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Trip from Portland, 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

19m

Distance

10.2 mi

16 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$2

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

4 AM
0h 18m ★
6 AM
0h 19m
8 AM
0h 23m
10 AM
0h 21m
12 PM
0h 20m
3 PM
0h 21m
5 PM
0h 23m
8 PM
0h 18m ★

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

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Tigard, OR

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Trip Overview

If you are looking for a quick commute between Portland and Tigard, this 9.7-mile connection is a straightforward local trip. You can easily complete the drive in about 20 minutes, making it a perfect one-day excursion that requires no overnight stay. With a minimal fuel budget of just $2, it is a highly economical way to navigate the Pacific Coast region. Since the route consists entirely of local roads without any highway segments, you should expect a steady pace through urban corridors. This drive is best suited for those who prefer navigating city streets over high-speed interstate travel. It serves as a practical, no-frills link between these two Oregon locations.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 5 5.6 mi 7m
Stadium Freeway 1.5 mi 2m
Southwest Pacific Highway 1.4 mi 3m
Northwest Couch Street 0.4 mi 1m
Northwest 13th Avenue 0.3 mi 1m
Southwest Main Street 0.2 mi <1m
Southwest Commercial Street <0.1 mi <1m
Southwest Taylor Street <0.1 mi <1m
Longest stretch: I 5 — 5.6 mi, about 7m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on this road

110 ft · 13 sec · this road
2

Turn left onto Northwest Couch Street

0.4 mi · 1 min · Northwest Couch Street
3

Turn left onto Northwest 13th Avenue

0.3 mi · 1 min · Northwest 13th Avenue
4

Turn right onto Southwest Taylor Street

29 ft · 1 sec · Southwest Taylor Street
5

Take the ramp

0.5 mi · 44 sec
Toward I 405 South Use the straight / slight left lanes.
6

Merge onto I 405

1.5 mi · 2 min · Stadium Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7

Merge onto I 5

5.6 mi · 7 min · I 5
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 41 sec
Exit 294 Toward OR 99W South: Tigard, Newberg, McMinnville, Lincoln City Use the slight right lane.
9

Continue on OR 99W

1.4 mi · 3 min · Southwest Pacific Highway
Use the straight / right lanes.
10

Turn left onto Southwest Main Street

0.2 mi · 55 sec · Southwest Main Street
Use the left lane.
11

Turn right onto Southwest Commercial Street

226 ft · 9 sec · Southwest Commercial Street
12

Arrive at destination

Southwest Commercial Street

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 9

5 decision points cluster between mile 0.7 and 9.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

5
0.7 mi into trip | ~3m in | Southwest Taylor Street

Turn right onto Southwest Taylor Street

Navigation decision point

5
0.7 mi into trip | ~3m in

Take the ramp toward I 405 South

Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight left lanes. Toward I 405 South
5
1.2 mi into trip | ~4m in | I 405 / Stadium Freeway

Merge onto I 405 / Stadium Freeway

Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
8.3 mi into trip | ~14m 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...
6
9.9 mi into trip | ~18m in | Southwest Main Street

Turn left onto Southwest Main Street

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$2.03 one way

$4.06 round trip

$5.06/gal 25.4 MPG avg 4 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $5.36 $2.15 $4.30
premium $5.59 $2.25 $4.49
diesel $5.61 $2.25 $4.50

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$2

Estimated CO2 emission: 3.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 75% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 3.1 0 $1.07 $0.49
Efficient EV 2.6 0 $0.89 $0.41
EV Truck/SUV 4.1 0 $1.43 $0.65

Gas CO2

4 kg

EV CO2

1 kg (75% 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 17, 2026

Origin

Portland, OR

Late night in Portland on Tuesday

Local time

2:02 AM

PDT

Current temp

38°F

Partly Cloudy

W 2 mph 0% chance Live forecast

Freeze Warning

Freeze Warning issued April 17 at 1:48AM PDT until April 17 at 9:00AM PDT by NWS Medford OR

Freeze Warning

Freeze Warning issued April 16 at 10:29PM PDT until April 17 at 9:00AM PDT by NWS Pendleton OR

Destination

Tigard, OR

Late night in Tigard on Tuesday

Local time

2:02 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

8 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

19m 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 that keeps you engaged behind the wheel from start to finish. Because the route relies on Northwest Couch Street, Northwest 13th Avenue, and Southwest Taylor Street, you will be navigating city blocks rather than open highway stretches. With a 0% highway share, there is no opportunity for cruise control, so stay alert for frequent turns. The nature of this drive is purely urban, lacking any long, uninterrupted stretches to build up speed. It feels more like a deliberate city transit than a traditional road trip, requiring your full attention as you move through the local infrastructure.

69% 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: 5.6 mi on I 5.

How Hard Is This Drive?

7/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 5 and Stadium Freeway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.7 miles in near Southwest Taylor 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 9 decision points packed into just 10.2 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 19m.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 0.7 miles (Southwest Taylor Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.7 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 1.2 miles (I 405 / Stadium Freeway): Merge point - match speed before joining. 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.

Between Portland, OR and Tigard, OR, road signs point toward Newberg, Mcminnville and Lincoln City.

Newberg

8.3 mi in | ~14m

Mcminnville

8.3 mi in | ~14m

Lincoln City

8.3 mi in | ~14m

About the Cities

Starting in Portland, OR

Full guide →

Few American cities can match the youthful spirit of Portland, "The City of Roses". The largest city in the state of Oregon, Portland's residents are proud of their city, which draws people for its scenic beauty, great outdoors environment, excellent microbreweries, and eco-friendly urban planning policies, as well as a reputation for colorful characters and a proudly liberal outlook with an attitude to match. Lying about 70 mi (124 km) from the Pacific Coast on Oregon's northern border, the city straddles the Willamette River (pronounced will-LAM-ett; just remember the rhyme "It's Willamette, dammit.") south of its confluence with the Columbia River. To the east, majestic Mount Hood forms an inspiring backdrop for Portland's skyline.

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 19m. Total distance: 10.2 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

19m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (69%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 5.6 miles on I 5. 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 0.7 miles (Southwest Taylor Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.7 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 1.2 miles (I 405 / Stadium Freeway): Merge point - match speed before joining. 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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