Origin
Tigard, OR
Morning in Tigard on Saturday
Local time
7:38 AM
PDT
Current temp
45°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Tigard, OR to Happy Valley, OR
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
34m
Distance
22.5 mi
36 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 32m
★
6 AM
0h 35m
8 AM
0h 41m
10 AM
0h 37m
12 PM
0h 36m
3 PM
0h 37m
5 PM
0h 41m
8 PM
0h 33m
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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Happy Valley, OR
damien Saillet
Trip Overview
The drive from Tigard, OR to Happy Valley, OR covers 22.5 miles and takes about 34m 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 12.8 miles on I 205. At current regular gas prices, budget about $4.48 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 34m. Total distance: 22.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
34m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (74%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 34m highway drive covering 22.5 miles, with most of the trip on I 205 and I 5. The longest continuous stretch is about 12.8 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 19 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 12.8 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 13 decision points packed into just 22.5 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 34m.
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 13 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
19.2 mi into trip
|
~28m in
Take the exit toward Sunnybrook Boulevard, Sunnyside Road
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 14
Toward Sunnybrook Boulevard, Sunnyside Road
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 205 | 12.8 mi | 16m |
| I 5 | 2.9 mi | 3m |
| Beaverton-Tigard Freeway | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| Southeast 129th Avenue | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| Southeast Sunnyside Road | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| Southeast Sunnybrook Boulevard | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Southeast 122nd Avenue | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Southwest Center Street | 0.3 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
I 205
— 12.8 mi, about 16m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Tigard, OR and Happy Valley, 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
13 mi
·
16 min
·
I 205
Use the straight lane.
12
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
45 sec
Exit 14
Toward Sunnybrook Boulevard, Sunnyside Road
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Turn right onto Southeast Sunnybrook Boulevard
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Southeast Sunnybrook Boulevard
Use the straight / right lanes.
14
Turn right onto Southeast Sunnyside Road
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Southeast Sunnyside Road
15
Turn sharp left onto Southeast 122nd Avenue
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Southeast 122nd Avenue
Use the left lane.
16
Continue on Southeast 129th Avenue
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Southeast 129th Avenue
17
Enter roundabout onto Southeast Mount Scott Boulevard
10 ft
·
0 sec
·
Southeast Mount Scott Boulevard
18
Continue on Southeast Mount Scott Boulevard
99 ft
·
2 sec
·
Southeast Mount Scott Boulevard
19
Arrive at destination
Southeast Mount Scott Boulevard
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.48 one way
$8.96 round trip
$5.06/gal
25.4 MPG avg
8 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.36 | $4.74 | $9.49 |
| premium | $5.59 | $4.95 | $9.91 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.97 | $9.94 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 7.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 63% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 6.8 | 0 | $2.36 | $1.08 |
| Efficient EV | 5.6 | 0 | $1.97 | $0.90 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 9 | 0 | $3.15 | $1.44 |
Gas CO2
8 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (63% 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
Happy Valley, OR
Morning in Happy Valley on Saturday
Local time
7:38 AM
PDT
Current temp
49°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
4 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
34m 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 Happy Valley, OR covers 22.5 miles and takes about 34m 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 11.2 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 $4.48 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 13 decision points packed into just 22.5 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 34m.
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 Happy Valley, OR does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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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