, OR is easy. At 1h 11m 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 Stayton, 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 | — | — |
| I 5 South | — | — |
| OR 22 | — | — |
| North Santiam Highway | — | — |
| Cascade Highway Southeast | — | — |
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 Stayton, 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
Take the ramp left toward I 5 South: Salem
0.4 mi
·
41 sec
·
I 5 South: Salem
8
Merge slight left
38 mi
·
44 min
9
Take the exit slight right toward OR 22, OR 99E Business: Detroit Lake, Bend
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
·
OR 22, OR 99E Business: Detroit Lake, Bend
10
Keep slight left
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
11
Turn left onto North Santiam Highway
12 mi
·
14 min
·
North Santiam Highway
12
Take the exit slight right
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
13
Keep slight right
390 ft
·
10 sec
14
Turn straight onto Cascade Highway Southeast
0.4 mi
·
42 sec
·
Cascade Highway Southeast
15
Continue on North First Avenue
0.6 mi
·
58 sec
·
North First Avenue
16
Turn right onto West Washington Street
49 ft
·
2 sec
·
West Washington Street
17
Arrive at your destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 27.8 mi from Lake Oswego, OR · 35m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
28 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 12 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 27.8 miles from Lake Oswego, OR, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Stayton, OR
The final approach into Stayton, OR usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$11.08 one way
$22.15 round trip
$5.06/gal
25.4 MPG avg
20 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.36 | $11.72 | $23.44 |
| premium | $5.59 | $12.24 | $24.48 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $12.28 | $24.55 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$11
Estimated CO2 emission: 19.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 63% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 16.7 | 0 | $5.84 | $2.67 |
| Efficient EV | 13.9 | 0 | $4.87 | $2.22 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 22.2 | 0 | $7.78 | $3.56 |
Gas CO2
19 kg
EV CO2
7 kg (63% 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
Stayton, OR
Morning in Stayton on Saturday
Local time
6:16 AM
PDT
Current temp
42°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
18 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
1h 11m 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 Stayton, OR covers 55.6 miles and takes about 1h 11m 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 27.8 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 $11.08 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 Stayton, OR is easy. At 1h 11m 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 Stayton, OR is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Lake Oswego, OR to Stayton, 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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