Origin
Aloha, OR
Afternoon in Aloha on Thursday
Local time
2:43 PM
PDT
Current temp
44°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Aloha, OR to Altamont, OR
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
5h 57m
Distance
280.9 mi
452 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$56
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
5h 45m
★
6 AM
5h 58m
8 AM
6h 24m
10 AM
6h 7m
12 PM
6h 4m
3 PM
6h 8m
5 PM
6h 22m
8 PM
5h 50m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Aloha, OR
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Altamont, OR
Maximilian Ruther
Trip Overview
The drive from Aloha, OR to Altamont, OR covers 280.9 miles and takes about 5h 57m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 5, US 97, State Highway 58 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 102.9 miles on I 5. At current regular gas prices, budget about $55.96 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
140.4 miles from Aloha, OR
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 57m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 5h 57m. Total distance: 280.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
5h 57m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (94%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 5h 57m highway drive covering 280.9 miles, with most of the trip on I 5 and US 97. The longest continuous stretch is about 102.9 miles on I 5.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 23 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 5 is the longest continuous segment at about 102.9 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 5 and US 97. You will hit about 14 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 2.8 miles in near Southwest Cedar Hills Boulevard.
Driving Effort
6/10
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 280.9 miles you will encounter 14 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 2.8 miles (Southwest Cedar Hills Boulevard): Navigation decision point; at 2.9 miles (OR 10 / Southwest Farmington Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 3.7 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 14 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
2.8 mi into trip
|
~6m in
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Southwest Cedar Hills Boulevard
Turn right onto Southwest Cedar Hills Boulevard
Navigation decision point
6
2.9 mi into trip
|
~6m in
|
OR 10 / Southwest Farmington Road
At end of road, turn left onto OR 10 / Southwest Farmington Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
7
3.7 mi into trip
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~8m in
Take the ramp toward OR 217 South: Tigard, Salem
Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the right lane.
Toward OR 217 South: Tigard, Salem
6
9 mi into trip
|
~16m 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
6
112.7 mi into trip
|
~2h 18m in
|
OR 58
Keep slight left at fork onto OR 58 toward OR 58: Oakridge, Klamath Falls
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward OR 58: Oakridge, Klamath Falls
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Aloha, OR and Altamont, OR, road signs point toward Klamath Falls and Goshen.
Klamath Falls
112.4 mi in
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~2h 17m
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via OR 58; OR 99
Goshen
112.4 mi in
|
~2h 17m
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via OR 58; OR 99
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 5 | 102.9 mi | 2h |
| US 97 | 77.4 mi | 1h 31m |
| State Highway 58 | 38 mi | 52m |
| OR 58 | 31.8 mi | 45m |
| Williamette Highway | 12 mi | 16m |
| Beaverton-Tigard Freeway | 5 mi | 6m |
| Crater Lake Parkway | 4.6 mi | 6m |
| Highway 58 | 3 mi | 5m |
Longest stretch:
I 5
— 102.9 mi, about 2h
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Aloha, OR and Altamont, OR.
1
Start on this road
136 ft
·
11 sec
·
this road
2
Turn right onto OR 8
102 ft
·
2 sec
·
Southwest Tualatin Valley Highway
3
Continue on OR 8
2.6 mi
·
5 min
·
Southwest Tualatin Valley Highway
Use the left lane.
4
Continue on OR 8
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
·
Southwest Canyon Road
5
Turn right onto Southwest Cedar Hills Boulevard
298 ft
·
13 sec
·
Southwest Cedar Hills Boulevard
6
At end of road, turn left onto OR 10
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Southwest Farmington Road
Use the straight lane.
7
Continue on OR 10
0.3 mi
·
51 sec
·
Southwest Beaverton Hillsdale Highway
8
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
Toward OR 217 South: Tigard, Salem
Use the right lane.
9
Merge onto OR 217
5.0 mi
·
6 min
·
Beaverton-Tigard Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
43 sec
Toward I 5 South: Salem
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Merge onto I 5
103 mi
·
2 hr
·
I 5
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Take the exit onto OR 58; OR 99
0.3 mi
·
32 sec
·
OR 58; OR 99
Toward OR 58: Oakridge, Klamath Falls, Goshen
13
Keep slight left at fork onto OR 58
32 mi
·
44 min
·
OR 58
Toward OR 58: Oakridge, Klamath Falls
14
Turn left onto Westfir Road
0.5 mi
·
48 sec
·
Westfir Road
15
At end of road, turn right onto Westfir-Oakridge Road
1.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Westfir-Oakridge Road
16
Turn left onto OR 58
0.7 mi
·
57 sec
·
State Highway 58
17
Continue on OR 58
3.0 mi
·
5 min
·
Highway 58
18
Continue on OR 58
33 mi
·
44 min
·
State Highway 58
19
Continue on OR 58
12 mi
·
16 min
·
Williamette Highway
20
Continue on OR 58
4.4 mi
·
6 min
·
State Highway 58
21
Merge onto US 97
77 mi
·
1 hr 31 min
·
US 97
22
Turn slight left onto US 97 Business; OR 39
4.6 mi
·
6 min
·
Crater Lake Parkway
Toward US 97 Business, OR 39: Klamath Falls, Reno
23
Arrive at destination
US 97 Business; OR 39
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 140.4 miles from Aloha, OR, or about 2h 57m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 102.9 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 62 miles or 1h 18m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 140.4 miles or 2h 57m 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 56m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Altamont, OR than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Aloha, 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 Aloha, OR
This is one driving day of about 280.9 miles and 5h 57m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 62 miles from Aloha, 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.
The longest stretch is on I 5 for about 102.9 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 140.4 mi from Aloha, OR · 2h 57m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
140 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 62 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 140.4 miles from Aloha, OR, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before I 5 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 102.9 miles.
Arriving in Altamont, OR
The final approach into Altamont, 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 Altamont, OR.
After long uninterrupted mileage, take five minutes before the last urban segment to reset and refocus on exits, merges, and city traffic.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$55.96 one way
$111.92 round trip
$5.06/gal
25.4 MPG avg
98 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.36 | $59.22 | $118.44 |
| premium | $5.59 | $61.83 | $123.66 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $62.02 | $124.04 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$56
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$81–$106
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 98.3 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 | 84.3 | 1 | $29.49 | $13.48 |
| Efficient EV | 70.2 | 0 | $24.58 | $11.24 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 112.4 | 1 | $39.33 | $17.98 |
Gas CO2
98 kg
EV CO2
33 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.
Destination
Altamont, OR
Afternoon in Altamont on Thursday
Local time
2:43 PM
PDT
Current temp
34°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
10 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 57m 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 Aloha, OR to Altamont, OR covers 280.9 miles and takes about 5h 57m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 5, US 97, State Highway 58. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 140.4 miles from Aloha, OR. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $55.96 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 drive requires moderate attention. Across 280.9 miles you will encounter 14 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 2.8 miles (Southwest Cedar Hills Boulevard): Navigation decision point; at 2.9 miles (OR 10 / Southwest Farmington Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 3.7 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Aloha, OR and Altamont, OR, road signs point toward Klamath Falls and Goshen.
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