How far is Portland, OR from Tualatin, OR?

The driving distance from Portland, OR to Tualatin, OR is about 13.4 miles (21.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 22m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 10.5 miles (16.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 45m 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
13.4 mi
00h 22m
Flight
10.53 mi
16.95 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
10.53 mi
Kilometers
16.95 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
13.4 mi
Kilometers
21.56 km
Drive Time
00h 22m

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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 22m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Tualatin
Wed, May 6, 5:45 PM PDT
Return by in Portland
Wed, May 6, 6:08 PM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Portland
2026-05-06T17:22
Arrive Tualatin
Wed, May 6, 5:45 PM PDT
Route Timing
00h 22m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM PDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:23 AM to 7:23 PM PDT

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

Leave by
7:44 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Portland
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
Metzger
OR

Unincorporated community, in Washington County, Oregon

From Portland
6.7 mi
00h 11m
To Tualatin
6.7 mi
00h 11m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
76°F
Today

Partly Sunny

Starts
Wed, May 6 9:00 AM PDT
Wind
6 mph W
Destination
79°F
Today

Partly Sunny

Starts
Wed, May 6 9:00 AM PDT
Wind
5 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Portland and Tualatin.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Portland and Tualatin.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    34 m · 13 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Northwest Couch Street

    2074 ft · 2 min · Northwest Couch Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Northwest 13th Avenue

    1593 ft · 1 min · Northwest 13th Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Southwest Taylor Street

    9 m · 1 sec · Southwest Taylor Street

  5. 5

    Take the ramp slight left toward I 405 South

    2393 ft · 44 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Stadium Freeway

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Stadium Freeway

  7. 7

    Merge slight right

    9.8 mi · 14 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward Nyberg Street, Tualatin-Sherwood Road

    1243 ft · 29 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Southwest Nyberg Street

    625 ft · 20 sec · Southwest Nyberg Street

  10. 10

    Continue on Southwest Nyberg Street

    662 ft · 22 sec · Southwest Nyberg Street

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Southwest Martinazzi Avenue

    773 ft · 36 sec · Southwest Martinazzi Avenue

  12. 12

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Southwest Boones Ferry Road

    1036 ft · 34 sec · Southwest Boones Ferry Road

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Southwest 84th Avenue

    31 m · 4 sec · Southwest 84th Avenue

  14. 14

    Turn right

    59 m · 14 sec

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Portland and Tualatin.

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
15 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
3 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
111.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Stadium Freeway
11.3 mi · 85%
I 405 South
0.45 mi · 3%
Northwest Couch Street
0.39 mi · 3%
Northwest 13th Avenue
0.3 mi · 2%
Southwest Nyberg Street
0.24 mi · 2%
Nyberg Street
0.24 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Stadium Freeway

Merge slight right

9.83 mi · 00h 14m

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 22m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+2.9 mi
10.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Metzger
00h 11m from Portland
Leave By
7:44 PM PDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Portland and Partly Sunny near Tualatin.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Portland to Tualatin?

The road trip is about 13.4 miles (21.6 km) and usually takes 00h 22m 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?

Metzger is a useful midpoint, sitting about 6.7 miles from Portland and 6.7 miles from Tualatin.

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

The direct path is about 10.5 miles (16.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.9 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 7:44 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 Partly Sunny around Portland and Partly Sunny near Tualatin.

Stop Ideas Near Metzger

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 Metzger and the surrounding midpoint area.
Powell's City of Books
Scenic stop 4.9 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 4.1 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 11.3 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 Metzger.

BUS

Portland, OR

11 mi away
550 NW 6th Avenue
RAIL

Union Station

11 mi away
800 NW Sixth Ave.
RAIL

Oregon City station

16 mi away
1757 Washington Street
RAIL

Vancouver station

21 mi away
1301 West 11th Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Portland and Tualatin. Straight-line distance: 10.53 mi (16.95 km).

Portland

#1 Portland

The twenty-sixth most populous city in the United States and the center of the Portland metropolitan area.

Population656,751
Coordinates45.5234500, -122.6762100
Altitude12
CountryUnited States
Tualatin

#2 Tualatin

City in Oregon, USA

Population27,481
Coordinates45.3840100, -122.7639900
Altitude38
CountryUnited States
Start: Portland (-122.67621, 45.52345)
End: Tualatin (-122.76399, 45.38401)

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
1.79 L · about $2.33
Round trip
$4.65
0.94 gal · 3.58 L
Estimated CO2
4.2 kg one way
Round trip: 8.4 kg / 19 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/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 07, 2026

There is no time difference between Portland and Tualatin. The current time is 17:22:53.

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.