This straightforward 35.8-mile drive from Silverton to Tigard, Oregon, takes about 52 minutes and is easily manageable as a day trip. You'll spend about 58% of your time on highways, with a significant 20.1-mile stretch on I-5. The estimated fuel cost is around $7, and with no designated stops, you have the flexibility to tailor your journey. This route is a convenient connector within the Pacific Coast region, offering a practical way to travel between these two Oregon communities without needing an overnight stay.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 52m. Total distance: 35.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
52m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (58%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
The character of this drive is a mixed bag, blending efficient highway travel with local road navigation. You'll experience a substantial portion on I-5, covering up to 20.1 miles uninterrupted, which allows for steady progress. As you transition to Wilco Highway Northeast and North 1st Street, the feel will likely shift to more local traffic and potentially lower speed limits. With 58% of the journey on highways, expect a dynamic driving experience that changes pace as you move from faster interstate speeds to more community-focused roads.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
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 20.1 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 12 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 13.4 miles in near I 5.
Driving Effort5/10
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 35.8 miles you will encounter 12 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 13.4 miles (I 5): Lane positioning matters here; at 33.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 34.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 12 key points
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
13.4 mi into trip|~23m in|I 5
Take the ramp onto I 5 toward I 5 North: Portland
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward I 5 North: Portland
8
33.5 mi into trip|~48m 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
34.8 mi into trip|~49m 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
5
35.1 mi into trip|~50m in|OR 99W / Southwest Pacific Highway
Turn left onto OR 99W / Southwest Pacific Highway
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
6
35.5 mi into trip|~51m in|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.
On the drive from Silverton, OR to Tigard, OR, road signs begin pointing toward Beaverton along the way.
Beaverton
33.5 mi in|~48m
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 5
20.1 mi
24m
Wilco Highway Northeast
9.3 mi
13m
North 1st Street
0.9 mi
2m
Young Street
0.8 mi
2m
West Hayes Street
0.8 mi
1m
North Main Street
0.6 mi
1m
Beaverton-Tigard Freeway
0.5 mi
<1m
Southwest Pacific Highway
0.4 mi
<1m
Longest stretch:
I 5
— 20.1 mi, about 24m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Silverton, OR and Tigard, OR.
1
Start on OR 213
319 ft·15 sec·West Main Street
2
Turn left onto OR 214; OR 213
0.9 mi·2 min·North 1st Street
3
Continue on OR 214
3.5 mi·5 min·Wilco Highway Northeast
4
Continue on OR 214
0.6 mi·1 min·North Main Street
5
Continue on OR 214
5.8 mi·8 min·Wilco Highway Northeast
6
Continue on OR 214
0.2 mi·27 sec·Silverton Road
7
Turn slight right onto OR 214
0.8 mi·2 min·Young Street
8
Continue on Garfield Street
0.3 mi·41 sec·Garfield Street
9
Turn right onto North Settlemier Avenue
412 ft·20 sec·North Settlemier Avenue
10
Turn left onto West Hayes Street
0.8 mi·1 min·West Hayes Street
11
Turn right onto Evergreen Road
0.2 mi·27 sec·Evergreen Road
12
Turn left onto OR 214
434 ft·17 sec·Newberg Highway
13
Take the ramp onto I 5
20 mi·24 min·I 5
Toward I 5 North: PortlandUse the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Take the exit
0.8 mi·1 min
Exit 292AToward OR 217: Tigard, BeavertonUse 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 6Toward OR 99W: Tigard, McMinnvilleUse 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 17.9 mi from Silverton, OR
· 29m into the drive
The midpoint is around 17.9 miles from Silverton, OR, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Tigard, OR
Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Tigard, OR if you are unfamiliar with the area.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$7.13 one way
$14.26 round trip
$5.06/gal25.4 MPG avg13 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$5.36
$7.55
$15.10
premium
$5.59
$7.88
$15.76
diesel
$5.61
$7.90
$15.81
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$7
Estimated CO2 emission: 12.5 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging
· 0 stops
· 69% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
10.7
0
$3.76
$1.72
Efficient EV
9
0
$3.13
$1.43
EV Truck/SUV
14.3
0
$5.01
$2.29
Gas CO2
13 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (69% 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 14, 2026
Origin
Silverton, OR
Morning
in Silverton on Friday
Local time
7:05 AM
PDT
Current temp
53°F
Light Rain
SSW 20 mph90% chanceLive forecast
Winter Weather Advisory
Winter Weather Advisory issued April 14 at 12:46PM PDT until April 15 at 11:00AM PDT by NWS Portland OR
Winter Storm Warning
Winter Storm Warning issued April 14 at 12:46PM PDT until April 16 at 5:00AM PDT by NWS Portland OR
Destination
Tigard, OR
Morning
in Tigard on Friday
Local time
7:05 AM
PDT
Current temp
54°F
Rain
SSW 14 mph94% chanceLive forecast
Winter Weather Advisory
Winter Weather Advisory issued April 14 at 12:46PM PDT until April 15 at 11:00AM PDT by NWS Portland OR
Winter Storm Warning
Winter Storm Warning issued April 14 at 12:46PM PDT until April 16 at 5:00AM PDT by NWS Portland OR
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
1 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
52m on the road
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Silverton, OR to Tigard, OR covers 35.8 miles and takes about 52m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 5, Wilco Highway Northeast, North 1st Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 17.9 miles from Silverton, OR. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $7.13 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 35.8 miles you will encounter 12 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 13.4 miles (I 5): Lane positioning matters here; at 33.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 34.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
On the drive from Silverton, OR to Tigard, OR, road signs begin pointing toward Beaverton along the way.
