How far is North Portland, OR from Tigard, OR?
The driving distance from North Portland, OR to Tigard, OR is about 17.1 miles (27.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 30m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 12.8 miles (20.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 00m 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 30m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
The twenty-sixth most populous city in the United States and the center of the Portland metropolitan area.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between North Portland and Tigard.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between North Portland and Tigard.
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Start on North Suttle Road
85 m · 25 sec · North Suttle Road
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Turn right onto North Portland Road
153 m · 15 sec · North Portland Road
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Turn right onto North Marine Drive
1.1 mi · 2 min · North Marine Drive
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Take the ramp right toward I 5 South
2124 ft · 54 sec
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Merge slight left
13.1 mi · 19 min
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Take the exit slight right toward OR 99W South: Tigard, Newberg, McMinnville, Lincoln City
1614 ft · 42 sec
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Continue on Southwest Pacific Highway
1.4 mi · 3 min · 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 North Portland 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.
I 5 South
Merge slight left
13.1 mi · 00h 19m
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.
Sunny leaving North Portland and Sunny near Tigard.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from North Portland to Tigard?
The road trip is about 17.1 miles (27.6 km) and usually takes 00h 30m 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?
Portland is a useful midpoint, sitting about 8.4 miles from North Portland and 8.8 miles from Tigard.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 12.8 miles (20.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.3 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 7:30 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.99 one way or $5.99 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around North Portland and Sunny near Tigard.
Stop Ideas Near Portland
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
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Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Portland.
Portland, OR
Union Station
Vancouver station
Oregon City station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between North Portland and Tigard. Straight-line distance: 12.81 mi (20.62 km).
#1 North Portland
Situated in Multnomah County at an approximate elevation of 16 feet, this region occupies a peninsula formed by the confluence of the Willamette and Columbia rivers.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 45.6103900, -122.7034300 |
| Altitude | 5 |
| 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: 28 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 34m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 25m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 20m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 17m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 14m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 12m |
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 | $4.99 | $2.99 | $5.99 |
| Mid-grade | $5.25 | $3.15 | $6.30 |
| Premium | $5.56 | $3.33 | $6.67 |
| Diesel | $6.75 | $4.05 | $8.09 |
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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