Trip from Cottage Grove, OR to Tigard, OR

Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

2h 25m

Distance

120.8 mi

194 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$24

one way

EV Charging

Good

8 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 29 min

4 AM

2h 16m ★

6 AM

2h 26m

8 AM

2h 45m

10 AM

2h 32m

12 PM

2h 30m

3 PM

2h 33m

5 PM

2h 44m

8 PM

2h 20m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Cottage Grove, OR

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Tigard, OR

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Trip Overview

The drive from Cottage Grove, OR to Tigard, OR covers 120.8 miles and takes about 2h 25m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on I 5, East Cottage Grove Connector, North 9th Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mostly highway. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 116.8 miles on I 5. At current regular gas prices, budget about $24.06 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.

Midpoint

60.4 miles from Cottage Grove, OR

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 12m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
I 5	116.8 mi	2h 16m
East Cottage Grove Connector	0.7 mi	1m
North 9th Street	0.6 mi	1m
Beaverton-Tigard Freeway	0.5 mi	<1m
Southwest Pacific Highway	0.4 mi	<1m
Southwest Main Street	0.2 mi	<1m
Southwest Commercial Street	<0.1 mi	<1m

Longest stretch: I 5 — 116.8 mi, about 2h 16m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Cottage Grove, OR and Tigard, OR.

Start on this road

134 ft · 16 sec · this road

At end of road, turn left onto OR 99

0.6 mi · 1 min · North 9th Street

Keep slight right at fork onto East Cottage Grove Connector

0.7 mi · 1 min · East Cottage Grove Connector

Take the ramp

0.4 mi · 47 sec

Use the left lane.

Merge onto I 5

117 mi · 2 hr 16 min · I 5

Use the straight lane.

Take the exit

0.8 mi · 1 min

Exit 292A Toward OR 217: Tigard, Beaverton Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Merge onto OR 217

0.5 mi · 44 sec · Beaverton-Tigard Freeway

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 37 sec

Exit 6 Toward OR 99W: Tigard, McMinnville Use the slight right lane.

Turn left onto OR 99W

0.4 mi · 59 sec · Southwest Pacific Highway

Use the left lane.

Turn left onto Southwest Main Street

0.2 mi · 55 sec · Southwest Main Street

Use the left lane.

Turn right onto Southwest Commercial Street

226 ft · 9 sec · Southwest Commercial Street

Arrive at destination

Southwest Commercial 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 60.4 miles from Cottage Grove, OR, or about 1h 12m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 116.8 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 27 miles or 33m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 60.4 miles or 1h 12m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 1h 58m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Tigard, OR than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

Open the route before leaving Cottage Grove, OR so your first major turns are already loaded.

Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.

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 Cottage Grove, OR

This is one driving day of about 120.8 miles and 2h 25m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 27 miles from Cottage Grove, OR.

This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.

The longest stretch is on I 5 for about 116.8 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

seat of Marion County, and capital of Oregon, USA

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Salem, OR

60 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

Coburg, OR

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 27 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Salem, OR

Meal break

The midpoint is around 60.4 miles from Cottage Grove, OR, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before I 5 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 116.8 miles.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Nearby Places

Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.

Top Restaurant

The Manila Fiesta

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Salem, Oregon

Later in the drive, right off the route

0.9 mi from route ~2 min detour $10 to $20 mile 86.3

Hours: 2–7 pm

+19713325578

Sweet Waters Family Restaurant & Oasis Lounge

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Albany, Oregon

0.6 mi

Roger's Restaurant

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Albany, Oregon

0.8 mi

The Manila Fiesta

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, right off the route

0.9 mi from route ~2 min detour $10 to $20 mile 86.3

Salem, Oregon

Hours: 2–7 pm

+19713325578

Sweet Waters Family Restaurant & Oasis Lounge

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, right off the route

0.6 mi from route ~2 min detour $10 to $20 mile 60.4

Albany, Oregon

Hours: 7 am–8 pm

+15418129220

Roger's Restaurant

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, right off the route

0.8 mi from route ~2 min detour $10 to $20 mile 60.4

Albany, Oregon

Hours: 5 am–8 pm

+15419266717

Visit website

Tj's Family Restaurant & Sports Bar

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, right off the route

0.8 mi from route ~2 min detour $10 to $20 mile 8.6

Creswell, Oregon

Hours: 8 am–9 pm

+15418953109

Visit website

Mommy & Maddi's

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Later in the drive, short detour

1.4 mi from route ~3 min detour $10 to $20 mile 86.3

Keizer, Oregon

Hours: 7:30 am–3 pm

+15033639000

Visit website

Cafe Today

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

1.1 mi from route ~3 min detour $10 to $20 mile 120.8

Tigard, OR

Hours: 6:30 am–4 pm

+19712885915

Visit website

Pop's Branding Iron Restaurant & Lounge

4.1 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.6 mi from route ~4 min detour $10 to $20 mile 60.4

Albany, Oregon

Hours: 7 am–10 pm

+15419265755

Visit website

Flight Deck Restaurant & Lounge

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

2 mi from route ~5 min detour $10 to $20 mile 77.6

Salem, Oregon

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, ~10 min detour

3.8 mi from route ~10 min detour mile 17.3

Eugene, Oregon

Hours: Open 24 hours

Visit website

Blink Charging Station

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, ~10 min detour

3.9 mi from route ~10 min detour mile 17.3

Eugene, Oregon

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18889982546

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

0.9 mi from route ~2 min detour mile 120.8

Portland, Oregon

Hours: 10:30 am–8:30 pm

+19718034359

Visit website

Escape the Room Oregon

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

1.5 mi from route ~4 min detour mile 17.3

Springfield, Oregon

Hours: 4–10 pm

+15417263836

Visit website

Portal Adventures - Eugene and Springfield

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

2.3 mi from route ~6 min detour mile 17.3

Springfield, Oregon

Hours: 2–8 pm

+15417806180

Visit website

Greenway Park

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

2 mi from route ~5 min detour mile 120.8

Beaverton, OR

Hours: 5 am–9 pm

+15036296360

Visit website

Historic Carousel & Museum

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

2.4 mi from route ~6 min detour mile 60.4

Albany, Oregon

Hours: 11 am–4 pm

+15414972934

Visit website

Museum of Natural and Cultural History

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

2.4 mi from route ~6 min detour mile 17.3

Eugene, Oregon

Hours: 10 am–8 pm

+15413463024

Visit website

Willamalane Park

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, short detour

2.2 mi from route ~6 min detour mile 17.3

Springfield, Oregon

Hours: Open 24 hours

+15417364544

Visit website

Mount Pisgah Arboretum

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

2.6 mi from route ~7 min detour mile 17.3

Eugene, Oregon

Hours: 9 am–3 pm

+15417473817

Visit website

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 10

5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 120.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

0 mi into trip | ~0m in | OR 99 / North 9th Street

At end of road, turn left onto OR 99 / North 9th Street

Navigation decision point

1.3 mi into trip | ~3m in

Take the ramp

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.

118.5 mi into trip | ~2h 21m in

Take the exit toward OR 217: Tigard, Beaverton

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 292A Toward OR 217: Tigard, Beaverton

119.8 mi into trip | ~2h 22m in

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

Use the slight right lane. Exit 6 Toward OR 99W: Tigard, McMinnville

120.5 mi into trip | ~2h 24m in | Southwest Main Street

Turn left onto Southwest Main Street

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$24.06 one way

$48.13 round trip

$5.06/gal 25.4 MPG avg 42 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$5.36	$25.47	$50.94
premium	$5.59	$26.59	$53.18
diesel	$5.61	$26.67	$53.34

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$24

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$49–$74

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 42.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $13 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	36.2	$12.68	$5.80
Efficient EV	30.2	$10.57	$4.83
EV Truck/SUV	48.3	$16.91	$7.73

Gas CO2

42 kg

EV CO2

14 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.

Forecast as of Apr 19, 2026

Origin

Cottage Grove, OR

Afternoon in Cottage Grove on Sunday

Local time

3:06 PM

PDT

Current temp

41°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Tigard, OR

Afternoon in Tigard on Sunday

Local time

3:06 PM

PDT

Current temp

46°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

44°F

Salem, OR

60 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

5 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

2h 25m 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.

What kind of drive is this?

120.8 mi in 2h 25m, mostly highway — 116.8 mi of that is on I 5.

97% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.

12 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.

Longest single stretch: 116.8 mi on I 5.

How Hard Is This Drive?

6/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 5 and East Cottage Grove Connector. You will hit about 10 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near OR 99 / North 9th Street.

Driving Effort 6/10

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 120.8 miles you will encounter 10 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 (OR 99 / North 9th Street): Navigation decision point; at 1.3 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 118.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

About the Cities

Starting in Cottage Grove, OR

Full guide →

Cottage Grove is a small town at the southern tip of the Willamette Valley near the confluence of the Coast Fork Willamette and Row rivers. It has a historic downtown area and is also known as the filming location of scenes in a few well-known films such as Animal House and The General.

City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 25m. Total distance: 120.8 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

2h 25m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (97%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 116.8 miles on I 5. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

Yes — we found about 15 rest areas or service plazas within a short detour of the route (from OpenStreetMap). See the Rest Stops tab under Nearby Places for locations and mile markers. Plan to stretch, use the bathroom, and top off fluids every 2–3 hours on longer drives.

It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Tigard, OR before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.

Only with planning. This is a long drive for kids — consider splitting it into two days rather than pushing through. There are 15 rest areas along the route for bathroom stops.

Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Tigard, OR before heading back.

How this page is built

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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Best Time to Leave

Trip Overview

Main Roads

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Trip Plan

Before You Leave

Where to Stop

Pacing Suggestions

Nearby Places

The Manila Fiesta

The Manila Fiesta

Sweet Waters Family Restaurant & Oasis Lounge

Roger's Restaurant

Tj's Family Restaurant & Sports Bar

Mommy & Maddi's

Cafe Today

Pop's Branding Iron Restaurant & Lounge

Flight Deck Restaurant & Lounge

Chargepoint Charging Staion

Blink Charging Station

Tesla Supercharger

ChargePoint Charging Station

ChargePoint Charging Station

Electrify America Charging Station

Tesla Supercharger

Blink Charging Station

Flying J Travel Center

TA

Pilot Travel Center

Gettings Creek Rest Area Southbound

Gettings Creek Rest Area Northbound

French Prairie Rest Area - Northbound

French Prairie Rest Area - Southbound

Santiam River Rest Area

Love's Travel Stop

Oak Grove Rest Area Northbound

Oak Grove Rest Area Southbound

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EZ Trip Travel Center

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Greenway Park

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Heads-up: tricky spots

Fuel & Cost

Travel Intel

Cottage Grove, OR

Tigard, OR

Same local time

5 degrees warmer at arrival

2h 25m on the road

What kind of drive is this?

How Hard Is This Drive?

About the Cities

Starting in Cottage Grove, OR

Who Is This Route For?

Frequently Asked Questions

Which road carries most of the drive?

Are there rest areas on this route?

Should I avoid arriving after dark?

Is this a good trip with kids?

Where does this route get tricky?

Can I do this as a round trip in one go?

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