How far is Scappoose, OR from Tigard, OR?

The driving distance from Scappoose, OR to Tigard, OR is about 28.6 miles (46 km), with a travel time of about 00h 41m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 22.9 miles (36.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 22m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
28.55 mi
00h 41m
Flight
22.9 mi
36.86 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
22.9 mi
Kilometers
36.86 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
28.55 mi
Kilometers
45.95 km
Drive Time
00h 41m

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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 41m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Tigard
Wed, Apr 22, 9:21 PM PDT
Return by in Scappoose
Wed, Apr 22, 10:02 PM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Scappoose
2026-04-22T20:40
Arrive Tigard
Wed, Apr 22, 9:21 PM PDT
Route Timing
00h 41m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM PDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:41 AM to 7:41 PM PDT

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

Leave by
7:08 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Scappoose
10:00 PM PDT
Flexible departure

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.

Mid-route stop
Bethany
OR

Unincorporated community in Washington County, Oregon, United States

From Scappoose
13.8 mi
00h 20m
To Tigard
14.7 mi
00h 20m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
57°F
Wednesday

Light Rain Likely

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
3 to 9 mph SW
Destination
59°F
Wednesday

Light Rain Likely

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
5 to 12 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Columbia River Highway

    998 ft · 26 sec · Columbia River Highway

  2. 2

    Continue on Lower Columbia River Highway

    2.1 mi · 4 min · Lower Columbia River Highway

  3. 3

    Continue on Northwest Saint Helens Road

    5.1 mi · 7 min · Northwest Saint Helens Road

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Northwest Cornelius Pass Road

    5.6 mi · 9 min · Northwest Cornelius Pass Road

  5. 5

    Turn slight left onto Northwest Old Cornelius Pass Road

    154 m · 17 sec · Northwest Old Cornelius Pass Road

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Northwest Germantown Road

    1376 ft · 28 sec · Northwest Germantown Road

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Northwest 185th Avenue

    2.7 mi · 5 min · Northwest 185th Avenue

  8. 8

    Take the ramp slight right toward US 26 East: Portland

    1198 ft · 31 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Northwest Sunset Highway

    4.7 mi · 6 min · Northwest Sunset Highway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward OR 217 South: Tigard, Salem

    1574 ft · 45 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Beaverton-Tigard Freeway

    5.5 mi · 7 min · Beaverton-Tigard Freeway

  12. 12

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

    1106 ft · 27 sec

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Southwest Pacific Highway

    1380 ft · 44 sec · Southwest Pacific Highway

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Southwest Main Street

    1285 ft · 56 sec · Southwest Main Street

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Southwest Commercial Street

    69 m · 10 sec · Southwest Commercial Street

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Southwest Commercial Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Scappoose 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
16 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
55.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Northwest Cornelius Pass Road
5.64 mi · 20%
Beaverton-Tigard Freeway
5.47 mi · 19%
Northwest Saint Helens Road
5.15 mi · 18%
Northwest Sunset Highway
4.7 mi · 16%
Northwest 185th Avenue
2.75 mi · 10%
Lower Columbia River Highway
2.09 mi · 7%
Longest Stretch

Northwest Cornelius Pass Road

Turn right onto Northwest Cornelius Pass Road

5.64 mi · 00h 09m

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 41m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5.7 mi
22.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Bethany
00h 20m from Scappoose
Leave By
7:08 PM PDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Light Rain Likely leaving Scappoose 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 Scappoose to Tigard?

The road trip is about 28.6 miles (46 km) and usually takes 00h 41m 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?

Bethany is a useful midpoint, sitting about 13.8 miles from Scappoose and 14.7 miles from Tigard.

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

The direct path is about 22.9 miles (36.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.7 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 7:08 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.00 one way or $10.00 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Light Rain Likely around Scappoose and Light Rain Likely near Tigard.

Stop Ideas Near Bethany

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 Bethany and the surrounding midpoint area.
Powell's City of Books
Scenic stop 9.7 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
Bureau of Planning and Sustainability
Meeting point 10.1 mi away

Bureau of Planning and Sustainability

Portland , OR
1900 SW 4th Ave, Portland, OR 97201, United States
Rating 4.0/5 5 reviews City government office
Hillsboro Civic Center
Nearby stop 7 mi away

Hillsboro Civic Center

Hillsboro , OR
150 E Main St, Hillsboro, OR 97123
Rating 4.3/5 8 reviews Civic center
Sunrise Park (City Of Tigard park)
Scenic stop 11 mi away

Sunrise Park (City Of Tigard park)

Tigard , OR
14905 SW Sunrise Ln, Tigard, OR 97224, United States
Rating 4.4/5 35 reviews Park

Transit and Meeting Points

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

BUS

Portland, OR

15 mi away
550 NW 6th Avenue
RAIL

Union Station

15 mi away
800 NW Sixth Ave.
RAIL

Vancouver station

16 mi away
1301 West 11th Street
BUS

Manning, Oregon

25 mi away
47000 Highway 26

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Scappoose and Tigard. Straight-line distance: 22.9 mi (36.86 km).

Scappoose

#1 Scappoose

City in Oregon, USA

Population7,618
Coordinates45.7542800, -122.8776000
Altitude19
CountryUnited States
Tigard

#2 Tigard

The most populous city in Washington County, Oregon.

Population56,049
Coordinates45.4312300, -122.7714900
Altitude51
CountryUnited States
Start: Columbia River Highway (-122.877785, 45.754271)
End: Southwest Commercial Street (-122.77139, 45.431342)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 46 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 57m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 42m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 34m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 28m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 24m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 21m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.01 gal
3.81 L · about $5.00
Round trip
$10.00
2.02 gal · 7.62 L
Estimated CO2
9 kg one way
Round trip: 18 kg / 40 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.95 $5.00 $10.00
Mid-grade $5.34 $5.39 $10.78
Premium $5.57 $5.62 $11.24
Diesel $6.37 $6.43 $12.86

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 · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Scappoose and Tigard. The current time is 20:40:13.

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.