Origin
Deschutes River Woods, OR
Morning in Deschutes River Woods on Saturday
Local time
11:26 AM
PDT
Current temp
32°F
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Live forecast
Trip from Deschutes River Woods, OR to Hillsboro, OR
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
4h 19m
Distance
189.8 mi
305 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$38
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
4h 6m
★
6 AM
4h 19m
8 AM
4h 46m
10 AM
4h 29m
12 PM
4h 26m
3 PM
4h 30m
5 PM
4h 45m
8 PM
4h 11m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Deschutes River Woods, OR
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Trip Overview
The drive from Deschutes River Woods, OR to Hillsboro, OR covers 189.8 miles and takes about 4h 19m 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 mostly surface roads. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 78.9 miles on North Santiam Highway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $37.81 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
94.9 miles from Deschutes River Woods, OR
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 14m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| North Santiam Highway | 78.9 mi | 1h 47m |
| I 5 | 32.5 mi | 38m |
| Santiam Highway | 25.1 mi | 31m |
| McKenzie-Bend Highway | 19 mi | 24m |
| Southwest Hillsboro Highway | 9.5 mi | 12m |
| Southwest Scholls Sherwood Road | 4.8 mi | 7m |
| Bend Parkway | 3.8 mi | 6m |
| Southwest Tualatin Sherwood Road | 1.9 mi | 3m |
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 Hillsboro, OR.
1
Start on Galen Road
438 ft
·
20 sec
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Galen Road
2
Turn right onto Ute Lane
466 ft
·
26 sec
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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
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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
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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
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South Locust Street
24
Turn left onto East Barclay Drive
0.8 mi
·
1 min
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East Barclay Drive
25
Enter roundabout onto US 20; OR 126
17 ft
·
0 sec
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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
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Northwest Santiam Boulevard
30
Continue on OR 22
28 mi
·
32 min
·
North Santiam Highway
31
Take the exit onto I 5; OR 99E
32 mi
·
37 min
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I 5; OR 99E
Exit 1B
Toward I 5 North: Portland
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
32
Take the exit onto I 5
0.3 mi
·
27 sec
·
I 5
Exit 286
Toward Elligsen Road, Boones Ferry Road
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
33
Keep slight left at fork onto I 5
158 ft
·
9 sec
·
I 5
Toward Boones Ferry Road
Use the left lane.
34
Turn left onto Southwest Elligsen Road
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
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Southwest Elligsen Road
Use the left lane.
35
Continue on Southwest Boones Ferry Road
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
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Southwest Boones Ferry Road
36
Turn left onto Southwest Day Street
0.6 mi
·
54 sec
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Southwest Day Street
Use the left lane.
37
Turn right onto Southwest Grahams Ferry Road
0.4 mi
·
48 sec
·
Southwest Grahams Ferry Road
38
Turn left onto Basalt Creek Parkway
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Basalt Creek Parkway
39
Continue on Southwest 124th Avenue
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Southwest 124th Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
40
Turn left onto Southwest Tualatin Sherwood Road
1.9 mi
·
3 min
·
Southwest Tualatin Sherwood Road
Use the left lane.
41
Continue on Southwest Roy Rogers Road
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Southwest Roy Rogers Road
42
Turn left onto Southwest Scholls Sherwood Road
0.5 mi
·
47 sec
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Southwest Scholls Sherwood Road
43
Keep slight right at fork onto Southwest Scholls Sherwood Road
4.3 mi
·
6 min
·
Southwest Scholls Sherwood Road
44
At end of road, turn left onto OR 210
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Southwest Scholls Ferry Road
Use the left lane.
45
Turn right onto OR 219
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
Southwest Hillsboro Highway
46
Continue on OR 219
7.7 mi
·
10 min
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Southwest Hillsboro Highway
47
Continue on OR 219
0.7 mi
·
2 min
·
South 1st Avenue
48
Arrive at destination
North 1st Avenue
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 94.9 miles from Deschutes River Woods, OR, or about 2h 14m 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 42 miles or 59m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 94.9 miles or 2h 14m 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 29m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Hillsboro, 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 189.8 miles and 4h 19m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 42 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.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
95 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 42 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 94.9 miles from Deschutes River Woods, OR, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before North Santiam Highway if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 78.9 miles.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 255 decision points cluster between mile 134.6 and 178.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
7
134.6 mi into trip
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~3h 4m in
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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
166.7 mi into trip
|
~3h 42m in
|
I 5
Take the exit onto I 5 toward Elligsen Road, Boones Ferry 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 286
Toward Elligsen Road, Boones Ferry Road
8
167 mi into trip
|
~3h 42m in
|
I 5
Keep slight left at fork onto I 5 toward Boones Ferry Road
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Toward Boones Ferry Road
6
167 mi into trip
|
~3h 42m in
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Southwest Elligsen Road
Turn left onto Southwest Elligsen Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
7
178.8 mi into trip
|
~4h 2m in
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OR 210 / Southwest Scholls Ferry Road
At end of road, turn left onto OR 210 / Southwest Scholls Ferry Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$37.81 one way
$75.62 round trip
$5.06/gal
25.4 MPG avg
66 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.36 | $40.01 | $80.03 |
| premium | $5.59 | $41.78 | $83.56 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $41.91 | $83.81 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$38
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$63–$88
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 66.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $20 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 56.9 | 0 | $19.93 | $9.11 |
| Efficient EV | 47.5 | 0 | $16.61 | $7.59 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 75.9 | 0 | $26.57 | $12.15 |
Gas CO2
66 kg
EV CO2
22 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.
Destination
Hillsboro, OR
Morning in Hillsboro on Saturday
Local time
11:26 AM
PDT
Current temp
40°F
Mostly Cloudy
SSW 2 mph
9% chance
Live forecast
Winter Weather Advisory
Winter Weather Advisory issued April 13 at 10:19PM PDT until April 15 at 11:00PM PDT by NWS Pendleton OR
Winter Storm Warning
Winter Storm Warning issued April 13 at 10:19PM PDT until April 16 at 5:00AM PDT by NWS Pendleton OR
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
8 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
4h 19m 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.
What kind of drive is this?
189.8 mi in 4h 19m across surface roads — expect steady turns and local traffic rather than long highway runs.
Only 19% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
48 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 78.9 mi on North Santiam Highway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
9/10
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 134.6 miles in near I 5; OR 99E.
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 25 significant decision points across 189.8 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 134.6 miles (I 5; OR 99E): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 166.7 miles (I 5): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 167 miles (I 5): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 4h 19m. Total distance: 189.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
4h 19m drive, comfortable solo distance.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 78.9 miles on North Santiam Highway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
We did not find dedicated rest areas on this route. For a drive this long, plan bathroom and stretch breaks around gas stations, fast-food stops, or small-town downtowns — check the Nearby Places section for options.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Hillsboro, OR before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
Only with planning. This is a long drive for kids — consider splitting it into two days rather than pushing through. Plan at least 1 meaningful breaks. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.
The main spots that need attention: at 134.6 miles (I 5; OR 99E): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 166.7 miles (I 5): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 167 miles (I 5): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Possible but tiring. At 4.3 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 8.6 hours — manageable with a long break at Hillsboro, OR, but most travelers stay overnight.
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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