Origin
Roseburg, OR
Late night in Roseburg on Monday
Local time
1:43 AM
PDT
Current temp
41°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Roseburg, OR to Lake Oswego, OR
Drive Time
3h 26m
Distance
171.9 mi
277 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$34
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
3h 14m
★
6 AM
3h 26m
8 AM
3h 51m
10 AM
3h 35m
12 PM
3h 32m
3 PM
3h 36m
5 PM
3h 49m
8 PM
3h 19m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Roseburg, OR
Ken Cheatham
Lake Oswego, OR
Zetong Li
Trip Overview
If you are planning a trip from Roseburg to Lake Oswego, expect a straightforward journey covering 171.9 miles. You can comfortably complete this drive in about 3 hours and 26 minutes, making it an ideal day trip that doesn't require an overnight stay. Your travel budget should account for approximately $34 in fuel costs for the one-way trek. Since both cities are located within the Pacific Coast region of Oregon, the landscape remains consistent as you transition north. This route is designed for efficiency, utilizing a primary highway-focused path that keeps transit times predictable for travelers.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
86 miles from Roseburg, OR
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 41m into the drive .
Drive Character
This trip is heavily centered on I-5, which accounts for 96% of your time behind the wheel. You will spend the vast majority of your journey—165.7 miles—on this single uninterrupted interstate stretch, making it a classic highway-focused drive. As you approach your destination, the experience shifts slightly when you exit the interstate to navigate via Country Club Road and Carman Drive. While the bulk of the trip involves steady, high-speed cruising, the final miles require a transition to local thoroughfares to reach Lake Oswego. Expect a practical, no-nonsense experience that prioritizes speed and direct connectivity over technical winding roads.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 18 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 165.7 miles.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
697 ft
180 ft
Total Climb
505 ft
Total Descent
806 ft
Highest Point
697 ft
~50.6 mi in
Elevation Range
518 ft
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 5 and Country Club Road. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 1.6 miles in near I 5; OR 138.
Route Complexity
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
This is a straightforward 3h 26m 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: at 1.6 miles (I 5; OR 138): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 167.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 167.6 miles (Upper Boones Ferry Road): Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 10 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
1.6 mi into trip
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~2m in
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I 5; OR 138
Merge onto I 5; OR 138
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
7
167.3 mi into trip
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~3h 16m 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
167.6 mi into trip
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~3h 16m in
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Upper Boones Ferry Road
Turn right onto Upper Boones Ferry Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
6
168.8 mi into trip
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~3h 19m in
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Kruse Way
Turn right onto Kruse Way
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
6
169.3 mi into trip
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~3h 20m in
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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 | 165.7 mi | 3h 13m |
| Country Club Road | 1.6 mi | 3m |
| Carman Drive | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| Boones Ferry Road | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Northeast Stephens Street | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| Kruse Way | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| Northeast Winchester Street | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Northwest Garden Valley Boulevard | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 5
— 165.7 mi, about 3h 13m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Roseburg, OR and Lake Oswego, OR.
1
Start on Northeast Winchester Street
0.4 mi
·
38 sec
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Northeast Winchester Street
2
Turn straight onto Northeast Stephens Street
0.5 mi
·
49 sec
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Northeast Stephens Street
3
Turn left onto Northeast Garden Valley Boulevard
0.3 mi
·
28 sec
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Northeast Garden Valley Boulevard
4
Continue on Northwest Garden Valley Boulevard
0.3 mi
·
27 sec
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Northwest Garden Valley Boulevard
5
Take the ramp right
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
6
Merge slight left
166 mi
·
3 hr 13 min
7
Take the exit slight right toward Carman Drive
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
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Carman Drive
8
Turn right onto Upper Boones Ferry Road
157 ft
·
4 sec
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Upper Boones Ferry Road
9
Continue on Carman Drive
1.1 mi
·
2 min
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Carman Drive
10
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Meadows and Carman Circle
92 ft
·
5 sec
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Meadows and Carman Circle
11
Exit the rotary onto Carman Drive
499 ft
·
22 sec
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Carman Drive
12
Turn right onto Kruse Way
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Kruse Way
13
At the end of the road, turn left onto Boones Ferry Road
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Boones Ferry Road
14
Turn slight right
0.1 mi
·
13 sec
15
Turn straight onto Country Club Road
1.6 mi
·
3 min
·
Country Club Road
16
Continue on A Avenue
0.2 mi
·
38 sec
·
A Avenue
17
Turn left
213 ft
·
16 sec
18
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
Since this is a relatively short drive, you have plenty of flexibility in your departure schedule to avoid peak traffic hours. Plan for at least one stop during your 3-hour and 26-minute transit to stretch your legs and refresh. Because nearly the entire trip occurs on I-5, keep a close eye on real-time traffic reports for the Portland metro area, as congestion can build up as you near Lake Oswego. Budgeting $34 for fuel is a solid baseline, but consider topping off your tank before leaving Roseburg to avoid fluctuating prices along the interstate corridor. Prioritize keeping a steady pace throughout the long 165.7-mile highway stretch to ensure you arrive at your destination feeling energized rather than fatigued.
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 86 miles from Roseburg, OR, or about 1h 41m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 165.7 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 80 miles or 1h 34m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 86 miles or 1h 41m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 45m
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 Roseburg, 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 Roseburg, OR
This is one driving day of about 171.9 miles and 3h 26m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Roseburg, 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 165.7 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 86 mi from Roseburg, OR · 1h 41m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
86 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 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 86 miles from Roseburg, OR, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before I 5 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 165.7 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.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$34.21 one way
$68.42 round trip
$5.06/gal
25.4 MPG avg
60 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.34 | $36.13 | $72.25 |
| premium | $5.59 | $37.81 | $75.62 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $38.19 | $76.38 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$34
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$59–$84
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 60.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $18 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 51.6 | 0 | $18.05 | $8.25 |
| Efficient EV | 43 | 0 | $15.04 | $6.88 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 68.8 | 0 | $24.07 | $11.00 |
Gas CO2
60 kg
EV CO2
20 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
Lake Oswego, OR
Late night in Lake Oswego on Monday
Local time
1:43 AM
PDT
Current temp
41°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Along the Route
38°F
Albany, OR
86 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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
3h 26m 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 Roseburg, OR to Lake Oswego, OR covers 171.9 miles and takes about 3h 26m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 5, Country Club Road, Carman Drive. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 86 miles from Roseburg, OR. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $34.21 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. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
This is a straightforward 3h 26m drive. You will face about 10 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 1.6 miles (I 5; OR 138): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 167.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 167.6 miles (Upper Boones Ferry Road): Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Roseburg, OR to Lake Oswego, OR does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
Mostly flat terrain. The route ranges from 180 ft to 697 ft elevation with about 505 ft of total climbing.
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