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Trip from Stayton, OR to Tigard, OR

Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

1h 7m

Distance

53.6 mi

86 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$11

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 16 min
4 AM
1h 2m ★
6 AM
1h 7m
8 AM
1h 18m
10 AM
1h 11m
12 PM
1h 10m
3 PM
1h 12m
5 PM
1h 17m
8 PM
1h 4m

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

city in Oregon, USA

Stayton, OR

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city in Oregon, USA

Tigard, OR

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Trip Overview

Stayton to Tigard is 53.6 miles and takes about 1 hour 7 minutes via I 5, with a fuel budget near $11 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This straightforward trip primarily utilizes the interstate, making it a quick connection between the Pacific Coast regions of Oregon. You'll find it's a practical drive, ideal for a single day without needing an overnight stay. The route is mostly highway, so plan for consistent speeds and efficient travel. It's a common and easy drive, perfect for when you just need to get from point A to point B without fuss.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 5 38.2 mi 45m
North Santiam Highway 11.5 mi 14m
North First Avenue 0.6 mi <1m
Cascade Highway Southeast 0.5 mi <1m
Beaverton-Tigard Freeway 0.5 mi <1m
Southwest Pacific Highway 0.4 mi <1m
Southwest Main Street 0.2 mi <1m
Southwest Commercial Street <0.1 mi <1m
Longest stretch: I 5 — 38.2 mi, about 45m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Stayton, OR and Tigard, OR.

1

Start on West Washington Street

49 ft · 6 sec · West Washington Street
2

Turn left onto CR 30

0.6 mi · 57 sec · North First Avenue
Use the left lane.
3

Continue on CR 30

0.5 mi · 52 sec · Cascade Highway Southeast
4

Take the ramp

0.4 mi · 56 sec
5

Merge onto OR 22

11 mi · 14 min · North Santiam Highway
6

Take the exit onto I 5; OR 99E

38 mi · 45 min · I 5; OR 99E
Exit 1B Toward I 5 North: Portland Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7

Take the exit

0.8 mi · 1 min
Exit 292A Toward OR 217: Tigard, Beaverton Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8

Merge onto OR 217

0.5 mi · 44 sec · Beaverton-Tigard Freeway
9

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 37 sec
Exit 6 Toward OR 99W: Tigard, McMinnville Use the slight right lane.
10

Turn left onto OR 99W

0.4 mi · 59 sec · Southwest Pacific Highway
Use the left lane.
11

Turn left onto Southwest Main Street

0.2 mi · 55 sec · Southwest Main Street
Use the left lane.
12

Turn right onto Southwest Commercial Street

226 ft · 9 sec · Southwest Commercial Street
13

Arrive at destination

Southwest Commercial Street

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

city in Marion County, Oregon, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Woodburn, OR

27 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

Salem, OR

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 12 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Keizer, OR

Meal break

The midpoint is around 26.8 miles from Stayton, OR, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 9

5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 53.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

5
0 mi into trip | ~0m in | CR 30 / North First Avenue

Turn left onto CR 30 / North First Avenue

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.
7
13.1 mi into trip | ~17m in | I 5; OR 99E

Take the exit onto I 5; OR 99E toward I 5 North: Portland

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

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 1B Toward I 5 North: Portland
8
51.3 mi into trip | ~1h 2m 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
52.6 mi into trip | ~1h 4m 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
6
53.3 mi into trip | ~1h 6m in | Southwest Main Street

Turn left onto Southwest Main Street

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$10.68 one way

$21.36 round trip

$5.06/gal 25.4 MPG avg 19 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $5.36 $11.30 $22.60
premium $5.59 $11.80 $23.60
diesel $5.61 $11.83 $23.67

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$11

Estimated CO2 emission: 18.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 16.1 0 $5.63 $2.57
Efficient EV 13.4 0 $4.69 $2.14
EV Truck/SUV 21.4 0 $7.50 $3.43

Gas CO2

19 kg

EV CO2

6 kg (68% 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

Stayton, OR

Morning in Stayton on Saturday

Local time

10:22 AM

PDT

Current temp

42°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Tigard, OR

Morning in Tigard on Saturday

Local time

10:22 AM

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

3 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

1h 7m 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.

What kind of drive is this?

This drive is heavily highway-focused, with 72% of the journey on major roadways like I 5. You'll experience a significant uninterrupted stretch of 38.2 miles on I 5, offering a consistent pace. While the primary roads include North Santiam Highway and North First Avenue, the bulk of your time will be spent on the interstate. Expect a driving experience that prioritizes speed and efficiency over winding scenic byways. The character is predominantly that of a functional interstate commute.

72% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
13 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 38.2 mi on I 5.

How Hard Is This Drive?

7/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 5 and North Santiam Highway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near CR 30 / North First Avenue.

Driving Effort 7/10

Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 53.6 miles you will encounter 9 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 (CR 30 / North First Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 13.1 miles (I 5; OR 99E): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 51.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 7m. Total distance: 53.6 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 7m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

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

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (72%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 38.2 miles on I 5. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Tigard, OR before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.

Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.

The main spots that need attention: near the start (CR 30 / North First Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 13.1 miles (I 5; OR 99E): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 51.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Tigard, OR before heading back.

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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