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Trip from Tigard, OR to Portland, 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

20m

Distance

10.7 mi

17 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$2

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 6 min
4 AM
0h 18m ★
6 AM
0h 20m
8 AM
0h 24m
10 AM
0h 21m
12 PM
0h 21m
3 PM
0h 22m
5 PM
0h 24m
8 PM
0h 19m

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 planning to travel from Tigard to Portland, you are looking at a quick 10.7-mile connection within the Pacific Coast region. This short trip takes approximately 19 minutes to complete, making it an ideal day trip for commuters or visitors moving between these two Oregon hubs. Because the entire journey is straightforward, you will not need to worry about overnight splits or complex scheduling. With a fuel cost of just $2, it is a highly economical route that fits easily into any travel budget. Since you are staying within the same region, you can expect a familiar, localized driving experience that gets you to your destination in under half an hour.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 5 5.6 mi 7m
Stadium Freeway 2.1 mi 3m
Southwest Pacific Highway 1.3 mi 3m
Northwest Everett Street 0.3 mi 1m
Southwest Center Street 0.3 mi 1m
Northwest Couch Street 0.1 mi <1m
Southwest Commercial Street 0.1 mi <1m
Northwest 8th Avenue <0.1 mi <1m
Longest stretch: I 5 — 5.6 mi, about 7m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1.3 mi · 3 min · Southwest Pacific Highway
Use the left lane.
6

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 59 sec
Toward I 5: Portland, Salem Use the straight / right lanes.
7

Merge onto I 5

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

Keep slight left at fork onto I 405

2.1 mi · 3 min · Stadium Freeway
Exit 299B Toward I 405 North: City Center Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
9

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 29 sec
Exit 2B Toward Everett Street, Glisan Street Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10

Turn right onto Northwest Everett Street

0.3 mi · 1 min · Northwest Everett Street
11

Turn right onto Northwest 8th Avenue

521 ft · 27 sec · Northwest 8th Avenue
12

Turn left onto Northwest Couch Street

0.1 mi · 32 sec · Northwest Couch Street
13

Turn right

110 ft · 8 sec
14

Arrive at destination

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 12

5 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 10 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

5
0.1 mi into trip | ~0m in | Southwest Lincoln Avenue

Turn right onto Southwest Lincoln Avenue

Navigation decision point

5
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.
7
1.8 mi into trip | ~5m in

Take the exit toward I 5: Portland, Salem

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the straight / right lanes. Toward I 5: Portland, Salem
8
7.8 mi into trip | ~14m in | I 405 / Stadium Freeway

Keep slight left at fork onto I 405 / Stadium Freeway toward I 405 North: City Center

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight left / slight right lanes. Exit 299B Toward I 405 North: City Center
8
10 mi into trip | ~17m in

Take the exit toward Everett Street, Glisan Street

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 2B Toward Everett Street, Glisan Street

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$2.13 one way

$4.26 round trip

$5.06/gal 25.4 MPG avg 4 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $5.36 $2.26 $4.51
premium $5.59 $2.36 $4.71
diesel $5.61 $2.36 $4.72

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$2

Estimated CO2 emission: 3.7 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 3.2 0 $1.12 $0.51
Efficient EV 2.7 0 $0.94 $0.43
EV Truck/SUV 4.3 0 $1.50 $0.68

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 14, 2026

Origin

Tigard, OR

Late night in Tigard on Tuesday

Local time

2:48 AM

PDT

Current temp

54°F

Rain

SSW 14 mph 94% chance Live 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

Destination

Portland, OR

Late night in Portland on Tuesday

Local time

2:48 AM

PDT

Current temp

47°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

7 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

20m 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 rather than a high-speed interstate cruise, as this route features zero highway travel. You will navigate through local thoroughfares, specifically utilizing Southwest Lincoln Avenue, Southwest Center Street, and Southwest Greenburg Road to reach your destination. Because there are no highway segments and no designated stops, the road requires your full attention as you maneuver through these interconnected surface streets. The lack of long, uninterrupted stretches means the driving experience is constant and steady throughout the 19-minute duration. It is a practical, utilitarian drive that favors local connectivity over scenic highway cruising.

72% 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: 5.6 mi on I 5.

How Hard Is This Drive?

6/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 5 and Stadium Freeway. You will hit about 12 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near Southwest Lincoln Avenue.

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 10.7 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 0.1 miles (Southwest Lincoln Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.5 miles (OR 99W / Southwest Pacific Highway): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.

On the drive from Tigard, OR to Portland, OR, road signs begin pointing toward Salem along the way.

Salem

1.8 mi in | ~5m

About the Cities

Arriving 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 20m. Total distance: 10.7 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

20m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

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

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (72%). 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 Portland, 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 0.1 miles (Southwest Lincoln Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.5 miles (OR 99W / Southwest Pacific Highway): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Portland, 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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