How far is Tualatin, OR from North Plains, OR?
The driving distance from Tualatin, OR to North Plains, OR is about 23.1 miles (37.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 35m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 18.5 miles (29.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 10m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 35m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Areas Of Fog then Mostly Cloudy
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Tualatin and North Plains.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Tualatin and North Plains.
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Start on the route
20 m · 10 sec
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Turn left onto Southwest Boones Ferry Road
3042 ft · 2 min · Southwest Boones Ferry Road
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Continue on Southwest Upper Boones Ferry Road
1625 ft · 43 sec · Southwest Upper Boones Ferry Road
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Turn right onto Southwest Bridgeport Road
1757 ft · 49 sec · Southwest Bridgeport Road
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Continue on Southwest Lower Boones Ferry Road
531 ft · 13 sec · Southwest Lower Boones Ferry Road
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Continue on Lower Boones Ferry Road
160 m · 15 sec · Lower Boones Ferry Road
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Take the ramp left toward I 5 North: Portland
1333 ft · 34 sec
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Merge slight left
1.2 mi · 2 min
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Take the exit slight right toward OR 217: Tigard, Beaverton
1.2 km · 1 min
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Merge slight right onto Beaverton-Tigard Freeway
6.7 mi · 9 min · Beaverton-Tigard Freeway
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Take the exit slight left toward US 26 West
1.5 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto Northwest Sunset Highway
11 mi · 15 min · Northwest Sunset Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward Glencoe Rd., North Plains
1524 ft · 36 sec
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Turn right onto Northwest Glencoe Road
2339 ft · 1 min · Northwest Glencoe Road
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Turn left onto Northwest Commercial Street
40 m · 4 sec · Northwest Commercial Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Northwest Commercial Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Tualatin and North Plains.
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.
Northwest Sunset Highway
Merge slight left onto Northwest Sunset Highway
11 mi · 00h 15m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Patchy Fog leaving Tualatin and Areas Of Fog then Mostly Cloudy near North Plains.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Tualatin to North Plains?
The road trip is about 23.1 miles (37.1 km) and usually takes 00h 35m 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?
Cedar Hills is a useful midpoint, sitting about 11.5 miles from Tualatin and 11.6 miles from North Plains.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 18.5 miles (29.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.6 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:20 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.90 one way or $7.81 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Patchy Fog around Tualatin and Areas Of Fog then Mostly Cloudy near North Plains.
Stop Ideas Near Cedar Hills
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
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Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Cedar Hills.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Tualatin and North Plains. Straight-line distance: 18.44 mi (29.68 km).
#1 Tualatin
City in Oregon, USA
| Population | 27,481 |
| Coordinates | 45.3840100, -122.7639900 |
| Altitude | 38 |
| Country | United States |
#2 North Plains
City in Oregon, USA
| Population | 2,194 |
| Coordinates | 45.5970600, -122.9934400 |
| Altitude | 63 |
| Country | United States |
End: North Plains (-122.99344, 45.59706)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 37 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 46m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 34m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 27m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 23m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 19m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 17m |
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 | $4.82 | $3.90 | $7.81 |
| Mid-grade | $5.09 | $4.12 | $8.25 |
| Premium | $5.37 | $4.35 | $8.69 |
| Diesel | $6.73 | $5.45 | $10.91 |
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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