How far is Tigard, OR from Sandy, OR?

The driving distance from Tigard, OR to Sandy, OR is about 34.5 miles (55.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 56m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 24.9 miles (40 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 53m 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
34.48 mi
00h 56m
Flight
24.85 mi
39.99 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
24.85 mi
Kilometers
39.99 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
34.48 mi
Kilometers
55.49 km
Drive Time
00h 56m

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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 56m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Sandy
Thu, Apr 23, 3:33 AM PDT
Return by in Tigard
Thu, Apr 23, 4:29 AM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Tigard
2026-04-23T02:36
Arrive Sandy
Thu, Apr 23, 3:33 AM PDT
Route Timing
00h 56m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:57 AM to 10:57 AM PDT

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

Leave by
4:36 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
Johnson City
OR

City in Oregon, USA

From Tigard
17.2 mi
00h 28m
To Sandy
17.3 mi
00h 28m

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
61°F
Thursday

Chance Light Rain

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

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    1373 ft · 40 sec · Southwest Pacific Highway

  6. 6

    Take the exit right toward OR 217 South: Salem

    1498 ft · 39 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Beaverton-Tigard Freeway

    1.4 km · 1 min · Beaverton-Tigard Freeway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward I 5 South: Salem

    2536 ft · 43 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    2.9 mi · 4 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward I 205 North: Oregon City

    1.1 mi · 2 min

  11. 11

    Continue straight

    11.4 mi · 14 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward OR 212 East: Damascus, Estacada

    1039 ft · 28 sec

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Southeast Highway 212

    11.5 mi · 21 min · Southeast Highway 212

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right

    1340 ft · 22 sec

  15. 15

    Take the exit straight

    1327 ft · 36 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight left onto Mount Hood Highway

    3.7 mi · 6 min · Mount Hood Highway

  17. 17

    Continue on Pioneer Boulevard

    1 km · 2 min · Pioneer Boulevard

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Shelley Avenue

    113 m · 24 sec · Shelley Avenue

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Proctor Boulevard

    24 m · 7 sec · Proctor Boulevard

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Alternate Avenue

    23 m · 5 sec · Alternate Avenue

  21. 21

    Turn right

    48 m · 12 sec

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
22 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
3 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
63.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 205 North
12.5 mi · 36%
Southeast Highway 212
12 mi · 35%
Mount Hood Highway
3.72 mi · 11%
I 5 South
3.36 mi · 10%
Beaverton-Tigard Freeway
0.88 mi · 3%
Pioneer Boulevard
0.64 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Southeast Highway 212

Turn right onto Southeast Highway 212

11.5 mi · 00h 21m

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
00h 56m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9.6 mi
24.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Johnson City
00h 28m from Tigard
Leave By
4:36 PM PDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Tigard and Chance Light Rain near Sandy.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 34.5 miles (55.5 km) and usually takes 00h 56m 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?

Johnson City is a useful midpoint, sitting about 17.2 miles from Tigard and 17.3 miles from Sandy.

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

The direct path is about 24.9 miles (40 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.6 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 4:36 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.04 one way or $12.08 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Tigard and Chance Light Rain near Sandy.

Stop Ideas Near Johnson City

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 Johnson City and the surrounding midpoint area.
Powell's City of Books
Scenic stop 10.1 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
City of Portland: Archives and Records Management
Meeting point 9.5 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 10.1 mi away

Gresham City Passport Office

Gresham , OR
City Hall, 1333 NW Eastman Pkwy, Gresham, OR 97030
Rating 4.4/5 11 reviews Passport office
Hollybrook Park
Scenic stop 8.8 mi away

Hollybrook Park

Gresham , OR
535 SW Birdsdale Dr, Gresham, OR 97080, United States
Rating 4.5/5 88 reviews City park,Tourist attraction

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Johnson City.

RAIL

Oregon City station

5 mi away
1757 Washington Street
RAIL

Union Station

16 mi away
800 NW Sixth Ave.
BUS

Portland, OR

16 mi away
550 NW 6th Avenue
RAIL

Vancouver station

26 mi away
1301 West 11th Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Tigard and Sandy. Straight-line distance: 24.85 mi (39.99 km).

Tigard

#1 Tigard

The most populous city in Washington County, Oregon.

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

#2 Sandy

City in Oregon, USA

Population11,566
Coordinates45.3973400, -122.2614800
Altitude299
CountryUnited States
Start: Tigard (-122.77149, 45.43123)
End: Sandy (-122.26148, 45.39734)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 55 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 08m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 51m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 41m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 34m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 29m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 25m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.22 gal
4.61 L · about $6.04
Round trip
$12.08
2.44 gal · 9.22 L
Estimated CO2
10.8 kg one way
Round trip: 21.7 kg / 48 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.95 $6.04 $12.08
Mid-grade $5.34 $6.51 $13.02
Premium $5.57 $6.79 $13.58
Diesel $6.37 $7.77 $15.53

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 Sandy. The current time is 02:36:38.

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.