Trip from Beaverton, OR to Elgin, OR

Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026

Drive Time

5h 32m

Distance

288.1 mi

464 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$57

one way

EV Charging

Excellent

17 DC fast

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 40 min

4 AM

5h 19m ★

6 AM

5h 32m

8 AM

5h 59m

10 AM

5h 42m

12 PM

5h 39m

3 PM

5h 43m

5 PM

5h 58m

8 PM

5h 24m

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

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Beaverton, OR

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Elgin, OR

Tom Fisk

Trip Overview

The drive from Beaverton, OR to Elgin, OR covers 288.1 miles and takes about 5h 32m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Columbia River Highway, Old Oregon Trail Highway, Wallowa Lake Highway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 158.1 miles on Columbia River Highway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $57.39 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

144 miles from Beaverton, OR

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 46m into the drive .

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 5h 32m. Total distance: 288.1 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

5h 32m drive, comfortable solo distance.

Scenic Drive

Turn-heavy local drive route profile with national parks nearby.

Drive Character

Expect a 5h 32m drive with frequent turns across 288.1 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.

There are about 28 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

Columbia River Highway is the longest continuous segment at about 158.1 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.8 miles in.

Driving Effort 9/10

High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a demanding drive. With 16 significant decision points across 288.1 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: at 0.8 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 2.1 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 7.6 miles (Stadium Freeway): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 16 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

0.8 mi into trip | ~2m in

Turn left toward OR 217 North: Sunset Highway

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane. Toward OR 217 North: Sunset Highway

2.1 mi into trip | ~4m in

Keep slight left at fork toward US 26 East: Portland

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Toward US 26 East: Portland

7.6 mi into trip | ~12m in | Stadium Freeway

Take the exit onto Stadium Freeway toward I 5 North, I 84 East: The Dalles, Seattle

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight right lane. Toward I 5 North, I 84 East: The Dalles, Seattl...

8.6 mi into trip | ~14m in

Take the exit toward I 84 East, US 30 East: The Dalles, Portland Airport

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 300 Toward I 84 East, US 30 East: The Dalles, Portl...

8.7 mi into trip | ~14m in

Keep slight left at fork toward I 84 East, US 30 East: Portland Airport, The Dalles

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Toward I 84 East, US 30 East: Portland Airport,...

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
Columbia River Highway	158.1 mi	2h 55m
Old Oregon Trail Highway	94.3 mi	1h 42m
Wallowa Lake Highway	16 mi	23m
Banfield Freeway	6.6 mi	8m
Sunset Highway	4.3 mi	6m
Island Avenue	1.3 mi	1m
Stadium Freeway	1.2 mi	1m
Beaverton-Tigard Freeway	0.9 mi	1m

Longest stretch: Columbia River Highway — 158.1 mi, about 2h 55m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Beaverton, OR and Elgin, OR.

Start on OR 10

75 ft · 6 sec · Southwest Farmington Road

Turn right onto Southwest Hall Boulevard

439 ft · 18 sec · Southwest Hall Boulevard

Turn right onto OR 8

0.7 mi · 1 min · Southwest Canyon Road

Use the right lane.

Turn left

0.2 mi · 30 sec

Toward OR 217 North: Sunset Highway Use the left lane.

Merge onto OR 217

0.9 mi · 1 min · Beaverton-Tigard Freeway

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 23 sec

Toward US 26 East: Portland Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Keep slight left at fork

0.4 mi · 48 sec

Toward US 26 East: Portland Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Continue on US 26

4.3 mi · 6 min · Sunset Highway

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Keep slight right at fork onto US 26

0.2 mi · 20 sec · US 26

Toward I 405 South, US 26 East: Salem

Merge onto I 405; US 26

0.7 mi · 59 sec · Stadium Freeway

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Take the exit onto Stadium Freeway

0.5 mi · 44 sec · Stadium Freeway

Toward I 5 North, I 84 East: The Dalles, Seattle Use the slight right lane.

Merge onto I 5

0.4 mi · 40 sec · Marquam Bridge

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 17 sec

Exit 300 Toward I 84 East, US 30 East: The Dalles, Portland Airport Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Keep slight left at fork

0.9 mi · 1 min

Toward I 84 East, US 30 East: Portland Airport, The Dalles Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Continue on I 84; US 30

6.6 mi · 8 min · Banfield Freeway

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Continue on I 84; US 30

158 mi · 2 hr 55 min · Columbia River Highway

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Continue on I 84; US 30

94 mi · 1 hr 42 min · Old Oregon Trail Highway

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 33 sec

Exit 261 Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Turn right onto OR 82

1.3 mi · 1 min · Island Avenue

Continue on OR 82

0.3 mi · 38 sec · West 1st Street

Turn left onto OR 82

0.3 mi · 25 sec · North McAlister Road

Turn straight onto OR 82

9.3 mi · 13 min · Wallowa Lake Highway

Continue on OR 82

0.5 mi · 41 sec · Ruckman Avenue

Continue on OR 82

6.7 mi · 9 min · Wallowa Lake Highway

Continue on OR 82

0.4 mi · 31 sec · State Highway 82

Continue on OR 82

0.5 mi · 50 sec · South 8th Avenue

Turn left onto OR 204

26 ft · 0 sec · Division Street

Arrive at destination

OR 204

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 144 miles from Beaverton, OR, or about 2h 46m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 158.1 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 63 miles or 1h 16m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 144 miles or 2h 46m 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 27m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Elgin, OR than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

Open the route before leaving Beaverton, 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 Beaverton, OR

This is one driving day of about 288.1 miles and 5h 32m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 63 miles from Beaverton, 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 Columbia River Highway for about 158.1 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 144 mi from Beaverton, OR · 2h 46m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Warm Springs, OR

144 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

Yacolt, WA

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 63 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Warm Springs, OR

Meal break

The midpoint is around 144 miles from Beaverton, OR, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before Columbia River Highway if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 158.1 miles.

Arriving in Elgin, OR

The final approach into Elgin, 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 Elgin, 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.

Nearby Places

Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.

Top Restaurant

GC Asian Fusion

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

La Grande, Oregon

Near the end, right off the route

0.9 mi from route ~2 min detour $10 to $20 mile 267.5

Hours: 11 am–9 pm

+15419635907

Visit website

La Fiesta | Mexican Restaurant & Lounge

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

La Grande, Oregon

1.2 mi

Denny's Restaurant

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

La Grande, Oregon

1.2 mi

GC Asian Fusion

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, right off the route

0.9 mi from route ~2 min detour $10 to $20 mile 267.5

La Grande, Oregon

Hours: 11 am–9 pm

+15419635907

Visit website

La Fiesta | Mexican Restaurant & Lounge

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

1.2 mi from route ~3 min detour $10 to $20 mile 267.5

La Grande, Oregon

Hours: 11 am–9 pm

+15419633474

Visit website

Denny's Restaurant

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

1.2 mi from route ~3 min detour $10 to $20 mile 267.5

La Grande, Oregon

Hours: Open 24 hours

+15419632134

Visit website

Moy's Dynasty Restaurant

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

1.3 mi from route ~3 min detour $10 to $20 mile 267.5

La Grande, Oregon

Hours: 11 am–9 pm

+15419638881

Visit website

Tequila’s | Family Mexican Restaurant

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

1.1 mi from route ~3 min detour $10 to $20 mile 267.5

La Grande, Oregon

Hours: 11 am–9 pm

+15413918737

Visit website

Sayuri | Sushi & Sake Bar

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

1.5 mi from route ~4 min detour $10 to $20 mile 267.5

Island City, Oregon

Hours: 11 am–3 pm

+15418056874

Visit website

The Coffee Shop

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

2.6 mi from route ~7 min detour $10 to $20

Portland, Oregon

Hours: 7 am–3 pm

+15034778741

Visit website

Le Petit Café Troutdale

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, ~9 min detour

3.4 mi from route ~9 min detour $10 to $20 mile 20.6

Troutdale, Oregon

Hours: 8 am–8 pm

+19714198391

Visit website

Legacy Coffee Company

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

3.3 mi from route ~8 min detour mile 20.6

Gresham, Oregon

Hours: 7 am–5 pm

+15034895056

Visit website

Portland Lux Coffee

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, ~12 min detour

4.9 mi from route ~12 min detour $10 to $20 mile 20.6

Portland, Oregon

Hours: 9 am–7 pm

+19718655185

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

1.2 mi from route ~3 min detour mile 267.5

La Grande, Oregon

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

Electrify America Charging Station

3.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

1.5 mi from route ~4 min detour mile 267.5

Island City, Oregon

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18336322778

Visit website

EVCS Charging Station

2.6 ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆

Around the midpoint, right off the route

0.7 mi from route ~2 min detour mile 144

Arlington, OR

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18663003827

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, ~12 min detour

4.8 mi from route ~12 min detour mile 82.3

Mosier, Oregon

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

Portland Escape Rooms- Beaverton

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

0.8 mi from route ~2 min detour

Beaverton, Oregon

Hours: 11 am–9 pm

+15038934228

Visit website

Portal Adventures - Escape Rooms Beaverton

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

2.4 mi from route ~6 min detour

Beaverton, Oregon

Hours: 2–9 pm

+15037473195

Visit website

Greenway Park

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

2.3 mi from route ~6 min detour

Beaverton, OR

Hours: 5 am–9 pm

+15036296360

Visit website

iFLY Indoor Skydiving - Portland

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

3.2 mi from route ~8 min detour

Portland, Oregon

Hours: 10:30 am–8:30 pm

+19718034359

Visit website

Hour to Midnight - Escape Rooms Portland

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, ~10 min detour

4 mi from route ~10 min detour mile 20.6

Portland, Oregon

Hours: 10 am–10 pm

+15036733948

Visit website

Luuwit View Dog Park

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, ~9 min detour

3.4 mi from route ~9 min detour mile 20.6

Portland, Oregon

Hours: 5 am–12 pm

Visit website

Gresham Historical Society

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, short detour

3.2 mi from route ~8 min detour mile 20.6

Gresham, Oregon

Hours: 10 am–4 pm

+15036610347

Visit website

Gabriel Park

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, ~10 min detour

4.2 mi from route ~10 min detour

Portland, OR

Hours: 5 am–12 pm

+15038237529

Visit website

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$57.39 one way

$114.79 round trip

$5.06/gal 25.4 MPG avg 101 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$5.36	$60.74	$121.48
premium	$5.59	$63.42	$126.83
diesel	$5.61	$63.61	$127.22

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$57

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$82–$107

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 100.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

EV Charging Along Route

17 DC fast chargers · Coverage: excellent

Cedar Hills Crossing - Tesla Supercharger

Beaverton, OR

Tesla

12 DCFC

Target - Tesla Supercharger

Beaverton, OR

Tesla

12 DCFC

Washington Square Mall - Tesla Supercharger

Portland, OR

Tesla

10 DCFC

Walmart 5935 (Tigard, OR)

Tigard, OR

Electrify America

8 DCFC

Kroger-Fred Meyer 482 (Beaverton, OR)

Beaverton, OR

Electrify America

4 DCFC

Damerow Ford

Beaverton, OR

FORD_CHARGE

4 DCFC

Target T0344 (Beaverton, OR)

Beaverton, OR

Electrify America

3 DCFC

Landmark Ford - PHI-DCFC

Tigard, OR

Blink Network

2 DCFC

ChargePoint Network: 7 Tesla: 3 Electrify America: 3 Blink Network: 2 Non-Networked: 1 FORD_CHARGE: 1

Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.

Driving Electric?

About $30 in charging · 1 stop · 66% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	Stops	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	86.4	1	$30.25	$13.83
Efficient EV	72	0	$25.21	$11.52
EV Truck/SUV	115.2	1	$40.33	$18.44

Gas CO2

101 kg

EV CO2

34 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

Beaverton, OR

Evening in Beaverton on Thursday

Local time

8:05 PM

PDT

Current temp

45°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Elgin, OR

Evening in Elgin on Thursday

Local time

8:05 PM

PDT

Current temp

43°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

72°F

Warm Springs, OR

144 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

Same local time

Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.

Temperature spread

2 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 32m 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 Beaverton, OR to Elgin, OR covers 288.1 miles and takes about 5h 32m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are Columbia River Highway, Old Oregon Trail Highway, Wallowa Lake Highway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 144 miles from Beaverton, OR. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $57.39 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.