How far is Molalla, OR from Tigard, OR?
The driving distance from Molalla, OR to Tigard, OR is about 31.3 miles (50.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 44m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 21.7 miles (35 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 28m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 44m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Light Rain
Light Rain Likely
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Molalla and Tigard.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Molalla and Tigard.
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Start on South Molalla Avenue
19 m · 10 sec · South Molalla Avenue
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Turn left onto West Main Street
2295 ft · 1 min · West Main Street
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Continue on Woodburn-Estacada Highway
4.7 mi · 8 min · Woodburn-Estacada Highway
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Turn right onto South Highway 170
1.5 mi · 2 min · South Highway 170
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Turn left onto South Barnards Road
2.1 mi · 3 min · South Barnards Road
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Turn right onto South Barlow Road
6 mi · 9 min · South Barlow Road
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Turn left onto South Arndt Road
2758 ft · 41 sec · South Arndt Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto South Arndt Road
1.7 mi · 2 min · South Arndt Road
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Take the exit slight right
1116 ft · 31 sec
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Merge slight left onto Wilsonville-Hubbard Highway
10.9 mi · 14 min · Wilsonville-Hubbard Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward OR 217: Tigard, Beaverton
1.2 km · 1 min
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Merge slight right onto Beaverton-Tigard Freeway
2866 ft · 44 sec · Beaverton-Tigard Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward OR 99W: Tigard, McMinnville
1591 ft · 38 sec
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Turn left onto Southwest Pacific Highway
2033 ft · 59 sec · Southwest Pacific Highway
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Turn left onto Southwest Main Street
1285 ft · 56 sec · Southwest Main Street
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Turn right onto Southwest Commercial Street
69 m · 10 sec · Southwest Commercial Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Southwest Commercial Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Molalla and Tigard.
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.
Wilsonville-Hubbard Highway
Merge slight left onto Wilsonville-Hubbard Highway
10.9 mi · 00h 14m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Light Rain leaving Molalla and Light Rain Likely near Tigard.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Molalla to Tigard?
The road trip is about 31.3 miles (50.4 km) and usually takes 00h 44m 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?
Barlow is a useful midpoint, sitting about 15.2 miles from Molalla and 16.1 miles from Tigard.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 21.7 miles (35 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.6 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:02 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.45 one way or $10.89 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Light Rain around Molalla and Light Rain Likely near Tigard.
Stop Ideas Near Barlow
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Sunrise Park (City Of Tigard park)
Tigard City Hall
Old City Hall
Willamette Falls Heritage Foundation
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Barlow.
Oregon City station
Woodburn, OR
Union Station
Portland, OR
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Molalla and Tigard. Straight-line distance: 21.77 mi (35.04 km).
#1 Molalla
City in Oregon, USA
| Population | 9,303 |
| Coordinates | 45.1473400, -122.5770300 |
| Altitude | 115 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Tigard
The most populous city in Washington County, Oregon.
| Population | 56,049 |
| Coordinates | 45.4312300, -122.7714900 |
| Altitude | 51 |
| Country | United States |
End: Southwest Commercial Street (-122.77139, 45.431342)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 50 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 02m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 46m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 37m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 31m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 26m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 23m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $4.95 | $5.45 | $10.89 |
| Mid-grade | $5.34 | $5.87 | $11.74 |
| Premium | $5.57 | $6.12 | $12.25 |
| Diesel | $6.37 | $7.00 | $14.01 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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