Origin
Milwaukie, OR
Morning in Milwaukie on Sunday
Local time
7:40 AM
PDT
Current temp
73°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Milwaukie, 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
9.4 mi
15 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 21m
★
6 AM
0h 23m
8 AM
0h 27m
10 AM
0h 25m
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.
Milwaukie, OR
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Tigard, OR
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Trip Overview
This short, 9.4-mile journey from Milwaukie to Tigard, Oregon, is easily completed in about 23 minutes, making it perfect for a single-day trip. You'll primarily navigate local roads like Southwest Barbur Boulevard and Southwest Pacific Highway, with only about 9% of the drive on highways. The estimated fuel cost is a modest $2, and with no designated stops, this route is all about efficient travel. It’s a straightforward drive within the Pacific Coast region, ideal for getting from point A to point B without much fuss.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Southwest Barbur Boulevard | 1.4 mi | 2m |
| Southwest Pacific Highway | 1.4 mi | 3m |
| Southeast 17th Avenue | 1.4 mi | 3m |
| I 5 | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| Southeast Tacoma Street | 0.7 mi | 2m |
| South Taylors Ferry Road | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Southwest Taylors Ferry Road | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Southwest Spring Garden Street | 0.4 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Southwest Barbur Boulevard
— 1.4 mi, about 2m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Milwaukie, OR and Tigard, OR.
1
Start on Southeast Harrison Street
0.2 mi
·
40 sec
·
Southeast Harrison Street
2
Continue on Southeast 17th Avenue
1.4 mi
·
3 min
·
Southeast 17th Avenue
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
3
Turn left onto Southeast Tacoma Street
0.7 mi
·
2 min
·
Southeast Tacoma Street
Use the left lane.
4
Continue on Sellwood Bridge
0.4 mi
·
52 sec
·
Sellwood Bridge
5
Turn slight right
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
Toward OR-43 North
Use the right lane.
6
Turn slight right onto OR 43
0.3 mi
·
49 sec
·
South Macadam Avenue
Use the left lane.
7
Turn left onto South Taylors Ferry Road
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
South Taylors Ferry Road
Use the left lane.
8
Continue on Southwest Taylors Ferry Road
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Southwest Taylors Ferry Road
9
Turn right onto Southwest Spring Garden Street
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Southwest Spring Garden Street
10
Turn right onto Southwest 19th Avenue
0.2 mi
·
45 sec
·
Southwest 19th Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
11
Turn left onto OR 99W
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Southwest Barbur Boulevard
Use the left lane.
12
Continue on OR 99W
30 ft
·
0 sec
·
Southwest Barbur Boulevard
13
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
Toward I 5 South: Salem
14
Merge onto I 5
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
I 5
15
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
Exit 294
Toward OR 99W South: Tigard, Newberg, McMinnville, Lincoln City
Use the slight right lane.
16
Continue on OR 99W
1.4 mi
·
3 min
·
Southwest Pacific Highway
Use the straight / right lanes.
17
Turn left onto Southwest Main Street
0.2 mi
·
55 sec
·
Southwest Main Street
Use the left lane.
18
Turn right onto Southwest Commercial Street
226 ft
·
9 sec
·
Southwest Commercial Street
19
Arrive at destination
Southwest Commercial Street
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 125 decision points cluster between mile 1.6 and 7.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
1.6 mi into trip
|
~4m in
|
Southeast Tacoma Street
Turn left onto Southeast Tacoma Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
6
3.1 mi into trip
|
~8m in
|
South Taylors Ferry Road
Turn left onto South Taylors Ferry Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
6
4.7 mi into trip
|
~12m in
|
Southwest 19th Avenue
Turn right onto Southwest 19th Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
6
4.9 mi into trip
|
~13m in
|
OR 99W / Southwest Barbur Boulevard
Turn left onto OR 99W / Southwest Barbur Boulevard
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
8
7.4 mi into trip
|
~18m in
Take the exit toward OR 99W South: Tigard, Newberg, McMinnville, Lincoln City
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 294
Toward OR 99W South: Tigard, Newberg, McMinnvil...
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.87 one way
$3.75 round trip
$5.06/gal
25.4 MPG avg
3 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.36 | $1.98 | $3.96 |
| premium | $5.59 | $2.07 | $4.14 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.08 | $4.15 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 3.3 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 | 2.8 | 0 | $0.99 | $0.45 |
| Efficient EV | 2.4 | 0 | $0.82 | $0.38 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 3.8 | 0 | $1.32 | $0.60 |
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.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Tigard, OR
Morning in Tigard on Sunday
Local time
7:40 AM
PDT
Current temp
73°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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
23m 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 on this route, rather than an open highway experience. The majority of your time will be spent on city streets and arterial roads, with the longest continuous stretch being 1.4 miles along Southwest Barbur Boulevard. With a highway share of only 9%, you'll be engaging with traffic signals and intersections frequently. This isn't a route for cruising; it's more about navigating through populated areas, so be prepared for a dynamic driving experience.
Only 9% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
19 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 1.4 mi on Southwest Barbur Boulevard.
How Hard Is This Drive?
6/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 12 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 1.6 miles in near Southeast Tacoma 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 9.4 miles you will encounter 12 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 1.6 miles (Southeast Tacoma Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 3.1 miles (South Taylors Ferry Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 4.7 miles (Southwest 19th Avenue): Lane positioning matters here.
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 Milwaukie, OR and Tigard, OR, road signs point toward Newberg, Mcminnville and Lincoln City.
Newberg
7.4 mi in
|
~18m
Mcminnville
7.4 mi in
|
~18m
Lincoln City
7.4 mi in
|
~18m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 23m. Total distance: 9.4 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 1.4 miles on Southwest Barbur Boulevard. 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 1.6 miles (Southeast Tacoma Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 3.1 miles (South Taylors Ferry Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 4.7 miles (Southwest 19th Avenue): 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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