Origin
Happy Valley, OR
Morning in Happy Valley on Saturday
Local time
10:57 AM
PDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Happy Valley, 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
36m
Distance
22.3 mi
36 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 34m
★
6 AM
0h 37m
8 AM
0h 43m
10 AM
0h 39m
12 PM
0h 38m
3 PM
0h 39m
5 PM
0h 43m
8 PM
0h 35m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Happy Valley, OR
damien Saillet
Beaverton, OR
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Trip Overview
The drive from Happy Valley, OR to Beaverton, OR covers 22.3 miles and takes about 36m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on US 26, Banfield Freeway, I 205 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mostly highway. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 4.8 miles on US 26. At current regular gas prices, budget about $4.44 one way before food or hotel costs.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 26 | 4.8 mi | 6m |
| Banfield Freeway | 4.7 mi | 6m |
| I 205 | 2.9 mi | 3m |
| Southeast Mount Scott Boulevard | 1.6 mi | 3m |
| Beaverton-Tigard Freeway | 1.5 mi | 1m |
| I 5 | 1.1 mi | 1m |
| Stadium Freeway | 1 mi | 1m |
| Southeast Foster Road | 0.8 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
US 26
— 4.8 mi, about 6m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Happy Valley, OR and Beaverton, OR.
1
Start on Southeast Mount Scott Boulevard
58 ft
·
8 sec
·
Southeast Mount Scott Boulevard
2
Turn sharp left onto Southeast King Road
158 ft
·
3 sec
·
Southeast King Road
3
Enter roundabout onto Southeast Mount Scott Boulevard
74 ft
·
1 sec
·
Southeast Mount Scott Boulevard
4
Continue on Southeast Mount Scott Boulevard
1.6 mi
·
3 min
·
Southeast Mount Scott Boulevard
5
Turn slight right onto Southeast 112th Avenue
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Southeast 112th Avenue
6
Continue on Southeast 111th Drive
0.2 mi
·
33 sec
·
Southeast 111th Drive
7
Turn left onto Southeast Foster Road
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Southeast Foster Road
Use the left lane.
8
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
33 sec
Toward I 205 North: Seattle, The Dalles
Use the right lane.
9
Merge onto I 205
2.9 mi
·
3 min
·
I 205
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Take the exit
1.0 mi
·
2 min
Exit 21B
Toward I 84 West, US 30 West: Portland
Use the slight right lane.
11
Merge onto I 84; US 30
4.7 mi
·
6 min
·
Banfield Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Keep slight left at fork
0.4 mi
·
32 sec
Toward I 5 South: Salem, OMSI, City Center
13
Keep slight left at fork
261 ft
·
4 sec
Toward I 5 South: Beaverton, Salem
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Merge onto I 5
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
I 5
15
Take the exit onto Stadium Freeway
0.3 mi
·
30 sec
·
Stadium Freeway
Toward I 405, US 26: Beaverton
16
Merge onto I 405
0.7 mi
·
59 sec
·
Stadium Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
17
Take the exit onto US 26
4.8 mi
·
6 min
·
US 26
Exit 1D
Toward US 26 West: Beaverton
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
18
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
32 sec
Exit 69B
Toward Park Way, Barnes Road
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
19
Turn right onto Southwest Baltic Avenue
0.1 mi
·
19 sec
·
Southwest Baltic Avenue
Use the right lane.
20
Turn left onto Southwest Barnes Road
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
·
Southwest Barnes Road
21
Turn left onto OR 217
1.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Beaverton-Tigard Freeway
22
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
Exit 2A
Toward OR 8, OR 10: Canyon Road, Beaverton-Hillsdale Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
23
Continue on this road
0.3 mi
·
33 sec
·
this road
Toward OR 217 South
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
24
Turn right onto OR 10
0.3 mi
·
56 sec
·
Southwest Beaverton Hillsdale Highway
Use the right lane.
25
Continue on OR 10
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
·
Southwest Farmington Road
Use the straight lane.
26
Arrive at destination
OR 10
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 205 decision points cluster between mile 3.2 and 21.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
7
3.2 mi into trip
|
~7m in
Take the ramp toward I 205 North: Seattle, The Dalles
Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the right lane.
Toward I 205 North: Seattle, The Dalles
8
6.4 mi into trip
|
~12m in
Take the exit toward I 84 West, US 30 West: Portland
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 21B
Toward I 84 West, US 30 West: Portland
8
12.5 mi into trip
|
~21m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 5 South: Beaverton, Salem
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward I 5 South: Beaverton, Salem
8
19.4 mi into trip
|
~31m in
Take the exit toward Park Way, Barnes 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 69B
Toward Park Way, Barnes Road
8
21.4 mi into trip
|
~34m in
Take the exit toward OR 8, OR 10: Canyon Road, Beaverton-Hillsdale Highway
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: Canyon Road, Beaverton-Hill...
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.44 one way
$8.88 round trip
$5.06/gal
25.4 MPG avg
8 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.36 | $4.70 | $9.40 |
| premium | $5.59 | $4.91 | $9.82 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.92 | $9.85 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 7.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 63% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 6.7 | 0 | $2.34 | $1.07 |
| Efficient EV | 5.6 | 0 | $1.95 | $0.89 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 8.9 | 0 | $3.12 | $1.43 |
Gas CO2
8 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (63% 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
Beaverton, OR
Morning in Beaverton on Saturday
Local time
10:57 AM
PDT
Current temp
45°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
4 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
36m 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.
What kind of drive is this?
22.3 mi in 36m, mostly highway — 4.8 mi of that is on US 26.
71% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
26 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 4.8 mi on US 26.
How Hard Is This Drive?
10/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 26 and Banfield Freeway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 3.2 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 20 decision points packed into just 22.3 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 36m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 3.2 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 6.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 12.5 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Happy Valley, OR and Beaverton, OR, road signs point toward The Dalles, Omsi, City Center and Salem.
The Dalles
3.2 mi in
|
~7m
Omsi
12.2 mi in
|
~20m
City Center
12.2 mi in
|
~20m
Salem
12.5 mi in
|
~21m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 36m. Total distance: 22.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
36m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (71%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 4.8 miles on US 26. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
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 Beaverton, OR before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: at 3.2 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 6.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 12.5 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Beaverton, OR before heading back.
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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