Drive Time
15m
Distance
9.2 mi
15 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
Photo: @coldbeer
The drive from Tualatin, OR to Beaverton, OR covers 9.2 miles and takes about 15m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Beaverton-Tigard Freeway, I 5, Southwest Boones Ferry Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 4.8 miles on Beaverton-Tigard Freeway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $1.83 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
0 planned breaks
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
4.6 miles from Tualatin, OR
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 8m into the drive .
This is a 15m highway drive covering 9.2 miles, with most of the trip on Beaverton-Tigard Freeway and I 5. The longest continuous stretch is about 4.8 miles on Beaverton-Tigard Freeway.
Mostly flat terrain
Total Climb
339 ft
Total Descent
271 ft
Highest Point
234 ft
~3.4 mi in
Elevation Range
130 ft
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Beaverton-Tigard Freeway and I 5. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Southwest Boones Ferry Road.
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
This is a demanding drive. With 9 significant decision points across 9.2 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Southwest Boones Ferry Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.4 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 2.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
Turn left onto Southwest Boones Ferry Road
Lane positioning matters here
Take the ramp toward I 5 North: Portland
Lane positioning matters here
Take the exit toward OR 217: Tigard, Beaverton
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Take the exit toward OR 8, OR 10: Beaverton, Canyon Road
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Turn left onto OR 10 / Southwest Beaverton Hillsdale Highway
Lane positioning matters here
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Beaverton-Tigard Freeway | 4.8 mi | 6m |
| I 5 | 1.2 mi | 1m |
| Southwest Boones Ferry Road | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Southwest Beaverton Hillsdale Highway | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| Southwest Bridgeport Road | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Southwest Upper Boones Ferry Road | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Southwest Farmington Road | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Southwest Lower Boones Ferry Road | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Tualatin, OR and Beaverton, OR.
Start on this road
Turn left onto Southwest Boones Ferry Road
Continue on Southwest Upper Boones Ferry Road
Turn right onto Southwest Bridgeport Road
Continue on Southwest Lower Boones Ferry Road
Continue on Lower Boones Ferry Road
Take the ramp
Merge onto I 5
Take the exit
Merge onto OR 217
Take the exit
Turn left onto OR 10
Continue on OR 10
Arrive at destination
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.
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 9.2 miles or 15m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 4.6 miles or 8m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 12m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Beaverton, OR than in the middle of the route.
Open the route before leaving Tualatin, OR so your first major turns are already loaded.
Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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 Tualatin, OR
This is one driving day of about 9.2 miles and 15m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 4.6 mi from Tualatin, OR · 8m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
5 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.
A short stop after about 9.2 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 4.6 miles from Tualatin, OR, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
The final approach into Beaverton, 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 Beaverton, OR.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Regular Gas
$1.83 one way
$3.66 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.34 | $1.93 | $3.87 |
| premium | $5.59 | $2.02 | $4.05 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $2.04 | $4.09 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$2
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$27–$52
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 3.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 2.8 | 0 | $0.97 | $0.44 |
| Efficient EV | 2.3 | 0 | $0.80 | $0.37 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 3.7 | 0 | $1.29 | $0.59 |
Gas CO2
3 kg
EV CO2
1 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. If you're planning ahead, check the forecast closer to your travel date.
Origin
Night in Tualatin on Saturday
Local time
10:50 PM
PDT
Current temp
57°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Destination
Night in Beaverton on Saturday
Local time
10:50 PM
PDT
Current temp
58°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Along the Route
58°F
King City, OR
5 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
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
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