Origin
Gladstone, OR
Late night in Gladstone on Sunday
Local time
12:29 AM
PDT
Current temp
60°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Gladstone, 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
23m
Distance
15.5 mi
25 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 21m
★
6 AM
0h 23m
8 AM
0h 27m
10 AM
0h 24m
12 PM
0h 24m
3 PM
0h 25m
5 PM
0h 27m
8 PM
0h 22m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Gladstone, OR
Marcus Ireland
Tigard, OR
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Trip Overview
This short 15.5-mile drive from Gladstone, Oregon to Tigard, Oregon takes about 21 minutes and is easily manageable as a single-day trip. You'll primarily navigate local streets, using West Dartmouth Street and McLoughlin Boulevard before a brief stint on I-205 South. With a modest fuel cost estimated at $3, this route offers a straightforward local transit experience within the Pacific Coast region. The route's design, featuring frequent turns, means you'll be actively engaged with the road rather than settling into a long, monotonous stretch. It's a quick hop that requires no overnight planning.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Abernethy Bridge | 8.3 mi | 10m |
| I 5 | 3 mi | 4m |
| McLoughlin Boulevard | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| Beaverton-Tigard Freeway | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| West Dartmouth Street | 0.4 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:
Abernethy Bridge
— 8.3 mi, about 10m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Gladstone, OR and Tigard, OR.
1
Start on Portland Avenue
163 ft
·
11 sec
·
Portland Avenue
2
Turn right onto West Dartmouth Street
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
West Dartmouth Street
3
Turn left onto OR 99E
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
McLoughlin Boulevard
4
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
Toward I 205 South: West Linn, Salem
Use the left lane.
5
Merge onto I 205
8.3 mi
·
10 min
·
Abernethy Bridge
Use the straight lane.
6
Keep slight right at fork
0.5 mi
·
36 sec
Toward I 5 North: Portland
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Merge onto I 5
3.0 mi
·
4 min
·
I 5
Use the straight lane.
8
Take the exit
0.8 mi
·
1 min
Exit 292A
Toward OR 217: Tigard, Beaverton
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Merge onto OR 217
0.5 mi
·
44 sec
·
Beaverton-Tigard Freeway
10
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
Exit 6
Toward OR 99W: Tigard, McMinnville
Use the slight right lane.
11
Turn left onto OR 99W
0.4 mi
·
59 sec
·
Southwest Pacific Highway
Use the left lane.
12
Turn left onto Southwest Main Street
0.2 mi
·
55 sec
·
Southwest Main Street
Use the left lane.
13
Turn right onto Southwest Commercial Street
226 ft
·
9 sec
·
Southwest Commercial Street
14
Arrive at destination
Southwest Commercial Street
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 125 decision points cluster between mile 1.2 and 15.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
7
1.2 mi into trip
|
~3m in
Take the ramp toward I 205 South: West Linn, Salem
Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the left lane.
Toward I 205 South: West Linn, Salem
7
9.7 mi into trip
|
~13m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 5 North: Portland
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward I 5 North: Portland
8
13.2 mi into trip
|
~18m 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
8
14.5 mi into trip
|
~20m 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
6
15.2 mi into trip
|
~21m in
|
Southwest Main Street
Turn left onto Southwest Main Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.09 one way
$6.18 round trip
$5.06/gal
25.4 MPG avg
5 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.36 | $3.27 | $6.54 |
| premium | $5.59 | $3.41 | $6.82 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.42 | $6.84 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 5.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 60% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 4.6 | 0 | $1.63 | $0.74 |
| Efficient EV | 3.9 | 0 | $1.36 | $0.62 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 6.2 | 0 | $2.17 | $0.99 |
Gas CO2
5 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (60% 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
Tigard, OR
Late night in Tigard on Sunday
Local time
12:29 AM
PDT
Current temp
54°F
Rain
SSW 14 mph
94% chance
Live forecast
Winter Weather Advisory
Winter Weather Advisory issued April 14 at 12:46PM PDT until April 15 at 11:00AM PDT by NWS Portland OR
Winter Storm Warning
Winter Storm Warning issued April 14 at 12:46PM PDT until April 16 at 5:00AM PDT by NWS Portland OR
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
6 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
23m on the road
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.
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a turn-heavy local drive on this particular route, with a 0% highway share. This means you'll be navigating city streets and local roads for the entirety of the 15.5 miles, with frequent intersections and changes in direction. There is no 'longest stretch' to speak of, as the nature of the drive is one of continuous engagement with your surroundings. The transition between West Dartmouth Street, McLoughlin Boulevard, and the brief I-205 South segment will feel like a series of connected local journeys rather than a singular highway experience.
Only 23% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
14 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 8.3 mi on Abernethy Bridge.
How Hard Is This Drive?
8/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 1.2 miles in.
Driving Effort
8/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 12 decision points packed into just 15.5 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 23m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 1.2 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 9.7 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 13.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Gladstone, OR and Tigard, OR, road signs point toward Salem, Beaverton and Mcminnville.
Salem
1.2 mi in
|
~3m
Beaverton
13.2 mi in
|
~18m
Mcminnville
14.5 mi in
|
~20m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 23m. Total distance: 15.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
23m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 8.3 miles on Abernethy Bridge. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
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.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: at 1.2 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 9.7 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 13.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
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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