Origin
Happy Valley, OR
Late night in Happy Valley on Saturday
Local time
3:45 AM
PDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Happy Valley, 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
54m
Distance
31.2 mi
50 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 50m
★
6 AM
0h 55m
8 AM
1h 4m
10 AM
0h 58m
12 PM
0h 57m
3 PM
0h 58m
5 PM
1h 3m
8 PM
0h 52m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Happy Valley, OR
damien Saillet
Hillsboro, OR
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Trip Overview
The drive from Happy Valley, OR to Hillsboro, OR covers 31.2 miles and takes about 54m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Northeast Cornell Road, US 26, Banfield Freeway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 5.8 miles on Northeast Cornell Road. At current regular gas prices, budget about $6.22 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 54m. Total distance: 31.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
54m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (47%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
The drive from Happy Valley, OR to Hillsboro, OR covers 31.2 miles and takes about 54m, 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 27 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Northeast Cornell Road is the longest continuous segment at about 5.8 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 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 18 decision points packed into just 31.2 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 54m.
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.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 18 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
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
7
14.7 mi into trip
|
~24m in
|
US 26
Take the exit onto US 26 toward US 26 West: Beaverton
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 1D
Toward US 26 West: Beaverton
8
22.7 mi into trip
|
~35m in
Take the exit toward Cornell Road, Bethany Boulevard
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 65
Toward Cornell Road, Bethany Boulevard
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 Hillsboro, 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
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Northeast Cornell Road | 5.8 mi | 12m |
| US 26 | 5 mi | 7m |
| Banfield Freeway | 4.7 mi | 6m |
| Northwest Sunset Highway | 3.1 mi | 4m |
| I 205 | 2.9 mi | 3m |
| Northwest Cornell Road | 1.7 mi | 3m |
| Southeast Mount Scott Boulevard | 1.6 mi | 3m |
| I 5 | 1.1 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Northeast Cornell Road
— 5.8 mi, about 12m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Happy Valley, OR and Hillsboro, 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
5.0 mi
·
7 min
·
US 26
Exit 1D
Toward US 26 West: Beaverton
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
18
Continue on US 26
3.1 mi
·
4 min
·
Northwest Sunset Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
19
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
Exit 65
Toward Cornell Road, Bethany Boulevard
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
20
Keep slight left at fork
202 ft
·
9 sec
Use the straight / left lanes.
21
Turn left onto Northwest Cornell Road
1.7 mi
·
3 min
·
Northwest Cornell Road
Use the left / straight lanes.
22
Continue on Northeast Cornell Road
5.1 mi
·
10 min
·
Northeast Cornell Road
Use the right lane.
23
Continue on Northeast Cornell Road
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Northeast Cornell Road
24
Turn slight right
229 ft
·
10 sec
25
Turn right onto East Main Street
0.7 mi
·
2 min
·
East Main Street
Use the right lane.
26
Turn right onto North 1st Avenue
79 ft
·
2 sec
·
North 1st Avenue
Use the right lane.
27
Arrive at destination
North 1st Avenue
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 15.6 mi from Happy Valley, OR · 25m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
16 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 31 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 15.6 miles from Happy Valley, OR, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Hillsboro, OR
Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Hillsboro, OR if you are unfamiliar with the area.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$6.22 one way
$12.43 round trip
$5.06/gal
25.4 MPG avg
11 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.36 | $6.58 | $13.16 |
| premium | $5.59 | $6.87 | $13.74 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $6.89 | $13.78 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Estimated CO2 emission: 10.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 9.4 | 0 | $3.28 | $1.50 |
| Efficient EV | 7.8 | 0 | $2.73 | $1.25 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 12.5 | 0 | $4.37 | $2.00 |
Gas CO2
11 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (64% 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
Late night in Hillsboro on Saturday
Local time
3:45 AM
PDT
Current temp
57°F
Chance Rain Showers
W 6 mph
41% chance
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
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
54m on the road
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Happy Valley, OR to Hillsboro, OR covers 31.2 miles and takes about 54m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Northeast Cornell Road, US 26, Banfield Freeway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 15.6 miles from Happy Valley, OR. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $6.22 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 18 decision points packed into just 31.2 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 54m.
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.
Between Happy Valley, OR and Hillsboro, OR, road signs point toward The Dalles, Omsi, City Center and Salem.
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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