Origin
Tigard, OR
Afternoon in Tigard on Friday
Local time
4:29 PM
PDT
Current temp
45°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Tigard, OR to Sandy, OR
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
56m
Distance
34.5 mi
55 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$7
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 52m
★
6 AM
0h 57m
8 AM
1h 6m
10 AM
1h 0m
12 PM
0h 59m
3 PM
1h 0m
5 PM
1h 5m
8 PM
0h 54m
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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Sandy, OR
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Trip Overview
The drive from Tigard, OR to Sandy, OR covers 34.5 miles and takes about 56m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Southeast Highway 212, I 205, Mount Hood Highway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 11.5 miles on Southeast Highway 212. At current regular gas prices, budget about $6.87 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 56m. Total distance: 34.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
56m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (77%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 56m highway drive covering 34.5 miles, with most of the trip on Southeast Highway 212 and I 205. The longest continuous stretch is about 11.5 miles on Southeast Highway 212.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 22 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Southeast Highway 212 is the longest continuous segment at about 11.5 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Southeast Highway 212 and I 205. 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
9/10
Focused - lots of decisions in a short distance, but it is over quickly
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 18 decision points packed into just 34.5 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 56m.
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 18 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
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Tigard, OR to Sandy, OR, road signs begin pointing toward Estacada along the way.
Estacada
17.7 mi in
|
~26m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Southeast Highway 212 | 11.5 mi | 20m |
| I 205 | 11.4 mi | 14m |
| Mount Hood Highway | 3.7 mi | 5m |
| I 5 | 2.9 mi | 3m |
| Beaverton-Tigard Freeway | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| Pioneer Boulevard | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Southwest Center Street | 0.3 mi | 1m |
| Southwest Pacific Highway | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Southeast Highway 212
— 11.5 mi, about 20m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Tigard, OR and Sandy, 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
·
28 sec
Exit 12
Toward OR 212 East: Damascus, Estacada
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Turn right onto OR 212
12 mi
·
20 min
·
Southeast Highway 212
Use the right lane.
14
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
21 sec
15
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
16
Merge onto US 26
3.7 mi
·
5 min
·
Mount Hood Highway
17
Continue on US 26
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Pioneer Boulevard
18
Turn left onto Shelley Avenue
370 ft
·
23 sec
·
Shelley Avenue
19
Turn left onto US 26
79 ft
·
6 sec
·
Proctor Boulevard
20
Turn right onto Alternate Avenue
74 ft
·
4 sec
·
Alternate Avenue
21
Turn right
156 ft
·
11 sec
22
Arrive at destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 17.2 mi from Tigard, OR · 25m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
17 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 34.5 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 17.2 miles from Tigard, OR, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Sandy, OR
Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Sandy, OR if you are unfamiliar with the area.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$6.87 one way
$13.75 round trip
$5.06/gal
25.4 MPG avg
12 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.36 | $7.27 | $14.55 |
| premium | $5.59 | $7.59 | $15.19 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $7.62 | $15.23 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$7
Estimated CO2 emission: 12.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 10.4 | 0 | $3.62 | $1.66 |
| Efficient EV | 8.6 | 0 | $3.02 | $1.38 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 13.8 | 0 | $4.83 | $2.21 |
Gas CO2
12 kg
EV CO2
4 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
Sandy, OR
Afternoon in Sandy on Friday
Local time
4:29 PM
PDT
Current temp
56°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
11 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
56m 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 Sandy, OR covers 34.5 miles and takes about 56m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Southeast Highway 212, I 205, Mount Hood Highway. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 17.2 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 $6.87 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 18 decision points packed into just 34.5 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 56m.
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.
On the drive from Tigard, OR to Sandy, OR, road signs begin pointing toward Estacada along the way.
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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