Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
16m
Distance
8.4 mi
14 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Aloha, OR
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Tigard, OR
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This short 8.4-mile trip from Aloha to Tigard, Oregon, is an easy 16-minute drive, perfect for a single day. You'll navigate primarily via the Beaverton-Tigard Freeway, Southwest Tualatin Valley Highway, and Southwest Farmington Road, with about 43% of the journey on highways. With a modest fuel cost estimated at $2, this route is a budget-friendly option for getting between these Pacific Coast region communities. Since it's such a quick drive, you won't need to worry about overnight stays, offering plenty of flexibility for your schedule.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Beaverton-Tigard Freeway | 3.7 mi | 5m |
| Southwest Tualatin Valley Highway | 2.6 mi | 5m |
| Southwest Farmington Road | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Southwest Beaverton Hillsdale Highway | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Southwest Pacific Highway | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Southwest Main Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Southwest Canyon Road | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Southwest Cedar Hills Boulevard | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Aloha, OR and Tigard, OR.
Start on this road
Turn right onto OR 8
Continue on OR 8
Continue on OR 8
Turn right onto Southwest Cedar Hills Boulevard
At end of road, turn left onto OR 10
Continue on OR 10
Take the ramp
Merge onto OR 217
Take the exit
Turn right onto OR 99W
Turn left onto Southwest Main Street
Turn right onto Southwest Commercial Street
Arrive at destination
5 decision points cluster between mile 2.9 and 8.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
At end of road, turn left onto OR 10 / Southwest Farmington Road
Lane positioning matters here
Take the ramp toward OR 217 South: Tigard, Salem
Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Take the exit toward OR 99W: Tigard, McMinnville
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Turn right onto OR 99W / Southwest Pacific Highway
Lane positioning matters here
Turn left onto Southwest Main Street
Lane positioning matters here
Regular Gas
$1.67 one way
$3.35 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.36 | $1.77 | $3.54 |
| premium | $5.59 | $1.85 | $3.70 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $1.85 | $3.71 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 2.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 2.5 | 0 | $0.88 | $0.40 |
| Efficient EV | 2.1 | 0 | $0.74 | $0.34 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 3.4 | 0 | $1.18 | $0.54 |
Gas CO2
3 kg
EV CO2
1 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Late night in Aloha on Tuesday
Local time
2:11 AM
PDT
Current temp
75°F
Partly Sunny
Destination
Late night in Tigard on Tuesday
Local time
2:11 AM
PDT
Current temp
76°F
Partly Sunny
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Expect a mixed drive on this route, blending highway speeds with local road navigation. Over 40% of your journey will be on highways, including a continuous stretch of 3.7 miles on the Beaverton-Tigard Freeway. As you transition between these main roads, you'll experience varying traffic conditions and speeds. This isn't a monotonous interstate cruise; rather, it's a practical progression through the urban and suburban landscape of the Pacific Northwest.
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 9 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 2.9 miles in near OR 10 / Southwest Farmington Road.
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 8.4 miles you will encounter 9 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: at 2.9 miles (OR 10 / Southwest Farmington Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 3.7 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 7.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Aloha, OR and Tigard, OR, road signs point toward Salem and Mcminnville.
Salem
Mcminnville
Tagged by where each one fits in your drive — first break, midpoint, final stretch.
Cafe
Around the midpoint, right off the route
Beaverton, OR
Cuisine: coffee_shop
Hours: 07:00-15:00
Visit websiteCafe
Early in the drive, right off the route
Beaverton, OR
Cuisine: vietnamese
Visit websiteCafe
Around the midpoint, right off the route
Beaverton, OR
Cuisine: coffee_shop
Hours: Mo-Su 08:00-21:00; We-Fr 07:00-21:00
Visit websiteCafe
Later in the drive, right off the route
Tigard, OR
Cuisine: coffee_shop
Visit websiteCafe
Later in the drive, right off the route
Beaverton, OR
Visit websiteCafe
Early in the drive, right off the route
Beaverton, OR
Cuisine: bubble_tea
Fast_food
Around the midpoint, right off the route
Beaverton, OR
Cuisine: mexican
Hours: Mo-Th 08:00-21:00; Fr 08:00-22:00; Sa 09...
Visit websiteRestaurant
Around the midpoint, right off the route
Beaverton, OR
Cuisine: pasta
Hours: 11:00-21:00
Visit websiteRestaurant
Around the midpoint, right off the route
Beaverton, OR
Cuisine: chinese
Hours: Mo-Sa 11:00-21:00; Su 11:00-20:00
Visit websiteFast_food
Early in the drive, right off the route
Beaverton, OR
Cuisine: ice_cream;burger
Visit websiteRestaurant
Early in the drive, right off the route
Beaverton, OR
Visit websiteFast_food
Early in the drive, right off the route
Beaverton, OR
Cuisine: burger
Visit websiteAttraction
Later in the drive, right off the route
Portland, OR
Cuisine: nordic
Hours: Mo-Su 08:00-17:00
Visit websiteAttraction
Later in the drive, right off the route
Portland, OR
Hours: Mo-Su 09:00-17:00
Visit websiteViewpoint
Around the midpoint, short detour
Artwork
Near the end, right off the route
Museum
Early in the drive, right off the route
Beaverton, OR
Hours: Th 10:00-18:00; Sa 10:00-16:00
Visit websiteArtwork
Early in the drive, right off the route
Artwork
Around the midpoint, right off the route
District
Early in the drive, right off the route
Train_station
Later in the drive, right off the route
Hotel
Around the midpoint, right off the route
Portland
Hours: 24/7
Visit websiteHotel
Later in the drive, right off the route
Guest_house
Near the end, short detour
Points of interest from OpenStreetMap contributors. Listings may not reflect current hours or availability.
Aloha is a community of 54,000 people (2020) in Oregon, under 10 miles (16 km) to the west of Portland (Oregon). It is home to the prestigious The Reserve Vineyards and Golf Club, and to the unnervingly creepy Harvey the Rabbit.
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 16m. Total distance: 8.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
16m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (43%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Compiled by the US Trip Planner 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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