How far is Milwaukie, OR from Tigard, OR?

The driving distance from Milwaukie, OR to Tigard, OR is about 13.4 miles (21.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 21m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 6.5 miles (10.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 43m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM PDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
13.36 mi
00h 21m
Flight
6.49 mi
10.45 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
6.49 mi
Kilometers
10.45 km
Flight Time

Driving Distance

Road route
13.36 mi
Kilometers
21.5 km
Drive Time
00h 21m

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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 21m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Tigard
Sun, May 31, 5:06 PM PDT
Return by in Milwaukie
Sun, May 31, 5:28 PM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Milwaukie
2026-05-31T16:44
Arrive Tigard
Sun, May 31, 5:06 PM PDT
Route Timing
00h 21m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM PDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:22 AM to 7:22 PM PDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:46 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Milwaukie
10:00 PM PDT
Flexible departure

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
Lake Oswego
OR

A city in Clackamas County, Oregon.

From Milwaukie
4.7 mi
00h 10m
To Tigard
8.7 mi
00h 10m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
72°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
1 to 9 mph NW
Destination
74°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
0 to 9 mph NNW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Southeast Harrison Street

    1008 ft · 40 sec · Southeast Harrison Street

  2. 2

    Continue on Southeast 17th Avenue

    1.4 mi · 4 min · Southeast 17th Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Southeast Tacoma Street

    1.1 km · 2 min · Southeast Tacoma Street

  4. 4

    Continue on Sellwood Bridge

    1852 ft · 53 sec · Sellwood Bridge

  5. 5

    Turn slight right onto OR-43 North

    1054 ft · 29 sec

  6. 6

    Turn slight right onto South Macadam Avenue

    1716 ft · 50 sec · South Macadam Avenue

  7. 7

    Turn left onto South Taylors Ferry Road

    1 km · 1 min · South Taylors Ferry Road

  8. 8

    Continue on Southwest Taylors Ferry Road

    1 km · 2 min · Southwest Taylors Ferry Road

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Southwest Spring Garden Street

    1955 ft · 1 min · Southwest Spring Garden Street

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Southwest 19th Avenue

    859 ft · 46 sec · Southwest 19th Avenue

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Southwest Barbur Boulevard

    1.4 mi · 3 min · Southwest Barbur Boulevard

  12. 12

    Continue on Southwest Barbur Boulevard

    9 m · 1 sec · Southwest Barbur Boulevard

  13. 13

    Take the ramp straight toward I 5 South: Salem

    927 ft · 23 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left

    1.4 km · 1 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward OR 99W South: Tigard, Newberg, McMinnville, Lincoln City

    1614 ft · 42 sec

  16. 16

    Continue on Southwest Pacific Highway

    1.4 mi · 3 min · Southwest Pacific Highway

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Southwest Main Street

    1285 ft · 56 sec · Southwest Main Street

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Southwest Commercial Street

    69 m · 10 sec · Southwest Commercial Street

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Southwest Commercial Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
19 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
141.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Southwest Barbur Boulevard
1.43 mi · 11%
Southwest Pacific Highway
1.39 mi · 10%
Southeast 17th Avenue
1.36 mi · 10%
I 5 South
1.06 mi · 8%
Southeast Tacoma Street
0.68 mi · 5%
South Taylors Ferry Road
0.63 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

Southwest Barbur Boulevard

Turn left onto Southwest Barbur Boulevard

1.43 mi · 00h 03m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 21m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6.9 mi
6.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lake Oswego
00h 10m from Milwaukie
Leave By
7:46 PM PDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Milwaukie and Sunny near Tigard.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 13.4 miles (21.5 km) and usually takes 00h 21m in normal driving conditions.

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

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Lake Oswego is a useful midpoint, sitting about 4.7 miles from Milwaukie and 8.7 miles from Tigard.

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

The direct path is about 6.5 miles (10.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.9 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:46 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.33 one way or $4.65 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Milwaukie and Sunny near Tigard.

Stop Ideas Near Lake Oswego

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 Lake Oswego and the surrounding midpoint area.
Powell's City of Books
Scenic stop 4.2 mi away

Powell's City of Books

Portland , OR
1005 W Burnside St, Portland, OR 97209, United States
Rating 4.9/5 26,171 reviews Tourist attraction,Rare book store,Book store,Used book store
City of Portland: Archives and Records Management
Meeting point 3.4 mi away

City of Portland: Archives and Records Management

Portland , OR
1800 SW 6th Ave #550, Portland, OR 97201, United States
Rating 5.0/5 3 reviews Government office
Stop photo coming soon
Nearby stop 3.3 mi away

Lake Oswego Fire Dept. Station 214

Lake Oswego , OR
300 B Ave, Lake Oswego, OR 97034, United States
Rating 5.0/5 3 reviews Fire station
Oregon-Washington Bridge
Scenic stop 10.7 mi away

Oregon-Washington Bridge

Vancouver , WA
I-5 Bridge, I-5, Vancouver, WA 98660
Rating 5.0/5 1 reviews Tourist attraction

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Lake Oswego.

RAIL

Oregon City station

8 mi away
1757 Washington Street
BUS

Portland, OR

12 mi away
550 NW 6th Avenue
RAIL

Union Station

12 mi away
800 NW Sixth Ave.
RAIL

Vancouver station

23 mi away
1301 West 11th Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Milwaukie and Tigard. Straight-line distance: 6.49 mi (10.45 km).

Milwaukie

#1 Milwaukie

City in Oregon, United State

Population21,046
Coordinates45.4462300, -122.6392600
Altitude14
CountryUnited States
Tigard

#2 Tigard

The most populous city in Washington County, Oregon.

Population56,049
Coordinates45.4312300, -122.7714900
Altitude51
CountryUnited States
Start: Southeast Harrison Street (-122.639357, 45.446351)
End: Southwest Commercial Street (-122.77139, 45.431342)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 22 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 26m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 20m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 16m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 13m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 11m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 10m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.47 gal
1.78 L · about $2.33
Round trip
$4.65
0.94 gal · 3.56 L
Estimated CO2
4.2 kg one way
Round trip: 8.4 kg / 19 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.95 $2.33 $4.65
Mid-grade $5.34 $2.51 $5.02
Premium $5.57 $2.62 $5.23
Diesel $6.37 $2.99 $5.98

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 31, 2026

There is no time difference between Milwaukie and Tigard. The current time is 16:44:23.

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.