How far is Tigard, OR from Shady Cove, OR?
The driving distance from Tigard, OR to Shady Cove, OR is about 247.5 miles (398.3 km), with a travel time of about 05h 23m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 194.9 miles (313.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 47m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM PDT.
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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 23m.
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Halfway Point
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Tigard and Shady Cove.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Tigard and Shady Cove.
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Start on Southwest Commercial Street
572 ft · 28 sec · Southwest Commercial Street
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Turn right onto Southwest Lincoln Avenue
90 m · 14 sec · Southwest Lincoln Avenue
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Turn right onto Southwest Center Street
1452 ft · 1 min · Southwest Center Street
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Turn right onto Southwest Greenburg Road
86 m · 13 sec · Southwest Greenburg Road
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Turn left onto Southwest Pacific Highway
1373 ft · 40 sec · Southwest Pacific Highway
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Take the exit right toward OR 217 South: Salem
1498 ft · 39 sec
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Merge slight left onto Beaverton-Tigard Freeway
1.4 km · 1 min · Beaverton-Tigard Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 5 South: Salem
2536 ft · 43 sec
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Merge slight left
193.1 mi · 3 hr 46 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Canyonville, Days Creek
1321 ft · 34 sec
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Turn left onto West 1st Street
767 ft · 17 sec · West 1st Street
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Turn right onto Southeast Main Street
158 m · 16 sec · Southeast Main Street
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Turn left onto Southeast 3rd Street
1 km · 1 min · Southeast 3rd Street
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Continue on Tiller Trail Highway
6.9 mi · 12 min · Tiller Trail Highway
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Keep slight right to continue on Tiller Trail Highway
41.4 mi · 1 hr 13 min · Tiller Trail Highway
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Crater Lake Highway
2.6 mi · 5 min · Crater Lake Highway
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Turn left onto Indian Creek Road
40 m · 6 sec · Indian Creek Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Indian Creek Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Tigard and Shady Cove.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 5 South
Merge slight left
193 mi · 03h 46m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Sunny leaving Tigard and Sunny near Shady Cove.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Tigard to Shady Cove?
The road trip is about 247.5 miles (398.3 km) and usually takes 05h 23m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Cottage Grove is a useful midpoint, sitting about 123.8 miles from Tigard and 123.8 miles from Shady Cove.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 194.9 miles (313.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 52.6 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 6:12 AM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $43.22 one way or $86.44 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 77.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Tigard and Sunny near Shady Cove.
Stop Ideas Near Cottage Grove
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Cottage Grove.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Tigard and Shady Cove. Straight-line distance: 194.89 mi (313.65 km).
#1 Tigard
The most populous city in Washington County, Oregon.
| Population | 56,049 |
| Coordinates | 45.4312300, -122.7714900 |
| Altitude | 51 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Shady Cove
City in Oregon, USA
| Population | 3,119 |
| Coordinates | 42.6106800, -122.8125400 |
| Altitude | 427 |
| Country | United States |
End: Shady Cove (-122.81254, 42.61068)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 398 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08h 14m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 11m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 56m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 07m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 32m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 05m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $4.95 | $43.22 | $86.44 |
| Mid-grade | $5.34 | $46.60 | $93.20 |
| Premium | $5.57 | $48.59 | $97.18 |
| Diesel | $6.37 | $55.58 | $111.15 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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