Origin
Tigard, OR
Late night in Tigard on Friday
Local time
2:24 AM
PDT
Current temp
45°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Tigard, OR to Clackamas, OR
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
26m
Distance
17.9 mi
29 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 24m
★
6 AM
0h 27m
8 AM
0h 31m
10 AM
0h 28m
12 PM
0h 28m
3 PM
0h 28m
5 PM
0h 31m
8 PM
0h 25m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Tigard, OR
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Clackamas, OR
William Jacobs
Trip Overview
The drive from Tigard, OR to Clackamas, OR covers 17.9 miles and takes about 26m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 205, I 5, Beaverton-Tigard Freeway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 11.4 miles on I 205. At current regular gas prices, budget about $3.57 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 26m. Total distance: 17.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
26m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (84%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 26m highway drive covering 17.9 miles, with most of the trip on I 205 and I 5. The longest continuous stretch is about 11.4 miles on I 205.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 14 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 205 is the longest continuous segment at about 11.4 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 205 and I 5. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.5 miles in near OR 99W / Southwest Pacific Highway.
Driving Effort
8/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 11 decision points packed into just 17.9 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 26m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.5 miles (OR 99W / Southwest Pacific Highway): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 1.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 11 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
0.5 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
OR 99W / Southwest Pacific Highway
Turn left onto OR 99W / Southwest Pacific Highway
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
8
0.8 mi into trip
|
~2m in
Take the exit toward OR 217 South: Salem
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Toward OR 217 South: Salem
6
1.9 mi into trip
|
~4m in
Take the exit toward I 5 South: Salem
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward I 5 South: Salem
7
5.3 mi into trip
|
~9m in
Take the exit toward I 205 North: Oregon City
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 288
Toward I 205 North: Oregon City
8
17.7 mi into trip
|
~26m in
Take the exit toward OR 212 East: Damascus, Estacada
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 12
Toward OR 212 East: Damascus, Estacada
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 205 | 11.4 mi | 14m |
| I 5 | 2.9 mi | 3m |
| Beaverton-Tigard Freeway | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| Southwest Center Street | 0.3 mi | 1m |
| Southwest Pacific Highway | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Southwest Commercial Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| Southwest Lincoln Avenue | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Southwest Greenburg Road | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 205
— 11.4 mi, about 14m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Tigard, OR and Clackamas, OR.
1
Start on Southwest Commercial Street
0.1 mi
·
28 sec
·
Southwest Commercial Street
2
Turn right onto Southwest Lincoln Avenue
296 ft
·
14 sec
·
Southwest Lincoln Avenue
3
Turn right onto Southwest Center Street
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Southwest Center Street
4
Turn right onto Southwest Greenburg Road
281 ft
·
12 sec
·
Southwest Greenburg Road
5
Turn left onto OR 99W
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
·
Southwest Pacific Highway
Use the left lane.
6
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
Toward OR 217 South: Salem
Use the right lane.
7
Merge onto OR 217
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Beaverton-Tigard Freeway
8
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
43 sec
Toward I 5 South: Salem
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Merge onto I 5
2.9 mi
·
3 min
·
I 5
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Take the exit
1.1 mi
·
2 min
Exit 288
Toward I 205 North: Oregon City
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Continue on I 205
11 mi
·
14 min
·
I 205
Use the straight lane.
12
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
Exit 12
Toward OR 212 East: Damascus, Estacada
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Continue on this road
71 ft
·
1 sec
·
this road
Toward OR 213 North, OR 224 West, I 205 North: Portland
Use the straight / left lanes.
14
Arrive at destination
Toward OR 213 North, OR 224 West, I 205 North: Portland
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.57 one way
$7.13 round trip
$5.06/gal
25.4 MPG avg
6 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.36 | $3.77 | $7.55 |
| premium | $5.59 | $3.94 | $7.88 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.95 | $7.90 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 6.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 5.4 | 0 | $1.88 | $0.86 |
| Efficient EV | 4.5 | 0 | $1.57 | $0.72 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 7.2 | 0 | $2.51 | $1.15 |
Gas CO2
6 kg
EV CO2
2 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
Clackamas, OR
Late night in Clackamas on Friday
Local time
2:24 AM
PDT
Current temp
46°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
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
26m 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 Tigard, OR to Clackamas, OR covers 17.9 miles and takes about 26m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 205, I 5, Beaverton-Tigard Freeway. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 9 miles from Tigard, OR. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $3.57 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 is a short but busy drive. With 11 decision points packed into just 17.9 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 26m.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.5 miles (OR 99W / Southwest Pacific Highway): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 1.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Tigard, OR to Clackamas, OR does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
How this page is built
Compiled and maintained by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy (Helsinki). Each route is built from authoritative open government and mapping datasets rather than crowdsourced reviews. Distances and geometry come from OSRM over OpenStreetMap. Fuel cost uses EIA weekly regional averages. Pages are published only after passing our data-quality checks; our methodology page documents refresh cadence, editorial standards, and known limitations.
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