This 159.1-mile drive from Sutherlin, OR to Tigard, OR takes approximately 2 hours and 34 minutes and is easily manageable as a single-day trip. You'll be navigating primarily on North State Street, Highway 99 North, and South Front Street, with no significant highway driving involved. The estimated fuel cost for this journey is around $32. This route offers a turn-heavy local drive experience, perfect for those who prefer navigating through towns and along local roads rather than long stretches of interstate. Given its relatively short duration and manageable distance, it's a convenient option for a quick trip within the Pacific Coast region of Oregon.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
78.9 miles from Sutherlin, OR
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 34m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
OR 99
151.8 mi
2h 57m
Old Highway 99 North
1.8 mi
3m
Oakland-Shady Highway
0.7 mi
1m
North State Street
0.6 mi
1m
Beaverton-Tigard Freeway
0.5 mi
<1m
Southwest Pacific Highway
0.4 mi
<1m
North 1st Street
0.3 mi
<1m
Southwest Main Street
0.2 mi
<1m
Longest stretch:
OR 99
— 151.8 mi, about 2h 57m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Sutherlin, OR and Tigard, OR.
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Start on East Central Avenue
233 ft·13 sec·East Central Avenue
2
Turn right onto OR 99
0.6 mi·1 min·North State Street
3
Continue on OR 99
1.8 mi·3 min·Old Highway 99 North
4
Continue on OR 99
0.2 mi·24 sec·South Front Street
5
Continue on OR 99
0.3 mi·37 sec·North 1st Street
6
Continue on OR 99
0.7 mi·1 min·Oakland-Shady Highway
7
Take the ramp onto OR 99
152 mi·2 hr 57 min·OR 99
Use the straight lane.
8
Take the exit
0.8 mi·1 min
Exit 292AToward OR 217: Tigard, BeavertonUse 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 6Toward OR 99W: Tigard, McMinnvilleUse 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
Trip Plan
With a total duration of just 2 hours and 34 minutes, this drive offers considerable flexibility. You can depart anytime that suits you, and given the short distance, you might only need one planned stop for fuel or a quick break. The $32 fuel cost is a good estimate to keep in mind. Pay close attention to local speed limits and traffic signals, as the 'turn-heavy local drive' profile means you'll be encountering them frequently. A specific tip for this route: be prepared for the urban and town environments you'll pass through; they may have varying traffic patterns and road conditions.
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 78.9 miles from Sutherlin, OR, or about 1h 34m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 151.8 miles.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 35 miles or 43m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 78.9 miles or 1h 34m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 33m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Tigard, OR than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Sutherlin, OR so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Sutherlin, OR
This is one driving day of about 157.8 miles and 3h 9m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 35 miles from Sutherlin, OR.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on OR 99 for about 151.8 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 8
5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 157.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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0 mi into trip|~0m in|OR 99 / North State Street
Turn right onto OR 99 / North State Street
Navigation decision point
8
155.6 mi into trip|~3h 4m 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
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156.9 mi into trip|~3h 6m 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
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157.2 mi into trip|~3h 6m in|OR 99W / Southwest Pacific Highway
Turn left onto OR 99W / Southwest Pacific Highway
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
6
157.5 mi into trip|~3h 7m in|Southwest Main Street
Turn left onto Southwest Main Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$31.44 one way
$62.87 round trip
$5.06/gal25.4 MPG avg55 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$5.36
$33.27
$66.54
premium
$5.59
$34.73
$69.47
diesel
$5.61
$34.84
$69.68
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$31
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$56–$81
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 55.2 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $17 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
47.3
0
$16.57
$7.57
Efficient EV
39.5
0
$13.81
$6.31
EV Truck/SUV
63.1
0
$22.09
$10.10
Gas CO2
55 kg
EV CO2
18 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 14, 2026
Origin
Sutherlin, OR
Night
in Sutherlin on Saturday
Local time
9:35 PM
PDT
Current temp
64°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Tigard, OR
Night
in Tigard on Saturday
Local time
9:35 PM
PDT
Current temp
54°F
Rain
SSW 14 mph94% chanceLive 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
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
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
10 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
3h 9m 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.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a 'turn-heavy local drive' for the entirety of this 159.1-mile journey, as indicated by the 0% highway share. This means you'll be actively engaged with the road, making frequent turns and adjustments as you traverse through various local settings. The absence of a 'longest stretch' measurement suggests a continuous series of turns and changes in direction, keeping your focus sharp. This type of driving experience is less about high speeds and more about navigating the nuances of local thoroughfares, offering a more intimate connection with the landscape you're passing through.
98% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
14 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 151.8 mi on OR 99.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on OR 99 and Old Highway 99 North. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near OR 99 / North State Street.
Driving Effort3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 3h 9m drive. You will face about 8 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (OR 99 / North State Street): Navigation decision point; at 155.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 156.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 9m. Total distance: 157.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
The longest stretch is about 151.8 miles on OR 99. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
We did not find dedicated rest areas on this route. For a drive this long, plan bathroom and stretch breaks around gas stations, fast-food stops, or small-town downtowns — check the Nearby Places section for options.
Yes, with realistic expectations. Build in a stop roughly every 2 hours, have snacks and activities ready, and check the Nearby Places tabs for kid-friendly stops along the way.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (OR 99 / North State Street): Navigation decision point; at 155.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 156.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Possible but tiring. At 3.2 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 6.3 hours — manageable with a long break at Tigard, OR, but most travelers stay overnight.
