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Trip from Lafayette, OR to Tigard, OR

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Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

40m

Distance

24.6 mi

40 km

Drive Score

6/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$5

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 10 min
4 AM
0h 38m ★
6 AM
0h 41m
8 AM
0h 48m
10 AM
0h 43m
12 PM
0h 43m
3 PM
0h 44m
5 PM
0h 47m
8 PM
0h 39m

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

Downtown Lafayette, OR, OR

Lafayette, OR

Gian Tripodoro

city in Oregon, USA

Tigard, OR

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Trip Overview

Lafayette to Tigard is 24.6 miles and takes about 40m via Southwest Pacific Highway, with a fuel budget near $5 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within the Pacific Coast region, making it a convenient option for local travel. The drive primarily utilizes local roads, so expect a more involved driving experience than a highway journey. It's a straightforward connection between two Oregon communities, suitable for a quick errand or a brief scenic detour if you have extra time.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Southwest Pacific Highway 10.7 mi 18m
Pacific Highway West 6.7 mi 9m
Newberg-Dundee Bypass 4.2 mi 5m
South Springbrook Road 1 mi 2m
East Portland Road 1 mi 1m
East 3rd Street 0.5 mi 1m
Northeast Saint Paul Highway 0.2 mi <1m
Southwest Main Street 0.2 mi <1m
Longest stretch: Southwest Pacific Highway — 10.7 mi, about 18m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on OR 99W

0.5 mi · 1 min · East 3rd Street
2

Continue on OR 99W

5.3 mi · 7 min · Pacific Highway West
3

Turn left onto OR 18

4.2 mi · 5 min · Newberg-Dundee Bypass
4

At end of road, turn left onto OR 219

0.2 mi · 28 sec · Northeast Saint Paul Highway
5

Turn right onto South Springbrook Road

1.0 mi · 2 min · South Springbrook Road
Use the right lane.
6

Turn right onto OR 99W

1.0 mi · 1 min · East Portland Road
Use the right lane.
7

Continue on OR 99W

1.4 mi · 1 min · Pacific Highway West
8

Continue on OR 99W

11 mi · 18 min · Southwest Pacific Highway
Use the straight lane.
9

Turn right onto Southwest Main Street

0.2 mi · 54 sec · Southwest Main Street
10

Turn right onto Southwest Commercial Street

226 ft · 9 sec · Southwest Commercial Street
11

Arrive at destination

Southwest Commercial Street

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 6

5 decision points cluster between mile 5.8 and 24.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

4
5.8 mi into trip | ~9m in | OR 18 / Newberg-Dundee Bypass

Turn left onto OR 18 / Newberg-Dundee Bypass

Navigation decision point

5
10 mi into trip | ~15m in | OR 219 / Northeast Saint Paul Highway

At end of road, turn left onto OR 219 / Northeast Saint Paul Highway

Navigation decision point

5
10.3 mi into trip | ~15m in | South Springbrook Road

Turn right onto South Springbrook Road

Lane positioning matters here

Use the right lane.
5
11.2 mi into trip | ~18m in | OR 99W / East Portland Road

Turn right onto OR 99W / East Portland Road

Lane positioning matters here

Use the right lane.
4
24.3 mi into trip | ~39m in | Southwest Main Street

Turn right onto Southwest Main Street

Navigation decision point

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$4.90 one way

$9.80 round trip

$5.06/gal 25.4 MPG avg 9 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $5.36 $5.19 $10.37
premium $5.59 $5.41 $10.83
diesel $5.61 $5.43 $10.86

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$5

Estimated CO2 emission: 8.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 7.4 0 $2.58 $1.18
Efficient EV 6.2 0 $2.15 $0.98
EV Truck/SUV 9.8 0 $3.44 $1.57

Gas CO2

9 kg

EV CO2

3 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

Lafayette, OR

Late night in Lafayette on Tuesday

Local time

2:12 AM

PDT

Current temp

44°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Tigard, OR

Late night in Tigard on Tuesday

Local time

2:12 AM

PDT

Current temp

46°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

2 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

40m 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?

This route is characterized as a 'Turn-heavy local drive,' with a 0% highway share. You'll spend your time navigating city streets and county roads rather than open highways. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 10.7 miles on Southwest Pacific Highway. The road will likely feel more intricate, with frequent turns and varied speed limits as you transition through different areas, requiring your full attention throughout the 40-minute journey.

Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
11 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 10.7 mi on Southwest Pacific Highway.

How Hard Is This Drive?

4/10

Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 5.8 miles in near OR 18 / Newberg-Dundee Bypass.

Driving Effort 4/10

Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a straightforward 40m drive. You will face about 6 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 5.8 miles (OR 18 / Newberg-Dundee Bypass): Navigation decision point; at 10 miles (OR 219 / Northeast Saint Paul Highway): Navigation decision point; at 10.3 miles (South Springbrook Road): Lane positioning matters here.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 40m. Total distance: 24.6 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

40m 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

Mostly surface roads route profile.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 10.7 miles on Southwest Pacific Highway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

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 5.8 miles (OR 18 / Newberg-Dundee Bypass): Navigation decision point; at 10 miles (OR 219 / Northeast Saint Paul Highway): Navigation decision point; at 10.3 miles (South Springbrook Road): Lane positioning matters here.

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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