Origin
Klamath Falls, OR
Morning in Klamath Falls on Thursday
Local time
8:57 AM
PDT
Current temp
31°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Klamath Falls, OR to Tigard, OR
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
4h 45m
Distance
272.8 mi
439 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$54
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
4h 32m
★
6 AM
4h 45m
8 AM
5h 12m
10 AM
4h 54m
12 PM
4h 52m
3 PM
4h 56m
5 PM
5h 11m
8 PM
4h 37m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Klamath Falls, OR
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Tigard, OR
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Trip Overview
The drive from Klamath Falls, OR to Tigard, OR covers 272.8 miles and takes about 4h 45m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Klamath Avenue, South 12th Street, Main Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $54.35 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
136.4 miles from Klamath Falls, OR
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 22m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 4h 45m. Total distance: 272.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
4h 45m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 4h 45m drive with frequent turns across 272.8 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 26 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Klamath Avenue is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 4h 45m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Klamath Falls, OR to Tigard, OR is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Klamath Avenue | — | — |
| South 12th Street | — | — |
| Main Street | — | — |
| Esplanade Avenue | — | — |
| Crater Lake Parkway | — | — |
| The Dalles-California Highway | — | — |
| OR 58 West | — | — |
| Williamette Highway | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Klamath Avenue
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Klamath Falls, OR and Tigard, OR.
1
Start on South 7th Street
141 ft
·
14 sec
·
South 7th Street
2
Turn left onto Klamath Avenue
0.3 mi
·
32 sec
·
Klamath Avenue
3
Turn left onto South 12th Street
299 ft
·
10 sec
·
South 12th Street
4
Turn right onto Main Street
131 ft
·
3 sec
·
Main Street
5
Turn straight onto Esplanade Avenue
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
·
Esplanade Avenue
6
Turn left onto Crater Lake Parkway
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
Crater Lake Parkway
7
Continue on The Dalles-California Highway
77 mi
·
1 hr 31 min
·
The Dalles-California Highway
8
Take the exit slight left toward OR 58 West: Oakridge, Eugene
4.5 mi
·
6 min
·
OR 58 West: Oakridge, Eugene
9
Continue on Williamette Highway
12 mi
·
16 min
·
Williamette Highway
10
Continue on State Highway 58
33 mi
·
44 min
·
State Highway 58
11
Continue on Highway 58
3.0 mi
·
5 min
·
Highway 58
12
Continue on State Highway 58
0.7 mi
·
58 sec
·
State Highway 58
13
Turn right onto Westfir-Oakridge Road
1.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Westfir-Oakridge Road
14
Turn left onto Westfir Road
0.5 mi
·
49 sec
·
Westfir Road
15
Turn right onto OR 58
23 mi
·
31 min
·
OR 58
16
Continue on Highway 58
5.6 mi
·
9 min
·
Highway 58
17
Continue on Willamette Highway
2.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Willamette Highway
18
Keep slight right to continue on I 5 North, OR 99: Eugene
0.5 mi
·
59 sec
·
I 5 North, OR 99: Eugene
19
Merge slight left
103 mi
·
2 hr 1 min
20
Take the exit slight right toward OR 217: Tigard, Beaverton
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
OR 217: Tigard, Beaverton
21
Merge slight right onto Beaverton-Tigard Freeway
0.5 mi
·
44 sec
·
Beaverton-Tigard Freeway
22
Take the exit slight right toward OR 99W: Tigard, McMinnville
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
·
OR 99W: Tigard, McMinnville
23
Turn left onto Southwest Pacific Highway
0.4 mi
·
59 sec
·
Southwest Pacific Highway
24
Turn left onto Southwest Main Street
0.2 mi
·
56 sec
·
Southwest Main Street
25
Turn right onto Southwest Commercial Street
226 ft
·
10 sec
·
Southwest Commercial Street
26
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 136.4 miles from Klamath Falls, OR, or about 2h 22m into the drive.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 60 miles or 1h 2m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 136.4 miles or 2h 22m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 3h 53m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Tigard, OR than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Klamath Falls, OR so your first major turns are already loaded.
+
Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Klamath Falls, OR
This is one driving day of about 272.8 miles and 4h 45m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 60 miles from Klamath Falls, OR.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 136.4 mi from Klamath Falls, OR · 2h 22m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
136 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 60 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 136.4 miles from Klamath Falls, 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.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Tigard, OR.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$54.35 one way
$108.69 round trip
$5.06/gal
25.4 MPG avg
95 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.36 | $57.51 | $115.03 |
| premium | $5.59 | $60.05 | $120.10 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $60.23 | $120.46 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$54
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$79–$104
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 95.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $29 in charging · 1 stop · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 81.8 | 1 | $28.64 | $13.09 |
| Efficient EV | 68.2 | 0 | $23.87 | $10.91 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 109.1 | 1 | $38.19 | $17.46 |
Gas CO2
95 kg
EV CO2
32 kg (66% less)
Plan for 1 charging stop. A 30-minute DC fast charge mid-route should be enough to complete the trip comfortably.
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
Morning in Tigard on Thursday
Local time
8:57 AM
PDT
Current temp
45°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
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
14 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
4h 45m on the road
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Klamath Falls, OR to Tigard, OR covers 272.8 miles and takes about 4h 45m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Klamath Avenue, South 12th Street, Main Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 136.4 miles from Klamath Falls, OR. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $54.35 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left. A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
This is a straightforward 4h 45m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Klamath Falls, OR to Tigard, OR is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Klamath Falls, OR to Tigard, OR does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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