Origin
McMinnville, OR
Night in McMinnville on Saturday
Local time
9:44 PM
PDT
Current temp
42°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from McMinnville, 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
48m
Distance
30 mi
48 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 45m
★
6 AM
0h 49m
8 AM
0h 57m
10 AM
0h 51m
12 PM
0h 51m
3 PM
0h 52m
5 PM
0h 56m
8 PM
0h 46m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
McMinnville, OR
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Tigard, OR
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Trip Overview
This 30-mile drive from McMinnville, OR to Tigard, OR is a straightforward local journey that can easily be completed in about 48 minutes. With a modest fuel cost estimated at $6, it's an economical trip. The route primarily uses Southwest Pacific Highway, Pacific Highway West, and the Newberg-Dundee Bypass, offering a familiar feel as you stay within the Pacific Coast region of Oregon. Since it's a short trip, it’s perfectly suited as a single-day excursion, allowing for flexibility in your departure time and plenty of opportunity to enjoy the local scenery without feeling rushed.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Southwest Pacific Highway | 10.7 mi | 18m |
| Pacific Highway West | 4.5 mi | 6m |
| Newberg-Dundee Bypass | 4.2 mi | 5m |
| Southeast Dayton Bypass | 4.1 mi | 5m |
| Southeast Three Mile Lane | 2.2 mi | 3m |
| South Springbrook Road | 1 mi | 2m |
| East Portland Road | 1 mi | 1m |
| Northeast Three Mile Lane | 0.6 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Southwest Pacific Highway
— 10.7 mi, about 18m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between McMinnville, OR and Tigard, OR.
1
Start on Northeast 3rd Street
193 ft
·
15 sec
·
Northeast 3rd Street
2
Turn left onto OR 99W
521 ft
·
10 sec
·
Northeast Baker Street
3
Turn right onto Northeast 5th Street
0.5 mi
·
46 sec
·
Northeast 5th Street
4
Turn right onto OR 157
524 ft
·
16 sec
·
Northeast Johnson Street
5
Turn left onto Northeast 3rd Street
0.1 mi
·
12 sec
·
Northeast 3rd Street
6
Turn straight onto Northeast Three Mile Lane
0.6 mi
·
53 sec
·
Northeast Three Mile Lane
7
Take the ramp onto OR 18SP
47 ft
·
1 sec
·
OR 18SP
8
Keep slight left at fork onto OR 18SP
0.4 mi
·
53 sec
·
OR 18SP
9
Merge onto OR 18
2.2 mi
·
3 min
·
Southeast Three Mile Lane
10
Continue on OR 18
4.1 mi
·
5 min
·
Southeast Dayton Bypass
11
Merge onto OR 99W; OR 18
3.1 mi
·
4 min
·
Pacific Highway West
12
Turn left onto OR 18
4.2 mi
·
5 min
·
Newberg-Dundee Bypass
13
At end of road, turn left onto OR 219
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
·
Northeast Saint Paul Highway
14
Turn right onto South Springbrook Road
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
South Springbrook Road
Use the right lane.
15
Turn right onto OR 99W
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
East Portland Road
Use the right lane.
16
Continue on OR 99W
1.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Pacific Highway West
17
Continue on OR 99W
11 mi
·
18 min
·
Southwest Pacific Highway
Use the straight lane.
18
Turn right onto Southwest Main Street
0.2 mi
·
54 sec
·
Southwest Main Street
19
Turn right onto Southwest Commercial Street
226 ft
·
9 sec
·
Southwest Commercial Street
20
Arrive at destination
Southwest Commercial Street
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
15 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 30 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 15 miles from McMinnville, OR, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 135 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 16.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
OR 99W / Northeast Baker Street
Turn left onto OR 99W / Northeast Baker Street
Navigation decision point
5
0.7 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
Northeast 3rd Street
Turn left onto Northeast 3rd Street
Navigation decision point
5
15.4 mi into trip
|
~22m in
|
OR 219 / Northeast Saint Paul Highway
At end of road, turn left onto OR 219 / Northeast Saint Paul Highway
Navigation decision point
5
15.7 mi into trip
|
~23m in
|
South Springbrook Road
Turn right onto South Springbrook Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
5
16.7 mi into trip
|
~25m in
|
OR 99W / East Portland Road
Turn right onto OR 99W / East Portland Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$5.98 one way
$11.95 round trip
$5.06/gal
25.4 MPG avg
11 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.36 | $6.32 | $12.65 |
| premium | $5.59 | $6.60 | $13.21 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $6.62 | $13.25 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Estimated CO2 emission: 10.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 60% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 9 | 0 | $3.15 | $1.44 |
| Efficient EV | 7.5 | 0 | $2.63 | $1.20 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 12 | 0 | $4.20 | $1.92 |
Gas CO2
10 kg
EV CO2
4 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
Night in Tigard on Saturday
Local time
9:44 PM
PDT
Current temp
45°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
3 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
48m 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?
Expect a turn-heavy local drive for this 30-mile stretch between McMinnville and Tigard. With zero highway share, you'll be navigating through community roads for the entire journey. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 10.7 miles on Southwest Pacific Highway, so be prepared for frequent adjustments in speed and direction. This profile means you'll be experiencing the character of the local landscape directly, rather than observing it from a high-speed highway.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
20 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?
7/10
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 early in the drive near OR 99W / Northeast Baker Street.
Driving Effort
7/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 13 decision points packed into just 30 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 48m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (OR 99W / Northeast Baker Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.7 miles (Northeast 3rd Street): Navigation decision point; at 15.4 miles (OR 219 / Northeast Saint Paul Highway): Navigation decision point.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 48m. Total distance: 30 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
48m 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 10.7 miles on Southwest Pacific Highway. 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: near the start (OR 99W / Northeast Baker Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.7 miles (Northeast 3rd Street): Navigation decision point; at 15.4 miles (OR 219 / Northeast Saint Paul Highway): Navigation decision point.
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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