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Trip from Beaverton, OR to Stafford, OR

Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

21m

Distance

11.9 mi

19 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$2

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 6 min
4 AM
0h 19m ★
6 AM
0h 21m
8 AM
0h 25m
10 AM
0h 22m
12 PM
0h 22m
3 PM
0h 23m
5 PM
0h 25m
8 PM
0h 20m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

city in Washington County, Oregon, United States

Beaverton, OR

Wikimedia Commons

Downtown Stafford, OR, OR

Stafford, OR

Martin Dalsgaard

Trip Overview

This short 11.9-mile drive from Beaverton, OR to Stafford, OR is easily manageable within a single day, taking about 21 minutes. With a fuel cost estimated at $2, it's an economical option for a quick local trip. The route utilizes a mix of main roads, including the Beaverton-Tigard Freeway and I 5, making up 60% of the journey. Given its brevity and mixed terrain, this drive is perfect for a spontaneous outing or an easy connection between two points within the Pacific Coast region. You won't need to worry about overnight stays for this one.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 21m. Total distance: 11.9 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

21m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (60%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Drive Character

Expect a mixed drive on this route, with a significant portion, 60%, being on highways. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 5 miles along the Beaverton-Tigard Freeway, offering a chance for steady progress. As you transition between the Beaverton-Tigard Freeway, I 5, and Southwest 65th Avenue, the road will vary from faster-paced highway travel to potentially more local road conditions. This blend means you'll experience different driving dynamics as you cover the 11.9 miles.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 18 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Beaverton-Tigard Freeway is the longest continuous segment at about 5 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Southwest Hall Boulevard.

Driving Effort 7/10

Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a short but busy drive. With 14 decision points packed into just 11.9 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 21m.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: near the start (Southwest Hall Boulevard): Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles (OR 10 / Southwest Beaverton Hillsdale Highway): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.6 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 14 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

5
0 mi into trip | ~0m in | Southwest Hall Boulevard

Turn right onto Southwest Hall Boulevard

Navigation decision point

5
0.3 mi into trip | ~1m in | OR 10 / Southwest Beaverton Hillsdale Highway

Turn left onto OR 10 / Southwest Beaverton Hillsdale Highway

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left / straight lanes.
7
0.6 mi into trip | ~2m in

Take the ramp toward OR 217 South: Tigard, Salem

Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the right lane. Toward OR 217 South: Tigard, Salem
6
5.9 mi into trip | ~9m in

Take the exit toward I 5 South: Salem

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Toward I 5 South: Salem
8
8.5 mi into trip | ~13m in

Take the exit toward Nyberg Street, Tualatin-Sherwood Road

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 289 Toward Nyberg Street, Tualatin-Sherwood Road

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.

On the drive from Beaverton, OR to Stafford, OR, road signs begin pointing toward Salem along the way.

Salem

0.6 mi in | ~2m

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Beaverton-Tigard Freeway 5 mi 6m
I 5 2.1 mi 2m
Southwest 65th Avenue 1.5 mi 3m
Southwest Delker Road 0.5 mi 1m
Southwest Nyberg Street 0.4 mi 1m
Southwest Schatz Road 0.4 mi <1m
Southwest Beaverton Hillsdale Highway 0.3 mi <1m
Southwest 55th Avenue 0.2 mi <1m
Longest stretch: Beaverton-Tigard Freeway — 5 mi, about 6m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Beaverton, OR and Stafford, OR.

1

Start on OR 10

75 ft · 6 sec · Southwest Farmington Road
2

Turn right onto Southwest Hall Boulevard

221 ft · 9 sec · Southwest Hall Boulevard
3

Turn right onto Southwest Broadway Street

0.1 mi · 35 sec · Southwest Broadway Street
4

Turn right onto Southwest Lombard Avenue

0.1 mi · 25 sec · Southwest Lombard Avenue
5

Turn left onto OR 10

0.3 mi · 58 sec · Southwest Beaverton Hillsdale Highway
Use the left / straight lanes.
6

Take the ramp

0.3 mi · 38 sec
Toward OR 217 South: Tigard, Salem Use the right lane.
7

Merge onto OR 217

5.0 mi · 6 min · Beaverton-Tigard Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8

Take the exit

0.5 mi · 43 sec
Toward I 5 South: Salem Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9

Merge onto I 5

2.1 mi · 2 min · I 5
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 28 sec
Exit 289 Toward Nyberg Street, Tualatin-Sherwood Road Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11

Turn sharp left onto Southwest Nyberg Street

0.4 mi · 1 min · Southwest Nyberg Street
Use the left / straight lanes.
12

Continue on Southwest 65th Avenue

1.5 mi · 3 min · Southwest 65th Avenue
Use the straight lane.
13

Turn left onto Southwest Delker Road

0.5 mi · 1 min · Southwest Delker Road
14

Continue on Southwest 55th Avenue

0.2 mi · 35 sec · Southwest 55th Avenue
15

Turn left onto Southwest Schatz Road

0.4 mi · 54 sec · Southwest Schatz Road
16

Turn left onto Southwest Stafford Road

482 ft · 14 sec · Southwest Stafford Road
17

Turn left

22 ft · 1 sec
18

Arrive at destination

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$2.37 one way

$4.74 round trip

$5.06/gal 25.4 MPG avg 4 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $5.36 $2.51 $5.02
premium $5.59 $2.62 $5.24
diesel $5.61 $2.63 $5.25

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$2

Estimated CO2 emission: 4.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 75% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 3.6 0 $1.25 $0.57
Efficient EV 3 0 $1.04 $0.48
EV Truck/SUV 4.8 0 $1.67 $0.76

Gas CO2

4 kg

EV CO2

1 kg (75% less)

This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.

DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.

Travel Intel

Current conditions at both ends of the drive.

Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Beaverton, OR

Morning in Beaverton on Friday

Local time

6:43 AM

PDT

Current temp

45°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Stafford, OR

Morning in Stafford on Friday

Local time

6:43 AM

PDT

Current temp

60°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Time zone

Same local time

Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.

Temperature spread

15 degrees warmer at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

21m on the road

Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.

Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Beaverton, OR to Stafford, OR covers 11.9 miles and takes about 21m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are Beaverton-Tigard Freeway, I 5, Southwest 65th Avenue. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 6 miles from Beaverton, OR. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $2.37 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.

Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.

This is a short but busy drive. With 14 decision points packed into just 11.9 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 21m.

The main spots that need attention: near the start (Southwest Hall Boulevard): Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles (OR 10 / Southwest Beaverton Hillsdale Highway): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.6 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

On the drive from Beaverton, OR to Stafford, OR, road signs begin pointing toward Salem along the way.

How this page is built

Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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