Trip from Tigard, OR to Kenton, OR

Q: What are the main roads on this route?

The main roads are I 5, Southwest Pacific Highway, North Interstate Avenue. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.

Q: Is this a good same-day trip?

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

Q: Where should I stop halfway?

The midpoint is about 7.2 miles from Tigard, OR. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

Q: How much does gas cost for this trip?

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $2.87 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.

Q: What is the best time to leave?

Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.

Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026

Drive Time

24m

Distance

14.4 mi

23 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$3

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 6 min

4 AM

0h 23m ★

6 AM

0h 25m

8 AM

0h 29m

10 AM

0h 26m

12 PM

0h 26m

3 PM

0h 27m

5 PM

0h 29m

8 PM

0h 24m

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

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Trip Overview

The drive from Tigard, OR to Kenton, OR covers 14.4 miles and takes about 24m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on I 5, Southwest Pacific Highway, North Interstate Avenue for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 11.4 miles on I 5. At current regular gas prices, budget about $2.87 one way before food or hotel costs.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 24m. Total distance: 14.4 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

24m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

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

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (79%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Drive Character

This is a 24m highway drive covering 14.4 miles, with most of the trip on I 5 and Southwest Pacific Highway. The longest continuous stretch is about 11.4 miles on I 5.

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 5 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 5 and Southwest Pacific Highway. You will hit about 11 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near Southwest Lincoln Avenue.

Driving Effort 6/10

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 14.4 miles you will encounter 11 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 0.1 miles (Southwest Lincoln Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.5 miles (OR 99W / Southwest Pacific Highway): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 11 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

5

0.1 mi into trip | ~0m in | Southwest Lincoln Avenue

Turn right onto Southwest Lincoln Avenue

Navigation decision point

5

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.

7

1.8 mi into trip | ~5m in

Take the exit toward I 5: Portland, Salem

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the straight / right lanes. Toward I 5: Portland, Salem

7

7.8 mi into trip | ~14m in | I 5

Keep slight right at fork onto I 5 toward Seattle

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight left / slight right lanes. Toward Seattle

7

13.6 mi into trip | ~22m in

Take the exit toward US 30 Bypass: Lombard Street West

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

Use the straight / right lanes. Exit 305B Toward US 30 Bypass: Lombard Street West

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.

Between Tigard, OR and Kenton, OR, road signs point toward Salem and Seattle.

Salem

1.8 mi in | ~5m

Seattle

7.8 mi in | ~14m | via I 5

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
I 5	11.4 mi	16m
Southwest Pacific Highway	1.3 mi	3m
North Interstate Avenue	0.3 mi	<1m
Southwest Center Street	0.3 mi	1m
North Lombard Street	0.2 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 5 — 11.4 mi, about 16m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Tigard, OR and Kenton, 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

1.3 mi · 3 min · Southwest Pacific Highway

Use the left lane.

6

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 59 sec

Toward I 5: Portland, Salem Use the straight / right lanes.

7

Merge onto I 5

5.6 mi · 7 min · I 5

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

8

Keep slight right at fork onto I 5

5.8 mi · 8 min · I 5

Toward Seattle Use the slight left / slight right lanes.

9

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 43 sec

Exit 305B Toward US 30 Bypass: Lombard Street West Use the straight / right lanes.

10

Turn straight onto US 30 Bypass

0.2 mi · 31 sec · North Lombard Street

11

Turn right onto North Interstate Avenue

0.3 mi · 50 sec · North Interstate Avenue

12

Turn right onto North Watts Street

152 ft · 11 sec · North Watts Street

13

Turn left

115 ft · 8 sec

14

Arrive at destination

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$2.87 one way

$5.74 round trip

$5.06/gal 25.4 MPG avg 5 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$5.36	$3.04	$6.07
premium	$5.59	$3.17	$6.34
diesel	$5.61	$3.18	$6.36

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$3

Estimated CO2 emission: 5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 60% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	4.3	$1.51	$0.69
Efficient EV	3.6	$1.26	$0.58
EV Truck/SUV	5.8	$2.02	$0.92

Gas CO2

5 kg

EV CO2

2 kg (60% 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

Tigard, OR

Evening in Tigard on Thursday

Local time

7:16 PM

PDT

Current temp

45°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Kenton, OR

Evening in Kenton on Thursday

Local time

7:16 PM

PDT

Current temp

61°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

16 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

24m 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 Kenton, OR covers 14.4 miles and takes about 24m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.