How far is Tigard, OR from Lincoln City, OR?

The driving distance from Tigard, OR to Lincoln City, OR is about 79.3 miles (127.7 km), with a travel time of about 02h 01m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 68.9 miles (110.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 02m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
79.37 mi
02h 01m
Flight
68.93 mi
110.93 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
68.93 mi
Kilometers
110.93 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
79.37 mi
Kilometers
127.73 km
Drive Time
02h 01m

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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 02h 01m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lincoln City
Thu, Jun 11, 6:07 AM PDT
Return by in Tigard
Thu, Jun 11, 8:09 AM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Tigard
2026-06-11T04:06
Arrive Lincoln City
Thu, Jun 11, 6:07 AM PDT
Route Timing
02h 01m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:01 AM to 12:01 PM PDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
2:28 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Tigard
9:30 PM PDT
Morning start is best

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
Sheridan
OR

City in Oregon, USA

From Tigard
39.6 mi
01h 00m
To Lincoln City
39.8 mi
01h 00m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Jun 11 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
5 mph N
Destination
61°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Jun 11 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
5 to 17 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Tigard and Lincoln City.

  1. 1

    Start on Southwest Commercial Street

    69 m · 16 sec · Southwest Commercial Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Southwest Main Street

    1609 ft · 1 min · Southwest Main Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Southwest Pacific Highway

    10.2 mi · 17 min · Southwest Pacific Highway

  4. 4

    Continue on Pacific Highway West

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Pacific Highway West

  5. 5

    Continue on East Portland Road

    1.5 km · 2 min · East Portland Road

  6. 6

    Turn left onto North Springbrook Road

    1.6 km · 2 min · North Springbrook Road

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Northeast Saint Paul Highway

    1154 ft · 22 sec · Northeast Saint Paul Highway

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Newberg-Dundee Bypass

    4.1 mi · 6 min · Newberg-Dundee Bypass

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right

    130 m · 14 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Pacific Highway West

    3.2 mi · 5 min · Pacific Highway West

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Southeast Dayton Bypass

    4 mi · 6 min · Southeast Dayton Bypass

  12. 12

    Continue on Southeast Three Mile Lane

    2.2 mi · 3 min · Southeast Three Mile Lane

  13. 13

    Continue on East McMinnville Bypass

    2.5 mi · 4 min · East McMinnville Bypass

  14. 14

    Merge slight right onto Salmon River Highway

    43.7 mi · 1 hr 1 min · Salmon River Highway

  15. 15

    Continue straight

    2804 ft · 1 min

  16. 16

    Merge slight left onto Oregon Coast Highway

    4.5 mi · 10 min · Oregon Coast Highway

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Southwest Fleet Avenue

    1819 ft · 51 sec · Southwest Fleet Avenue

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Southwest Fleet Avenue

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
18 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
3 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
22.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Salmon River Highway
44.2 mi · 56%
Southwest Pacific Highway
10.2 mi · 13%
Pacific Highway West
4.57 mi · 6%
Oregon Coast Highway
4.55 mi · 6%
Newberg-Dundee Bypass
4.22 mi · 5%
Southeast Dayton Bypass
4.05 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

Salmon River Highway

Merge slight right onto Salmon River Highway

43.7 mi · 01h 01m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
02h 01m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+10.4 mi
68.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Sheridan
01h 00m from Tigard
Leave By
2:28 PM PDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Tigard and Sunny near Lincoln City.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Tigard to Lincoln City?

The road trip is about 79.3 miles (127.7 km) and usually takes 02h 01m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Sheridan is a useful midpoint, sitting about 39.6 miles from Tigard and 39.8 miles from Lincoln City.

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

The direct path is about 68.9 miles (110.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.4 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:28 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.86 one way or $27.73 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 24.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Tigard and Sunny near Lincoln City.

Stop Ideas Near Sheridan

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Sheridan, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Salem station

34 mi away
500 13th Street SE
BUS

Woodburn, OR

41 mi away
2900 Tom Tennant Drive
RAIL

Albany station

57 mi away
110 10th Ave SW
BUS

Corvallis, Oregon

60 mi away
153 NW 4th Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Tigard and Lincoln City. Straight-line distance: 68.93 mi (110.93 km).

Tigard

#1 Tigard

The most populous city in Washington County, Oregon.

Population56,049
Coordinates45.4312300, -122.7714900
Altitude51
CountryUnited States
Lincoln City

#2 Lincoln City

City in Oregon, USA

Population9,170
Coordinates44.9581600, -124.0178900
Altitude24
CountryUnited States
Start: Tigard (-122.77149, 45.43123)
End: Lincoln City (-124.01789, 44.95816)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 128 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 38m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 59m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 35m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 19m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 08m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 59m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.8 gal
10.6 L · about $13.86
Round trip
$27.73
5.6 gal · 21.2 L
Estimated CO2
24.9 kg one way
Round trip: 49.8 kg / 110 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.95 $13.86 $27.73
Mid-grade $5.34 $14.95 $29.89
Premium $5.57 $15.58 $31.17
Diesel $6.37 $17.82 $35.65

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 · Jun 11, 2026

There is no time difference between Tigard and Lincoln City. The current time is 04:06:47.

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.