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Trip from Tigard, OR to Klamath Falls, OR

Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

5h 43m

Distance

271.7 mi

437 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$54

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 40 min
4 AM
5h 30m ★
6 AM
5h 44m
8 AM
6h 10m
10 AM
5h 53m
12 PM
5h 50m
3 PM
5h 54m
5 PM
6h 9m
8 PM
5h 36m

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

city in Oregon, USA

Tigard, OR

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city in and county seat of Klamath County, Oregon, United States

Klamath Falls, OR

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Trip Overview

The drive from Tigard, OR to Klamath Falls, OR covers 271.7 miles and takes about 5h 43m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Southwest Lincoln Avenue, Southwest Center Street, Southwest Greenburg Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $54.13 one way before food or hotel costs.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.

Break Rhythm

1 planned break

Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.

Midpoint

135.8 miles from Tigard, OR

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 51m into the drive .

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 5h 43m. Total distance: 271.7 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

5h 43m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.

Scenic Drive

Turn-heavy local drive route profile.

Drive Character

Expect a 5h 43m drive with frequent turns across 271.7 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 24 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Southwest Lincoln Avenue is one of the defining roads on this drive.

How Hard Is This Drive?

Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way.

Driving Effort 3/10

Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a straightforward 5h 43m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Tigard, OR to Klamath Falls, OR is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Southwest Lincoln Avenue
Southwest Center Street
Southwest Greenburg Road
Southwest Pacific Highway
OR 217 South
Beaverton-Tigard Freeway
I 5 South
OR 58

Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.

Longest stretch: Southwest Lincoln Avenue — detailed segment metrics are refreshing.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Tigard, OR and Klamath Falls, 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 · 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 · 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

103 mi · 2 hr
10

Take the exit slight right toward OR 58: Oakridge, Klamath Falls, Goshen

0.3 mi · 33 sec · OR 58: Oakridge, Klamath Falls, Goshen
11

Keep slight left to continue on OR 58: Oakridge, Klamath Falls

32 mi · 44 min · OR 58: Oakridge, Klamath Falls
12

Turn left onto Westfir Road

0.5 mi · 48 sec · Westfir Road
13

At the end of the road, turn right onto Westfir-Oakridge Road

1.3 mi · 1 min · Westfir-Oakridge Road
14

Turn left onto State Highway 58

0.7 mi · 58 sec · State Highway 58
15

Continue on Highway 58

3.0 mi · 5 min · Highway 58
16

Continue on State Highway 58

33 mi · 44 min · State Highway 58
17

Continue on Williamette Highway

12 mi · 16 min · Williamette Highway
18

Continue on State Highway 58

4.4 mi · 6 min · State Highway 58
19

Merge slight left

77 mi · 1 hr 31 min
20

Turn slight left onto Crater Lake Parkway

1.9 mi · 2 min · Crater Lake Parkway
21

Turn right onto Esplanade Avenue

0.3 mi · 34 sec · Esplanade Avenue
22

Continue on Main Street

0.3 mi · 46 sec · Main Street
23

Turn left onto South 7th Street

164 ft · 7 sec · South 7th Street
24

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 135.8 miles from Tigard, OR, or about 2h 51m into the drive.

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 60 miles or 1h 15m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 135.8 miles or 2h 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 4h 41m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Klamath Falls, 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 271.7 miles and 5h 43m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 60 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.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 135.8 mi from Tigard, OR · 2h 51m into the drive

Downtown Creswell, OR, OR

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Creswell, OR

136 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

Salem, OR

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 60 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Creswell, OR

Meal break

The midpoint is around 135.8 miles from Tigard, OR, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Klamath Falls, OR

The final approach into Klamath Falls, 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 Klamath Falls, OR.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$54.13 one way

$108.25 round trip

$5.06/gal 25.4 MPG avg 95 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $5.36 $57.28 $114.56
premium $5.59 $59.81 $119.61
diesel $5.61 $59.99 $119.98

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$54

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$79–$104

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 95.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $29 in charging · 1 stop · 66% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 81.5 1 $28.53 $13.04
Efficient EV 67.9 0 $23.77 $10.87
EV Truck/SUV 108.7 1 $38.04 $17.39

Gas CO2

95 kg

EV CO2

32 kg (66% less)

Plan for 1 charging stop. A 30-minute DC fast charge mid-route should be enough to complete the trip comfortably.

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

4:54 AM

PDT

Current temp

45°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Klamath Falls, OR

Late night in Klamath Falls on Saturday

Local time

4:54 AM

PDT

Current temp

31°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

14 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

5h 43m on the road

An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.

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 Klamath Falls, OR covers 271.7 miles and takes about 5h 43m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are Southwest Lincoln Avenue, Southwest Center Street, Southwest Greenburg Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 135.8 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 $54.13 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. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.

This is a straightforward 5h 43m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Tigard, OR to Klamath Falls, OR is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

The route from Tigard, OR to Klamath Falls, 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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