Drive Time
3h 52m
Distance
198 mi
319 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$39
one way
The drive from Aloha, OR to Hermiston, OR covers 198 miles and takes about 3h 52m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Southwest Tualatin Valley Highway, Southwest Canyon Road, OR 217 North for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $38.59 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
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
99 miles from Aloha, OR
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 56m into the drive .
Expect a 3h 52m drive with frequent turns across 198 miles of local and secondary roads.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Southwest Tualatin Valley Highway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Southwest Canyon Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| OR 217 North | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Beaverton-Tigard Freeway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| US 26 East | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Sunset Highway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 405 South | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Stadium Freeway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Step-by-step road directions between Aloha, OR and Hermiston, OR.
Start on the route
Turn right onto Southwest Tualatin Valley Highway
Continue on Southwest Tualatin Valley Highway
Continue on Southwest Canyon Road
Turn left onto OR 217 North: Sunset Highway
Merge slight left onto Beaverton-Tigard Freeway
Take the exit slight right toward US 26 East: Portland
Keep slight left to continue on US 26 East: Portland
Continue on Sunset Highway
Keep slight right to continue on I 405 South, US 26 East: Salem
Merge slight left onto Stadium Freeway
Take the exit slight right toward I 5 North, I 84 East: The Dalles, Seattle
Merge slight left onto Marquam Bridge
Take the exit slight right toward I 84 East, US 30 East: The Dalles, Portland Airport
Keep slight left to continue on I 84 East, US 30 East: Portland Airport, The Dalles
Continue on Banfield Freeway
Continue on Columbia River Highway
Continue on Old Oregon Trail Highway
Take the exit slight right toward OR 207: Hermiston, Lexington
Turn left
Turn right onto West Hermiston Avenue
Turn right onto North 1st Place
Turn left onto West Locust Avenue
Arrive at your destination
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.
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 80 miles or 1h 33m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 99 miles or 1h 56m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 3h 10m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Hermiston, OR than in the middle of the route.
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 198 miles and 3h 52m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 99 mi from Aloha, OR · 1h 56m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
99 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 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 99 miles from Aloha, OR, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
The final approach into Hermiston, 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 Hermiston, OR.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Regular Gas
$38.59 one way
$77.19 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.34 | $41.61 | $83.22 |
| premium | $5.57 | $43.39 | $86.78 |
| diesel | $6.37 | $49.62 | $99.25 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$39
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$64–$89
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 69.3 kg one way.
Driving Electric?
About $21 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 59.4 | 0 | $20.79 | $9.50 |
| Efficient EV | 49.5 | 0 | $17.33 | $7.92 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 79.2 | 0 | $27.72 | $12.67 |
Gas CO2
69 kg
EV CO2
23 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
Morning in Aloha on Saturday
Local time
7:18 AM
PDT
Current temp
58°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Destination
Morning in Hermiston on Saturday
Local time
7:18 AM
PDT
Current temp
38°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Along the Route
35°F
Yacolt, WA
99 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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