How far is Tigard, OR from North Portland, OR?

The driving distance from Tigard, OR to North Portland, OR is about 17.1 miles (27.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 29m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 12.8 miles (20.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 58m 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
17.14 mi
00h 29m
Flight
12.81 mi
20.62 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
12.81 mi
Kilometers
20.62 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
17.14 mi
Kilometers
27.58 km
Drive Time
00h 29m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 29m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in North Portland
Thu, Oct 15, 6:14 PM PDT
Return by in Tigard
Thu, Oct 15, 6:43 PM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Tigard
2026-10-15T17:45
Arrive North Portland
Thu, Oct 15, 6:14 PM PDT
Route Timing
00h 29m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM PDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:29 AM to 7:29 PM PDT

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

Leave by
7:32 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Tigard
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
Portland
OR

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

From Tigard
8.6 mi
00h 14m
To North Portland
8.6 mi
00h 14m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Today

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 7:00 AM PDT
Wind
2 to 6 mph NE
Destination
76°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
2 to 9 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Tigard and North Portland.

  1. 1

    Start on Southwest Commercial Street

    572 ft · 28 sec · Southwest Commercial Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Southwest Lincoln Avenue

    90 m · 14 sec · Southwest Lincoln Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Southwest Center Street

    1452 ft · 1 min · Southwest Center Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Southwest Greenburg Road

    86 m · 13 sec · Southwest Greenburg Road

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Southwest Pacific Highway

    1.3 mi · 3 min · Southwest Pacific Highway

  6. 6

    Take the exit right toward I 5: Portland, Salem

    2296 ft · 60 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    5.6 mi · 8 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on Seattle

    7.1 mi · 10 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward OR 99E South: Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard, Marine Drive

    2398 ft · 46 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard, Marine Drive West

    2479 ft · 1 min

  11. 11

    Turn right onto North Marine Drive

    1.1 mi · 2 min · North Marine Drive

  12. 12

    Turn left onto North Portland Road

    153 m · 18 sec · North Portland Road

  13. 13

    Turn left onto North Suttle Road

    85 m · 20 sec · North Suttle Road

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Suttle Road

Car Route Details

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

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
14 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
81.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Seattle
7.08 mi · 41%
I 5
6.01 mi · 35%
Southwest Pacific Highway
1.35 mi · 8%
North Marine Drive
1.14 mi · 7%
Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard
0.47 mi · 3%
OR 99E South
0.45 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Seattle

Keep slight right to continue on Seattle

7.08 mi · 00h 10m

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 29m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4.3 mi
12.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Portland
00h 14m from Tigard
Leave By
7:32 PM PDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Tigard and Sunny near North Portland.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Tigard to North Portland?

The road trip is about 17.1 miles (27.6 km) and usually takes 00h 29m 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 8.6 miles from Tigard and 8.6 miles from North Portland.

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 7:32 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 Tigard and Sunny near North Portland.

Stop Ideas Near Portland

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 Portland and the surrounding midpoint area.
Powell's City of Books
Scenic stop 1.2 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 0.7 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 6 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 7.6 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 Portland.

BUS

Portland, OR

550 NW 6th Avenue
RAIL

Union Station

1 mi away
800 NW Sixth Ave.
RAIL

Vancouver station

12 mi away
1301 West 11th Street
RAIL

Oregon City station

19 mi away
1757 Washington Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Tigard and North Portland. Straight-line distance: 12.81 mi (20.62 km).

Tigard

#1 Tigard

The most populous city in Washington County, Oregon.

Population56,049
Coordinates45.4312300, -122.7714900
Altitude51
CountryUnited States
Photo coming soon

#2 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.

Population0
Coordinates45.6103900, -122.7034300
Altitude5
CountryUnited States
Start: Tigard (-122.77149, 45.43123)
End: North Portland (-122.70343, 45.61039)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 28 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
0.6 gal
2.29 L · about $2.99
Round trip
$5.99
1.2 gal · 4.58 L
Estimated CO2
5.3 kg one way
Round trip: 10.7 kg / 24 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in Oregon · Oct 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Tigard and North Portland. The current time is 17:45:16.

Distance to Other Cities

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