How far is Tigard, OR from Cornelius, OR?

The driving distance from Tigard, OR to Cornelius, OR is about 21.6 miles (34.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 36m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 15.2 miles (24.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 13m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM PDT.
Trip Tools

Reverse, save, or send this route

This is an easy same-day return drive. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
21.6 mi
00h 36m
Flight
15.25 mi
24.55 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

Learn Distance

Choose another destination from Tigard.

Flight Distance

Direct air line
15.25 mi
Kilometers
24.55 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
21.6 mi
Kilometers
34.76 km
Drive Time
00h 36m

Gas Cost Calculator

Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 00h 36m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Cornelius
Thu, Apr 23, 3:13 AM PDT
Return by in Tigard
Thu, Apr 23, 3:50 AM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Tigard
2026-04-23T02:37
Arrive Cornelius
Thu, Apr 23, 3:13 AM PDT
Route Timing
00h 36m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM PDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:37 AM to 7:37 PM PDT

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

Leave by
7:16 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Tigard
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
Aloha
OR

A city in Clackamas County, Oregon.

From Tigard
10.8 mi
00h 18m
To Cornelius
10.8 mi
00h 18m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
66°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
6 mph WNW
Destination
66°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
5 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Southwest Commercial Street

    69 m · 16 sec · Southwest Commercial Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Southwest Main Street

    77 m · 12 sec · Southwest Main Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Southwest Tigard Street

    1.3 mi · 3 min · Southwest Tigard Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Southwest 115th Avenue

    898 ft · 32 sec · Southwest 115th Avenue

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Southwest North Dakota Street

    1321 ft · 49 sec · Southwest North Dakota Street

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Southwest 121st Avenue

    2018 ft · 58 sec · Southwest 121st Avenue

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Southwest Scholls Ferry Road

    6.2 mi · 11 min · Southwest Scholls Ferry Road

  8. 8

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Southwest Scholls Ferry Road

    15 m · 1 sec · Southwest River Road

  9. 9

    Exit the rotary onto Southwest River Road

    2.8 mi · 5 min · Southwest River Road

  10. 10

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Southwest Farmington Road

    59 m · 3 sec · Southwest Farmington Road

  11. 11

    Exit the roundabout onto Southwest Farmington Road

    2 mi · 3 min · Southwest Farmington Road

  12. 12

    Turn straight

    128 m · 15 sec

  13. 13

    Turn straight onto Southwest Hillsboro Highway

    1.6 mi · 2 min · Southwest Hillsboro Highway

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Southwest Simpson Road

    2600 ft · 40 sec · Southwest Simpson Road

  15. 15

    Continue on Southwest Johnson School Road

    2.9 mi · 4 min · Southwest Johnson School Road

  16. 16

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Southwest Tongue Lane

    2045 ft · 34 sec · Southwest Tongue Lane

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Southwest Golf Course Road

    2.2 mi · 3 min · Southwest Golf Course Road

  18. 18

    Continue on South 10th Avenue

    1.2 km · 1 min · South 10th Avenue

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South 10th Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
15 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
0 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
88 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Southwest Scholls Ferry Road
6.18 mi · 29%
Southwest Johnson School Road
2.89 mi · 13%
Southwest River Road
2.84 mi · 13%
Southwest Golf Course Road
2.18 mi · 10%
Southwest Farmington Road
2.02 mi · 9%
Southwest Hillsboro Highway
1.59 mi · 7%
Longest Stretch

Southwest Scholls Ferry Road

Turn left onto Southwest Scholls Ferry Road

6.18 mi · 00h 11m

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 36m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6.4 mi
15.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Aloha
00h 18m from Tigard
Leave By
7:16 PM PDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Tigard and Mostly Sunny near Cornelius.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 21.6 miles (34.8 km) and usually takes 00h 36m 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?

Aloha is a useful midpoint, sitting about 10.8 miles from Tigard and 10.8 miles from Cornelius.

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

The direct path is about 15.2 miles (24.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.4 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 7:16 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.76 one way or $7.53 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Tigard and Mostly Sunny near Cornelius.

Stop Ideas Near Aloha

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 Aloha and the surrounding midpoint area.
Powell's City of Books
Scenic stop 14.1 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
Tigard City Hall
Meeting point 8.9 mi away

Tigard City Hall

Tigard , OR
13125 SW Hall Blvd, Tigard, OR 97223
Rating 3.7/5 13 reviews City government office
Hillsboro Civic Center
Nearby stop 5.8 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 6 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 Aloha.

BUS

Portland, OR

15 mi away
550 NW 6th Avenue
RAIL

Union Station

15 mi away
800 NW Sixth Ave.
RAIL

Vancouver station

21 mi away
1301 West 11th Street
RAIL

Oregon City station

26 mi away
1757 Washington Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Tigard and Cornelius. Straight-line distance: 15.25 mi (24.55 km).

Tigard

#1 Tigard

The most populous city in Washington County, Oregon.

Population56,049
Coordinates45.4312300, -122.7714900
Altitude51
CountryUnited States
Cornelius

#2 Cornelius

City in Oregon, USA

Population13,116
Coordinates45.5198400, -123.0598300
Altitude55
CountryUnited States
Start: Tigard (-122.77149, 45.43123)
End: Cornelius (-123.05983, 45.51984)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 35 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 43m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 32m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 25m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 21m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 18m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 16m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.76 gal
2.89 L · about $3.76
Round trip
$7.53
1.52 gal · 5.78 L
Estimated CO2
6.8 kg one way
Round trip: 13.5 kg / 30 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.95 $3.76 $7.53
Mid-grade $5.34 $4.06 $8.11
Premium $5.57 $4.23 $8.46
Diesel $6.37 $4.84 $9.68

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 Tigard and Cornelius. The current time is 02:37:09.

Distance to Other Cities

Planning a road trip? See the full trip guide on Trip.ovh — stops, fuel costs, weather, and departure timing.

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.