Origin
Tigard, OR
Late night in Tigard on Monday
Local time
2:26 AM
PDT
Current temp
58°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Tigard, OR to Myrtle Creek, OR
Drive Time
3h 42m
Distance
187 mi
301 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$37
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
3h 30m
★
6 AM
3h 42m
8 AM
4h 7m
10 AM
3h 51m
12 PM
3h 48m
3 PM
3h 52m
5 PM
4h 6m
8 PM
3h 35m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Tigard, OR
Stephen Leonardi
Myrtle Creek, OR
Frank Krasznavolgyi
Trip Overview
The drive from Tigard, OR to Myrtle Creek, OR covers 187 miles and takes about 3h 42m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 5, North Main Street, Beaverton-Tigard Freeway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 183.4 miles on I 5. At current regular gas prices, budget about $37.22 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
93.5 miles from Tigard, OR
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 51m into the drive .
Drive Character
This is a 3h 42m highway drive covering 187 miles, with most of the trip on I 5 and North Main Street. The longest continuous stretch is about 183.4 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 13 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 183.4 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 5 and North Main Street. You will hit about 9 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.
Route Complexity
5/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 187 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: at 0.1 miles (Southwest Lincoln Avenue): Navigation decision point; 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.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 9 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0.1 mi into trip
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~0m in
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Southwest Lincoln Avenue
Turn right onto Southwest Lincoln Avenue
Navigation decision point
6
0.5 mi into trip
|
~2m in
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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
5
2.4 mi into trip
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~5m in
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I 5
Merge onto I 5
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 5 | 183.4 mi | 3h 34m |
| North Main Street | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| Beaverton-Tigard Freeway | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| Southwest Center Street | 0.3 mi | 1m |
| Southwest Pacific Highway | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Myrtle Creek Connection #3 | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Southwest Commercial Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| Southwest Lincoln Avenue | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 5
— 183.4 mi, about 3h 34m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Tigard, OR and Myrtle Creek, OR.
1
Start on Southwest Commercial Street
0.1 mi
·
28 sec
·
Southwest Commercial Street
2
Turn right onto Southwest Lincoln Avenue
295 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
282 ft
·
13 sec
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Southwest Greenburg Road
5
Turn left onto Southwest Pacific Highway
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
·
Southwest Pacific Highway
6
Take the exit right toward OR 217 South: Salem
0.3 mi
·
39 sec
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OR 217 South: Salem
7
Merge slight left onto Beaverton-Tigard Freeway
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Beaverton-Tigard Freeway
8
Take the exit slight right toward I 5 South: Salem
0.5 mi
·
43 sec
·
I 5 South: Salem
9
Merge slight left
183 mi
·
3 hr 34 min
10
Take the exit slight right toward OR 99: Myrtle Creek
512 ft
·
17 sec
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OR 99: Myrtle Creek
11
Continue on Myrtle Creek Connection #3
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
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Myrtle Creek Connection #3
12
Continue on North Main Street
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
North Main Street
13
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 93.5 miles from Tigard, OR, or about 1h 51m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 183.4 miles.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 80 miles or 1h 35m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 93.5 miles or 1h 51m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 3h 1m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Myrtle Creek, OR than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Tigard, OR so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Tigard, OR
This is one driving day of about 187 miles and 3h 42m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Tigard, OR.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on I 5 for about 183.4 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 93.5 mi from Tigard, OR · 1h 51m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
94 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
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 93.5 miles from Tigard, OR, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before I 5 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 183.4 miles.
Arriving in Myrtle Creek, OR
The final approach into Myrtle Creek, OR usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Myrtle Creek, OR.
After long uninterrupted mileage, take five minutes before the last urban segment to reset and refocus on exits, merges, and city traffic.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$37.22 one way
$74.43 round trip
$5.06/gal
25.4 MPG avg
65 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.34 | $39.30 | $78.60 |
| premium | $5.59 | $41.13 | $82.27 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $41.54 | $83.09 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$37
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$62–$87
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 65.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $20 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 56.1 | 0 | $19.63 | $8.98 |
| Efficient EV | 46.8 | 0 | $16.36 | $7.48 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 74.8 | 0 | $26.18 | $11.97 |
Gas CO2
65 kg
EV CO2
22 kg (66% 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
Myrtle Creek, OR
Late night in Myrtle Creek on Monday
Local time
2:26 AM
PDT
Current temp
41°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Along the Route
59°F
Cottage Grove, OR
94 mi in
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
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
17 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
3h 42m 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 Myrtle Creek, OR covers 187 miles and takes about 3h 42m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 5, North Main Street, 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 93.5 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 $37.22 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left. A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 187 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.
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 0.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Tigard, OR to Myrtle Creek, OR does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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