How far is Jefferson, OR from Tigard, OR?

The driving distance from Jefferson, OR to Tigard, OR is about 55.1 miles (88.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 59m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 50.5 miles (81.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 59m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
55.1 mi
00h 59m
Flight
50.54 mi
81.33 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
50.54 mi
Kilometers
81.33 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
55.1 mi
Kilometers
88.68 km
Drive Time
00h 59m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 00h 59m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Tigard
Sat, May 2, 9:54 AM PDT
Return by in Jefferson
Sat, May 2, 10:54 AM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Jefferson
2026-05-02T08:54
Arrive Tigard
Sat, May 2, 9:54 AM PDT
Route Timing
00h 59m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:00 AM to 11:00 AM PDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:30 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Jefferson
9:30 PM PDT
Morning start is best

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Gervais
OR

City in Oregon, USA

From Jefferson
27.5 mi
00h 29m
To Tigard
27.6 mi
00h 29m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
71°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 2 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
2 to 7 mph N
Destination
79°F
Today

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 2 8:00 AM PDT
Wind
3 mph N

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Jefferson and Tigard.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Jefferson and Tigard.

  1. 1

    Start on North 2nd Street

    2779 ft · 1 min · North 2nd Street

  2. 2

    Continue on Jefferson Highway Southeast

    5 mi · 7 min · Jefferson Highway Southeast

  3. 3

    Take the ramp right

    1172 ft · 29 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left onto Purple Heart Trail

    47 mi · 56 min · Purple Heart Trail

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward OR 217: Tigard, Beaverton

    1.2 km · 1 min

  6. 6

    Merge slight right onto Beaverton-Tigard Freeway

    2866 ft · 44 sec · Beaverton-Tigard Freeway

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward OR 99W: Tigard, McMinnville

    1591 ft · 38 sec

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Southwest Pacific Highway

    2033 ft · 59 sec · Southwest Pacific Highway

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Southwest Main Street

    1285 ft · 56 sec · Southwest Main Street

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Southwest Commercial Street

    69 m · 10 sec · Southwest Commercial Street

  11. 11

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Southwest Commercial Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Jefferson and Tigard.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
11 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
20 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Purple Heart Trail
47 mi · 85%
Jefferson Highway Southeast
5.22 mi · 9%
OR 217
0.76 mi · 1%
Beaverton-Tigard Freeway
0.54 mi · 1%
North 2nd Street
0.53 mi · 1%
Southwest Pacific Highway
0.39 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Purple Heart Trail

Merge slight left onto Purple Heart Trail

47 mi · 00h 56m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
00h 59m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4.6 mi
50.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Gervais
00h 29m from Jefferson
Leave By
4:30 PM PDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Jefferson and Partly Sunny near Tigard.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Jefferson to Tigard?

The road trip is about 55.1 miles (88.7 km) and usually takes 00h 59m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Gervais is a useful midpoint, sitting about 27.5 miles from Jefferson and 27.6 miles from Tigard.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 50.5 miles (81.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.6 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:30 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.60 one way or $19.21 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 17.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Jefferson and Partly Sunny near Tigard.

Stop Ideas Near Gervais

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Gervais and the surrounding midpoint area.
Salem city park
Scenic stop 7.8 mi away

Salem city park

Brooks , OR
Brooks, OR 97305, United States
Rating 4.0/5 5 reviews Park
McMinnville Parks and Recreation Department
Meeting point 14.9 mi away

McMinnville Parks and Recreation Department

McMinnville , OR
230 NE 2nd St, McMinnville, OR 97128, United States
Rating 4.4/5 13 reviews City government office
Palmer Creek Lodge Community Event Center
Nearby stop 11 mi away

Palmer Creek Lodge Community Event Center

Dayton , OR
606 4th St, Dayton, OR 97114, United States
Rating 4.5/5 15 reviews Event venue

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Gervais.

BUS

Woodburn, OR

5 mi away
2900 Tom Tennant Drive
RAIL

Salem station

22 mi away
500 13th Street SE
RAIL

Oregon City station

37 mi away
1757 Washington Street
BUS

Portland, OR

50 mi away
550 NW 6th Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Jefferson and Tigard. Straight-line distance: 50.54 mi (81.33 km).

Jefferson

#1 Jefferson

City in Marion County, Texas, USA

Population3,386
Coordinates44.7195700, -123.0103700
Altitude70
CountryUnited States
Tigard

#2 Tigard

The most populous city in Washington County, Oregon.

Population56,049
Coordinates45.4312300, -122.7714900
Altitude51
CountryUnited States
Start: North 2nd Street (-123.010237, 44.71957)
End: Southwest Commercial Street (-122.77139, 45.431342)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 89 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 50m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 22m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 06m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 55m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 47m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 41m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.94 gal
7.36 L · about $9.60
Round trip
$19.21
3.88 gal · 14.72 L
Estimated CO2
17.2 kg one way
Round trip: 34.5 kg / 76 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.95 $9.60 $19.21
Mid-grade $5.34 $10.36 $20.71
Premium $5.57 $10.80 $21.60
Diesel $6.37 $12.35 $24.70

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Oregon · May 02, 2026

There is no time difference between Jefferson and Tigard. The current time is 08:54:44.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.