Origin
Kenton, OR
Evening in Kenton on Thursday
Local time
7:16 PM
PDT
Current temp
61°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Kenton, OR to Tigard, OR
Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026
Drive Time
23m
Distance
13.8 mi
22 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 21m
★
6 AM
0h 23m
8 AM
0h 27m
10 AM
0h 25m
12 PM
0h 24m
3 PM
0h 25m
5 PM
0h 27m
8 PM
0h 22m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Kenton, OR
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Tigard, OR
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Trip Overview
The drive from Kenton, OR to Tigard, OR covers 13.8 miles and takes about 23m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 5, Southwest Pacific Highway, North Montana Avenue for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 11.3 miles on I 5. At current regular gas prices, budget about $2.75 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 23m. Total distance: 13.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
23m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (82%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 23m highway drive covering 13.8 miles, with most of the trip on I 5 and Southwest Pacific Highway. The longest continuous stretch is about 11.3 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 11 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 11.3 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 5 and Southwest Pacific Highway. You will hit about 8 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near North Watts Street.
Driving Effort
5/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 13.8 miles you will encounter 8 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: near the start (North Watts Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (North Montana Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.4 miles (US 30 Bypass / North Lombard Street): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 8 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0 mi into trip
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~0m in
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North Watts Street
Turn left onto North Watts Street
Navigation decision point
5
0.1 mi into trip
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~0m in
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North Montana Avenue
Turn right onto North Montana Avenue
Navigation decision point
5
0.4 mi into trip
|
~1m in
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US 30 Bypass / North Lombard Street
Turn left onto US 30 Bypass / North Lombard Street
Navigation decision point
8
11.8 mi into trip
|
~18m in
Take the exit toward OR 99W South: Tigard, Newberg, McMinnville, Lincoln City
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 294
Toward OR 99W South: Tigard, Newberg, McMinnvil...
6
13.5 mi into trip
|
~22m in
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Southwest Main Street
Turn left onto Southwest Main Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Kenton, OR and Tigard, OR, road signs point toward Newberg, Mcminnville and Lincoln City.
Newberg
11.8 mi in
|
~18m
Mcminnville
11.8 mi in
|
~18m
Lincoln City
11.8 mi in
|
~18m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 5 | 11.3 mi | 16m |
| Southwest Pacific Highway | 1.4 mi | 3m |
| North Montana Avenue | 0.3 mi | 1m |
| Southwest Main Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| North Watts Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Southwest Commercial Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| North Lombard Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 5
— 11.3 mi, about 16m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Kenton, OR and Tigard, OR.
1
Start on this road
115 ft
·
13 sec
·
this road
2
Turn left onto North Watts Street
304 ft
·
15 sec
·
North Watts Street
3
Turn right onto North Montana Avenue
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
North Montana Avenue
4
Turn left onto US 30 Bypass
102 ft
·
2 sec
·
North Lombard Street
5
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
Toward I 5 South
6
Merge onto I 5
11 mi
·
16 min
·
I 5
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
Exit 294
Toward OR 99W South: Tigard, Newberg, McMinnville, Lincoln City
Use the slight right lane.
8
Continue on OR 99W
1.4 mi
·
3 min
·
Southwest Pacific Highway
Use the straight / right lanes.
9
Turn left onto Southwest Main Street
0.2 mi
·
55 sec
·
Southwest Main Street
Use the left lane.
10
Turn right onto Southwest Commercial Street
226 ft
·
9 sec
·
Southwest Commercial Street
11
Arrive at destination
Southwest Commercial Street
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.75 one way
$5.50 round trip
$5.06/gal
25.4 MPG avg
5 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.36 | $2.91 | $5.82 |
| premium | $5.59 | $3.04 | $6.08 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.05 | $6.09 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 4.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 60% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 4.1 | 0 | $1.45 | $0.66 |
| Efficient EV | 3.5 | 0 | $1.21 | $0.55 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 5.5 | 0 | $1.93 | $0.88 |
Gas CO2
5 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (60% 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
7:16 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
16 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
23m 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 Kenton, OR to Tigard, OR covers 13.8 miles and takes about 23m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 5, Southwest Pacific Highway, North Montana Avenue. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 6.9 miles from Kenton, OR. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $2.75 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 13.8 miles you will encounter 8 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: near the start (North Watts Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (North Montana Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.4 miles (US 30 Bypass / North Lombard Street): Navigation decision point.
Between Kenton, OR and Tigard, OR, road signs point toward Newberg, Mcminnville and Lincoln City.
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