Origin
Happy Valley, OR
Morning in Happy Valley on Saturday
Local time
6:28 AM
PDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
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
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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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 highway-focused drive. 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.
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.
This is a 36m highway drive covering 22.3 miles, with most of the trip on US 26 and Banfield Freeway. The longest continuous stretch is about 4.8 miles on US 26.
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.
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.
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
Take the ramp toward I 205 North: Seattle, The Dalles
Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
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
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
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
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
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
Omsi
City Center
Salem
| 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 |
Step-by-step road directions between Happy Valley, OR and Beaverton, OR.
Start on Southeast Mount Scott Boulevard
Turn sharp left onto Southeast King Road
Enter roundabout onto Southeast Mount Scott Boulevard
Continue on Southeast Mount Scott Boulevard
Turn slight right onto Southeast 112th Avenue
Continue on Southeast 111th Drive
Turn left onto Southeast Foster Road
Take the ramp
Merge onto I 205
Take the exit
Merge onto I 84; US 30
Keep slight left at fork
Keep slight left at fork
Merge onto I 5
Take the exit onto Stadium Freeway
Merge onto I 405
Take the exit onto US 26
Take the exit
Turn right onto Southwest Baltic Avenue
Turn left onto Southwest Barnes Road
Turn left onto OR 217
Take the exit
Continue on this road
Turn right onto OR 10
Continue on OR 10
Arrive at destination
Regular Gas
$4.44 one way
$8.88 round trip
| 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Morning in Happy Valley on Saturday
Local time
6:28 AM
PDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Destination
Morning in Beaverton on Saturday
Local time
6:28 AM
PDT
Current temp
45°F
Unavailable
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
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.
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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