Origin
Beaverton, OR
Late night in Beaverton on Friday
Local time
12:22 AM
PDT
Current temp
45°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Beaverton, OR to Kenton, OR
Compiled by the Trip.ovh editorial team · Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026 · Methodology
Drive Time
20m
Distance
12.1 mi
20 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 19m
★
6 AM
0h 20m
8 AM
0h 24m
10 AM
0h 22m
12 PM
0h 21m
3 PM
0h 22m
5 PM
0h 24m
8 PM
0h 19m
★
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Beaverton, OR
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Kenton, OR
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Trip Overview
The drive from Beaverton, OR to Kenton, OR covers 12.1 miles and takes about 20m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Sunset Highway, I 5, Stadium Freeway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 4.2 miles on Sunset Highway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $2.41 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 20m. Total distance: 12.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
20m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (39%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed drive route profile.
Drive Character
The drive from Beaverton, OR to Kenton, OR covers 12.1 miles and takes about 20m, using a mix of highways and local roads.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 18 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Sunset Highway is the longest continuous segment at about 4.2 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. 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
10/10
Focused - lots of decisions in a short distance, but it is over quickly
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 14 decision points packed into just 12.1 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 20m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.8 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 1.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 2.1 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 14 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
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
6
1.9 mi into trip
|
~3m in
Take the exit toward US 26 East: Portland
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward US 26 East: Portland
7
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
6
6.6 mi into trip
|
~11m in
Take the exit toward I 405 North: Seattle
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left lane.
Toward I 405 North: Seattle
7
11.4 mi into trip
|
~18m in
Take the exit toward US 30 Bypass: Lombard Street West
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
Exit 305B
Toward US 30 Bypass: Lombard Street West
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Sunset Highway | 4.2 mi | 6m |
| I 5 | 2 mi | 2m |
| Stadium Freeway | 1.8 mi | 2m |
| Beaverton-Tigard Freeway | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| Southwest Canyon Road | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| North Interstate Avenue | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| North Lombard Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Southwest Hall Boulevard | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Sunset Highway
— 4.2 mi, about 6m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Beaverton, OR and Kenton, OR.
1
Start on OR 10
75 ft
·
6 sec
·
Southwest Farmington Road
2
Turn right onto Southwest Hall Boulevard
439 ft
·
18 sec
·
Southwest Hall Boulevard
3
Turn right onto OR 8
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Southwest Canyon Road
Use the right lane.
4
Turn left
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
Toward OR 217 North: Sunset Highway
Use the left lane.
5
Merge onto OR 217
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Beaverton-Tigard Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
Toward US 26 East: Portland
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Keep slight left at fork
0.4 mi
·
48 sec
Toward US 26 East: Portland
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Continue on US 26
4.2 mi
·
6 min
·
Sunset Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
40 sec
Toward I 405 North: Seattle
Use the slight left lane.
10
Merge onto I 405
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
Stadium Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Keep slight left at fork
0.5 mi
·
50 sec
Toward I 5 North: Seattle
12
Merge onto I 5
2.0 mi
·
2 min
·
I 5
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
43 sec
Exit 305B
Toward US 30 Bypass: Lombard Street West
Use the straight / right lanes.
14
Turn straight onto US 30 Bypass
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
·
North Lombard Street
15
Turn right onto North Interstate Avenue
0.3 mi
·
50 sec
·
North Interstate Avenue
16
Turn right onto North Watts Street
152 ft
·
11 sec
·
North Watts Street
17
Turn left
115 ft
·
8 sec
18
Arrive at destination
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.41 one way
$4.82 round trip
$5.06/gal
25.4 MPG avg
4 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.36 | $2.55 | $5.10 |
| premium | $5.59 | $2.66 | $5.33 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.67 | $5.34 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 4.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 75% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 3.6 | 0 | $1.27 | $0.58 |
| Efficient EV | 3 | 0 | $1.06 | $0.48 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 4.8 | 0 | $1.69 | $0.77 |
Gas CO2
4 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (75% 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
Kenton, OR
Late night in Kenton on Friday
Local time
12:22 AM
PDT
Current temp
61°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
16 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
20m 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 Beaverton, OR to Kenton, OR covers 12.1 miles and takes about 20m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Sunset Highway, I 5, Stadium Freeway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 6.1 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 $2.41 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 is a short but busy drive. With 14 decision points packed into just 12.1 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 20m.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.8 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 1.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 2.1 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Beaverton, OR to Kenton, OR does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
Data sources
The figures on this page are computed from open government and mapping datasets, not crowdsourced reviews. Distances and geometry come from OSRM over OpenStreetMap. Fuel cost uses EIA weekly regional averages. Full methodology, refresh cadence, and limitations are documented on the methodology page.
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