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Trip from Deschutes River Woods, OR to Beaverton, OR

Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

3h 59m

Distance

179.1 mi

288 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$36

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 38 min
4 AM
3h 47m ★
6 AM
4h 0m
8 AM
4h 25m
10 AM
4h 9m
12 PM
4h 6m
3 PM
4h 10m
5 PM
4h 24m
8 PM
3h 52m

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

Downtown Deschutes River Woods, OR, OR

Deschutes River Woods, OR

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city in Washington County, Oregon, United States

Beaverton, OR

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Trip Overview

The drive from Deschutes River Woods, OR to Beaverton, OR covers 179.1 miles and takes about 3h 59m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on North Santiam Highway, I 5, Santiam Highway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 78.9 miles on North Santiam Highway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $35.68 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

89.6 miles from Deschutes River Woods, OR

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 6m into the drive .

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 59m. Total distance: 179.1 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

3h 59m drive, comfortable solo distance.

Scenic Drive

Turn-heavy local drive route profile.

Drive Character

Expect a 3h 59m drive with frequent turns across 179.1 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 37 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
North Santiam Highway is the longest continuous segment at about 78.9 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 18 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 10.4 miles in near US 20 / McKenzie-Bend Highway.

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 179.1 miles you will encounter 18 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 10.4 miles (US 20 / McKenzie-Bend Highway): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 134.6 miles (I 5; OR 99E): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 172.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 18 key points

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

5
10.4 mi into trip | ~18m in | US 20 / McKenzie-Bend Highway

Enter roundabout onto US 20 / McKenzie-Bend Highway

Roundabout - know your exit number before entering

7
134.6 mi into trip | ~3h 4m in | I 5; OR 99E

Take the exit onto I 5; OR 99E toward I 5 North: Portland

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 1B Toward I 5 North: Portland
8
172.8 mi into trip | ~3h 49m in

Take the exit toward OR 217: Tigard, Beaverton

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 292A Toward OR 217: Tigard, Beaverton
8
178.3 mi into trip | ~3h 57m in

Take the exit toward OR 8, OR 10: Beaverton, Canyon Road

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 2A Toward OR 8, OR 10: Beaverton, Canyon Road
6
178.6 mi into trip | ~3h 57m in | OR 10 / Southwest Beaverton Hillsdale Highway

Turn left onto OR 10 / Southwest Beaverton Hillsdale Highway

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left / straight lanes.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
North Santiam Highway 78.9 mi 1h 47m
I 5 38.2 mi 45m
Santiam Highway 25.1 mi 31m
McKenzie-Bend Highway 19 mi 24m
Beaverton-Tigard Freeway 4.8 mi 6m
Bend Parkway 3.8 mi 6m
The Dalles-California Highway 1.3 mi 1m
Northeast 3rd Street 1 mi 2m
Longest stretch: North Santiam Highway — 78.9 mi, about 1h 47m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Deschutes River Woods, OR and Beaverton, OR.

1

Start on Galen Road

438 ft · 20 sec · Galen Road
2

Turn right onto Ute Lane

466 ft · 26 sec · Ute Lane
3

Turn left onto Riverwoods Drive

0.4 mi · 54 sec · Riverwoods Drive
4

Continue on Lakeview Drive

0.2 mi · 23 sec · Lakeview Drive
5

Continue on Baker Road

1.0 mi · 2 min · Baker Road
6

Take the ramp

0.3 mi · 42 sec
7

Merge onto US 97

1.3 mi · 1 min · The Dalles-California Highway
8

Continue on US 97

3.8 mi · 6 min · Bend Parkway
9

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 27 sec
Toward Downtown Bend
10

Continue on Northeast Division Street

0.6 mi · 1 min · Northeast Division Street
11

Continue on Division Street

0.1 mi · 15 sec · Division Street
12

Turn left onto US 20; US 97 Business

1.0 mi · 2 min · Northeast 3rd Street
13

Turn slight right onto US 20; US 97 Business

0.8 mi · 59 sec · McKenzie-Bend Highway
14

Enter roundabout onto US 20

133 ft · 1 sec · McKenzie-Bend Highway
15

Continue on US 20

0.4 mi · 35 sec · McKenzie-Bend Highway
16

Enter roundabout onto US 20

130 ft · 1 sec · McKenzie-Bend Highway
17

Continue on US 20

0.7 mi · 1 min · McKenzie-Bend Highway
18

Enter roundabout onto US 20

114 ft · 1 sec · McKenzie-Bend Highway
19

Continue on US 20

2.0 mi · 2 min · McKenzie-Bend Highway
20

Enter roundabout onto US 20

123 ft · 1 sec · McKenzie-Bend Highway
21

Continue on US 20

15 mi · 18 min · McKenzie-Bend Highway
22

Enter roundabout onto South Locust Street

70 ft · 1 sec · South Locust Street
23

Continue on South Locust Street

0.5 mi · 56 sec · South Locust Street
24

Turn left onto East Barclay Drive

0.8 mi · 1 min · East Barclay Drive
25

Enter roundabout onto US 20; OR 126

17 ft · 0 sec · Santiam Highway
26

Continue on US 20; OR 126

25 mi · 31 min · Santiam Highway
27

Keep slight right at fork onto OR 22

51 mi · 1 hr 14 min · North Santiam Highway
28

Continue on OR 22

0.5 mi · 33 sec · Northeast Santiam Boulevard
29

Continue on OR 22

0.6 mi · 43 sec · Northwest Santiam Boulevard
30

Continue on OR 22

28 mi · 32 min · North Santiam Highway
31

Take the exit onto I 5; OR 99E

38 mi · 45 min · I 5; OR 99E
Exit 1B Toward I 5 North: Portland Use the straight / slight right lanes.
32

Take the exit

0.8 mi · 1 min
Exit 292A Toward OR 217: Tigard, Beaverton Use the straight / slight right lanes.
33

Merge onto OR 217

4.8 mi · 6 min · Beaverton-Tigard Freeway
34

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 33 sec
Exit 2A Toward OR 8, OR 10: Beaverton, Canyon Road Use the straight / slight right lanes.
35

Turn left onto OR 10

0.4 mi · 1 min · Southwest Beaverton Hillsdale Highway
Use the left / straight lanes.
36

Continue on OR 10

0.2 mi · 28 sec · Southwest Farmington Road
Use the straight lane.
37

Arrive at destination

OR 10

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 89.6 miles from Deschutes River Woods, OR, or about 2h 6m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 78.9 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 39 miles or 56m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 89.6 miles or 2h 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 3h 18m

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

Before You Leave

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Open the route before leaving Deschutes River Woods, 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 Deschutes River Woods, OR

This is one driving day of about 179.1 miles and 3h 59m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 39 miles from Deschutes River Woods, 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 North Santiam Highway for about 78.9 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 89.6 mi from Deschutes River Woods, OR · 2h 6m into the drive

Downtown Sublimity, OR, OR

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Sublimity, OR

90 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.

Popular next leg

Sublimity, OR to Beaverton, OR

55.9 mi · 1h 10m

Pacing Suggestions

Sisters, OR

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 39 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Sublimity, OR

Meal break

The midpoint is around 89.6 miles from Deschutes River Woods, OR, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before North Santiam Highway if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 78.9 miles.

Arriving in Beaverton, OR

The final approach into Beaverton, 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 Beaverton, 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

$35.68 one way

$71.36 round trip

$5.06/gal 25.4 MPG avg 63 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $5.36 $37.76 $75.52
premium $5.59 $39.42 $78.85
diesel $5.61 $39.54 $79.09

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$36

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$61–$86

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 62.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $19 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 53.7 0 $18.81 $8.60
Efficient EV 44.8 0 $15.67 $7.16
EV Truck/SUV 71.6 0 $25.07 $11.46

Gas CO2

63 kg

EV CO2

21 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.

Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Deschutes River Woods, OR

Late night in Deschutes River Woods on Saturday

Local time

12:36 AM

PDT

Current temp

32°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Beaverton, OR

Late night in Beaverton on Saturday

Local time

12:36 AM

PDT

Current temp

45°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

13 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

3h 59m 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 Deschutes River Woods, OR to Beaverton, OR covers 179.1 miles and takes about 3h 59m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are North Santiam Highway, I 5, Santiam Highway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 89.6 miles from Deschutes River Woods, OR. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $35.68 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. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 179.1 miles you will encounter 18 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 10.4 miles (US 20 / McKenzie-Bend Highway): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 134.6 miles (I 5; OR 99E): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 172.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

The route from Deschutes River Woods, OR to Beaverton, OR does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

How this page is built

Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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