Origin
West Slope, OR
Afternoon in West Slope on Sunday
Local time
4:17 PM
PDT
Current temp
59°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from West Slope, OR to Tigard, OR
Drive Time
12m
Distance
6.5 mi
10 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$1
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 11m
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6 AM
0h 12m
8 AM
0h 14m
10 AM
0h 13m
12 PM
0h 13m
3 PM
0h 13m
5 PM
0h 14m
8 PM
0h 12m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
West Slope, OR
Castorly Stock
Tigard, OR
Stephen Leonardi
Trip Overview
Traveling between West Slope and Tigard is a quick, straightforward journey covering 6.5 miles. You can expect to complete this trip in roughly 12 minutes, making it an ideal day trip that requires no overnight stops. Your route utilizes a combination of Southwest Canyon Road, the Beaverton-Tigard Freeway, and Southwest Pacific Highway. With a minimal fuel cost of about $1, this is an incredibly budget-friendly commute or short excursion. Since both locations are situated within the Pacific Coast region of Oregon, you will experience a consistent local climate throughout the drive. It is a practical, utilitarian route that serves as a seamless connection between these two areas.
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
3.3 miles from West Slope, OR
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 6m into the drive .
Drive Character
This mixed drive balances local surface streets with a significant highway component. Approximately 56% of your journey takes place on major highways, providing a blend of speed and urban navigation. You will spend your longest uninterrupted stretch on the Beaverton-Tigard Freeway, which accounts for 3.7 miles of the total distance. The transition between the regional roads and the freeway creates a varied rhythm behind the wheel. Expect a functional road personality that moves you efficiently through the landscape rather than offering a slow, winding pace.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 9 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Beaverton-Tigard Freeway is the longest continuous segment at about 3.7 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 7 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near OR 8 / Southwest Canyon Road.
Route Complexity
5/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 6.5 miles you will encounter 7 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: near the start (OR 8 / Southwest Canyon Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.5 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 5.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 7 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
7
0 mi into trip
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OR 8 / Southwest Canyon Road
At end of road, turn right onto OR 8 / Southwest Canyon Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the none lane.
6
1.5 mi into trip
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~3m in
Turn left toward OR 217 South
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Toward OR 217 South
8
5.7 mi into trip
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~9m in
Take the exit toward OR 99W: Tigard, McMinnville
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 6
Toward OR 99W: Tigard, McMinnville
7
6 mi into trip
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~10m in
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OR 99W / Southwest Pacific Highway
Turn right onto OR 99W / Southwest Pacific Highway
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
7
6.2 mi into trip
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~11m in
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Southwest Main Street
Turn left onto Southwest Main Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Towns Along This Route
On the drive from West Slope, OR to Tigard, OR, road signs begin pointing toward Mcminnville along the way.
Mcminnville
5.7 mi in
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~9m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Beaverton-Tigard Freeway | 3.7 mi | 5m |
| Southwest Canyon Road | 1.5 mi | 3m |
| Southwest Pacific Highway | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Southwest Main Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Southwest Commercial Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Beaverton-Tigard Freeway
— 3.7 mi, about 5m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between West Slope, OR and Tigard, OR.
1
Start on this road
130 ft
·
11 sec
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this road
2
At end of road, turn right onto OR 8
1.5 mi
·
3 min
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Southwest Canyon Road
Use the none lane.
3
Turn left
0.6 mi
·
1 min
Toward OR 217 South
Use the left lane.
4
Merge onto OR 217
3.7 mi
·
5 min
·
Beaverton-Tigard Freeway
Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.
5
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
Exit 6
Toward OR 99W: Tigard, McMinnville
Use the slight right lane.
6
Turn right onto OR 99W
0.3 mi
·
44 sec
·
Southwest Pacific Highway
Use the right lane.
7
Turn left onto Southwest Main Street
0.2 mi
·
55 sec
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Southwest Main Street
Use the left lane.
8
Turn right onto Southwest Commercial Street
226 ft
·
9 sec
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Southwest Commercial Street
9
Arrive at destination
Southwest Commercial Street
Trip Plan
Because this drive takes only 12 minutes, you have maximum flexibility regarding your departure time. You do not need to worry about planning for rest stops, as the 6.5-mile distance is short enough to complete without interruption. Given the high percentage of highway travel, keep an eye on traffic patterns along the Beaverton-Tigard Freeway to ensure your travel time remains consistent. Since fuel costs are negligible at around $1, you can focus your planning on your destination in Tigard rather than logistics along the way. Use the short duration to your advantage by picking a departure window that avoids peak congestion hours.
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 3.3 miles from West Slope, OR, or about 6m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 3.7 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 6.5 miles or 12m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 3.3 miles or 6m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 9m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Tigard, OR than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving West Slope, 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 West Slope, OR
This is one driving day of about 6.5 miles and 12m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from West Slope, OR.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.
The longest stretch is on Beaverton-Tigard Freeway for about 3.7 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 3.3 mi from West Slope, OR · 6m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
3 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 6.5 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 3.3 miles from West Slope, OR, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Tigard, OR
The final approach into Tigard, 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 Tigard, 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
$1.29 one way
$2.59 round trip
$5.06/gal
25.4 MPG avg
2 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.34 | $1.37 | $2.73 |
| premium | $5.59 | $1.43 | $2.86 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $1.44 | $2.89 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$1
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$26–$51
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 2.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 50% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 2 | 0 | $0.68 | $0.31 |
| Efficient EV | 1.6 | 0 | $0.57 | $0.26 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 2.6 | 0 | $0.91 | $0.42 |
Gas CO2
2 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (50% 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
Tigard, OR
Afternoon in Tigard on Sunday
Local time
4:17 PM
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
1 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
12m 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 West Slope, OR to Tigard, OR covers 6.5 miles and takes about 12m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Beaverton-Tigard Freeway, Southwest Canyon Road, Southwest Pacific Highway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 3.3 miles from West Slope, OR. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $1.29 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 6.5 miles you will encounter 7 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: near the start (OR 8 / Southwest Canyon Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.5 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 5.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
On the drive from West Slope, OR to Tigard, OR, road signs begin pointing toward Mcminnville along the way.
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