The drive from Tigard, OR to Astoria, OR covers 90.8 miles and takes about 2h 17m behind the wheel.
This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Northwest Sunset Highway, Nehalem Highway, Sunset Highway for much of the mileage,
and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive.
The longest uninterrupted segment is about 33.2 miles on Northwest Sunset Highway.
At current regular gas prices, budget about $18.09 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.
Midpoint
45.4 miles from Tigard, OR
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 4m into the drive
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Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 17m. Total distance: 90.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 17m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (16%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Drive Character
Expect a 2h 17m drive with frequent turns across 90.8 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 23 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Northwest Sunset Highway is the longest continuous segment at about 33.2 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 16 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.2 miles in near Southwest 95th Avenue.
Driving Effort5/10
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 90.8 miles you will encounter 16 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 0.2 miles (Southwest 95th Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 1.2 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 1.4 miles (OR 217 / Beaverton-Tigard Freeway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 16 key points
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0.2 mi into trip|~0m in|Southwest 95th Avenue
Turn right onto Southwest 95th Avenue
Navigation decision point
7
1.2 mi into trip|~3m in
Take the ramp toward OR 217 North: Beaverton
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Toward OR 217 North: Beaverton
5
1.4 mi into trip|~4m in|OR 217 / Beaverton-Tigard Freeway
Merge onto OR 217 / Beaverton-Tigard Freeway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
7.1 mi into trip|~12m in|US 26 / Northwest Sunset Highway
Merge onto US 26 / Northwest Sunset Highway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
90.3 mi into trip|~2h 15m in|Jerome Avenue
At end of road, turn left onto Jerome Avenue
Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Northwest Sunset Highway
33.2 mi
45m
Nehalem Highway
26.1 mi
45m
Sunset Highway
13.4 mi
15m
Oregon Route 103
9 mi
12m
Beaverton-Tigard Freeway
4.8 mi
6m
OR 217
0.9 mi
2m
Williamsport Road
0.9 mi
2m
Southwest Greenburg Road
0.7 mi
1m
Longest stretch:
Northwest Sunset Highway
— 33.2 mi, about 45m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Tigard, OR and Astoria, OR.
1
Start on Southwest Commercial Street
0.2 mi·51 sec·Southwest Commercial Street
2
Turn right onto Southwest 95th Avenue
0.3 mi·1 min·Southwest 95th Avenue
3
Turn left onto Southwest Greenburg Road
0.7 mi·1 min·Southwest Greenburg Road
4
Take the ramp
0.2 mi·24 sec
Toward OR 217 North: BeavertonUse the left lane.
5
Merge onto OR 217
4.8 mi·6 min·Beaverton-Tigard Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Take the exit onto OR 217
0.9 mi·2 min·OR 217
Toward US 26 West
7
Merge onto US 26
33 mi·45 min·Northwest Sunset Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Continue on US 26
13 mi·15 min·Sunset Highway
9
Turn left onto OR 103
432 ft·6 sec·Oregon Route 103
10
Continue on OR 103
8.9 mi·12 min·Oregon Route 103
11
At end of road, turn left onto OR 202
26 mi·45 min·Nehalem Highway
12
Continue on OR 202
0.2 mi·24 sec·Southeast Front Street
13
Turn right onto Williamsport Road
0.9 mi·2 min·Williamsport Road
14
Continue on 16th Street
0.1 mi·17 sec·16th Street
15
Continue on Niagara Avenue
347 ft·11 sec·Niagara Avenue
16
Turn right onto 15th Street
0.2 mi·36 sec·15th Street
17
At end of road, turn left onto Jerome Avenue
358 ft·11 sec·Jerome Avenue
18
Turn right onto 14th Street
359 ft·15 sec·14th Street
19
Turn left onto Irving Avenue
0.2 mi·30 sec·Irving Avenue
20
Turn right onto 11th Street
0.2 mi·24 sec·11th Street
21
Turn right onto Exchange Street
52 ft·6 sec·Exchange Street
22
Turn left
177 ft·12 sec
23
Arrive at destination
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 45.4 miles from Tigard, OR, or about 1h 4m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 33.2 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 20 miles or 30m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 45.4 miles or 1h 4m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 47m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Astoria, 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 90.8 miles and 2h 17m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 20 miles from Tigard, OR.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on Northwest Sunset Highway for about 33.2 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 45.4 mi from Tigard, OR
· 1h 4m into the drive
The midpoint is around 45.4 miles from Tigard, OR, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Astoria, OR
The final approach into Astoria, 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 Astoria, OR.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
Lewis and Clark National Historical Park
National Historical Park
Explore the timeless rainforests and majestic coastal vistas. Discover the rich heritage of the native people. Unfold the dramatic stories of America's most famous explorers. The park encompasses site...
Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.
Driving Electric?
About $10 in charging
· 0 stops
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
27.2
0
$9.53
$4.36
Efficient EV
22.7
0
$7.94
$3.63
EV Truck/SUV
36.3
0
$12.71
$5.81
Gas CO2
32 kg
EV CO2
11 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.
Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026
Origin
Tigard, OR
Late night
in Tigard on Saturday
Local time
3:37 AM
PDT
Current temp
45°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Astoria, OR
Late night
in Astoria on Saturday
Local time
3:37 AM
PDT
Current temp
58°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
13 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
2h 17m 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 Astoria, OR covers 90.8 miles and takes about 2h 17m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Northwest Sunset Highway, Nehalem Highway, Sunset Highway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 45.4 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 $18.09 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 drive requires moderate attention. Across 90.8 miles you will encounter 16 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 0.2 miles (Southwest 95th Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 1.2 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 1.4 miles (OR 217 / Beaverton-Tigard Freeway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Tigard, OR to Astoria, 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, EIA for fuel prices, NREL for EV charging, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
