Origin
Tigard, OR
Late night in Tigard on Sunday
Local time
12:47 AM
PDT
Current temp
45°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Tigard, OR to Dallas, OR
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 14m
Distance
54 mi
87 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$11
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 9m
★
6 AM
1h 14m
8 AM
1h 26m
10 AM
1h 19m
12 PM
1h 17m
3 PM
1h 19m
5 PM
1h 26m
8 PM
1h 11m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Tigard, OR
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Dallas, OR
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Trip Overview
If you are planning a quick excursion from Tigard to Dallas, Oregon, you are looking at a straightforward 54-mile journey. Expect to spend about 1 hour and 14 minutes behind the wheel, making this an ideal candidate for a simple one-day trip. You will navigate primarily via I-5 before transitioning onto the Salem Dallas Highway Northwest and the Salem-Willamina Highway. Budgeting approximately $11 for fuel is a safe estimate for the trip. Since both your starting point and destination are located within the Pacific Coast region, the drive offers a consistent feel without major shifts in geography. It is a highly practical route that requires no overnight stops, allowing you to reach your destination comfortably in a single session.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 5 | 32.1 mi | 38m |
| Salem Dallas Highway Northwest | 5 mi | 6m |
| Salem-Willamina Highway | 4.3 mi | 5m |
| East Ellendale Avenue | 3.2 mi | 4m |
| Doctor Martin Luther King Junior Parkway | 3 mi | 4m |
| Commercial Street Northeast | 1.2 mi | 3m |
| Beaverton-Tigard Freeway | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| Main Street | 0.8 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
I 5
— 32.1 mi, about 38m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Tigard, OR and Dallas, OR.
1
Start on Southwest Commercial Street
0.1 mi
·
28 sec
·
Southwest Commercial Street
2
Turn right onto Southwest Lincoln Avenue
296 ft
·
14 sec
·
Southwest Lincoln Avenue
3
Turn right onto Southwest Center Street
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Southwest Center Street
4
Turn right onto Southwest Greenburg Road
281 ft
·
12 sec
·
Southwest Greenburg Road
5
Turn left onto OR 99W
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
·
Southwest Pacific Highway
Use the left lane.
6
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
Toward OR 217 South: Salem
Use the right lane.
7
Merge onto OR 217
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Beaverton-Tigard Freeway
8
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
43 sec
Toward I 5 South: Salem
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Merge onto I 5
32 mi
·
37 min
·
I 5
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Take the exit onto I 5
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
I 5
Exit 260A
Toward OR 99E Business: Salem Parkway
11
Merge onto OR 99E Bus
3.0 mi
·
4 min
·
Doctor Martin Luther King Junior Parkway
12
Continue on OR 99E Bus
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Commercial Street Northeast
13
Continue on D Street Northeast
446 ft
·
25 sec
·
D Street Northeast
14
Turn left onto Front Street Northeast
0.2 mi
·
43 sec
·
Front Street Northeast
15
Continue on OR 99E Bus
284 ft
·
14 sec
·
Front Street Northeast
Use the right lane.
16
Turn left onto Union Street Northeast
492 ft
·
22 sec
·
Union Street Northeast
Use the left lane.
17
Turn right onto Commercial Street Northeast
442 ft
·
19 sec
·
Commercial Street Northeast
18
Turn right onto Marion Street Bridge
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Marion Street Bridge
Use the straight / right lanes.
19
Continue on OR 22
5.0 mi
·
6 min
·
Salem Dallas Highway Northwest
20
Continue on OR 22
4.3 mi
·
5 min
·
Salem-Willamina Highway
21
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
36 sec
Toward OR 223 Spur West: Dallas
22
Continue on OR 223 Spur
0.5 mi
·
44 sec
·
Ellendale Road
23
Continue on OR 223 Spur
3.2 mi
·
4 min
·
East Ellendale Avenue
24
Turn left onto OR 223
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Main Street
25
Turn right onto OR 223
84 ft
·
1 sec
·
Southwest Washington Street
26
Arrive at destination
OR 223
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
27 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 12 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 27 miles from Tigard, 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 185 decision points cluster between mile 0.5 and 39.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
0.5 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
OR 99W / Southwest Pacific Highway
Turn left onto OR 99W / Southwest Pacific Highway
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
8
0.8 mi into trip
|
~2m in
Take the exit toward OR 217 South: Salem
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Toward OR 217 South: Salem
6
1.9 mi into trip
|
~4m in
Take the exit toward I 5 South: Salem
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward I 5 South: Salem
7
38.9 mi into trip
|
~52m in
|
Union Street Northeast
Turn left onto Union Street Northeast
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
6
39.1 mi into trip
|
~53m in
|
Marion Street Bridge
Turn right onto Marion Street Bridge
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$10.76 one way
$21.51 round trip
$5.06/gal
25.4 MPG avg
19 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.36 | $11.38 | $22.77 |
| premium | $5.59 | $11.89 | $23.77 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $11.92 | $23.85 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$11
Estimated CO2 emission: 18.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 16.2 | 0 | $5.67 | $2.59 |
| Efficient EV | 13.5 | 0 | $4.73 | $2.16 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 21.6 | 0 | $7.56 | $3.46 |
Gas CO2
19 kg
EV CO2
6 kg (68% 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
Dallas, OR
Late night in Dallas on Sunday
Local time
12:47 AM
PDT
Current temp
59°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
14 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
1h 14m 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 drive is largely highway-focused, with 67% of the total distance spent on major thoroughfares. You will begin with a significant 32.1-mile stretch on I-5, which serves as the backbone of your trip before you transition to regional highways. As you leave the interstate, the character of the road shifts, requiring you to navigate the Salem Dallas Highway Northwest and the Salem-Willamina Highway. You can expect a blend of fast-paced interstate driving followed by a more direct, localized highway experience as you approach Dallas. The transition between these road types keeps the drive engaging, moving from high-speed arterial lanes to the final approach into town.
67% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
26 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 32.1 mi on I 5.
How Hard Is This Drive?
8/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 5 and Salem Dallas Highway Northwest. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.5 miles in near OR 99W / Southwest Pacific Highway.
Driving Effort
8/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 54 miles you will encounter 18 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 0.5 miles (OR 99W / Southwest Pacific Highway): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 1.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 14m. Total distance: 54 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 14m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (67%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 32.1 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 Dallas, 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 0.5 miles (OR 99W / Southwest Pacific Highway): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 1.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Dallas, 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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