Origin
Independence, OR
Evening in Independence on Thursday
Local time
8:35 PM
PDT
Current temp
60°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Independence, OR to Tigard, OR
Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026
Drive Time
1h 9m
Distance
51 mi
82 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$10
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 4m
★
6 AM
1h 10m
8 AM
1h 21m
10 AM
1h 14m
12 PM
1h 12m
3 PM
1h 14m
5 PM
1h 20m
8 PM
1h 6m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Independence, OR
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Tigard, OR
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Trip Overview
The drive from Independence, OR to Tigard, OR covers 51 miles and takes about 1h 9m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 5, Independence Highway, Salem Dallas Highway Northwest for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 32 miles on I 5. At current regular gas prices, budget about $10.16 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 9m. Total distance: 51 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 9m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (70%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 1h 9m highway drive covering 51 miles, with most of the trip on I 5 and Independence Highway. The longest continuous stretch is about 32 miles on I 5.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 20 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 5 is the longest continuous segment at about 32 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 5 and Independence Highway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 11.4 miles in near OR 22 / Center Street Bridge.
Driving Effort
10/10
Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 51 miles you will encounter 16 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 11.4 miles (OR 22 / Center Street Bridge): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 11.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 16.7 miles (I 5): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 16 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
8
11.4 mi into trip
|
~16m in
|
OR 22 / Center Street Bridge
Keep slight right at fork onto OR 22 / Center Street Bridge toward OR 99E Business South: City Center, Albany
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
Toward OR 99E Business South: City Center, Alba...
7
11.9 mi into trip
|
~17m in
Take the exit toward OR 99E Business North: Keizer, Portland
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
Toward OR 99E Business North: Keizer, Portland
7
16.7 mi into trip
|
~26m in
|
I 5
Keep slight left at fork onto I 5 toward I 5 North: Portland
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward I 5 North: Portland
8
48.8 mi into trip
|
~1h 5m in
Take the exit toward OR 217: Tigard, Beaverton
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 292A
Toward OR 217: Tigard, Beaverton
8
50.1 mi into trip
|
~1h 6m in
Take the exit toward OR 99W: Tigard, McMinnville
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 6
Toward OR 99W: Tigard, McMinnville
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Independence, OR and Tigard, OR, road signs point toward Albany and Portland.
Albany
11.4 mi in
|
~16m
|
via OR 22
Portland
11.9 mi in
|
~17m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 5 | 32 mi | 38m |
| Independence Highway | 5.4 mi | 8m |
| Salem Dallas Highway Northwest | 4.9 mi | 6m |
| Doctor Martin Luther King Junior Parkway | 3.1 mi | 4m |
| Liberty Street Northeast | 1.1 mi | 2m |
| South Main Street | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| Center Street Bridge | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Beaverton-Tigard Freeway | 0.5 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 5
— 32 mi, about 38m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Independence, OR and Tigard, OR.
1
Start on this road
25 ft
·
7 sec
·
this road
2
Turn left onto OR 51
0.1 mi
·
15 sec
·
Monmouth Street
3
At end of road, turn left onto OR 51
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
South Main Street
4
Continue on OR 51
5.4 mi
·
8 min
·
Independence Highway
5
Take the ramp onto Salem Dallas Highway Northwest
0.2 mi
·
13 sec
·
Salem Dallas Highway Northwest
Toward OR 22 East: Salem
6
Merge onto OR 22
4.8 mi
·
6 min
·
Salem Dallas Highway Northwest
7
Keep slight right at fork onto OR 22
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Center Street Bridge
Toward OR 99E Business South: City Center, Albany
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
8
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
32 sec
Toward OR 99E Business North: Keizer, Portland
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
9
Turn right onto OR 99E Bus
0.2 mi
·
33 sec
·
Front Street Northeast
10
Turn left onto OR 99E Bus
0.2 mi
·
35 sec
·
Commercial Street Northeast
11
Continue on OR 99E Bus
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Liberty Street Northeast
12
Turn right onto OR 99E Bus
3.1 mi
·
4 min
·
Doctor Martin Luther King Junior Parkway
Use the left lane.
13
Keep slight left at fork onto I 5
32 mi
·
38 min
·
I 5
Toward I 5 North: Portland
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Take the exit
0.8 mi
·
1 min
Exit 292A
Toward OR 217: Tigard, Beaverton
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15
Merge onto OR 217
0.5 mi
·
44 sec
·
Beaverton-Tigard Freeway
16
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
Exit 6
Toward OR 99W: Tigard, McMinnville
Use the slight right lane.
17
Turn left onto OR 99W
0.4 mi
·
59 sec
·
Southwest Pacific Highway
Use the left lane.
18
Turn left onto Southwest Main Street
0.2 mi
·
55 sec
·
Southwest Main Street
Use the left lane.
19
Turn right onto Southwest Commercial Street
226 ft
·
9 sec
·
Southwest Commercial Street
20
Arrive at destination
Southwest Commercial Street
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 25.5 mi from Independence, OR · 37m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
26 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 11 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 25.5 miles from Independence, OR, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Tigard, OR
The final approach into Tigard, OR usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$10.16 one way
$20.32 round trip
$5.06/gal
25.4 MPG avg
18 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.36 | $10.75 | $21.50 |
| premium | $5.59 | $11.23 | $22.45 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $11.26 | $22.52 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$10
Estimated CO2 emission: 17.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 15.3 | 0 | $5.35 | $2.45 |
| Efficient EV | 12.8 | 0 | $4.46 | $2.04 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 20.4 | 0 | $7.14 | $3.26 |
Gas CO2
18 kg
EV CO2
6 kg (67% 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.
Destination
Tigard, OR
Evening in Tigard on Thursday
Local time
8:35 PM
PDT
Current temp
45°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 cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
1h 9m 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 Independence, OR to Tigard, OR covers 51 miles and takes about 1h 9m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 5, Independence Highway, Salem Dallas Highway Northwest. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 25.5 miles from Independence, OR. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $10.16 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 drive requires moderate attention. Across 51 miles you will encounter 16 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: at 11.4 miles (OR 22 / Center Street Bridge): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 11.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 16.7 miles (I 5): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Between Independence, OR and Tigard, OR, road signs point toward Albany and Portland.
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