Origin
West Slope, OR
Late night in West Slope on Tuesday
Local time
2:14 AM
PDT
Current temp
73°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from West Slope, OR to Tigard, OR
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
12m
Distance
6.5 mi
10 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$1
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 11m
★
6 AM
0h 12m
8 AM
0h 14m
10 AM
0h 13m
12 PM
0h 13m
3 PM
0h 13m
5 PM
0h 14m
8 PM
0h 12m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
West Slope, OR
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Tigard, OR
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Trip Overview
Traveling between West Slope and Tigard is a quick, straightforward journey covering 6.5 miles. You can expect to complete this trip in roughly 12 minutes, making it an ideal day trip that requires no overnight stops. Your route utilizes a combination of Southwest Canyon Road, the Beaverton-Tigard Freeway, and Southwest Pacific Highway. With a minimal fuel cost of about $1, this is an incredibly budget-friendly commute or short excursion. Since both locations are situated within the Pacific Coast region of Oregon, you will experience a consistent local climate throughout the drive. It is a practical, utilitarian route that serves as a seamless connection between these two areas.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Beaverton-Tigard Freeway | 3.7 mi | 5m |
| Southwest Canyon Road | 1.5 mi | 3m |
| Southwest Pacific Highway | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Southwest Main Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Southwest Commercial Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Beaverton-Tigard Freeway
— 3.7 mi, about 5m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between West Slope, OR and Tigard, OR.
1
Start on this road
130 ft
·
11 sec
·
this road
2
At end of road, turn right onto OR 8
1.5 mi
·
3 min
·
Southwest Canyon Road
3
Turn left
0.6 mi
·
1 min
Toward OR 217 South
Use the left lane.
4
Merge onto OR 217
3.7 mi
·
5 min
·
Beaverton-Tigard Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
Exit 6
Toward OR 99W: Tigard, McMinnville
Use the slight right lane.
6
Turn right onto OR 99W
0.3 mi
·
44 sec
·
Southwest Pacific Highway
Use the right lane.
7
Turn left onto Southwest Main Street
0.2 mi
·
55 sec
·
Southwest Main Street
Use the left lane.
8
Turn right onto Southwest Commercial Street
226 ft
·
9 sec
·
Southwest Commercial Street
9
Arrive at destination
Southwest Commercial Street
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 75 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 6.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
OR 8 / Southwest Canyon Road
At end of road, turn right onto OR 8 / Southwest Canyon Road
Navigation decision point
6
1.5 mi into trip
|
~3m in
Turn left toward OR 217 South
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Toward OR 217 South
8
5.7 mi into trip
|
~9m 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
7
6 mi into trip
|
~10m in
|
OR 99W / Southwest Pacific Highway
Turn right onto OR 99W / Southwest Pacific Highway
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
7
6.2 mi into trip
|
~11m in
|
Southwest Main Street
Turn left onto Southwest Main Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.29 one way
$2.59 round trip
$5.06/gal
25.4 MPG avg
2 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.36 | $1.37 | $2.74 |
| premium | $5.59 | $1.43 | $2.86 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $1.44 | $2.87 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$1
Estimated CO2 emission: 2.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 50% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 2 | 0 | $0.68 | $0.31 |
| Efficient EV | 1.6 | 0 | $0.57 | $0.26 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 2.6 | 0 | $0.91 | $0.42 |
Gas CO2
2 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (50% 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
Late night in Tigard on Tuesday
Local time
2:14 AM
PDT
Current temp
54°F
Rain
SSW 14 mph
94% chance
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
19 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
12m 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?
This mixed drive balances local surface streets with a significant highway component. Approximately 56% of your journey takes place on major highways, providing a blend of speed and urban navigation. You will spend your longest uninterrupted stretch on the Beaverton-Tigard Freeway, which accounts for 3.7 miles of the total distance. The transition between the regional roads and the freeway creates a varied rhythm behind the wheel. Expect a functional road personality that moves you efficiently through the landscape rather than offering a slow, winding pace.
56% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
9 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 3.7 mi on Beaverton-Tigard Freeway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near OR 8 / Southwest Canyon Road.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 12m drive. You will face about 7 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 8 / Southwest Canyon Road): Navigation decision point; at 1.5 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 5.7 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.
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 West Slope, OR to Tigard, OR, road signs begin pointing toward Mcminnville along the way.
Mcminnville
5.7 mi in
|
~9m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
This is a perfect, super-short 6.5-mile drive for a quick weekend outing. You'll be back before you know it, with just 12 minutes of driving each way.
Family Friendly
With only 6.5 miles and minimal complexity (4/10), this route is definitely manageable for families. The 12-minute drive time is short enough that kids won't get bored.
Solo Traveler
This 6.5-mile trip is a breeze for a solo traveler, taking only about 12 minutes. You'll barely have time to finish a podcast.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
This 6.5-mile route is ideal for a first-time driver, with most of it on the highway (56%) and low complexity. The 12-minute drive is short and sweet.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 3.7 miles on Beaverton-Tigard Freeway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
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: near the start (OR 8 / Southwest Canyon Road): Navigation decision point; at 1.5 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 5.7 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 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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