How far is Tigard, OR from Saint Helens, OR?

The driving distance from Tigard, OR to Saint Helens, OR is about 36.1 miles (58.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 00m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 30 miles (48.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 00m 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
36.09 mi
01h 00m
Flight
29.95 mi
48.2 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
29.95 mi
Kilometers
48.2 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
36.09 mi
Kilometers
58.08 km
Drive Time
01h 00m

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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 01h 00m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Saint Helens
Tue, Jun 2, 1:20 PM PDT
Return by in Tigard
Tue, Jun 2, 2:20 PM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Tigard
2026-06-02T12:19
Arrive Saint Helens
Tue, Jun 2, 1:20 PM PDT
Route Timing
01h 00m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:00 AM to 11:00 AM PDT

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

Leave by
4:30 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
Bethany
OR

Unincorporated community in Washington County, Oregon, United States

From Tigard
18 mi
00h 30m
To Saint Helens
18 mi
00h 30m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
94°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, Jun 2 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
5 mph N
Destination
91°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, Jun 2 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
3 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Tigard and Saint Helens.

  1. 1

    Start on Southwest Commercial Street

    1121 ft · 52 sec · Southwest Commercial Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Southwest 95th Avenue

    1532 ft · 1 min · Southwest 95th Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Southwest Greenburg Road

    1.1 km · 2 min · Southwest Greenburg Road

  4. 4

    Take the ramp left toward OR 217 North: Beaverton

    937 ft · 25 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Beaverton-Tigard Freeway

    4.8 mi · 6 min · Beaverton-Tigard Freeway

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight left toward US 26 West

    1.5 km · 2 min

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Northwest Sunset Highway

    3.9 mi · 5 min · Northwest Sunset Highway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward 185th Avenue

    1062 ft · 21 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on P.C.C. - Rock Creek

    72 m · 6 sec

  10. 10

    Turn slight right onto Northwest 185th Avenue

    2.6 mi · 5 min · Northwest 185th Avenue

  11. 11

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Northwest Germantown Road

    1376 ft · 30 sec · Northwest Germantown Road

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Northwest Old Cornelius Pass Road

    154 m · 12 sec · Northwest Old Cornelius Pass Road

  13. 13

    Turn slight right onto Northwest Cornelius Pass Road

    5.6 mi · 9 min · Northwest Cornelius Pass Road

  14. 14

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Northwest Saint Helens Road

    5.1 mi · 7 min · Northwest Saint Helens Road

  15. 15

    Continue on Lower Columbia River Highway

    2.1 mi · 4 min · Lower Columbia River Highway

  16. 16

    Continue on Columbia River Highway

    1446 ft · 39 sec · Columbia River Highway

  17. 17

    Continue on Lower Columbia River Highway

    7.8 mi · 13 min · Lower Columbia River Highway

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Columbia Boulevard

    1.4 km · 2 min · Columbia Boulevard

  19. 19

    Turn right onto South 8th Street

    27 m · 4 sec · South 8th Street

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South 8th Street

Car Route Details

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

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
20 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
55.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Lower Columbia River Highway
9.89 mi · 27%
Northwest Cornelius Pass Road
5.64 mi · 16%
Northwest Saint Helens Road
5.15 mi · 14%
Beaverton-Tigard Freeway
4.76 mi · 13%
Northwest Sunset Highway
3.95 mi · 11%
Northwest 185th Avenue
2.63 mi · 7%
Longest Stretch

Lower Columbia River Highway

Continue on Lower Columbia River Highway

7.8 mi · 00h 13m

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
01h 00m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6.1 mi
30 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Bethany
00h 30m from Tigard
Leave By
4:30 PM PDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Tigard and Sunny near Saint Helens.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Tigard to Saint Helens?

The road trip is about 36.1 miles (58.1 km) and usually takes 01h 00m 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?

Bethany is a useful midpoint, sitting about 18 miles from Tigard and 18 miles from Saint Helens.

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

The direct path is about 30 miles (48.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.1 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 4:30 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.29 one way or $12.58 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Tigard and Sunny near Saint Helens.

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 11.5 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 14.8 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 9.5 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 14.6 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 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 Tigard and Saint Helens. Straight-line distance: 29.95 mi (48.2 km).

Tigard

#1 Tigard

The most populous city in Washington County, Oregon.

Population56,049
Coordinates45.4312300, -122.7714900
Altitude51
CountryUnited States
Saint Helens

#2 Saint Helens

City in Oregon, USA

Population14,071
Coordinates45.8640000, -122.8064900
Altitude27
CountryUnited States
Start: Tigard (-122.77149, 45.43123)
End: Saint Helens (-122.80649, 45.864)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 58 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 12m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 54m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 43m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 36m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 30m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 27m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.27 gal
4.82 L · about $6.29
Round trip
$12.58
2.54 gal · 9.64 L
Estimated CO2
11.3 kg one way
Round trip: 22.6 kg / 50 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.95 $6.29 $12.58
Mid-grade $5.34 $6.78 $13.56
Premium $5.57 $7.07 $14.14
Diesel $6.37 $8.08 $16.17

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 02, 2026

There is no time difference between Tigard and Saint Helens. The current time is 12:19:50.

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.